31 May 2011

S O M E W H E R E

on a top-floor loft in Brooklyn...


dwell

N I C E / B R A N D I N G

having one of those 'why didn't i think of that' moments...loving the work of jon contino

P I N N E D


1, poster

S U M M E R


1, 2

D R E E


vogue uk 2011

E A S Y



there is always those couple of editorials that make you stop and look again and again. this is one of mine for sure. cool happening all over the place.


photos by ami sioux

30 May 2011

S T Y L E / 0 1


photos by angela + ithyle

over the next few weeks i will be posting outfits from my closet, in hopes to inspire new wardrobe ideas for you. all of the photos were taken in my new home for this brand new column (hooray!) - twice a week, a new occasion every time.

if you are anything like me, you have certain months of style dry spell. you know, where you stare inside your closet (for long periods of time) and sort of hate everything you see and so desperately want to start all over again? and then you go through (sometimes terrible) phases to try to find your style again. i felt myself slipping into that rut, and decided to get creative with my wardrobe and re-like some of my favorite things, and experiment wearing them in different ways. so welcome to the experiment. enjoy!

and as far as style goes, i couldn't agree more with this quote...
" i say, if you feel good at what your doing, let your freak flag fly. " - sarah jessica parker

W I L L Y O U B E T H E R E ?


i just realized I haven't officially announced our BAY AREA
blogshop here on my blog. victoria over on sfgirlbybay spilled the news last week and we have had a lot of interest for the class!

we can't wait to take a summer roadtrip and to teach photoshop in this rad artist studio!

when: july 30th-31st
class size: 20 people
get all the details right here!

If you have questions and to reserve your spot in the class, you can email blogshopla@gmail.com

C L O S E T

i picked up this wooden crate at the long beach flea market this weekend. only $15 bucks! whata steal! I am gonna put some simple shelves in it and display some of my snazzier shoes. and the top of the crate works perfectly to add color to the room with my jewelry.

OH! and tomorrow kicks off the new style column here on my blog. angela took some fun photos of me in different outfits in my loft, and even some of me and my lover boy. check back tomorrow for the first post!

S N A C K

i really love cooking. i'm just not at the point where i can go around claiming that i am some sort of spectacular cook. i mostly love watching people cook and trying to learn as much as i can. jen picked some vegetables from her garden and made us this beautiful little snack. so simple and delicious! white bean hummus, tomato salad and cucumbers.

and those are squash blossoms on the bottom, filled with ricotta cheese. i had never had them before, and fell in love. funny looking dudes, right?

remember jen's blog, becoming a foodie? cool drink recipes, awesome polaroids etc? here, just go look and try to get her to start it again with me...


photos by jen gotch

29 May 2011

R A N D O M

i love her style + this quirky typography. i can't remember where I found either! shame on me.

26 May 2011

R I G H T ?

beautiful styling by swedish sophie lawett

G L A M O R O U S


source

N O B U E N O



yes. it's true. a real live meltdown as we speak. now i know exactly how interior designers feel when they want graphics done for their site and just can't seem to do it right. but they have good taste, just not the vision. i get it.


i know what i like when it comes to interior design. do i know how to do it for my new loft? nope. not at all. i don't have any idea how to make it all look cohesive. have a theme...all that jazz.

i need so many things (credenza, wall art, side tables, shelves!) and just do NOT know where to start. i must check out emily's list of secret LA shops.

so, that's where we are with the loft. meltdown phase. depressing, i know.

25 May 2011

I N S P I R I N G

love these on so many levels.

sandra juto, grain edit

C U T E

two of my favorite shots from the lastest matchbook magazine. she's adorable, huh?

24 May 2011

I T S F I N E


poster by photo source

we all get burnt out. freelance life is go go go. and then go some more. and certain mornings, you just don't feel like going anymore at all. there will be days
(maybe even weeks) where i feel a lost, tired and uninspired. i'm sure you know the feeling i'm talking about. but one thing i've noticed, is the inspiration always comes back if it's something you love. and i truly do love graphic design. i know this because i notice the typography on the side of the street, on the menus where i am eating lunch... and then that design bug shows it's face once again.

so go ahead, get lost. get burnt out. it's fine, it will be back soon enough.


i went to a little private tasting at
Simple Things today with a few of my girlfriends. we are always looking for catering options for blogshop, so we technically call this "research." and by research, i mean eating way too many little pies in one sitting. they are sooo tasty, you must go try them. (the salted caramel and french silk are phenom!)

thanks for snapping some photos, bonnie!

H A T E R S G O N H A T E



i have gotten lots of cute tweets, emails and comments about posting about my style here on design love fest. i am bit hesitant, i must admit. whenever you open up the personal side here in the blogworld, along with the good, comes the haters. (why you gotta hate?) but i have decided i just don't care. if people want to see my outfits, where i shop, and what shoes are covering my toes, i am gonna show it!

started prepping for the new column at my house last night with
angela. picking out outfits and thinking of fun little videos she could shoot. i would love to know what ideas YOU have for it!??

speaking of columns...did you see my roundup of vintage goodies over on sfgirlbybay today? well,
go on over then...

F E E T F I R S T

i was lucky to get to speak about blogging at feet first, a super cool photography workshop with my pals max wanger and our labor of love they had the workshop in our office, which was also cool because that gave us the push we needed to get our place decorated!

watch this video that went in rue magazine yesterday from the workshop! i guess i'm trying to have a sweet dance scene in all of son of shark pig's videos! we love you, steve!



they shot this how to make a succulent party favor with bright neon pebbles. love! here is one of my favorite shots...

B R I S H O P S

i was having brunch with my boy over at food + lab in silver lake and noticed an adorable new shop had opened up next door. hemingway and pickett!

The interior ceiling, shelves and "archways" are constructed using reclaimed wood from shipping pallet which makes the store look instantly awesome! they sell all sorts of art, furniture and fun little trinkets for your home. stop by there if you get the chance!


photos by bri

23 May 2011

P O W

this cool UK shop, Howkapow emailed me some of their products and i just had to show you some things i found interesting...

A L L N E W



last week i decided blogshop needed it's own blog. that way, people that want to see all the details, see what students learned, and save their pennies for the class can just look
over here now. and the people that don't want to take it, well, don't have to look :) i promise to make it pretty.

oh, and jen learned how to make her photo dance all around.

V O I L A

after an all nighter, a buncha caffeine and some proud moments. here is rue magazine, issue #5...now i'm off to close my zombie designer eyes for a few hours, i really hope you enjoy this bright summer issue!


photos by: elizabeth messina

19 May 2011

S H O P

always fun to peek inside lawson fenning in silver lake. these purple + gold chairs stole my whole heart today. and how fun are those numbered hotel keys...

18 May 2011

C O L O R A H O L I C

neutrals + buildings all jazzed up...


photo source

R U E


photos by: i love you much


have you ever
seen a store more wonderful? i almost passed out when i saw these images for the upcoming issue of rue magazine! chassie post, the lifestyle editor for gilt groupe, went on a shopping tour in atlanta and thank goodness she stopped at pieces!

those colors are giving me hyperventilating moments!

J U M P I N



there has been some confusion about when and where, so i am here to clear that up! we are having our second
blogshop in june, and we are still planning our trip out to san francisco for july! come on, come join the fun, have your boss send you out to bring skills to your company, learn photoshop already! it's time, dontcha think?

where: los angeles, ca
when: june 11-12 (all day starting at 9:00am)
how much is it gonna cost me?: $750
class limit: 20 people (we still have spots!)
required: Must have a laptop (mac preferred) and Photoshop installed (you can download the free 30 day trial if you don't have it)
strong suggestions: Mouse (or Wacom Tablet if you are fancy)

if you have questions and to reserve your spot in the class, you can email blogshopla@gmail.com

...a few cute quotes from our first class:

"loved, loved this class- really, the best investment I’ve ever made!" -kerry

"i was looking forward to blogshop from the day it was announced and had ridiculously high expectations, and they were totally fulfilled!" -teressa

"overall experience was great! i'm not just saying this, either -- i learned so much & thought the workshop was top notch!" -summer


17 May 2011

M A D

i guess i am in an illustration mood. i especially love this mad hatter series!

N I C E G R A P H I C S

today, this paper record player designed by kelli made me smile...she is so talented.

O H D A R L I N G

i love how distictive and unique Lora Lamm’s work is. so playful and just plain awesome! remember these favorites I posted a long time ago?

P A T T E R N / I N S P I R A T I O N

woah, a month of pattern inspiration! i can hardly contain my excitement for these watercolor beauties!

G I V E A W A Y !

i am hopefully headed to Paris this summer, and would love one of these fun totes to carry around a whole buncha cheese + bread!

and lucky you, fabric & handle is giving away one of their totes (of your choice) to one random winner!


all you have to do to enter: leave a comment with the name of your favorite tote from their collection! by monday, may 23rd! good luck!

hooray! you win alicia from portland! enjoy your new raina tote!

applicants must live in the U.S.

S U N S H I N E

i love everything about fashion lookbooks. when they're good of course. here is one i like very much. Hound '11






16 May 2011

P R I N T H A P P Y

feelin these prints and that black swim cap/hat


gabor jurina

R U C H E

loving this beautiful, movie inspired lookbook. can you guess the movie?

C U P O F J O

i posted my summer favorites over on the blog a cup of jo today! this was my inspiration:


source

G E T S E R I O U S

i am a bit buried in work this week. hoping to come up for air from time to time. it's time to get serious about finishing up rue magazine issue 5!


carolines mode

L E I S U R E

i loved these photos of model, kyleigh kuhn


E A T Y O U R G R E E N S

one would think this was a st. patrick's day post. nope, i just love green!


1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

L O F T Y D R E A M S

this sure looks fantastic...


pinterest

T I N Y C I R C L E S

how sweet is that cape? ban.do bridal line was just released, and it's all dreamy and light. max took some pretty pictures, eh?

13 May 2011

T H E D A I L Y

denise crew took some photos of my street style outside my loft for The Daily. get it, i'm on the street, showin ma style?


photos by
denise crew