Clara Cakes Gets a Makeover
I’m always one for a little surprise. So I was pleased as punch when my girl Clara (of LA vegan bakery royalty Clara Cakes) sent me an email asking for a drawing on…
It’s Always Sunny with Mansfield Lingerie
When my pal Jessica at Mansfield Lingerie told me about her newest design– an adorable bandeau and slip– I was kind of totally in love. It sounded modern, simple, and had just enough…
The Dog Show and Cute Girls
If you are in Los Angeles, you need to hit The Dog Show. It’s in Echo Park, and it’s got a HAIR WALL! Two super cute girls run it. The first thing they…
Knit On: An Interview with Julie Mack Boyce of Rotten Cupcakes
Julie Mack Boyce is one of those multi talented, rad women you read about in books and in magazines…but they are like unicorns in that you very rarely see one in person! Julie…
Make A Dream Come True! Donut Time with Suzanne Wachtel
I found out about Suzanne Wachtel through a mutual friend on Facebook. It was one of those strange, by chance things and I was instantly charmed. Suzanne is fundraising so that she can…
Turquoise Twins with Untamed Instincts <3
Yesterday I went in to Sweet 9 Salon to model for my amazing friend Tanya. Have you ever been a hair model? The first time I did it, I have to admit I…
“Hush”, an Installation by Laura Goldstone at the Fresno Art Museum
I met Laura Goldstone when we were both art babies– freshman in the art department at Fresno State University. I knew I liked her when I heard her singing “Teenage Suicide: Don’t Do…
Cleaning Piece III, by Yoko Ono
I love me some Yoko Ono. Who’s in with me on this delicate, beautiful, and actionable Cleaning Piece? I’m starting a.) tomorrow morning. xo
Girl Stories: “I don’t want to be the Michael Jordan of BP.”- Sonya Trejo
Our first Girl Story comes to us from Sonya Trejo. Sonya designs and runs the label Revelrie, a sweater line featuring sustainably made offerings (just one of a million reasons I love her)….
Zaftig Clothing is Making your New Favorite Dress!
Mandy Fierens is one of my favorite people—she’s the smarty otherwise known as “The Curvy Blogger”; a photographer, model, and designer all wrapped in one delightful package. When Mandy told me about Zaftig…
Sparklelux! An Interview and Giveaway with Miss Tayva
Tayva Martinez is someone I’ve known since we were both super teens– as a matter of fact, she was the Super Duper Teen to my Trying to Find my Landlegs Teen. Now that…
Monkey-ing Around with Jane Ragasa, of Janie XY
If you’ve been to any craft show in the Los Angeles area, chances are you’ve seen Jane Ragasa (aka, the mastermind behind her plush toy company, “Janie XY“). Jane (wo)mans a fruit stand…
“Strange Magic” at Space 15 Twenty: GO. NOW.
Last night, Jenn and I went over to Hollywood and checked out the Rookie + The Arduous install, “Strange Magic”. I missed the opening party last Saturday, but I had seen pictures, and…
Spring hopes Eternal: Part IV
Our final look in the Spring hopes Eternal series! I am absolutely aghast at how beautifully this came out– it’s really lovely to know that I can sit down, make some headbands, a…
