NOELLE MAC: YOU'VE WON!

Congrats to the lovely Noelle Mac for winning a copy of book, Paris: My Sweet! Please leave a comment with your email address below! And a big thanks to Amy Thomas for sending me a copy of her sweet sweet book! (no pun intended)

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GIVEAWAY: PARIS MY SWEET

I'm really excited about today's giveaway! Amy Thomas is a writer and francophile from New York City with a highly refined palate for sweets. She recently worked in Paris writing ad copy for a little company called Louis Vuitton. Amy and I have been communicating over the interweb for a while now, and I was thrilled when she asked me to giveaway a new copy of her book, Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate). Amy's book chronicles a sweet freak's journey working in Paris on the Champs-Élysées, exploring patisseries and boulangeries and marveling at the City of Lights. To win a copy of Paris, My Sweet, please leave a comment below with who you'd like to give this book to. A winner will be chosen this Friday. Best of luck, mes amies!

MUSIC MONDAY: WE FOUND LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE

Watching two people fall in love via a drug soaked frenzy is straight-up-seductive. I saw this video for Rihanna's latest jam, We found love in a hopeless place, and was speechless; who knew Rihanna could be so effing cool? My initial thoughts were: I need those Christmas lights  in her bedroom. Where does one procure that denim romper? And does Rihanna actually wake up in the morning with her hair looking that good? The video was directed by the effervescently cool Melina Matsoukas who has also shot videos for Lily Allen, Beyonce and Lady Gaga to name a few. No big deal. No big deal at all. It's on my bucket list for 2012 to direct my first music video and you bettah believe I'll be starting my online inspiration board with this puppy. ENJOY! 

FRIDAY FAVORITES

this was an insane work week, hence the few posts. but i'm about to be on a more normal rehearsal/life/eating/workout schedule in the upcoming week so hopefully posts shall return to normal. i hope everyone has lovely and relaxing things planned this weekend. i'll be teaching kids about 1891 germany, so somebody ht the beach and have a margarita for me, ok? anyway, lots of goodies around the blogosphere this week!

1) lana del ray is slowly creeping to the top of my favorites female vocalists these days.

2) these one-of-a-kind terrariums from terrain are at the top of my wishlist!

3) how cool is this illustration by finnish company agent pekka?

4) riesling strawberry slushies = divinity. 


happy happy weekend, friends!

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love this poster originally designed by illustrator mikey burton

FRIDAY FAVORITES

sticking with our flora theme today, here are some friday favorites! happy weekend everyone!

1) love this logo created by kathryn white for australian-based store; the small garden

2) did you get the design* sponge book for christmas like i did? what a smart idea!

3) the ultimate and perfect bouquet! look at those colors!

SAY YES TO FLOWERS!

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i am on a ridiculously strict budget right now which as many of you know, ain't no walk in the park. there is a lot of stress that comes along with perusing ones dreams; the giving up of a steady paycheck, the shutting off of one's precious cable (i'll miss you, californication!) and the sacraficial choice to never go out to dinner. ever. the one thing i refuse to give up on are fresh cut flowers. the joy of walking into a room and smelling that sweet and sultry stargazer lily or staring into the charming bud of a bright yellow ranunculus simply can't be matched. for all you los angelinos out there - there is a way to say yes to flowers on a budget! i'm a fan of my secret garden which is affordable and lovely. they wrap your buds in brown paper and tie it with a string (even if you're only buying one stem) it's simply delicious. there is also the flower mart downtown which offers a wide variety for trader joe's prices. and if you get an extra babysitting gig or a bonus - stop by gilly's in silverlake. they have the world's best collection and are known for their vintage vase collection. i swoon.

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THE BEST DRAWING

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