inspiring {Sakir Gökcebag}

these take my breath away.  toilet paper.   huh.

erin gates monogram collection!

these pieces are brand spankin' new..and fresh out of the kiln.  they are the mongram pieces from the erin gates capsule collection for our studio..so fab.

ode to my shows

o you..my shows.

o how truly ashamed i was of thee.

but..in all troth.  how i do love thee.

how i look forward to thee.

and how i do mourn thee..when thou art passed!

Ana Candles

around this time of year more than any other i cannot live without candle light in the evening.

it guarantees a cozy home environment.

well..loving candlelight so much..i end up using many many candles.  and certainly one of my faves is the happy striped line Ana Candles, handmade by the one and only frank weeden..of New Jersey!

tonight we burn our very last (light pink and white) one of what was a sizable collection.

now the question is..what color combo next?

twelve chairs {the bestest}

the other night we held our monthly boston design salon meeting at  the always fabulous twelve chairs in fort point channel.  the shop is run by a charming and talented duo designers miggy mason and roisin giese.

the shop is chock-a-block with wonderful finds for every occasion..i dare you to leave empty handed.  (i nabbed a new  yummy scented candle tatine's woodsmoke)

not only are these ladies amazing, generous people (we've hosted more than a few salon nights in their shop), they are brilliant interior designers..and their artistically curated shop is a testament to their mega skills.

                             what can i say..they like me too!  [pieces above are a collaboration]                                                           

their focus is on being earth friendly in all that they do..can i get an amen?

ooo lookee lookee! they like lawrence mcrae (coral bowl above) almost as much as i do!

i adore all of their artful vignettes.

so simultaneously cozy and modern

and when you are next in our ever groovifying hood..be sure to give us both a visit..cuz we're not just friends & collaboators...we're neighbors too!

{grey and gold}..what she said

Super 20% Off Sale + $20 for Sandy

ain't life grand?

roasted veggies

years ago my friend chris behan taught me that nothing is easier to make or more importantly more delicious than roasted potatoes..his recipe was a snap.  lots of salt and pepper plus olive oil and then more salt..if you are in the mood an herb..like rosemary for flair!  oh..oven at 400 degrees for @45minutes..et voila..genius cookery!

then i realized that the recipe worked for a whole lot of vegetables..like red onions..and green beans (add some lemon zest here)

asparagus for sure..my kids fave..and tonight we will see..

brussel sprouts..at least i'm excited.