With Bells On

Not sure what this week has in store so this may likely be my last post before the wedding and before I will be referred to as Wifey. All you single gals out there party like I used to and, if you are in fact looking, remember that "he" is hiding in the least likely place. Around the most unassuming corner and once you find him you will need the memories you are making right this single second to survive some of the terrible awful no good very bad days life will inevitably bring your way.

Yes, its 8am.
No, I hadn't been to bed.
Yes, I am wearing a winter coat and a sweat band in the house.
No, I dont regret one single second of all those years!!!!!

Procrastination

Stopped by Taylor de Cordoba to see the new show and old friends. 13 hours until we depart. I should be packing.....

Regardez Moi

Cut the shit and let me back on your blog!

Next Saturday At This Time

This photo was taken when Michael and I first met. We were at his cousin Laura's wedding in Provincetown MA and neither of us had technically been invited. Just a lucky coincidence that my room mates boyfriend had broken up with her (sorry Liz!) and Michael's father had had a last minute change of heart about escorting his mother from Seattle. Both reasons upsetting for our 'dates' but worked out wonderfully in our favor.

Above , the first picture ever taken of us. One of many Michael has captured since July 31st of 2004 when it was taken.

Tomorrow we lift off for Marblehead to make all the final arrangements, put out some fires, tie together a few loose ends and, ultimately the biggest loose end, the knot. Before that happens though I will have the pleasure of writing my vows and, in doing so, reliving the 1,399 days since we first crashed a wedding and altered the course of our lives forever.

David Spade Loves George Michael

Last night I saw Gorgeous George (Michael) with my own two eyes. Run for your lives and grab tickets to this show if he is coming to a city near you. It was his 45th birthday yesterday and his first appearance in LA in 20 years so to say he was at the top of his game is an understatement. He informed us that the night was going to be "fucking wicked" and that boy don't lie!

Hot Sex

Christy & May sweatin' to the 'oldies'.

Thank you May! The seats couldn't actually have been any better, the company superb and the talent. Oh the talent!

Champagne Fountain

I always thought I would have a champagne fountain at my wedding. But I forgot. Girls, start your wedding folders, even if you're single, because planning a party of this magnitude is like taking a trip to the music store - if you don't make a list you're sure to forget something.

M.C.

My girlfriend Dana is also in the process of organizing her wedding. It is taking place in Mexico City and she has put together a blog for family and friends to aid in everyones planning. Regardless of whether you're taking a trip to Mexico City it captures the spirit of the people, its neighborhoods and their culture and is worth a peek. Beautiful work D. xx 

FYI

I am getting married, here, in 15 days. My emotions are muddled. I am insanely stressed out. My doctor gave me Zanax and I didn't even ask her. I am also really excited. I don't think I can trick all the people that I love to get along... for me.. on my account... for the sake of my happiness.. ever again. In between stress and excitement I feel lucky, overwhelmed, over tanned, under pressure, out of sync, on cloud nine.

I wish that I didn't have to worry so much about work. That I didn't have my own business from which there was no vacation. I want someone to wrap their arms around me and tell me its all okay. That when I am not in the store they are thinking only about the greater good of our corporation and our future, as a team. From 10:30 - 6 they are dedicated to this little world that I care so much about. I want to help make their reputations start growing today, yesterday, tomorrow and I want that feeling to be mutual.

More than that, I want a carb! I am starving but my dress is so darn pretty and as of 24 hours ago I am on a protein, vegetable, white wine diet consisting of smaller portions and 1200 meters in the pool every day. I also have been drinking more of my arch enemy (H2o) which is a real bitch but getting easier by the bottle. I figure some of my readers work out 300 days a year so working out for the next 10 complaint free is the least I can do. Well, was the least I could do because I have already just complained but its still 100 degrees in my house and I have had less calories today than what I burned in the pool so I get a free pass.

Roar! Oh, I should go. My stomach is calling and its at the door with some water (boo) and a zanax (yay!). Tomorrow is our shower so I need to get lots of rest in anticipation of getting very little for the next few days. Its the countdown! And I am ready - exhaustion, excitement, starvation, stress, tan lines and all!

Palihouse

This boutique hotel, built by Palisades Development Group, is a must see. The hotel lobby features a lounge complete with turn tables, a coffee bar and half a dozen cozy nooks to hang with friends. I learned about the project last year when Heather and Lauren, the designers, purchased a number of things from the store. I had no idea when I first visited that it would be almost entirely comprised of our pieces. It was such a nice surprise! I couldn't photograph all of the amazing unique things that they juxtaposed but here are a small group of pictures featuring some of their Empiric purchases....

Our Plaza sofa anchors this sleek vignette. Also from the store a vintage 3 cylinder chandelier, travertine top coffee table, pedestal side table and apothecary jar.

Host stand at the entrance.

The task lamp and metal hutch are new pieces which can be found on our website.

This is our Empiric cane back bench in cream leather. Originally they were going to use pony hair bolsters but possibly that idea was scrapped pre production. Vintage framed print above is one that we had in our own home for a bit.

This is other side of the fireplace wall featuring our TH Robsjohn Gibbing reproduction arm chair, vintage floor lamp with suede shade and the mate to the 3 cylinder fixture.

Just a teeny tiny handful of the Empiric pieces on the floor, it was like visiting old friends! I highly recommend popping in with a (human) friend for a drink on the patio or a delicious dinner.

Alex's belated 30th b-day celebration on the patio with the Taylor de Cordobas.

Nautical Bling

Purrrrrrrrrr. Thank you M & Co.

June Catch Up

Life is feeling a lot like a nautilus shell. Spinning faster and faster, around and around, July 5th now just a few weeks away. Some days revolving only around the wedding, most around work, and every now and then one saved for play.

lunch on the back patio at Bloom

Annual Playboy Jazz Fest at The Hollywood Bowl
2E looks great in hats

Patio at The Little Door

Today I am mixing some business with some pleasure and having lunch with a customer and Leslie, our shop manager. An afternoon with the ladies!

No Cookie Left Behind!

I am part of a little chapter of young woman doing our part for children in need. Last year we raised a decent amount of loot and sold a wild number of cup cakes for Share Our Strength. You caaaaaan check us out here:

http://www.myspace.com/nocookieleftbehind

but REALLY you should check us out here:

Scoops
712 N Heliotrope Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Saturday, June 28th 12-4

Empiric Finds

Currently on the showroom floor and fabulous....

Paul Frankl High Boy Dresser
$2325.

Look familiar? Same dresser featured on 1st dibs for $3600.

Vintage Modern Desk with Refinished Two Tone Side Cabinet/File Drawer
$1375.


Vintage Copper Based Entry Table with Refinished Round Lacquer Top
$985.

I hope this beautiful table finds a home in the grand entrance of someone's quaint abode where a vase of locally grown farmers market flowers and a stack of mail are its daily company. Mwah! I love you little table!

Vintage Refinished 9 Drawer Dresser
$1850.

Housed behind the cabinet door of this dresser are three small white lacquer drawers perfect for girly accessories. And even better...

night stands to match! I am not a matchy matchy girl but we have sold this dresser before and I think these side tables compliment it perfectly. In the vintage market it is very difficult to find night stands tall enough for todays popular bed frames but these little gems are juuuust right. The flip down front is nice to conceal your bedside clutter and the drawers are excellent additional storage (right now mine are full of bikini's).

These are my babies until their adoptive parents swoop in like a stork to deliver them home where they belong.

Yellow Brick Blog Wedding At Last

Last year ms. coco+kelley was assisting us at the shop while simultaneously assisting her great friend Lyndsy with her Malibu wedding. When I saw the engagement shots from Natalie Moser I just about died. After emailing with Natalie and learning she would be having a baby this summer and wasn't available to shoot my own wedding a little part of me actually did die. She is that good.....





Lyndsy, you make it look so easy! Congratulations Mrs Cook.

Inspiration!!

I am having inspiration block. Who has time to plan the details when they have a full time job? I guess thats what wedding planners are for. Today the role of wedding planner goes to Elements of Style who made me feel alive again after this great post! Thank you......












All photos from Stoneblossom Floral Design. Bravo!

Good Design One Letter At A Time

Available after June 17th.

Petunia Face

Was just playing a game of hide and seek.