Hi, been working on new StyleMaker website. It should be ready real soon. Just giving it a final scrub. Which reminds me, must have call-out, Savon de Marseille; verbena or lavender. The other kind of scrub.
Love this image. Fun. Fun. Fun. Aren't photo booths like twenty-five cents? I guess this photo wouldn't have the same affect if done in Costco. If you want her darling wardrobe. By OUMA at Etsy.
Wonderful revival of 1930s florals; punchy vibrant colors with a contemporary spin. Mirabel Collection, by Romo Fabrics. This George Sherlock linen covered sofa really pops with strawberry and azure pattern drapes.
Love the look of a classic trench. There is something mysterious about the garment. I lean towards the belted version. I just realized there is only one tailored trench. Here's my biased sample of what's out there today. Prices ranging from $44 to $419. Clockwise from top left:
Belted Harrison Trench, JCrew
Sunshower Trench, LandsEnd
Microfiber Raincoat, LandsEnd
Shaw Trench; blue label, Ralph Lauren
Standing Collar Trench, Target
Textile designer and artist Madeline Weinrib makes it very difficult to make a decision. Every single one of her carpets, say pick-me. You may take as much time as you need eliminating choices from rows and rows and piles of carpets on the sixth floor at ABC Carpet. She happens to be the great grand daughter of the founder. Keep in mind, it helps who you know.
Great discovery through the style files feature today.
Not your run-of-the-mill wire hanger. These is a works of art. Made in Italy, by designer Katrin Arens; known for her pieces/furnishings made from reclaimed materials. Hangers, available in small, medium and large sizes. For more about the artful, simply-rustic collections by Katrin Arens.
Well, those boots and the umbrella have come in handy this spring. Looking forward to the sunnier signs of summer, coming soon, be sure to sign up to receive your complementary issue. Get the spring issue of GHL.
Relaxed but, sophisticated. Highlighting some items on my current wish list this season; more chunky braceletes than a girl should own, the perfect shade of pale pink fitted cashmere sweater and ever-so-Audrey peep toe sling backs. CASHMERE CASCADIA CARDIGAN, $188 FALLING PETALS JACKET, $240 PEARL GARDEN BRACELET, $75 AUGUSTA PEEP TOE, $225
From where? Where else, jcrew.com.
Hard to resist not mentioning these artists, I keep receiving messages of winged things. The first image is a custom silhouette by Jenny Lee Fowler, a Jenny Scissor Hands of sorts. All of her precious works are hand cut and she works on different mediums, like leaves and cork. I bumped into Moth Boy via Etsy and fell in love. He's a Sophie Blackall original ink and watercolor.
Anyone say bread? This is my strength, not my weakness. Love what you eat, with no guilt. The good thing about enjoying every bite of foccacia bread in Venice is all the walking and effort to get to your first bite. First, keep up with the crowd! The walking traffic is fierce. I thought I was keeping quite a good pace maneuvering through the narrow alleys, only to be passed by Nona in heals with her wheeling cart filled with groceries. (note, Venice is a great location to train for the Ironman) Don't look back, think destination bread. Finally bread, no butter, dip in olive oil. For a good Foccacia Recipe
My peonies are opening. They actually look stronger this year, not sure what happened last spring. I can't wait to cut them! Today working on StyleMaker editorial for summer issue of George Hirsch Lifestyle. Take a look at spring issue of GHL incase you missed it.
These jacket covers should bring back memories. I came across this website, This is M. Sasek. It is a wonderful tribute to Miroslav Sasek (1916-1980), a truly original artist and writer. I admire his sense of humor and am so glad to see the reissue of the This is. collection, one city at a time. This is Paris was his first book published. Here's a link to short film of This is Israel. Ahh, simplicity. Just like the days of original Showtime Shorts.
