In The New Year.....

If the shoe fits, wear it.

Stop and smell the roses.

Seize the moment.

Reflect and Resolve.


Celebrate.

Happy New Year!

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Feliz Navidad

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A Very Very Merry

You'll do alright with your Christmas of white but I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.

I'm headed south to Cabo for a very nice, very long vacation where I plan on sipping tequila instead of nog, replacing the warmth of the fire with the heat from the sun, and trading in the smell of our douglas fir for the shade of a palm. I'll be back in a few weeks, sunkissed, full of new memories, and no doubt incredibly happy. See you in the New Year.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Parties Abound!

Back Monday full of cake and nog.
xoxox

Head Over Holidays: The Mascot

Milo's first Christmas.

Head Over Holidays: Gift Guide

The person who has everything: Husband/Boss/Mother

They buy things throughout the year as they need or want them. Hard to impress or surprise. They think outside the box. Because its the thought counts.



Vintage English Blue Jay
Taxidermy at Empiric



one of a kind magic lantern slide boxes
Empiric

"You are defined by the hat you wear."
Goorin Bros.

Based on formulas found in a forgotten apothecaries manual.
Royal Apothic at Empiric




class up the VW
Wooden Steering Wheel

Head Over Holidays: The Greeting

Don't you just love all the personal notes that come in the mail this time of year? A wonderful tradition I really hope never dies! Yesterday 2E and I finally knocked out our handmade holiday cards. The image of the pear is from one of my very favorite books, Pomona Britannica. A resource I should pull from far more often!

Just. Precious.

Head Over Holidays: The View

Snoqualmie Falls, Saturday, from the Salish Lodge. I ate there overlooking the falls a few summers ago and, as breath taking as it was then, I think I prefer it decked with ice and snow.

Side note: the entire time we were there I kept saying "You's no call me no more" in my *best* Rosie Perez, Puerto Rican accent. 2E was not amused. I was.... very!

Image: My Mother In Law

Happy (Cold & Cozy) Weekend

We have weather in LA! Granted its rain rather than snow but everyone is bundled up in hats and scarves and running from car to door. This weekend we launch the store's holiday gift guide
which includes the fabulous line, Royal Apothic. The whole collection looks as if it was made for us! There are lots of unique vintage accessories still arriving so the shelves remain fresh amidst all the shoppers.

I also plan to start my own holiday shopping.
Wish me luck!

Image: Flickr

Head Over Holidays: Gift Guide

Nannie: My Grandmother

Matriarch. Pioneer of food culture. Knitter of beautiful socks.
Has skin so soft it feels like powder.

Framed family photos.
Our portrait by Heather Cantrell

Tickets to a show.
I kind of want to see Mary Poppins myself....

Fresh baked breads.
My favorite banana bread recipe here.
I substitute the sour cream with plain nonfat yogurt.

Moisturizing body bars.
These hand soap's are almost too pretty to use.

Featured Items of the Week

Lacquered Campaign Desk

Lots of toys for (big) boys and girls.......

Hospital Baby Bassinet Re-purposed as Bar Cart

Chest of Drawers by Drexel

click images for info and more new arrivals

Head Over Holidays: Gift Guide

Campbell and Oliver: My Nephews

Fascinated by all things science and imagination. In awe of the stars. Known to confuse costumes with outfits. Avid readers. Pirates.

Astronomy Print Series
Prints at Empiric

Solar System Mobile
Empiric


Vintage Cowboy Gear
Ebay

Stain Glass Box.... For Treasures
Vintage Accessories at Empiric

Goliath Frog Resin Model
Bones at Empiric

James and the Giant Peach
Dahl on Amazon

Break From The Noise!

Today I am going to the taping of the Biggest Loser Finale. There aren't words!
Back to work (and holiday cheer!!) tomorrow.

xoxo

Head Over Holidays: The Windows

The store is aglow with twinkle lights, candle flames, and one genius vintage faux fireplace (its my life!).

Melissa threw down some plaid ribbon, fake snow, pine cone ornament on the window Christmas tree. Beyond Coz.

It's no secret that I love the holidays. Not the day as much as the weeks leading up to it. The spirit. I am in my element so please if you are in the neighborhood come spread some fa la la la la cheer, my dears!

Happy Festive Weekend

Its Saturday. I haven't photographed the store decor. Or had a good nights sleep in a week. Today I'll put the final touches on our vignettes to share in Mondays post. They are cute. And tonight. Tonight I sleep!

xo

Festive Photo via Sea of Shoes

Holiday Decor

Today is decorating day at the store. Two tree's and a wreath later I am in the full blown holiday spirit. This room photographed by William Waldron captures the essence of winter perfectly. I'll share our festive decorations tomorrow.

Falalala

Diving Horses

Before yesterday I had never heard of diving horses!! and now I am obsessed. You can read more here and here.

Winter Whites

I'm in a light mood today..


Yesterday felt really heavy.



This home, via Martha Stewart, is a very soothing palette.