perfect match

Tom Ford's ranch in Sante Fe by Tadao Ando. Phenomenal.

frankly

Gathering roofing inspo for a project, and frankly, Frank Lloyd Wright's are as good as it gets when looking for a perfect pitch.

merci

So grateful and so very excited to feast with my fam.

home inspo

 

These are a few images that are inspiring me for my home at the moment.

garden

Above is the most beautiful edible garden I've ever laid eyes on. Although I don't have much space, I'm hoping my baby seedlings grow into something at least half this great.

kitchen inspo

Faye Toogood's kitchen as seen in T Magazine and on Remodelista today. So simple and perfect. Love those oversized pulls. Unique, unexpected, playful + clean.

serge mouille

I love, love, love Serge Mouille lights.

character

Sign of the Times | When Renovation Means Erasing the Past

This article from the NY Times Style Mag really makes one stop and think. Although I am a fan of the clean and minimalist look, I think respecting and appreciating the historical character of a space is equally if not more so important. And there can always be balance...

kramer

Kramer (our dog) ate a perfect heart in Buzz's shirt. Such an artist :)

And I feel like a very proud mama now that one of my favorite blogs shared the photo.

jeffrey's

I love this! A restaurant in Austin, TX inspired by country clubs and Wes Anderson. Dope.

bourdain

He's just so rad.

lights

I do love a modern, minimal look, but I also love glam light fixtures. As this picture proves - they can go quite well together.

disco pizza

How cool is this?! A spinning pizza oven in the form of a disco ball.

bling

I'm not a jewelry fanatic, but I'm lusting after this beautiful ring.

home

Finding time to work on our own home has been difficult these past few months. This weekend we are forcing ourselves to take some time and finish a few items on our list. We love the concrete floor, but want to darken it just a tad, and reseal. Next up is the kitchen, where we are going to paint the cabinets and change the countertops. And baseboards... and hanging art work... and a backsplash for the kitchen... it's a never-ending project, but that's the fun of it.  

soiree

We hosted a summer bbq at the Malibu Racquet Club last Friday. I love planning and setting up events, and here are a few photos from the setup. These simple floral arrangements were harvested from the grounds, and the serve-yourself bar worked out well.  

v's on urbandaddy

 

Urbandaddy posted a wonderful write-up and some lovely pictures of V's today. Check out the slideshow and article.

staycation

My husband and I just celebrated our two year wedding anniversary. On Tuesday we enjoyed the chef's tasting menu at the Tasting Kitchen in Venice, and we decided we would take a long weekend. After much discussion of where to go and what to do, we realized we'd be much happier and able to relax if we just stayed put and enjoy where we live. So today, staycation starts with a short drive to the beach.

work

I'd really like to work from this office today. It seems so serene and organized. And that lovely garden behind the french doors... Fun to imagine.