Life has been exceptionally good lately. Gala (my Virgo soulmate) and I have been feverishly planning our joint birthday celebrations in Central Park on September 13th! Since we’re on opposite sides of the world at the moment (she’s in New Zealand & I’m in Oregon), there’s been a flurry of emails constantly flying, sometimes up [...]

In the 1950s, graphic designer Michael Engelmann cemented his reputation as highly regarded poster designer with his use of simple images and sans serif typefaces. He presented his vision in a straightforward manner that never eclipsed the advertised product. His work was always crisp and even today, remains timeless.

1. Untitled, 2. sonia rykiel blazer, 3. Random samples, 4. 106, 5. Big., 6. Untitled, 7. Stockholm, 8. Camor, 9. hankwilliams

These are the only shorts that I own! I got my first pair of lederhosen at three years old when my parents returned from Europe in 1984. They were gray buckskin with red straps and heart-shaped pockets! Lederhosen were always a staple in my family since I’m mostly of German and Austrian decent. We would [...]

Most of you know about my Fashion Notebook that’s a big collection of collaged fashion-related images spanning over 10 years. Well, I’ve decided to start sharing its lesser-known counterpart, the Decor Notebook! Every Tuesday, I’ll post a new scan showing off the coolest interior design and objects. Enjoy!

Last week I finally tracked down an incredibly hard to find pair of gray patent wedges from the Dries Van Noten Fall 2007 RTW collection. There’s no denying that they’re strange looking and it took me months of contemplation before I finally decided that they were a go. Now, I feel silly for waiting so [...]

On Friday, it was over 100 degrees…scorching for Portland! I wore: Shirt, H&M Suspender skirt, Insight (I removed the straps) Two-tone socks, H&M Shoes, Dries Van Noten (Brand new!!! I’ll post the details on Monday!) Watch, Swatch Owl necklace, Forever 21 Purse, Miu Miu

Finally, I’ve had a chance to work on some new art. Hopefully I’ll have some pieces to share next week. Besides that, it’s the same grind of freelance; luckily, I adore all of my current clients! My dad has the best taste in shoes! I hung out downtown last Friday with him and his girlfriend [...]

1. Money and the Law of Attraction is an interesting look at what happens when you start becoming comfortable with the idea of having a lot of money. Steve Pavlina says: I know it may seem counterintuitive to aim to feel normal instead of excited when it comes to earning more money. The truth is [...]

  A fellow reader recently proclaimed “How do you keep your living / working space(s) so organised and attractive??” This is such a huge topic that I could go on for days about, so I decided to start with a singular area that many of us can use some help with…the closet! When Lee and [...]