2008 May | sfgirlbybay

Oh, and happy, happy Friday.

Have a great weekend everyone and be sure and kick up your heels a little bit.

*Photo courtesy of Christopher McLallen.

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I just love Orla Kiely. I bought my first Orla Kiely handbag at Harrod’s in London in February, 2001. I adored it then, and I still smile fondly every time I look at it. I also love the clothing inspiration I find in the photographs of the past few seasons’ Orla Kiely collections you can find on her website. Here’s a peek at a few of my favorite shots.

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In The Library: Bazaar Style.

I finally picked up my very own copy of Bazaar Style, a great design book by Selina Lake and Joanna Simmons, with the most inspiring photographs from Debi Trelor. I’ve been coveting this great book for a while now, and it doesn’t disappoint. Bazaar Style is filled with gorgeous imagery of homes decorated with very individual style, combining retro and flea market finds in a charming and eclectic fashion. Holly at decor8 has a great interview she did back in January with stylist Selina Lake that you can read here, too!

The pages of Bazaar Style are filled with colorful, ethnic textiles and patterns which look like they were gathered from French marché au puces, or maybe a Moroccan flea market. Incidentally…I want that job! This book is certainly fueling my recent passion for a trip to the street markets of Mumbai, or Marrakesh…and, I think you’ll find that too. Bazaar Style is a kind of armchair travel fantasy that will inspire you to liven things up around the old homestead, and bring in some international flair and cosmopolitan color. Here’s a sneak peek.

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Bloesem’s World Tour.

I was super excited when Irene from one of my favorite design blogs, Bloesem, asked me to contribute to her World Tour. Irene asked some her of fellow bloggers to contribute a couple of posts about our favorite interior designer/artist/photographers, as well as share something special about our cities; a restaurant, shop, cafe, museum etc. A little something special that might be of interest to Bloesem readers about our hometowns. Contributions came in from all over the world, from Denmark, to Capetown, and included bloggers like Erin from Design for Mankind of Los Angeles, and Francesca of Mrs. Eliot Brooks out of London.

I shared one of my San Francisco favorite shops, Nest, as well as a post about Angie Cao, one of my favorite photographers, known for capturing beautiful interiors. Her photos are so calm and peaceful, with just lovely natural lighting. Angie shoots commercially, but her photos don’t look commercial and I find them completely inspiring, which is I why I shared them. For a further look at my contributions, as well as some of the other bloggers’ fantastic posts, go check out Bloesem’s World Tour. Thanks so much for having me on this fun and inspiring tour, Irene!

*All photos courtesy of Angie Cao.

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Bloesem’s World Tour.

I was super excited when Irene from one of my favorite design blogs, Bloesem, asked me to contribute to her World Tour. Irene asked some her of fellow bloggers to contribute a couple of posts about our favorite interior designer/artist/photographers, as well as share something special about our cities; a restaurant, shop, cafe, museum etc. A little something special that might be of interest to Bloesem readers about our hometowns. Contributions came in from all over the world, from Denmark, to Capetown, and included bloggers like Erin from Design for Mankind of Los Angeles, and Francesca of Mrs. Eliot Brooks out of London.

I shared one of my San Francisco favorite shops, Nest, as well as a post about Angie Cao, one of my favorite photographers, known for capturing beautiful interiors. Her photos are so calm and peaceful, with just lovely natural lighting. Angie shoots commercially, but her photos don’t look commercial and I find them completely inspiring, which is I why I shared them. For a further look at my contributions, as well as some of the other bloggers’ fantastic posts, go check out Bloesem’s World Tour. Thanks so much for having me on this fun and inspiring tour, Irene!