backstage

after seeing the lookbook for ulyana sergeenko's debut collection this fall, from the 50s ankle skirts to the big heals, i've been anxiously waiting for the next in line. these behind the scenes picks from her spring-summer 2012 collection do not disappoint.

living in

like a simple train of thought, brooklyn-based artist echo eggebrecht's painstakingly perfect interior paintings seem to connect without an obvious narrative. her beautiful selection of color and pattern makes it hard to look away.

self control

right now, winter sales are going on in france. because stores don't have clearance racks year-round it makes the bi-annual sales that much more exciting... that is, if you can make it through the season. what i wouldn't give to visit a few of my favorite paris shops.


(image from: sessun)

what you see

artist and photographer zander olsen eliminates the distinction between foreground and background in his ongoing series "tree line."

a year in books

sometimes it feels like i spend most of my nights curled up with a laptop rather than a book, but looking back there were a number that i read and loved last year. with so many amazing pieces of literature, how do you choose? what are you reading? i tend to gravitate toward contemporary fiction, so i try to alternate with an unread classic or autobiography.

hold me

for christmas, i received this sweet little leather pouch, by baggu. it's just right for when i don't want to carry around a monster satchel... or when i need something small to fit inside.

cut me out

winter is going to be here for a while so i might as well embrace it, ideally in the carven la femme hiver 2011 collection. oui, s'il vous plaît.

thoughtful quiet

los angeles based photographer, observer, and listener, ye rin mok, captures small details from a distance.

endless shoreline

i spent my summers growing up on one of minnesota's 10,000+ lakes. to this day, i can't get through july and august without running off a dock or kicking my feet in the nearest body of water. designer nicole meyer is taking on the task of branding one mn lake a day for the next, well, 27 years. during that time, i will be patiently waiting for big turtle.

back from a little break

well... what was going to be one week off turned into one month. i'm sorry for disappearing! i will be back next week, thoroughly rested and ready with new posts for a new year.


(photos by: erin)

unlimited + chaotic

sculptural gouache on paper works by california-based artist jen garrido.

holiday gifts #2: him

(1) norse projects, circus catboy tee, $60; (2) watersounds, woodland print, $19; (3) le corbusier le grand, $200; (4) the good flock, waxed canvas dop kit, $85; (5) the superior labor, socks, $26; (6) john cheever, collected short stories, $12; (7) ymc, striped marino scarf, $110; (8) tellason, raw denim, $198; (9) mcmc, beard oil, $65; (10) ovadia and sons, shawl collar cardigan, $525; (11) danner, hiking laces, $6 each; (12) luna and curious, ink plot mugs, $30 each; (13) albam, ikat pocket squares, $35 each; (14) wolverine, rockford 1000 mile boot, $365; (15) richmond soap studio, mad pine + night smoke, $10 each. thanks steven (editorial assistant extraordinaire + men's fashion genius) for giving me some great ideas and links for the list!


p.s. something is happening to my backlog... a lot of images have turned blurry! looks like i might be spending my holiday break doing a major re-upload (blah!). is this happening to anyone else on blogger?

the ice came

there is something dark and restless about this time of year. it's almost as if i can feel the ground freezing beneath my feet. german photographer martin wunderwald captures these gray skies and unmade beds—finding life in lifeless objects and situations.

holiday gifts #1: her

(1) scotch and soda, drapy shirt, $107; (2) terrain, dipped kyanite necklace, $105.95; (3) patti smith, just kids, $17; (4) julia child, mastering the art of french cooking, $55; (5) blush, baubled satin bralette + bottoms, $42 + $36; (6) dwell studio, pair of peacocks, $72.50; (7) mcmc, hunter perfume, $94; (8) rifle paper co., assorted french cards, $18; (9) kullu, himalayan shawl, $248; (10) j.crew, cashmere gloves, $58; (11) odette new york, arrow cuff bracelet, $98; (12) scotch naturals, water colors nail polish, $15 each; (13) fieldguided, vu de l'exterieur print, $30; (14) madewell, leopard sidewalk skimmers, $118; (15) baggu, pouch m, $40; (16) zara, jacquard pattern blouse, $70.

holiday season

ben and i don't usually do a lot of decorating this time of year, but i would love to have this sweet silver mistletoe by kiel mead hanging under one of our doorways. i hope you have a wonderful weekend!

p.s. stay tuned for holiday gift guides starting week.

tumultuous times

stunning graphite drawings of epic nature by la-based artist marissa textor.