hockneyizer.

Dude. What a weird word! Anyway, my friend Anna and I are participating in DIY Christmas this year. Which is REALLY hard for me, because as much as I’d love to believe I’m crafty, I am SO not. You know that whole saying, “If you can’t do, teach?” That’s totally my mantra. “If you can’t

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signing off.

I’ll be in Indiana for a wedding this weekend and my schedule’s plum full of rehearsal dinners, receptions, bridal parties and friendly gatherings! My updates will be sporadic, but I promise you great finds, plus an all-new installation of HAPPY HOUR, Ottoman style. Love to you all,-e

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bella bean.

So, husband and I have a wedding in Indiana this weekend, and it will be our first trip away from Bernie and George. I’m so sad to leave them, but they will be in GOOD hands. Anyway, in honor of my dogs, here’s a virtual present for each of them: Bella Bean Couture! You lucky

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strange fruit.

Oh, I’d give anything to be in Berlin right now, if only to pay a visit to this storefront. Strange Fruit, first opened in April of 2007, is Berlin’s newest and hottest scene for up-and-coming designer threads. And the space? Ohhhh, the lovely space. I could walk around aimlessly for hours in this modern, but

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out of the box: make love, not war.

Designers Miss Geschick and Lady Lapsus have done it again. This time, solving the ever-prevalent “sleep on your OWN side” crisis. I’m thinking about investing in this for our bedroom, even though it totally doesn’t match my design. Small price to pay for a restful night. Hmm… I wonder if they make boundary lines for

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oh jezebel.

This gal redefines ‘whimsical.’ With her playful silhouettes and imaginative settings, Jezebel creates timeless stationary that’s perfect for any occasion. Check out her blog where she reveals her deepest, darkest secrets (or, you know… her favorite designs). Visit Jezebel’s shop for more of her fabulous collection, or to purchase.

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go for the gold.

I’ve been loving gold jewelry lately. Not the flashy kind, but anything hammered or pressed, giving the tone a subtle sheen. It’s beautiful, yet classic, and I’ve got a feeling these picks from Orange Button could make any outfit shine. Click here to view more, or to purchase.

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sonya gallardo.

Ahhh, a woman after my own heart. And zip code. Local designer Sonya Gallardo woos the beach cities with her mixed media prints, available at Etsy. And when I say woo, I mean WOO HOO, these prints are AWESOME. Check out Sonya’s shop, and check out her profile to learn more about what makes this

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