fashion blitz

i want these - all of these. check out the spring collection from 80%20.

found photography

seattle based photographer, andrew waits. i especially love the clear shapes & lines of his my city collection.

music to listen to

i think the ladies are starting to infiltrate my music preferences & when hearing this via dj res - i was hooked. gui boratto's take my breath away is completely addicting, with no turning back topping my list. i don't tend to hunt down electronic, but i can't say no to something that falls in my lap. now i'm just counting down until the april 8 show at nectar lounge.

craigslist finds

mmmm - get it. danish fish pottery, $25; danish vinyl chair, $400; mid-century credenza, $50.

etsy wednesday

these pouches from philadelphia based designer, made by hank, are so sweet & feminine. i'd love to carry one out & about. purses come in two sizes & range from $20-22.

happy spring

here is the spring postcard i put out at the good ol' day job.

fashion blitz

i'm counting down the days until spring & riding around in dresses & bermuda shorts, even more until the days i'm scooting around denmark. in the meantime, i'd love to get my hands on these winter boots & that bike; i want it all.

image from copenhagen cycle chic.

found goodness

good wine, great architecture, fantastic company, and lovely signage. our afternoon at novelty hill | januik winery in woodinville was certainly a find for the books.

music to listen to

hush arbors has a fun psych rock sound that makes me think of earlier days; days i was just a glimmer in my mother's eye. pick up their self-titled album today!

craigslist finds

just a couple things for this special thursday! mid century tv trays, $50; chrome ball lamp, $90; vinyl chair & ottoman, $395.

etsy wednesday

i love these fringe necklaces from i heart norwegian wood. prices range from $35 - $60.

fashion blitz

i'm loving shoes for the spring & i'd love to slide into any of these: bcbg maxazria daja heal, $210; cynthia vincent raine, $250; cocobelle paloma flat, $135; and andre assous pamela stripe, $110.

found photography

the flickr photo of the day over at the slog led to the discovery of an amazing portfolio. kyle johnson takes gorgeous photographs & has an expansive photostream.

music to listen to

cotton jones is some sort of wonderful. michael nau and whitney mcgraw make up this east coast duo with a sweet, yet dark sound (the opening track, up a tree, feels like jim morrison). i definitley recommend picking up paranoid cocoon & going for a long walk. another big shout out to dk, the ultimate music guide.

craigslist finds

this set for $100 is unbeatable & the perfect addition to a small living area. they need a little tlc - maybe new foam cushion; for the price, a little work shouldn't be a deterrent.

from keetra

gorgeous portfolio from keetra.

etsy wednesday

i don't know about you, but i'm loving all of the vintage at etsy. such beautiful shops with affordable, unique pieces. while strolling through looking for vintage leather totes/bags/purses i found allen company inc & was blown away by their sweet inventory (& well designed banner). pieces range from $8-$260.

fashion blitz

the april issue of lucky has a great piece on this season's mini florals. i often think that their guides are less than ideal, but this one caught my eye. so much, that i pulled my mini florals to the front of my closet & found a great tunic at buffalo exchange for $11.



i'd love to get my hands on this piece too.

s'more please

sunday was such a wonderful day, filled with coffee, fried eggs, cookie dough, walks to the park, movies, jammies, friends & yes, s'mores. my good friend chris is in town from manhattan, last week we discussed the idea of making marshmallow & set a date for sunday.

it didn't take long for it to become much more - s'mores from scratch. we started with a simple mallow recipe & a goodie from 101 cookbooks for graham crackers (have i told you how much love i have). after our failed attempt at the marshmallow (quick to the boil & not enough mixing), a product that looked like meat jell-o & tasted like gummy vanilla squares, we found this lovely recipe from epicurean. ta da - we had cups & cups of beautiful fluff that sat & turned into the most beautiful marshmallows. layer it up with the crackers, thursday's ganache - take a creme brulee torch to it & there you go.

i definitely recommend both recipes as the s'mores could be the perfect dessert for any type of event - birthday & dinner parties, baby & bridal showers or the marshmallow squares could make a lovely gift tucked into a canning jar.

photo by tonya doughty.

found photography

these flickr sets my heart swoon. yvette inufio has such delicate images that make you want to put on a linen dress, curl up in a cozy chair & soak in the soft sun.

bi-monthly recipes

i'm two months into the year & i have to say that i'm steps closer to crossing a few things off that 2009 to do list. i'm 8 lbs into the 10 lb weight loss, have tickets for my european vacation & have my hands in many a new recipe. i highly recommend these:



betty crocker chocolate chip cookie dough brownies with a ganache frosting from bakerella. in honor of my birthday tomorrow, i decided to bring these into work along with the usual friday treats. i felt straight out the midwest last night as i assembled these; it almost felt ridiculous.



i made this lentil soup a week or so ago & let me tell you - it's made the perfect lunch or side dish most days. another goodie from 101 cookbooks.

music to listen to

it took a hot second, but i just can't get enough of animal collective's merriweather post pavilion. i think i need to stock up on their other stuff now too.

craigslist finds

you're lying to me - this is too good to be true. mid-century starburst wall hanging, $50 & danish style chairs (pair), $75.

etsy wednesday

dear littlest felt friends, i love you. xoxo, ann

visit dolittle design for these sweet little pieces ranging from $5-$150.

teetering bulb

i think that i ventured to teetering bulb via drawn! but can't be sure; either way i'd like to introduce you to this brooklyn based duo, kurt huggins and zelda devon. first, i can't help but throw out a james jean comparison. second, i like it all for a few reasons: the color palettes are gorgeous & moody, the stories being told seem so real, but mostly because it reminds me of bart.

fashion blitz

some highlights from my favorite street fashion blogs - garance dore, styleclicker & of course, the sartorialist.


i love the blonde hair, it's just so stunning against that peacoat & let's not let the eyes go unmentioned.


perfect hint of salmon.


i think this is one of my favorite street fashion photos ever - stun. ning.


i wish i could layer so confidently - that scarf is lovely.

for the real fashion fix, check out emily's posts at pacific standard.