palm springs

for the weekend. i've never been and can not wait to spend time with my lady friends in the blazing heat.







image via: the parker hotel

as of now

these are on the top of the list









1. marc jacobs $348 2. filson $300 3. rebecca minkoff $375 4. me and arrow $230 5. john varvatos $897.50

a shack

normally, most people aren't psyched if they have to live in a shack, out in the woods...as all you ladies know, that was the least desirable situation in a round of MASH. however, as a little home away from home, it doesn't sound so bad...it actually sounds amazing.


this delightful shack is located in eastern oregon and only set the owners back $10,000, not too bad for a vacation home...After seeing this article in Sunset magazine, it made me think of this pacific northwest "shack" displayed in Coastal Living a few months ago.


the owner transformed a shipping container into his personal crash pad in order to use it after a day of surfing in grayland, washington. although the photos on this site don't capture the full exterior, you can see that the guts of the construction are extremely efficient. this is an awesome DIY project for all you handy types who are sitting on a bit of land.

espadrille wedges

gal pal, mia is lookin for some good ones...















1. Steve Madden $74 2. Bettye Muller $83 3. Via Spiga $87.50 4. Sigerson Morrison $135 5. Stella McCartney $212

flavor of the week

i have the table, now all i need is everything else...

work in progress

after moving into a new space, new ideas have hatched for the living room...

temperature failure

everyone may be cranking the ac on the east coast but along the western territory, temps have been less than ideal. i'm talking about jeans, long sleeves and possibly a scarf. i haven't thought about my bathing suit in a week. this is what's on my mind...not okay for july.







1. kiva top $40 2. baxter jeans $52 3. mid cut boot $80 4. small carryall $253 5. rive gauche bracelet $325

Jessica Helgerson Design

i don't know if i feel comfortable saying how many times i've emailed this designer asking for a job or internship...i never got a response and i only harbor a few hard feelings. in the end, she is still one of my favorite portland, oregon based interior designers. here are a few favorites:








images: jessica helgerson interior design

flavor of the week

i love the simplicity and the unusual art arrangement. Take note: this house is for sale. if you are looking for some prime real estate for over a mil in the Melbourne area, this is your chance.



see the full ad here.

over the top

one day, i hope to own a ridiculous chair...





1. Alessandro Mendini 2. Gaetano Pesce 3. Josef Frank

images: Bonluxat

castle

it's so easy to love rachel castle's creations. they're simply colorful and all handmade by her and her mother. you may be familiar with her previous venture, The Nest, a london-based branding and design agency. currently, she styles and writes for australian lifestyle magazines, and resides in sydney. check out all prints, linens and embroidery here.

to the beach

here are some favorites to make your day at the beach so much better -








1.) armand basi bikini $60 2.)norden surfboard $950 3.) alexandra cassaniti tote $140 4.) eva solo's table grill $360 5.) steven alan beach blanket $48

flavor of the week

simple details. great texture.

color and texture

these indoor/outdoor pillows by Edie are amazing for the summer. they're only available for a limited time at these unbelievable prices ($20-25) www.giltgroupe.com Send me an email if you need an invite!

all about orange

pantone says turquoise, i say orange - of all shades