Low Country

I know I said I was disappearing in July,
but I just wanted to share a few gorgeous images
from our Carolina road trip. xo

Images © Kaitlyn from (( Shutter Step ))

Gone Fishing

To all my lovely readers and friends, just wanted to let you know that I will be disappearing for a while. My sister (who just graduated cum laude from UW - CONGRATS!) and I are embarking on a 10-day road trip down the Carolina coast, and I will be busy in July preparing for a move to Los Angeles! Lots of big changes coming up, so I'm going to take some time to enjoy the summer and figure out what I want to do next with Miss Jane. Thank you so much for reading, and I'll try to be back online soon. Happy summer! xo

Gone Fishing
antwest500, 2008
Polaroid

BrightWall Studios

BrightWall Studios gives new life to vintage luggage with cheeky hand-painted graphics. Love that makeup case!

Cara Lyndon

Beautiful weather in San Francisco this weekend, and I found myself at the crazy-crowded Union Street Festival on Saturday. Bay Area jewelry designer Cara Lyndon had a booth of her vintage-inspired earrings, rings, bracelets, and hairpins. I picked up a pair of adorable vintage Lucite button earrings and had my eye on one of those celluloid hairpins. Check out all her creations at her online shop!

Malibu Barbie Dream House

I typically find Jonathan Adler to be a little too...Jonathan Adler? But his Malibu Dream House, inspired by Barbie's 50th anniversary, is indeed a DREAM. How cool is that mid-century mod Barbie starburst? See more photos at Adler's site.

Canine Couture

This book is so cute! Loads of adorable clothing and accessory projects for the fashionable Fido, with easy-to-read instructions and the sweetest photos of little puppy fashion models. I have more sewing books than I probably need at this point in my sewing career, but it's going to be hard to resist bringing this cutie home. :)

Cooking With Cactus

I had the pleasure of dining with my friend Jordana at the Velvet Cantina last night. We split the avocado cactus enchiladas, and I was pleased to find that the cactus had a nice texture and slightly tart taste. Sort of like a potato-squash-pepper hybrid. Jordana grew up eating cactus and shared that boiling it with onions keeps it from congealing. Find more info and lots of yummy cactus recipes at Rivenrock.

Blooming Cactus

Futurowoman, 2009
Polaroid print

Let's Go

Yes, please.

Photos via the amazing Luis De Jesus

Faryl Robin

Did a little shopping in downtown San Francisco this weekend, and ran into these beauties at Nordstrom. The Spring 2009 collection from Faryl Robin is a stunner. Like little works of modern art for your feet.

Images © Fastboil site

Snips & Snails

Little Ruby wants you to come play!

This weekend I will read a good book, eat a good meal with a lovely lady, and maybe even finish up my long-neglected quilting project. Inching closer to summer...Enjoy spring while it lasts! xo

Sweet Dreams

The sweetest little short film by Kirsten Lepore.

Via Le Love

Nickey Kehoe

I can't decide which I like better - this homey chic West Hollywood loft, or that girly glam Long Island Residence. Both by Nickey Kehoe, Inc.

Filed Under: Wow

Artist Jorge Colombo drew the June 1, 2009 cover of The New Yorker using Brushes, an application for the iPhone! Read more and watch a video of the process at The New Yorker site. I was impressed with the steamy, dreamy image on its own, and absolutely floored when I read about how it was made!

Image © Jorge Colombo for The New Yorker

Yummy

Off the heels of a few particularly delicious meals, I thought I would share some recipes, blogs, and cookbooks I've been loving lately...

Curried Apple Couscous from 101 Cookbooks
Salt & Pepper Tofu from fresh365
Portobello Ragout from Seriously Simple: Easy Recipes For Creative Cooks
Ranch Rugelach from Smitten Kitchen {pictured in progress in my kitchen}
Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars from Martha Stewart's Cookies

And while you're clicking around, click on over to Design Is Mine
for a fantastic collection of in-the-kitchen inspiration.

Walking Into A Memory

Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day!

I don't have any plans for the long weekend,
and that's just the way I like it. :)

Girl With Lollipop
Matt Schwartz, Polaroid transfer
She Hit Pause Studios

Fall Preview

Some seriously lovely new bridal looks from J.Crew. Check out the whole Fall 2009 preview at their site.

In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

Meghan from Mustard & Sage created this beautiful piece for her husband using the lyrics of Neutral Milk Hotel's "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea." So heart-breakingly sweet.

Via Kim via Emily

Fresh Sugar

Welcome to the world, my new favorite lip gloss. I was feeling bold and bought you in Sugar Cherry (a little kiss of red, like you've just eaten a cherry Popsicle), and I have looked at my lips in a compact mirror at least seven times today. You are moisturizing, shiny-not-sticky, and taste a tiny bit sweet. Perfection. xo

Lauren Burke

I am tickled by the still-life photography of Lauren Burke. So crisp, clean, and hyper-focused - like being in a dream.

Images © Lauren Burke