this girl

seriously has one of the best jobs ever. she was recently sent over to japan to explore and eat, for the most part. i loved reading her blog post about all of her special and "secret" restaurant spots. my favorite part was her experience at the sushi restaurant...can you imagine eating raw fish right off the counter in the US?? after having 2 bad experiences with raw california tuna in the past week, i'd like to think not...
i can't wait to join her on an adventure in the near future!!

click here to read her whole story!

flavor of the week

perfect island living in Tinos, Greece...



image via: yatzer

october

always get a little homesick this time of year...

guest house

this is such a west coast idea...i'd really like to see some shipping containers used for dwellings up in the northeast. sure, it would have to be winterized but so what. you can just stick a wood burning stove inside and have it equipped with tons of blankets. i also love that this "house" has a rooftop garden, something else that would have to be modified in the NE...








images via: poteet architects

just in

this news is actually months old but i just discovered it now. my all-time-favorite furniture store (which happens to be so close to my hometown in connecticut) has opened a store in culver city! Lilian August is beyond amazing. every time i'm home, i look forward to roaming around the showroom for inspiration. if you happen to be near either NY or LA, i suggest you check it out. they currently have an amazing sale going on for all custom orders...looks like i'll be making a trip up to LA this week...

calm after the storm

it's been a busy week. hope everyone has a nice fall weekend!

very hitchcock

images via: alex prager