Since I’m off in New York, I asked Si of the fantastic blog french by design to step in today and share with you. today’s post is spot on — a TREND ALERT onthe latest ‘dipped’ craze, which personally I am most fond of! thanks so much to si for stepping in today, and please pop on over and visit french by design — you will not be disappointed! A... 
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when photographer bonnie tsang asked me i’d like to share photographs she snapped of jen and kelly of ban.do fame at the rose bowl flea market, how, or for heaven’s sake why, would i ever refuse? i *love* the rose bowl and it’s one of the things i miss the most not living in los angeles. let’s see the ban.do girls do their thrifting thing. thanks girls! “i’ve... 
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i was inspired by these great color collage charts created by kontor kontur. this one, obviously honors the dark side of color – black. i’m pretty passionate about black in my home – i just like the way it pops in its own unique and bold way. here’s more about why i love black. bonjour celine’s amazing quilt (above and below). mokkasin polka-dotted... 
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i’m bound for new york city tomorrow! i’m headed there mostly on holiday and to visit some of my best blogger pals, attend ICFF and take a peek the surtex stationery show. but mostly i’m just there to cruise around and play like a new yorker for the week. i am always hot in new york (maybe it’s the humidity i’m not used to!) so i tend to bring... 
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this month’s lonny magazine will make you want to pack your bags and hit the road to morocco! its pages are filled with exotic and colorful decor ideas straight from the street bazaars of marrakech, and complete with a tour of the peacock pavilions — someplace i’ve always wanted to visit. check out the may issue of lonny for a little armchair page-turning... 
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