tba: spring 2011

such a lovely spring collection. I love the softness of the colors and fabrics.

this one's for the boys

Stumped trying to find a gift for your boyfriend? or maybe your brother? Here's a few things I found while trying to find a perfect gift for Ryan this christmas. I didn't end up getting any of these things. I decided to get him something that he's wanted for a long time now. I'll show you after he opens his present. I admit that the cheese of the month club was kinda for me though. haha.
What are you getting your man this christmas?

Leica d-lux 5, Temple bags, Monogrammed Cocktail Shaker, Teroforma Whiskey Stones, Lacoste Sneakers, Graham Withers Bow Ties , Dean and Deluca cheese of the month club

the bob

I adore her new bob. Wish I could pull it off. So tempted to just cut off my hair.

Well, off to vacation with the family! Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!

Springtime in December

A few things I've been eyeing that sorta caught my eye recently. To my surprise, they all seem to have a color scheme. spring colors! Am I really already wanting spring? haha. My favorite time of year is christmas but I am a sucker for the spring color palette, thats for sure! One of my favorite colors is mint. Maybe its because my favorite ice cream is mint chip. nom nom!
I'm off in a few days to go visit family in northern california. So excited to get away. I will be back with lots of pictures.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
xx

edit: oops. looks like all my links have disappeared.
Here are the links if you are interested in where I found any of these items:
1.Jonathan Adler bench
2 & 8. Topshop nail polish
3. Jonathan Adler mugs
4. Orla Kiely Coat
5. Matiko wedges
6. Madewell Alexa Chung Iris Blouse: already sold out
7. Eames coat hanger

Goin to the mountains

R13 Jeans
See by Chloe cardigan
Alex Wang tee
Proenza Schouler ps1 pouch
Tsumori Chisato cashmere cat scarf
RGB nail polish
woah. Haven't done one of these in a while. Always so fun putting things together. What's in your closet?

Just a few things on my wish list this year. I'm dying over the heart shaped le creuset cast iron casserole stovetop. gahhh. so adorable to cook with. Never thought I'd be such a cooking nerd this year. I went from one expensive hobby to the next ha ha.

1. Marc Jacobs watch
2. Dream Collective Bracelet
3. Rachel Comey Mars Boot
4. Comme de Garcon wallet
5. Madewell Oxford Shoes
6. Mociun Ring
7. Karen Walker Number Six Sunglasses
8. Clare Vivier Bag
9. Cuisineart Food 16 cup Food Processor
10. Cuisineart ice cream maker
11. Williams and Sonoma 6 peice bakeware
12. Pizza Stone
13. Breville Panini Press
14. Le Creuset Heart Shaped Cast Iron Casserole stovetop

Annie Monroe

adore these photos of Annie Monroe. She's so cute. Love the 60s vibe throughout her outfits.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

So we went to a christmas tree farm last weekend to try to cut down our own tree but alas, the only ones you could cut down were the huge douglas trees. Our place is way too small for it so we opted for a beautiful Noble one. All of our ornaments are very special because Ryan's mom has been collecting an ornament each christmas since his very first christmas. She gave us all of his ornaments when we got married to continue the tradition and add an ornament each year. One of my favorites is the batman one. Its so cool! I really love our tree. It has character and is full of love and memories. I am so happy to be able to spend christmas with both families this year.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Black Swan

Watched Black Swan this weekend and I LOVED it. The costumes were made by Rodarte and were really intricate and beautiful. Natalie Portman was so good in it! I also watched an interview with her on Charlie Rose with director Darren Aronofsky which made me really respect her dedication in the extensive training she went through to even have a physique of a ballet dancer then more to learn all the choreography and move like an actual ballet dancer. She didn't entirely do all the dancing but what she did portray she looked so graceful and elegant. Bravo to Natalie and Darren. A great film.

tip top fashion

Just the latest from our favorite brit, Alexa. xx

the good the bad the ugly

I got this poncho cape last fall and its been collecting dust in the back of my closet. I refound it and am so happy that I just happened to do a little cleaning in the closet. I wore it a few weeks ago and Ryan said it totally looked like Clint Eastwood. I didnt know what he meant till he showed me a picture of Clint in The Good The Bad The Ugly. So, here is my outfit inspired by one of the best cowboy movies ever. And speaking of westerns... the new Cohen Brothers movie, True Grit looks so amazing. I can't wait to see it. Oh how I love Jeff Bridges.




Outfit
levi jeans
vintage little boys button down
vintage belt
vintage sweater cape
minnetoka mocs
flea market turquoise rings/bracelets

photos by Ryan Baxley

Friendsgiving 2010

Just a few photos I snapped from our thanksgiving dinner with friends. Boy, it was hard work cooking all those dishes but it was well worth it! Everything turned out amazing and we all had such a great time. After dinner we climbed up onto the roof for some hot ciders by the fire then celebrated with sparklers!
Already looking forward to next years thanksgiving ;)