Henry Road

My Japan Photography

2012-01-28T19:42:00.000-08:00

My Japan is a charity photographic exhibition established after the tsunami last year. Anyone can upload photographs that demonstrate what Japan means to them, and anyone can vote on the photos that will participate in exhibitions and be sold to raise money. I came across this fabulous project in Elle Decoration SA.

Pattern And Color

2012-01-26T05:06:00.000-08:00

My favorite combo! Fabulous fashion by Australian label Gorman and a bold wall treatment by Paris team Minakani - both via Miss Moss. And some stunning wax print cushions like the ones we make via Elle Decoration SA.

Year Of The Dragon

2012-01-25T20:34:00.000-08:00

Beautiful dragons in the LACMA collection. I am inspired by the the combo of blues, red and gold in the plate.

The dragon art could be translated to the stunning room featured on The Color Field.

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2012-01-23T06:25:00.000-08:00

Faded plum and innocence via Bloom;
Two interesting hallways via An Indian Summer;
Fun creative bookcase via fab.com:

Fabulous Stamps

2012-01-22T12:08:00.000-08:00

Loving these old Swiss stamps featured on Brain Pickings I am fascinated by the cycles that we see in design as trends come and go. These stamps are from the 40s and 50s but if you take away the dates, they look like a lot of the design style and content that is popular at the moment.

Reading And Daydreams

2012-01-17T10:21:00.000-08:00

I found this lovely quote and picture on I am An Age Old Tree over the weekend. So appropriate as I decided that I wanted to read more this year and a trip to the book store on New Years Day resulted in a lovely pile of bedside books. It's a bit of everything: classic, new, fiction and non-fiction. I have started reading Gertrude Stein's The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas . . . because the humor inherent in writing someone else's autobiography that includes yourself as a third person appealed. . . because I saw Midnight in Paris over the holidays and fell down a rabbit hole to Paris in the 1920s that I don't want to leave. . . and because I loved reading Paris was a Woman when I was living on the Left Bank.

Liber Floridus (Book Of Flowers)

2012-01-17T06:53:00.000-08:00

Fabulous illustration in this 900-year old Medieval book. Via BibliOdyssey

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2012-01-16T05:42:00.000-08:00

Toasty warm yarn bombed trees in Seattle via A Speckle of Twisted Whimsy;
A cozy sofa in a kitchen via house to home;
A typography collage via collage a day;
An extravagant chandelier via Elle Decor.

Stunning Color

2012-01-14T20:30:00.001-08:00

The rich colors and varied patinas in these fabulous pictures taken in Mongolia make me torn between packing my bags to visit and redoing my living room in these luscious hues and textures. Via Marie Claire Italia.

Saturday

2012-01-14T13:48:00.000-08:00

It is feeling a bit like winter today in LA. Kinda nice to put on a sweater for a change, as we have been blessed with stunning warm sunshine for weeks now. Loving this photo of Leo by the talented Frank Bruynbroek that sits inquisitively over my shoulder every day. Wishing you a great weekend.

Lunch in Paternoster

2012-01-12T07:04:00.000-08:00

Little gems like this lunch spot in the small coastal town of Paternoster in South Africa make the world a better place. This Elle Decoration team lunch looks like a deliciously fun time.

Inspiration: Woven Frames and Shapes

2012-01-11T17:55:00.000-08:00

Love the architectural feel of lampshades and woven fabrics. Stumbled across the stunning fashion show image from Brazil which reminded me of the Knoll Platner tables and chairs that have always been a huge favorite of mine, and one of my whimsy lampshades. Enjoy!

Images via BBC, Apartment Therapy, Henry Road

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2012-01-09T06:33:00.000-08:00

Oversize bus tickets via Cafe Cartolina;
Fabulous waiter via Rang;
Stunning mirror in a great bedroom via desire to inspire;
A couple of giraffe via mackapar.

Diego Arroyo

2012-01-08T21:31:00.000-08:00

Crazy about the color, depth and movement in these photos by Diego Arroyo. Via Out and About Africa

Happy Weekend

2012-01-06T20:07:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend. Do something fun!

Image via le voyage creatif

Ready For The New Year

2012-01-04T15:52:00.000-08:00

We spent a long day yesterday cleaning and rearranging the shop and at the end of the day we carted off two tables in Veronica's truck. It is such a good feeling to unlock the door this morning and enter a refreshed home from home.

Cuppa Tea Anyone?

2012-01-03T05:52:00.000-08:00

Beautifully crafted paper teacups by Cecilia Levy. I love her coffee and book work too. Via Poppytalk.

Flowers And An Ostrich

2012-01-02T15:25:00.000-08:00

Today's Rose Bowl Parade was it's usual celebration of color with a great theme: Just Imagine..."! The work and detail that goes into each float is awe-inspiring. The LA Times photo galleries have some great pictures of parade's past and present. I know my life will not be complete until I get to drive an ostrich buggy!

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2012-01-02T06:57:00.000-08:00

I love the styling and creativity in the first image via english muse;
Gorgeous dyed stitched cloth fragments by Matthew Harris;
Lovely worn interiors via SFgirlbybay.

January 1, 2012

2012-01-01T14:20:00.000-08:00

Having some fun in the beautiful Southern California sunshine before heading back to work tomorrow. I am not one for making grand resolutions but I do love the fresh hope and opportunity that each new year brings. Wishing you all a fabulous New Year!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

2011-12-25T12:57:00.000-08:00

I have been so preoccupied with wrapping gifts in the shop, blogging got dropped off the list unfortunately. I won't be back at it until the new year as I am taking the next week off to catch up on admin, bookkeeping and inventory.

This lovely video celebrates all that is good in our world. I wish you a fabulous holiday and everything wonderful in the New Year. Peace!

Miranda Skoczek

2011-12-13T06:20:00.000-08:00

There is a lovely feature on the colorful, whimsical work of Miranda Skoczek in the latest issue of Adore Mag.

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2011-12-12T06:36:00.000-08:00

Via housetohome, lanalou style, marieclairemaison

A Drive Through LA

2011-12-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

Some photos taken this week on a drive through China Town, Sunset Junction, Hollywood and Burbank.

Happy Friday

2011-12-09T16:46:00.000-08:00

Enjoying my Friday with delicious candy striped kisses. The perfect nibble of sweet with a touch of candy cane crunch. Yum!

Colorful Menagerie

2011-12-08T14:33:00.000-08:00

Emilia Romagna hand paints this fabulous fantasy menagerie.

Lovely Workspace

2011-12-07T05:17:00.000-08:00

Love the butterflies up the wall and the 'planning wall' of jewelry maker, Doloris Petunia. This looks like a good place to spend the day being creative.

African Wax Cloth Armchair

2011-12-06T05:37:00.000-08:00

I just had this old armchair that my upholsterer found 'upcycled' in patchwork of African wax cloth cotton and am in love. Restraining myself from keeping it rather than selling it as I love the mix of color and pattern contrasting with the chips and weathering on the white frame.

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2011-12-05T07:33:00.000-08:00

It's been cold. Well as cold as it gets in LA. So I am preoccupied with cozy warmth.

Corner fireplace via Vineet Kaur; Hot chocolate at Deux Magots in Paris last year; pretty bed via mackapar;

New Benches

2011-12-02T10:12:00.000-08:00

I love how fabulous these refurbed benches look. There are two of them and we covered them in a gorgeous old suzani.

Tis The Season

2011-12-01T06:10:00.000-08:00

December has arrived and everyone around here is getting into the holiday spirit. Loving these photos by Polly Wreford.

Scratch Off World Map

2011-11-29T08:34:00.000-08:00

One of the most popular items in our shop is a world map that is covered in gold foil so you can scratch off where you have been. Spotted this great photo of the map in fabulous use here.

50 Photographs

2011-11-29T06:03:00.000-08:00

The New York Times is selling prints of 50 fabulous photographs selected by five fashion designers including Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen and Vera Wang. These are some of my favorites.

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2011-11-28T06:42:00.000-08:00

Glorious color and hues in a fashion photo by Rus Anson;
Coffee in a lacquer red cup; and a well loved, well used fab kitchen -- both via designinspirationsk

Salvador Dali Meets Alice

2011-11-26T19:57:00.000-08:00

In 1969 Salvador Dali fabulously illustrated Alice In Wonderland for a breathtaking book published by New York's Maecenas Press-Random House. The colorful creative drawings below are from top to bottom: Down The Rabbit Hole, The Pool Of Tears, The Mock Turtle's Story. All of the drawings and more info here

Holiday Gift Ideas

2011-11-24T12:32:00.000-08:00

We've stocked our shelves with tons of creative, fun gifts. You can find a collection in issue 2 of our magazine A Journey In Color but I thought I would post a few here too. Feel free to contact us if you need help finding the perfect gift. Have fun shopping for your friends and family!

Clockwise: Cardinal Candle, Deer Jewelry holder, Screenprinted Pillar Candle, Spread The Love Butter Knife

Clockwise: Silver Coral Candlestick, Telephone Wire Bowl, Colorful Pouf, English Stamp Mug

Clockwise: 2012 Animal Calendar, Octopus Candle, Horse Leg Soap or Jewelry Dish, Henry Road Zip Bag and Journal Gift Sets

Clockwise: Scratch Off World Map, Passport Cover, Luggage Tag, Tic Tac Toe Stamp Set

Clockwise: Kindred Things Bear, Giant Charley Harper Puzzle, Safari Animal Money Bank

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T12:31:00.000-08:00

So far, it's been a perfect day. I started the morning with a hike in the hills under a cloudy sky, then I cobbled together a rough sample of a tote bag for next year which I liked. And now I'm curled up on the sofa watching the Thanksgiving Parade in NY on TV. I hope your day is as enjoyable and relaxing!

Roadtrip To Idyllwild

2011-11-20T19:33:00.000-08:00

On Friday I took a day trip to Idyllwild perched high in the mountains of the San Bernadino Forest. I'd never been before and I loved it. This friendly town hit a perfect trifecta for me: good flea market finds, excellent food and stunning scenery. It was a perfect blue sky day until we were headed down the mountain and found ourselves above the clouds, in the clouds and then below the clouds which was simultaneously eery and exciting.

Happy Weekend

2011-11-18T08:19:00.000-08:00

Wishing you a great weekend hanging out with friends as colorful as these guys. via Famille Summerbelle

A Journey In Color: Issue 2

2011-11-16T13:21:00.000-08:00

Issue 2 of A Journey In Color, our online magazine is done! These always seem to take so much longer than I think they will -- mostly thanks to technical glitches as a result of my lack of prowess in that area -- but I love doing it. This issue includes inspiration from flowers and camels, a look at some of the chairs we redo as well as a behind the scenes look at the making of our wreaths. And given the time of year, I included lots of holiday gift ideas. Enjoy!

Interiors Ideas

2011-11-16T06:55:00.000-08:00

Some great ideas for adding color and interest to a room.

via Interiors Porn

Wool Pillows

2011-11-15T21:13:00.000-08:00

We've added a limited number of cuddly wool pillows to our online shop.

Cara Barer

2011-11-15T06:14:00.000-08:00

Stunning book sculptures and photography by Cara Barer. Via Pursuit of Happiness

Seen and Liked On A Monday

2011-11-14T15:33:00.000-08:00

Lovely pairing of fashion and interiors via delight by design;
Gorgeous ceiling in a dining room by Martyn Lawrence Bullard;
Great dining room chairs upholstered in two very different ways by Katie Ridder whose new book just arrived in the shop. Wishing you an excellent week.

African Photography Biennial

2011-11-12T17:12:00.000-08:00

The largest photography exhibit in Africa is currently taking place in Mali. This pan-African show features 45 photographers and 10 video artists from 27 countries. Take a look at these amazing photographs which are a few of those featured by the BBC.

Happy Weekend

2011-11-11T12:40:00.000-08:00

This lovely shot across Laurel Canyon was taken from Mulholland Drive this week. Hard to believe this is the middle of the metropolis of LA. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Simplicity

2011-11-10T06:14:00.000-08:00

The beautiful simplicity in these porch shots from around the world appeals. From top to bottom: Texas, India, South Africa - all via MarieClaireMaison

Henry Road Tiles

2011-11-09T15:57:00.000-08:00

How wonderful! This installation of our Modwalls tiles is so much fun, I would love to see what the entire kitchen looks like. This pic is one of the entries in Modwalls quarterly photo contest. I am not biased or anything but I am sure it's gonna win:)

Ready For The Holidays

2011-11-08T19:40:00.000-08:00

We spent a long day yesterday getting the shop ready for the holidays and I am thrilled with the result. The store is full of luscious color and lots of great goodies and gifts. I love how the wreaths we made look hanging all over the mantel.

Europe in Shades of Purple

2011-11-07T06:13:00.000-08:00

I am loving the lovely luscious myriad shades of purple in recent features in Vogue Living and Elle Decor. In Vogue Living, artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, Jeff Leatham creates a stunning floral display with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop. In Elle Decor the Brussels home of Anne-Marie Midy and Jorge Almada is featured.

Olympic 2012 Posters

2011-11-05T02:25:00.000-07:00

Twelve of the UK’s leading artists have created striking posters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of the London 2012 Festival. Most of them are limited edition and can be purchased here. My favorites are these two.

Friday's Fabulous: Liz Sherman

2011-11-04T06:53:00.000-07:00

Liz Sherman's apartment is featured in the latest issue of Elle Decor. The antiques dealer and owner of a furniture store in NY, Sherman who is in her 70s is quoted talking about the furniture and interesting objects in her life: “If I have to explain it, you’ve lost me,” Sherman admits with a laugh. “I don’t decorate. I see objects and furniture as shapes, lines, and forms,” she says.

I love that she surrounds herself with things she loves or finds interesting - and that there is plenty of fabulous art on her walls. She is definitely a testament to great interesting style being ageless.

Pumpkin Jam

2011-11-04T06:50:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with the photo and am sure that this jam is totally delicious. It's raining here in LA and because we are so spoiled with amazing weather, a little bit of water makes us all want to stay home. Some good coffee, freshly baked bread and this yummy pumpkin and cinnamon jam combined with a good book and a sofa would make this a perfect morning. The recipe and photo are on Le Voyage Creatif

Amy Casey

2011-11-02T05:41:00.000-07:00

As someone who has spent much of her life living in cities, I am intrigued by Amy Casey's paintings that seem to float in the sky. In her statement, she says: "Cities are fascinating creatures that I am just beginning to scratch the surface of. The work and organization that goes into a city's creation and evolution, the constant shifting and adaptions and the sometimes hidden history of these changes, and a city's dependence on civilian cooperation are things l like to think about."

via pursuit of happiness

Festival of Lights

2011-11-01T06:46:00.000-07:00

It's Diwali time in India. I can't believe it was a year ago that my sister and I were in India in the midst of the festivities and celebrations. It's all about family and friends, streets that glitter, the best and brightest saris, piles of marigolds, tons of sweets, and endless fireworks at night. What a joyful time!

Halloween Curiosities and Creativity

2011-10-31T07:40:00.000-07:00

Seen and Liked On A Sunday

2011-10-30T15:22:00.001-07:00

A welcoming, interesting kitchen; a delicious dark wall; a great picture gallery; a chair with lust-worthy curves; a view to laze in; and a cat siesta in the sun to show us how it's done. Pics via Desire To Inspire.

In The Shop

2011-10-29T06:13:00.000-07:00

Some pics of the shop this week. We'll be decorating for the holidays in 10 days time. What fun!

Kitchen Fun

2011-10-26T05:45:00.000-07:00

This kitchen makes me happy. Now all I need to find is a mini to hang on my wall and a kitchen with a big enough wall.

via Style Files

Wax Cloth Shade

2011-10-25T05:37:00.000-07:00

I love this African wax cloth shade that I just got in for a customer. Such great colors.

Knitting And Woven Magic

2011-10-24T05:59:00.000-07:00

Can't imagine a better way to start the week than a celebration of fantastic imagination. Hyper Culture Madness in the Vertigo World, a new piece by famed Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto at the newly opened Faena Arts Centre in Buenos Aires -via Elle Decoration SA

Store Vignettes

2011-10-22T13:46:00.000-07:00

We are having so much fun with all the new things in the store. Here are a few vignettes. . .

Happy Peaceful Weekend

2011-10-21T06:29:00.000-07:00

Via HappyHabitat

Shapely Squares

2011-10-19T06:22:00.000-07:00

Images via PatternObserver, An Indian Summer, LineJuhlHansen

Chairs And Things

2011-10-18T05:46:00.000-07:00

Great styling featuring a variety of styles, ages and textures in this collection of photos.

Photos from HouseToHome, Trendey, Solid Frog

Photographer: Brigitte Marlot

2011-10-17T06:47:00.000-07:00

Beautiful, fragile images by Brigitte Marlot, a French woman living in Sydney. In her words: "The Urban Project came from a desire to record the mundane yet subtly beautiful details I noticed whilst walking around the streets of Sydney in the first years of my residence in Australia."

Fig Fabulous

2011-10-17T06:25:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with the purples and blues on this delicious plate of figs on PurpleFoodie. It probably helps that I have a weakness for figs and the idea of them stuffed with goats cheese is swoon-worthy! These colors are so easily reinterpreted into lovely rich living spaces.

Lovely interiors from HouseToHome

Sunshine in LA

2011-10-15T15:03:00.000-07:00

We've had temperatures in the 100s this week in LA. A tad warmer than usual this time of year even for LA. But with it came stunning blue skies. Took these pics the other day: palm trees and lights at LAX, a taco stand -- the quintessential perfect LA lunch spot, and leafy trees that draw me in and encourage me to daydream. Wishing you a great weekend!

Venice Lovely

2011-10-13T05:56:00.000-07:00

Fabulous rich colors in these photos by Kristina Klarin. Shades of red, orange and gray with accents of yellow, blue, green, black, silver and white. Yum!

Black Beauty

2011-10-12T07:35:00.000-07:00

There is something about the density of the black in this painting by Claude Como that is simply beautiful. The style of the figure is feels like a nod to paintings of bygone years.

Alma Square

2011-10-11T05:37:00.000-07:00

Tall ceilings, gorgeous floors, an old stone slab sink, a modern range, and tons of whimsy and contrast in the content and color. I would love to do a Henry Road shoot in this house on ShootFactory.

Bloom Beauty

2011-10-10T05:12:00.000-07:00

Bloom is such a stunning magazine and the latest issue is no exception. Enjoying these lovely images is an inspiring way to start the week.

Seen and Liked

2011-10-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

This tableau with piles of books and magazines (my favorites), a whimsical portrait of a weiner dog and a large squash seems perfect for this time of year with Fall in the air, colors changing in the trees and people contemplating Halloween. Pic from here,

Food For Color

2011-10-08T19:35:00.000-07:00

Love these color charts inspired by food by Design Seeds. My favorite today is the wonderful green and gray combos in the star fruit pic.

Boxes and Boxes and Boxes

2011-10-07T17:46:00.000-07:00

We've spent the week unpacking boxes of wonderful things and rearranging shelves. It's never-ending fun! Needless to say, I haven't done much blogging. By way of apology, here is some fun eye candy from the store to feast on. Happy Weekend!

Great Bookshelves

2011-10-03T22:24:00.000-07:00

The combination of art, books, magazines and a perfectly imperfect old truck tell a tale of the people who live in this home and they look great.

Rodney Smith

2011-10-03T22:20:00.000-07:00

I love the wonderful humor and whimsy in this photography by Rodney Smith.

Seen and Liked

2011-10-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

A lovely printer's label with great colors reminded me of the living room I spotted on the Elle Decor site recently. I love the mix of yellows, blues and reds and the eclectic blend on furniture, objects and shapes.

Creativity Earned

2011-09-30T17:43:00.000-07:00

There is a wonderful quote by Ira Glass floating around on Facebook at the moment that I thought was a perfect way to start the weekend. This blog post in the Washington Post took the quote and broadened the conversation to an article on creative persistence in writing. May you give yourself time to think this weekend.

Shop Refresh

2011-09-29T15:07:00.000-07:00

I had fun on Sunday moving everything in the shop around to make space for all the new goodies coming in for the season. There are lots of new things and in their new homes, old things look new too! I also finished a whole heap of new funky lampshades that are now happily hanging from the ceiling.

Emma Hack

2011-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Emma Hack takes body painting to a whole new level creating stunningly beautiful artworks. If you are in London, she will perform skin illustration live at Art London (daily, 6-10 October), and photographs of her latest work will be exhibited at Rebecca Hossack gallery.

Images from The Guardian. The photo slide show also features the eye tricking body art genius of Liu Bolin.

Heavenly Bed

2011-09-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Love this Schumacher advert for their new collection by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. May this week be a celebration of pattern and color.

Happy Weekend

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

I stamped these tea towels recently and am still deciding if they (or something similar) will ever see the light of day. But I love the thought, don't you?

Wishing you a weekend of fun and adventure!

Friday's Fabulous Woman: Iman

2011-09-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

Born in Somalia and discovered in Nairobi by Peter Beard, Iman's distinctive gorgeousness made her a very in demand model starting with her first assignment for Vogue in 1976. More than an incredible beauty, Iman speaks five languages and has gone on to be an active advocate for women and children, an author, a designer of clothes and home goods, a CEO of a cosmetics line, and a host of a TV show. And she's married to David Bowie.

Images - Cover of Iman's book I Am Iman; 1983 Kenzo campaign

Seen and Liked

2011-09-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

Things seen and liked around and about this week.
Breakfast with Le Voyage Creatif;
Peter Pilotto collection at London Fashion Week via Covetur;
Fun chairs and sunshine yellow via Lobster and Swan.

Art: Lucas Grogan

2011-09-22T13:53:00.000-07:00

Every now and then I fall completely head over heels in total love with someone's art and this morning is one of those days. Design Files features an interview with an Australian painter called Lucas Grogan accompanied by a nice collection of his work. LOVE!

Myoung Ho Lee: Trees

2011-09-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Fabulous photography by Myoung Ho Lee who uses a canvas to separate a tree from it's surroundings and turn it into an object. There is an interview and more pics here.

Friday's Fabulous Woman: Maya Angelou

2011-09-18T12:08:00.000-07:00

This week's fabulous woman in Maya Angelou for living large and strong and for writing the poem Phenomenal Woman. She is a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director who at age 83 still travels the world sharing her thoughts.

Phenomenal Woman is one of my favorite poems - to me its the equivalent of a song on the radio that you crank up the volume for and sing at the top of your lungs because it makes you happy. This is the first section - the full poem can be found here.

Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Images from MayaAngelou.com

Nick Brandt New Photos

2011-09-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

New photographs by Nick Brandt just became available at the Fahey/Klein Gallery. Last year we carried his fabulous book: A Shadow Falls. These new images are incredible. The calcified flamingo is in turns horrifying and stunningly beautiful.

Teal and Crimson

2011-09-14T05:30:00.000-07:00

I spotted this yummy cheese plate on CocoKelley this morning and it reminded me of a couple who were in the store this weekend looking for inspiration. They were contemplating these two fab fabrics for a fun sofa overhaul for a baby boy's room.

A Room With A View

2011-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

via House of Turquoise

Cupcake Tree

2011-09-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

It doesn't feel anything like Fall in LA yet but I couldn't resist this lovely video. It's the perfect amount of whimsy for a Monday morning. via pod

fall dessert tree from tiger in a jar on Vimeo.

Memories of Summer

2011-09-12T06:30:00.000-07:00

via trendenser

May It Never Happen Again

2011-09-11T05:30:00.000-07:00

Ten years ago I was living in New York. My thoughts are with everyone impacted by 9/11.

Image from Time

Friday's Fabulous: Anna Wintour

2011-09-10T20:48:00.000-07:00

With fashion front and center this week in the news thanks to Fashion Night Out events, I thought it was appropriate to highlight the talent of Anna Wintour, fashion icon and Vogue Editor-in-Chief for the past 23 years.

Born in London in 1949 to newspaper editor, Charles Wintour and philanthropist, Elinor Wintour, Anna Wintour held various editorial positions in London and New York before becoming Editor of Vogue in 1988. I think that for someone to have the drive and work ethic that she is known for, after 20 years on the job is singularly impressive. With her distinctive bob intact, She has built Vogue into the top fashion publication in the US and kept it there.

There is an interesting article on Huffington Post by the R.J.Cutler, Director of a recent documentary on Vogue's September issue summing up the management lessons that he learned from watching her at work: Keep meetings short, Trust your instincts, Surround yourself with great talent, and Don't look back. I think that these apply to any business no matter the size.

image via here

Seen and Liked

2011-09-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

A fabulous Peter Max print that I think I saw on ebay somewhere;
Luscious peaches photographed by the uber talented Jennifer Causey;
A perfect lunch spot via CoteMaison

New Artist: Patrick Haemmerlein

2011-09-06T16:28:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.   I took some time off which was fabulous -- and came in this morning wonderfully refreshed and excited.

This morning our new artist, Patrick Haemmerlein and I hung a entire body of new work entitled: 'Out of the Woods'.   Patrick works on found wood mixing photography, collage, graphic design and painting to create a tale about the juxtaposition of nature and industry. His work reflects his upstate New York roots married with LA, the city he now calls home.

I feel like a kid in a candy store surrounded by all this great work.   Enjoy!

Crepe Myrtle Crazy

2011-08-29T14:53:00.000-07:00

I have been taking pictures all over LA of these gorgeous trees. They bloom in shades of pink, light purple and white from now through October and after 10 years of being in this city, you would think I would know what they were called. Finally thanks to Henry Road facebook friends, I am educated and now know that they are Crepe Myrtle and happily reside all over the South. Thank you friends! Their luscious color thrills me!

New In the Shop

2011-08-29T06:35:00.000-07:00

I am having fun looking for new goodies for the store. It's time to stock up for the season. Where has the year gone? All these lovely items will be on our website within the next week or so.

Bella Italia

2011-08-28T20:35:00.000-07:00

It's been a crazy busy week and I got so behind in blog posts. I hope this taste of a dreamy Italian summer makes up for it. Images by Robert Crum