Hi, I'm a rug

Hi, I'm a rug and I'm ugly.
Of course, I'm the right size and shape you want, but I really have no aesthetic value and am a disgrace to the design world. I am the right price...manufacturers closeout!!!!.... but that's because nobody wants me.

Hi, I'm a rug and I'm hella-expensive.
Be prepared, because you are going to have to go without food and electricity for 3 months in order to afford me. However, you will have soft cushy loveliness to walk on and your footsies will delight over my twinkles of my silk threads.

damn. I need a raise.

SumSumSummer Time!

*FIRST! I have to tell you about this adorable little GurglePot! I must have a Koi Fish Pitcher for my table! I love that little gurgle sound. :)

LA is Awesome Free Summer Calendar (shortlist) :

*Sunset Concerts at the Skirball. Thursday evenings July 16th to August 13th. Free! First come, first serve.


*Downtown ArtWalk every second thursday 12-9pm FREE! Grassroots, urban, pedestriam exhibition of new artists. I'm going this thurs! See you there?

*LACMA has Friday Night Jazz every friday night at 8pm, FREE! until November.
and also every Saturday night Latin Sounds from 5pm-8pm until September

*16th Annual Downtown Glendale Cruise Night - July 18th
in the mean time, if you can't wait, or can't make it, Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake opens the drive in every friday night, and it's always packed with classics.

*Century City Westfield mall has Movies on the Terrace on wednesday evenings.
schedule:

July 8 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
July 15 - Raiders of the Lost Ark

July 22 - Ghostbusters

July 29 - Top Gun

August 5 - My Fair Lady

August 12 - Hairspray (new)

August 19 - Grease

August 26 - Special Double Feature: Wizard of Oz and The Wiz

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

CHEERS! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Here's a little bit of the festivities last year!

I LOVE LA!

So Many things to do, so little time!

NOW!!

Los Angeles Film Festival
June 18-28, Westwood Village


"Experience over 200 Films in 10 Days. Showcasing the best in cinema from around the world!"


& Coming Up!!

Dwell On Design LA

Free to the Trade all weekend! (must pick up your badge on fri. 26th...)
The West Coast's Largest Modern Design Event.

Friday 26, Saturday 27, Sunday 28 June. Los Angeles Convention Center.
FEATURING:
ON STAGE Design conference, continuing education classes for design pros, round-the-clock seminars for design seeking consumers.
EXHIBITION Prefab Homes, Outdoor, Food + Wine, Kitchen + Bath, Furniture + Accessories, Energy + Solar, Design Materials, Modern Family, Modern Lifestyle, Design Technology.
HOME TOURS Tour some of LA’s most modern and livable homes.
SPECIAL EVENTS Restaurant Design Awards, Film screenings.


P.S. Happy Father's Day Daddy!

We are all just 'Fallen Princesses'

....who have to face reality. I've often thought of how my life would've been different if I hadn't been influenced by Disney Fairytales. Specifically Disney because they were the ones who always changed the ending to be happy and wonderful. As you probably know, if you look up the originals, they are full of darkness and some are quite horrific, and some taught lessons. What if I had grown up learning of Alice's bad acid trip or that Cinderella's sisters cut off parts of their feet so they could fit in the slipper too? That Snow White was not awakened by true love's kiss, but by a hard shake that wiggled the caught apple from her throat? Would my emotional choices been different? Would I have dated different people? Treated them differently? Expected less or more from my relationships?

And in the end, here I sit, working for the Mouse himself, recreating and promoting all these stories that bring happiness and hope to little princesses around the world... Ironic, huh?

So below, find the work of photographer Dina Goldstein. In her work she thought what many of us have thought, What if they had been real? What if their world was the same as ours? What would happen if they had to face the same kind of realities who deal with on a daily basis? I think Dina's work is great. I particularly like the one of Princess Jasmine fighting in the war.

These images (Via Cup Of Jo Blog) Go right in line with a song I've been listening to lately....
Fairy Tale by Sara Bareilles. I put some of the lyrics below so you can see how they relate.

"The tall blonde lets out a cry of despair says
Would have cut it myself if I knew men could climb hair
I'll have to find another tower somewhere and keep away from the windows"

"Snow White is doing dishes again cause
What else can you do
With seven itty-bitty men?"

"Cinderella's on her bedroom floor
She's got a
Crush on the guy at the liquor store
Cause Mr. Charming don't come home anymore
And she forgets why she came here"

kitchen quanundrum part 1

My new little apartment has a special spot very a very tiny refrigerator. However, my fridge is normal 2009 size and won't fit in the designated 1940's size spot. So begins my quest to fill the hole in my kitchen. Initial thoughts:

1. Small niche/desk for computer and doing bills.
2. Butcher block cart of some kind
3. further expanding on the butcher block cart to full on rolling island with storage.

Notes:
* I currently have about 2 feet of working counter top. I've adjusted by placing bamboo cutting boards over the stove top and only utilizing 2 burners when cooking. If I ever cook for more then 1 or 2 people, there could be serious issues.

*Living room layout is not complete... possible spot for desk there?

*Width is restricted to less than 34", Depth less than 25"

* I like the idea of a desk, so I can utilize one of my dining chairs. (only 2 fit currently without the leaf in place. the other 2 sit off to the side) Also, I like the idea of having a designated spot for my computer. I can cook and surf web at same time. Would also utilize space above desk for pinboard/inspiration board.

* Butcher block sounds chic and is functional. It would increase both storage and horizontal space which is much needed. Having casters and the ability to move around sounds cool but don't know how often it will be utilized based on the tiny size of the overall kitchen.

* I have Champagne taste on a beer budget.... let's try to keep it under $300 please?!

SO here we go! Let the hunt begin!!!!

From left to right: Old reliable: Ikea kitchen cabinet STENSTORP $199. Home Styles - Red Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top $250 (ooh la la RED!). Crate and Barrel - Somerset Cart on sale $249, reg. $349

Right. And if money wasn't an issue......

Introducing John Boos...website HERE. The "Hello Lover" of butcher block kitchen carts.

Cucina Americana Technica Butcher Block Kitchen Cart 30x24x4 with drawer $1,145 smackers.



American Black Walnut Homestead Butcher Block 36x24x5 reg. $2,324.95 - sale $1,859.95

To be continued....
Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Weekend Roundup!

Sat. afternoon: Another Watson Adventures VICTORY! We are undefeated! Last weekend's hunt took place amongst the various buildings at LACMA (Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art). Competition was high, but in the end, we won by 1 point for having the best group name! "4 Skirts and an Indiscreet Harlequin" was named after a porcelain statue found in the Ahmanson building, it was also the answer to question #15 and perfectly fitted our 4 girl, 1 guy mischievious group! our prize? Another free Watson Adventure hunt! We are on a roll! We have yet to decide which location, but I will announce it so you can join in too if interested!

"4 Skirts and an Indescreet Harlequin" winning team at LACMA!

Sat. night: See our delectable dinner and doughnut extravaganza HERE at Two Broads and a Blog. Thanks ladies for your company and Zak throwing in the bit of testosterone that always takes the party to the next level. ;) I left Grace with a happy tummy and a full heart!

The Saturday night gang at Grace's National Doughnut Day dinner


Sunday: Go Lakers! ;)