Monday, August 31, 2009

shock and awe..


this is frightening..
i don't even like having the image on my pretty blog..but seriously.. is this supposed to inspire me to buy a $4000 dress?i guess the purpose was to shock the reader..job well done.

back to school


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so last week i was going to clean up the mess..its still around and i feel like even worse..there is something about the change of seasons that gets me in the mood for an overhaul...i have "back to school fever" except, a new trapper keeper isn't going to fix things..i need to clear out old magazines, switch my office around, get new office supplies, get my haircut/highlighted, exercise regularly, clean out the fridge, change my inspiration board around, go to the dentist,dermatologist, ect..
its like i got back from summer camp and i need to get ready for school to start..

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Friday, August 28, 2009

cherish


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2 above found here
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summer is winding down..enjoy whats so great about it this weekend..


small news



rikshaw design made it in small magazine (see our cute bombay elephant pillow)! I am a huge fan of this totally inspiring online mag. the photographs, the styling, and the clever project ideas should inspire us all..so thrilled ...plus one of the editors owns the shop little bean with her vintage daywear for little tots....check it out!


Thursday, August 27, 2009

craft corner

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so i am here to inspire you folks to get crafty..i am not that good at the scrapbooking thing..lots of memories are in the shed in shoe boxes.....someday..
i do love bakers twine and these neat craft punches from you know who..they would be cute for a shower or thanksgiving, ect..and pretty easy just punch+write message+mail(with a cute stamp of course)= handmade bliss..(right?) well, i would be proud if I sat down and took something like this on...




Wednesday, August 26, 2009

surprise!


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i ate one, not knowing the name ..but seeing it on the shelves with everything else that looked sweet..so thinking it was going to have cinnamon sweetness inside.....i bit into a sponge with a mystery meat inside..pork buns scare me

indecision


image via chinese laundry
image via shopbop

i have had this tear sheet on my board from Lucky magazine since march..love the whole look but especially the shoes..so i am debating between the 2..any opinions?I am a little worried CL ones will look cheap?


Tuesday, August 25, 2009

*beautiful*






all images by the very talented photographer and friend, ericka mcconnell


Monday, August 24, 2009

making sense of a total mess

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Yesterday i attended the Blog Out Loud event in San Francisco, held at the store Belljar. I love that store, all its vintage inspired pieces, taxidermy on the walls and cool wallpaper set the scene for a great backdrop to the event. I was excited to meet some of my favorite bloggers ..like the one and only Cassandra from Coco and Kelley, and I got to meet Megan from Beachbungalow8. Plus some new ones like petunia face(she was hilarious!), and Belljar will be added too the daily reads! They are all pro's at this blogging thing, and gave us all lots of tid bits to help us all out.
So now I am thinking about the week and this photo title pretty much sums it up.."making sense of a total mess"..going to get it together this week..

p.s. i do love how she is in a cute dress while trying to figure things out..i think that helps sometimes ;)
Sunday, August 23, 2009

hi, i'm cute

image from black eiffel

plus my name is smee....i want to squeeze

Saturday, August 22, 2009

happy weekend!

photo by slim aarons- i love the phone!

today the weather forecast is thunderstorms..i hope so-- its the perfect day to catch up on magazines, movies, & eat breakfast in bed..

Friday, August 21, 2009

blog crush..


so i figured i would pass along some blogs that make my day!

altamira = fabulous models/interesting peeps walking the streets of NYC..usually captures them jumping or something with action..

neo-traditionalist commented on one of my posts so i quickly headed over to her fabulousness..she offers quotes of the day and i love some of her mottos:
"we believe in bring back granny names like: eloise, faye.."
"we believe in peddling vintage schwinns with flower baskets.."

liz powers of pink monkey found me somehow and then we realized we had friends in common, such a small world..having a slight jcrew obsession, shoe obsession, and great music taste, i feel like we blog the same way, and she reminds me of home..

katy elliot...not only is her blog great, especially when she is exploring little towns in Maine..but her series of updates on her renovations to her 257 year old home..this is her garden she installed on the side of the house with sprinklers and all....wait until you see the bones they found when excavating dirt from the basement!

attention all mothers....head over to tada shop for the perfectly hand-picked clothing, gifts, toys, activities, stationary, and decor for your lil ones (baby to kid age)....holly and hadley have scoured it all for you..no more searching!


if you have been under a rock in the blogging universe..its ok..get caught up with everything that is: chic, vintage, feminine, incredibly stylish and candy sweet= ruby press (i do hope rikshaw will be working with them soon!)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

lil boho


quick snap shot of rikshaw's new clothing line available this spring/summer..seems so far away..they are darling!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

love this look



love everything about this look..found at urban weeds...so me


more bon iver



bon iver singing in a paris apartment building...stay until the end...
anything a cappella makes me swoon..


Tuesday, August 18, 2009

trinket love


"sorry to appear insistant. but i must have my trinkets. this is the last chance."


the bird wall down the street next to a pretty garden

astonishing collection of the gorgeous astier de villatte

john derian's store in new york is a personal favorite, everytime i am in that city- i HAVE to go..all the trinkets are like eye candy..such a great mix..i wish san francisco had a store like this.


Monday, August 17, 2009

autumn sort of..

found on sale here! i think perfect for california transition in to fall right? love the studs...
i own these lovely gladiators and they go with everything, they have the softest straps..will be wearing these into the fall transition too..with my fav jeans and poets blouse..


Sunday, August 16, 2009

birthday blog

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guess what this is my 201st post...cool!
I saw julie and julia last night about food, finding your way, true partnerships and blogging..it really touched me. I love how this blog has given my biz a voice..sometimes a rambling one..but i look forward to blogging everyday and it is my mission to keep up with it and not let too many days pass by.
thanks to those of you who read, stop by, comment, & recommend..i love having you here!


Saturday, August 15, 2009

relax...its the weekend


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i wish i could be calm and serene this weekend..i am too busy with my shipment!
but i hope you can


Friday, August 14, 2009

sneak a peak




so while dealing with chaos this week, i decided to just squeeze in a photo shoot!? why not--cram it all in! shooting lots of the new lovely spring/summer items(clothing!!) for rikshaw..

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

office re-do



and it all starts with a great inspiration board

and some items i am coveting:
vintage phone could be sky blue or seafoam green, and doesn't have to be rotary..where do i find?

cork cube on coco+kelleys desk

YES to cute chairs, fresh cut flowers, organization!

i have posted about the amazing office envy i have for urban grace, i think i may do a chunky piece of wood and flank it on top of 2 file cabinets..