We are heading to California

I will be away for a few days but stay tuned for more post's soon.
Happy Weekend.

Young Entrepreneurs

I read an old post from 2008 on A Cup of Joe blog she interviewed "owners" on running a successful Lemonade Stand and had to share it.
The interviews with the kids are super cute and funny and I really love that Joanna did the interview very professionally.
Here is a snippet of the first stand interviewed, you can read the full article by clicking on nymag and  below.
I never did this when I was a kid but I wish I had. Did you ever have a Lemonade Stand? Did you make a whopping 100 dollars wow?
Stand 1
REBECCA HORWITZ, 8, AND ARI HORWITZ, 5, SIBLINGS.
Location: On the sidewalk outside their Dumbo apartment. 
Price per cup: $1.
Who’s your typical Customer? ARI: Most are in their thirties or forties. Usually more boys than girls. 
Do people give you tips? REBECCA: People will sometimes give you $10 and say “Keep the change.” 
Why? Because the lemonade is so good and the service is so good. 
Maybe also because you’re cute? No. 
Has the price of lemons this year affected your stand? REBECCA: Last year, we charged 25 cents for a half cup and 50 cents for a whole cup. But this year, we had to double our prices. My mom said she was shocked at the price of lemons. 


Click nymag to read the full article written by Joanna Goddard for NY Magazine originally seen on
A Cup of Joe .
Image found here

Currently Reading

The Night Circus

By

Erin Morgenstern

I'm about half way through his book and its fabulous, completely unpredictable, full of incredible scenes and filled with interesting characters. Its the kind of book that makes you want to play hooky just so you can get back to it and find out whats about to happen.

More on Basics

I picked up this fabulous blouse along with a couple of T shirts one black on white last week from james perse . It is actually very flattering and drapes perfectly. Where do you go to get basics for your wardrobe I would love to know? Do you spend a lot or very little ?

A Girl Can Dream

Jenna Lyons the president and creative director of J Crew is selling her amazing Brooklyn home.

I'm sure you have all seen pictures featuring her home before but I thought these particular pictures are so perfect I had to share.

I love that you can see glimpses of the dining room and sitting room without a complete view.

 The architectural details of the fireplaces and mouldings are exquisite .

 The kitchen is clean and compact with some soft seating and a place for having a casual meal over looking the back yard.

 I dont see a fridge but I suspect there may be a few drawer fridges hidden since who eats in when living in New York ?

 Yes Please

 Every girls dream closet, light and airy.

 This washroom is so perfect I dont think I would ever want to leave, nope I could live in just this room.

All Images from sothebys homes.com

A Good Idea

First seen on cubiclerefugee

Smörgåstårta Savoury Sandwich Cakes

This is a popular item to bring to a party in Sweden, it looks so bizarre but i bet it would taste great.

Would you try it ?

 First seen on the kitchn and all pictures from the kitchn

The Eames

The Eames Office

Charles and Ray Eames

I have booked an exterior tour of the Eames house in LA for next week. They are my favourite designers and I'm really looking forward to viewing the house. I will take lots of pictures and update once I get back.
All images form the The Eames Foundation

Design Feature

brush furniture by jason taylor

Dress Love

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania

I just fell in love with this striped jersey dress. The long sleeves are perfect since there is no need to add a cardigan. Its sporty and jersey is always very flattering for everyone.

You can get it at net-a-porter

Shoe Love

Red Valentino Bow Embellished Patent Leather Loafer

Oh the things I could accomplish if I had these shoes!

You can get them at Net A Porter

Featured Artists

Mondrian Sandwich 

Pollock Sandwich 

Two design students teamed up and created a new site where they will post low commitment projects every week. The sandwich's above are their interpretation of a couple of famous pieces.

What genius I love this idea and cant wait to check back and see the upcoming projects. Read their full story and check out the rest of the sandwich's and other projects on their site low commitment projects .

Images found on low commitment projects

Updating the Basics

James Perse has a great collection of basic T-shirts tanks and even this great turtle neck. I have a few of his things and they all wear really well and even get better with every wash.
I need to update my basics with 3 tanks, 3 T-shirts and a couple of long sleeve T-shirts in a combination of grey, black and of course white. They also carry some great sweaters that I find very tempting.
What are your go to basics?
Images found on james perse web site

Healthy News

I stopped in at whole foods mid december and asked a representative to suggest a supplement to help with brittle dry hair. My nails and skin were also dry but my hair was in terrible shape and breaking.

She suggested I take 2 teaspoons of 3 6 9  oil to improve my skin and hair texture. She said I should be able to see a difference after 10 days. Wow, I was so surprised to actually see a difference in my hair so quickly even my husband noticed it looked shiny and healthier . So I did a little research on Udo's 3 6 9  oil and found it is not just a great supplement for hair and skin but has loads of benefits for the whole body.

Click on the link below and see what the experts have to say.

basichealth369

Serge Gainsbourg & Brigitte Bardot - Bonnie And Clyde (1968)

Classic and fabulous!

Go Voluntouring

Go Voluntouring is a new website that features a variety of volunteer opportunities. If this is something that interests you but you never know where to get started you can search based on location, cost, or experiences you are hoping to have. You can check out their site here at Go Voluntouring

First seen on Vitamin Daily

For my husband

image found here

The Globes

Last night I watched the Golden Globes and when Angelina Jolie stepped on staged to present I was stunned. Her gown was amazing to say the least. I'm a big fan of Angelina and love her style on a regular basis but this red caret look is a real show stopper. Angelina was also a nominee for her directional debut for her movie In The Land of Blood and Honey. You can see the official website here

image found here

In The Land of Blood and Honey

Dont Break these Rules

First seen on apartment 34

Snacking on

California clementines and a lemon square washed down with a cup of earl grey tea with vanilla syrup and a splash of milk. Delicious.

Street Food

Vancouver has spent the last year enjoying street food with all the new and wonderful food trucks that had been introduced just a year ago. They are wildly popular and for the first time a group of them will be coming together in one spot for  Eat Out Vancouver. On Jan 24th to 26th they will be at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 11-3pm.
Image and original article found on insidevancouver