Preparing for 2014

Are you ready?.. I am very excited to unvail my new "Herb Ritts" or "Garden" wall! So many projects and creative ideas!

Also put an extra super on the bee's

Merry Christmas with Mom and Dad

 Great to have Mom and Dad come out for a break from the cold and spend some time in Sunny LA :-)

there you go Mom & Dad ... your favorite view to just sit and watch..... mine too:-)

Love these two image I got on our Christmas day walk...

...short sleeve shirts ... now thats just crazy!

Fabric inspiration Pillows

Well aren't I crafty! 
You might remember that this is the African Fabric I brought back from Paris and had a shirt made .... well It was a large piece of Fabric and I was so inspired by the border....the printing, dying and design I wanted to use it in someway ...So I made pillows

Now don't look too close... I am no expert seamstress but I have been known to make a couple of garments back in the day
I couldn't be happier and they are a so comfortable and beautiful

I guess if I wear my shirt to bed I might need sea sick pills!

On Display at Marie Turnor :-)

Very Happy to have one of my Eiffel tower prints hanging in the office at Marie Turnor DTLA
Stylish brands have Creative offices which deserve inspiring images 

go visit
http://shop.marieturnor.com

Happy Autum

So Gorgeous here in Georgia for Autumn Hope you are enjoying your change of seasons

Shame - Slow Knights / Edward Paul Quist

Living for this song at the moment and Such a cool video

thanks Roman!

DTLA Art Walk

Where do I even begin... I'm in shock to see DTLA like this .... Its amazing! 

I remember downtown LA in the 80's. (said with your best Grandpa voice)

Art Walk is an incredible event every second thursday of the month. There is so much life, creativity and inspiration downtown and Art walk just displays that beautifully! LA is such an extraordinary place in such a unique position, while downtown is old and has amazing architecture, history and beauty but its culture and character seems to still be developing.

I posted this now to encourage you to go if you can the next DTLA Art Walk is Sept.12th, Check it out with great Art and FOOD TRUCKS 

Its a great time!

Mumbai Science - Models

Can you think of a better song to navigate the street of NYC ...It makes everywhere a Catwalk!!!
Just add your name

The Parish Trust

Beautiful  Beautiful Beautiful 

The Parish Trust diligently collect and curate antiques from the dead and dying industries. Perusing basements, boxes and personal stashes for the odd, obsolete and unusual. Hand picking artists from coast to coast to collaborate and showcasing it all in their gussied up little bunker.

Proprietors: Rod Hipskind & Kelly Ishikawa.... well DUH! No wonder its such a BEautiful Place

Rod is a stylist who I've had the pleasure of working with! 

He definitely understand  how to hook my eye as a photographer:-) 

Really great finds and in such a beautiful interiour in San Francisco 

and they have Warby Parker!

The Mill

Yes, San Francisco, Thank you for making what seems plain and ordinary, the MOST WONDERFUL THING EVER! 

The Mill, on divisadero street in San Francisco serves up gourmet toast. Yes Toast, (well and coffee) before you say anything ...It is the most amazing toast you can have! 
It is a joint venture between Josey Baker Bread and Four Barrel Coffee and it is a great place to start the day or take a mid-day break and relax.

Shirts

I am overjoyed with how these shirts turned out. 

These are some of the African Fabrics I brought back from Paris,Thank you to my friend Raphaël.

 I thought to use them for inspiration , back-rounds and then I thought.....what about shirts:-) 

Actually, in Paris I realized how monochromatic everything is. Beautiful yes, but one day in the gray skies,

 the stone buildings and everyone dressed in black and gray, a door opened and the beautiful African woman 

wrapped in colorful fabrics smiled as she stepped out onto the street. You couldn't help but be happy to see her radiated  down the street, like a beautiful ray of sun in the fog of gray. 

I was directed to an amazing tailor in San Moreno, Bill Cairo Custom Tailors.

I  gave the details of what I imagined for the shirts and was

blown away by the expertise and detail given.  

From the cut of the pattern and the detail in sewing, they are really works of art. 

Now I  smile every time I see them ... even just hanging in the closet.

Right Time, Right Place ...Right People...

Amazing right? Thanks to my Friend Raphaël, who saw and brought to my attention... I am appearing with André Léon Talley on Vanity fair's web site

...I didn't make print .. but still cool!

This is from my post "Outside Alexander McQueen Prêt à porter saison Automne Hiver 2013/2014"
Its so funny I maneuvered myself to a opening in the crowd and never thinking I would be photographed ...It was just me and  André  

I think I identified the photographer from my pictures...in a green jacket :-)

Bäco Mercat

Bäco Mercat is the home of the “bäco,” the signature flatbread sandwich that was developed by chef Josef Centeno.Located in the historic Old Bank district in downtown Los Angeles, Bäco Mercat is a convivial neighborhood spot that also offers a focused liquor program with hand-picked spirits, beers and wines from around the world. 

DTLA! My Favorite, The Fava Fritter!!!! also Zaatar (!!!) with bäco's puffy bread

and Radish salad and stuffed squash blossom. 

Better Homes & Gardens September 2013 Stylemaker Issue, Raili Clasen "Rustic Revival"

Really fun and beautiful shoot with Paige Porter, Michael Walters and Raili Clasen

Better Homes And Gardens out Now 

and

 Raili Clasen Design 

also

 StoryPorter

:-)

The Magician (Official) ..... Magic Tape Four

Kinda Living for this Magic tape 4, Giving me a bounce optimistic step to my work out
I know its 2 years old but it came up on my ipod and I am really enjoying again There are also great new mixes too another fav is Magic Tape 32 and 28

check it out