Ray is hitting the road, and a limited number of Front-Row VIP packages to the Grain Tour have been made available at Tickets-for-Charity.com. The proceeds from the Ray LaMontagne Charitable Sale program will benefit a number of national charities including The National Children’s Cancer Society. The tour kicks off in NJ March 30th, and lines up cities on the east coast, midwest and down south to FL to end April 30th.
February 26, 2009
Ray LaMontagne Tour...
Ray is hitting the road, and a limited number of Front-Row VIP packages to the Grain Tour have been made available at Tickets-for-Charity.com. The proceeds from the Ray LaMontagne Charitable Sale program will benefit a number of national charities including The National Children’s Cancer Society. The tour kicks off in NJ March 30th, and lines up cities on the east coast, midwest and down south to FL to end April 30th.
Townhouse...
Katie Lee Joel is a downtown girl, and her west village townhouse, designed by Nate Berkus makes me drool.
Chocolate Sandwich...
Whip up Fried Chocolate Bread or Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich on Chcolate Chip Bread this weekend.
February 25, 2009
Surf Camps...
I'm ready to ditch winter...Here is a round up of a few surf camps I posted awhile back.Safari Surf School - With two locations in Costa Rica - Nosara and Mal Pais Safari, you can't get better than the "Pura Vida" package. Transportation, luxury accomodations, Food, activities and all for 4-6 people at $14k.
Nancy Emerson School of Surfing - At Maui’s top surf camp, Nancy Emerson’s golden retriever, Apache, greets you. Located in Lahaina, a resort town on the west coast, the camp lasts five days. By the end of it, you’ll be reading reef breaks and hanging ten like a pro.
Paskowitz Surf Camp - The oldest wave-riding school in Southern California runs from mid-June to late August. The five-day sessions take place at Tourmaline Surfing Park, at the northern end of San Diego’s Pacific Beach.
Central Florida Surf School - Learn from Lou Maresca, who has operated Central Florida Surf School since 1993. Ask him to take you to Sebastian Inlet, just north of Vero Beach, for an easy session.
Billabong Surf Camps - In addition to offering hip surf-themed fibers, the surfing megabrand actually hosts some decent surf camps throughout the country, especially in the Northeast, where the camps stretch from New Jersey to Rhode Island. And, yes, goodie bags are included.
Read it...
Italian Joy follows Carla Coulson across the world as she leaves behind life in Sydney to pursue her dream of living as a photographer in Italy. With a camera and nothing to lose, she found herself immersed in Florence, tasting the food, learning the language, meeting the people, discovering a new career and country – and photographing her new life. The story is inspiring and the photography is alive.
February 24, 2009
Keep A Child Alive...
I saw someone with a Drug Dealer t-shirt on last night and had the wrong idea entirely. The Keep A Child Alive organization helps to fight AIDS in Africa. Get a Become A Drug Dealer t-shirt, all proceeds go towards purchasing drugs neccessary to keep AIDS infected children alive.
Environment Furniture...
I'd like to jump in this eco-friendly bed;) Environment Furniture opened up it's LA showroom and is committed to using materials with low environmental impact and responsible processes to create aesthetically sophisticated designs with a true organic quality. The materials used in Environment's collections are either reclaimed, recycled or repurposed wood and canvas, providing true diversity in both appearance and texture.
Paint...
I revisited my friend Sonia's great west village apartment last night and one whole wall was this shade of green. LOVE it, and have to say I love white walls, but grow tired of them quickly if there isn't a little variety in the mix. I'm inspired to paint my wall now!
Big Sur...
A few hours south of San Francisco is one of my favorite places on earth.Stay at the Post Ranch Inn or the Ventana Inn. If you can't swing the steap prices. Camp out for $25 dollars at Ventana and book message at the spa the best of both worlds!
Take hikes in the Pfiffer redwood forrest, picnic on the side of highway 1, eat dinner at Nepenthe. Stop at the Big Sur Bakery for breakfast. You won't want to leave...
February 23, 2009
The Tipsy Pig...
The name has kind of a charm;) The Tipsy Pig in SF opens on Chestnut street, with a great back patio, an antique wood bar, and american cuisine favorites like warm pretzels with smoked cheddar dip, pulled pork sliders, bacon mac ’n’ cheese, and fried chicken. Not to mention their yummy cocktails and local beers.
Mast Brothers Chocolate...
The Mast Brothers, artisan chocolate makers, have opened shop in Brooklyn. The brothers pride themselves on their handmade chocolates, with beans sourced from farms throughout the southern latitudes. They refine the cacao beans in small batches develop the flavor, and hand-wrap them, an understated and personal touch. They would like to start a chocolate revolution. Found on HH.
Jamie Oliver...
Check out Jamie Oliver's new home and food line. Covering everything from kitchenware, candles, herbs and gourmet delights.
I Was Told There'd Be Cake...
I just finished Sloan Crosley's collection of essays in 'I was told there'd be cake'. She was genuinely witty while portraying familiar subjects in the twenty-something landscape, such as moving into a new walkup apartment in New York City, attending the wedding of every girl you knew in high school that you'd forgotten about, a semidysfunctional family, and a satanic first boss. I recommend and look forward to more of your stories!
February 20, 2009
Elderflower Champagne Cocktail...
Serve up this fun cocktail at your Oscar party Sunday. They look beautiful 40s style champagne glasses to add to the Hollywood glamour flare ~courtesy of bloom.acious. Makes 10 Drinks
10 T Elderflower syrup
2 bottles champagne, chilled edible gold leaf
10 miniature white gardenias or rose petals
Place 1 tablespoon elderflower syrup in each glass. Top up with chilled champagne. Sprinkle edible gold leaf on top and float flower or petals. Serve immediately.
Loves this Week in NYC...
Extra Virgin Restaurant - love the menu and the cozy vibe at this west village eatery.Employees Only - this old world speakeasy feeling bar has delish cocktails and great music.
Camille Harris...
I saw Camille Harris last night at the Duplex. I had no idea I was in for such a treat! She's a friend of a friend with a cute, unique spirit and comedic talent. Not to mention that her voice is beautiful and she plays jazz piano like a pro. This is a video of her doing the Muffin Man song. Hilarious and adorable;)
February 19, 2009
Woodford & Co...
Brown Button turned me onto the Winter 2009 collection by Woodford & Co. I could see myself in many of their dresses! I love their poetic verse as well.
A winter weekend of country and class
Hazy mornings, fog slowly lifts.
Hazy mornings, fog slowly lifts.
Crisp smells of grass and blue air.
The sun shines yet the air bites.
Rugged up, worn in, flannel checks, and dustry denim.
What no country girl can live without.
As the trees dress down the days dress up.
Tartan and bow ties, a day on the field.
Shades of rose say dusk has arrived.
Suede silks and velvets into the night.
Another winter has come,
Another winter has come,
A Woodford winter.
Ikat Pillows...
Hooray for Katy Elliot, she led me to these fabulous ikat pillows for only $29. I can't wait to have a complete overhaul when I move in July and add colorful accents like these...
You Are My Fave...
Oooh, I stumbled upon this photo on You Are My Fave - one of my new favorite blogs! Love the coat, scarf and everything down to the peep-toe pink heels.
Grilled Cheese Please...
This Saturday in Dolores Park in SF, the 2nd Annual NorCal Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational kicks off. Taste testing various melty cheese sandwiches sounds right up my alley! Three categories were selected for the competition - The Missionary Position: Standard bread, standard butter and standard cheese. No additional ingredients or flavorings allowed. The Kama Sutra: Any kind of bread, any kind of butter, and any kind of cheese (or blend of cheeses) plus additional ingredients. The Honey Pot: Any kind of bread, any kind of butter, any kind of cheese (or blend of cheeses), and any additional ingredients, but a sandwich that is sweet in flavor, or would best be served as dessert.
February 18, 2009
Golden Goose Boots...
My sister-in-law turned me on to these fab boots!! LOVE! These ones' to the left are sadly sold out, but now there is a quest to find like styles.
Bitten Twice...
The sequel to Twilight, New Moon is slated to come out late fall in 2009. I love the Vanity Fair photos of the cast.
Tibi Fall 2009 Show...
From Russia with love...bold pops of color, shimmering prints, as well as snowy whites and mink blacks made for a beautiful walk down the runway last night. Tibi is one of my fav's, and thanks to my roomie - director of PR, I get to see all the sneak peaks!LA Favorites...
I think I may even love this place more than San Diego. Big statement for moi!You can do quickie drives through Hollywood and Bel Air - the houses and potential star sitings can be exciting, but overall the areas are overrated. My favorite areas were Venice, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Westwood...perfect to stroll, dine, and lounge.
Breakfast or lunch at Urth Cafe or stroll the local farmer's market in Santa Monica.
Dinner at Lilly's or Primativo, Via Veneto, and Axe.
February 17, 2009
Bloodhound Bar...
SOMA's new addition, Bloodhound Bar is an SF wateringhole with an urban rustic hunting lodge vibe and a fun list of obscure drinks and draft beers! Play a few games of pool and load up the jukebox with old school favorites like Led Zepplin.
Guggenheim Expressionist Gallery...
This weekend if I'm not hitting the slopes - I may hit the ongoing exhibit at the Guggenheim; 'Kandinsky and Expressionist Painting before World War I'. The work of Post-Impressionists, such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and the Fauves, and the Cubists in Paris, all informed the development of Expressionist art in the years immediately preceding World War I. Kandinsky, an artist who has been closely linked to the history of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and to whom this gallery is dedicated, became a leading theoretician on chromatic symbolism after arriving in Munich from his native Russia at the turn of the century.
Oscar Party Polls...
Download the Oscar Party Poll from Real Simple. And then get your official Oscar Ballot of nominees for an Oscar Party winners pool. Stay tuned for gifts and recipes.
Hank Williams' Project...
The Music world is buzzing with speak of Bob Dylan spearheading an initiative to set some of country legend Hank Williams' "lost" lyrics to music. And Jack White of White Stripes is involved (who I love)! Also rumored to be collaborating are Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and Alan Jackson. I can't wait till the release.
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