UNDER THE SHEETS
Here is a peek under the sheets, if you will – a look into the design direction I chose to update the blog with this time around. I wanted to create an Americana-style theme based on the colors used in World War I era Liberty Bond posters. I’ve long loved the historic beauty of these posters and...
LAVATORY ENVY
Brass, Carrara marble, subway tiles (the old-looking ones), warm woods, industrial lighting… Jeff and Jason’s home-away-from-Brooklyn was featured on DesignSponge yesterday, and I must say – these dudes did their bathroom right. I am quite envious. Reminds me of one of my favorite places, not just for the libations but for their authentically industrial design: Schiller’s Liquor Bar....
Jack Rudy Cocktail Company
In the past couple years, we’ve been introduced to more and more specialty libations courtesy of our city’s best bartenders, you know who they are if you’re a regular… the folks at Anvil. A friend of mine, Leslie, is another trusted source that shares her beer wisdom on her site: Lushtastic. We’re learning more and...
FALL IS THE BEST AND YOU KNOW IT.
I absolutely adore this leather jacket, from Rugby: We love the Jemime jackets restrained cool, achieved by basing it off a too-cool vintage prototype that we updated in a slim fit from burnished, distressed leather for an effortless rugged-sexy vibe. Straight point collar. Off-center zip front. Long sleeves with covered snap cuffs. Angled welt pocket at...
SEPTEMBER 11th 2011
Do you listen to Storycorps? I’m a big fan. Acute readers will know I listen exclusively to NPR, and I cry pretty often listening to the radio. Sometimes happy crying, sometimes sad. This week, it’s been a lot of sad. NPR has been doing a tribute to 9/11 survivors and the memory of the murdered...
AND YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH THEM
“These Cards Are Beautiful, and You Will Be Pleased with Them.” That’s some good, old-fashioned, honest-as-hell advertising. VIA DUKE’S COLLECTION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: .
ST. LOUIS CITY GUIDE VIA DESIGN*SPONGE
I was really excited to see the latest city guide on Design*Sponge in my inbox this morning – featuring my hometown of St. Louis, MO. There were a lot of places on the list that I don’t recognize – maybe my parents would? And a lot of places I adore, and new places that I’m ready to try. It’s...
FUTUREBIRDS
Last week’s Time featured an article about the Civil War, and how over the years historians & politicians have downplayed the one cause of most devastating battle in our history: slavery. Let me know if you want to borrow it, or read it online. Anyhow, I’ve had the late 19th century on my mind a...
HICKOREE’S HARD GOODS.
…that’s what she said. Yeah, that one didn’t work. Seems like I’m always battling whether or not it’s appropriate to pull that off at given opportunities. That’s irrelevant. Hopping around from one blog to another today I found the shop HICKOREE’S HARD GOODS–they’ve got the best selection of well-priced quality American goods varying from bags,...
BILLY REID.
I’m obsessed with Mumford & Sons, you know this. I can’t help but pair the band’s delightfully rocking melodies with the exquisitely crafted clothing of Billy Reid. Another favorite obsession. Besides the fact that the store here in Houston plays a great selection of music – for me, I just feel Mumford’s sound in these clothes, their...
RAILROAD REVIVAL TOUR
TWO of my VERY FAVORITE BANDS : EDWARD SHARPE and the MAGNETIC ZEROS and MUMFORD & SONS as well as OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW* are coming to these here parts by train, on a journey called the RAILROAD REVIVAL TOUR. Traveling exclusively in vintage rail cars, the three bands will journey across the American Southwest...
TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH TAYLOR
I love and adore many stylish women, and Elizabeth Taylor is certainly no exception. The legendary Taylor died at the age of 79 today. She’s been impeccably dressed, coiffed and made up since her career started at 9 – it’s nearly impossible to find a photo where she doesn’t look balls-to-the-wall glamourous. Listening to All Things Considered...
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