Tuesday, March 31, 2009

udaipur

image from trade show, not the best i know..

introducing my new collection udaipur for rikshaw design! we got an amazing response from this collection, its my first bedding set with an animal motif and it is truly gender-neutral. love the color combo in orange, golds and green. the collection will be available this summer and can be pre-ordered by customers and stores now.
Monday, March 30, 2009

unique

areaware was at the bubble show. they have the best collection of chic designs for kids & adults.
i bought the wooden gorilla designed by david weeks, that i will use for a photoshoot, but until then i love having him hang in my office. other items i love are the gold piggy bank, the animal silk screened onesies and pillows. the wooden radio is the coolest and the orca art.. love it for a nursery..

Sunday, March 29, 2009

sunday mornin ritual

image via here

sunday mornings are the best..my tea and the times..
Friday, March 27, 2009

sun goddess


looking like a beautiful weekend out here in CA! highs in the 70's! me and my sun goddess, or sun walrus, or blond polar bear will be enjoying this..have a GREAT weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2009

green girl


image from flickr

i have been glued to all the info on actress daryl hannah's website "love life"..chock full of really interesting environmental tips, articles, products, and all her videos from her treks in africa ect..had no idea she was so active..where have i been ?
in this video she explains how she runs her own car on bio diesel, this was filmed back in 2006..why isn't this more of a reality yet..love that she is actually doing something with all that french fry grease!

little miss 4 eyes


images via here 
pretty specs...
i only wear mine at the movies or in the car driving, maybe i will pull them out and get more mileage out of them..

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

office envy


i saw this on my one of my favorite blogs coco+kelley, and i had to see more of this amazing carriage house, turned to the design studio of Urban Grace Interiors I have always thought a "messy" space indicates a "busy" space..love love those barn doors..

work in progress..love the floors

she is a believer in lots of "inspiration" boards, this one she covered with duck and put a nailhead trim on..nice touch.
vintage mail sorter, perfect for all your tags, envelopes, ect...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

make some lemonade people!




images by ericka mconnell

a friend of mine told me about this cute line of vintage inspired childrens clothing website called 
lemonbean..really sweet details on their pieces..

please hold


feelin like this this a.m. 
will be brighter later

image via here

Saturday, March 21, 2009

portrait

have you ever thought about what you would want your portrait to be if you had an amazing photographer to do it?

look straight in the camera?

be silly?

be on location somewhere?

be shy?

goof off?

i have been obsessing over portrait shots these days..

Friday, March 20, 2009

happy friday!

image found here

i am heading to this party this weekend..

Thursday, March 19, 2009

yes please





not being a fashionista..i stopped in my tracks when i saw the new Burberry ads, and thought maybe i could pull these gorgeous looks off!..i would like the mini dress, the green metallic necklace and who knew a trench with an ombre effect could update a staple so good! more please!

diggin distressed

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my mom will be so happy that i can pull out my old distressed  jeans from college days, now that they are back in fashion..according to my style icons: SJP and Kate Hudson!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

oh la la


need a new look? Ryland Woodard has the eye..she is one of my oldest and closest friends and has her own design biz in Richmond, Virginia with clients across the country.



love all the mixing of textures in this room, and the layers of traditional and modern 


she has been featured for designing childrens rooms..i swoon over the hollywood regency style mirror and the crystal chandelier..


i think that her custom window treatments are her signature..beautifully designed with gorgeous details..they steal the show in all her rooms!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

happy st.pattys!

photo via here

atsuyo et akiko



atsuyo and akiko were two other designers i met at bubble..their line is so modern, frenchy, and really original. their canvas totes are too cute..i got one of the linen "bonne nuit" pillows..Every child needs a little french touch to their wardrobe or bedroom. Atsuyo is pregnant with twin girls and she has rikshaw bedding to start her off with her wild adventure that lies ahead!


Monday, March 16, 2009

sarah waldo organics



I had the pleasure of meeting sarah at the bubble show..she was so cute and come right up to me, expressing how much she loved rikshaw design..when we passed business cards to eachother, her's was like mine letterpressed to perfection..i just knew we would become fast friends! Her clothing designs are impeccably constructed. she uses organic natural fibers, plant based dyes and she is committed to keeping the production in the US.
I want them in adult sizes! especially the maggie coat! check out her designs here.


Sunday, March 15, 2009

bathing suit time already??



 images by maura mcevoy, ericka mconnell, david tsay, kate powers

well over at one of my favorite blogs bloomacious, she has been showing some great bathing suits and images of getting "beach ready"...arrgghhh, there is some work to do before i enter back into the bathing suit! I am using these gorgeous images as motivation!!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

tired

image found here
hello people
i am back...whew..this picture pretty much sums up what i need to do...
NY was a great success!!
i need to gather my life together and i will be back to posting regularly..so many talented great designers to report on and fun new collections within rikshaw to show..

Monday, March 9, 2009

busy at bubble




i am working my booth at the bubble show in NY, which is why i am not blogging right now..
there are so many talented designers here i can't wait to feature them in posts to come!

Friday, March 6, 2009

fringe benefits



shoes via shopbop & saks

fringe has gotten really great looking this season! way better than those moccasins i wore in my teens..