Tata Harper

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I have a bit of an obsession with skincare products. I can't help it; I'm an addict. My new love is Tata Harper's line. Fresh from her farm in Vermont, the line is totally natural and mostly organic. Unlike so many of its counterparts, it's got nothing harmful to your being in it. Tata's holistic approach to skincare (and stress relief... her aromatherapy oils are amazing) is just the ticket. I have to say my skin is looking particularly glowy despite all of the dry weather and over heated buildings in our fair city. My favorite product, though it's hard to choose, is her Hydrating Floral Essence. It's light enough to use as a toner in between washing and moisturizing in the winter, and moisturizing enough to use on it's own in the summer. Magic! Oh and I am totally a sucker for her gorgeous packaging .
Thank you Tata!

yes, please!

there are many reasons people tend to argue that the west side is the best side. for one the weather in the LA/southern cali area is pretty much sublime, there are a ton of super creative people living and working out there and well the attitudes towards life tend to be a bit more laid back. while i love new york city with all my heart and really can't imagine moving anywhere else in the near future, casa de perrin from a design perspective gives me the itch to pack up and move to sunnier lands. their boutique approach to rentals for weddings, photo shoots, and private parties is unlike any other. their collection consists of feminine, antique chinas, vintage persian rugs, unique flatware, glassware beyond belief and so much more.

plus the owners/couple have a very cute story to boot.

maria & oliver

maria & oliver were one stylish couple and when i say they have good taste in vendors that is an understatement! check out the full feature on ruffled blog today.

treat yourself well in 2012

winter is in full effect here in nyc and with the holidays past us it's important to find some fun new items to make each day a bit more exciting. since juliet and i are both on healthy kicks right now, i've been going to yoga a bunch of drinking lots of fresh juice. i used this yoga mat at a studio in nh over the holidays and loved it. i'd also like to acquire a pair of these awesome boots to show off my soon to be toned yoga legs (hopefully).

{1.rei, 2.juiceland, 3.rifle paper co, 4.j.crew, 5.no6store}

Monday with Matt: Paper

I've been thinking a lot about paper recently, and how with a bit of thought there is no end to the amount of pretty decorations one can make. I've noticed quite a few window displays featuring cut out snow flakes and paper garlands in shops all over town, and they really do look quite charming.
I found a whole bunch of paper flower crafts over on Martha Stewart, but I was especially taken with the dahlias.




Wouldn't that be pretty for a baby or wedding shower? All those lovely paper dahlias with bursts of them hanging from the ceiling?
Then these thoughts of paper and flowers and romance reminded me (this is how my mind works) of the Isabella Rosselini shorts on the Sundance Channel. Green Porno and Seduce Me... they really are much better than the titles suggest. Her production team has done some wildly imaginative design with mostly paper. The resulting videos are quirky and informative, but also strangely pretty.



I love the paper finger!

The Water

I came across this song, from Johnny Flynn & Laura Marling, yesterday and had to share. I think it is so sweet and enchanting. It reminds me of the old Ian & Sylvia records my dad used to play when I was little. Enjoy & have a wonderful weekend!

bridesmaids & gardens 2012

whitney deal is moving at the pace of lightning and i urge you not to blink because before you know it she's going to be at the top. her new line of bridesmaids and garden dresses for 2012 are sweet, airy, and totally desirable. i'd love to have the first one for my trip to warmer lands next month! stop by her shop and pick your favorite.

congrats to our lovely, amazing, talented friend!