BEST OF THE WEEK : MAY THE TWENTY-FOURTH.


Enjoy the long weekend, folks- with ice cold cocktails and lots of laughter. (artwork above by Sarajo Frieden)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : POLAROID WEEK 2014.



I love when 'Roid Week rolls around. Pages and pages of gorgeous Polaroid shots- here are some of my favorites from this year's, which just ended today. Now I'm itching to take my land camera out for the weekend. (P.S.: I couldn't resist including the photograph of me & my husband on our wedding day that was added by my friend- it brings me joy.)

Sources (from top to bottom): Pola Walk, Michael, 我的嘴唇比牛雜還柔軟, vanessa morrow, Whitney Tuttle, Jeffrey McKee, denise, Michael Houmann, Ann Suckow McGarry.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : ON DISPLAY.



I feel like I can see into someone's personality when I peek at what they choose to have on display in their home. For example, I display toys from the 50s and 60s, piles of books, vintage scenic oil paintings, and cute food-related items, which I think reflects my personality quite well. Which is why I love seeing the objects and art others choose- it's comfortingly voyeuristic.

Sources (from top to bottom): Laura Seppänen, Brooklyn Bride, Fran Parente, Fjeldborg, Design*Sponge: Paula Mills & Family, domino, dottie angel, Brooke Holm, A Beautiful Mess, Corinne Alexandra, UPPERCASE, and Jaclyn Campanaro.

THANK YOU DOMINO MAGAZINE...



...for listing Design as Mine as one of the top design blogs! This totally means the world to me, especially since I've been a huge fan of Domino ever since it came out nine years ago. Check out their selections here- I'm in good company!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : WINE.



"A Meal Without Wine Is Called Breakfast," a stunning print by artist/calligrapher/designer Karen Hofstetter. (See also: Society6 & instagram)

APPAREL COLLECTION : SUMMERTIME STYLE.



Los Angeles has been turning up the heat. The temperature this week has been lingering around 100 degrees. Summer is just a little over a month away and I am preparing myself for the constant dry desert heat (which I happily accept). Here are a few items I'd happily adorn during the hottest months of the year.

1. Cat Print A Line Dress ($17.18), 2. Supernova Galaxy Bikini Top ($54), 3. Wander Wedges ($148), 4. Vintage 1960s Bathing Suit - Bold Floral Skirted Swimsuit ($50), 5. Short Twill Shorts ($9.95), 6. Eternal Dreamer Tank Top ($44), 7. Maybe Baby ($49, sale), 8. Bold Color Block Eye Cropped Tee ($18.90), and 9. MOTO Short Denim Dungarees ($76)

BEST OF THE WEEK : THE TENTH OF MAY.



I hope all of you are enjoying the weekend. And Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mom and all the other terrific ones out there- xoxo! (above artwork by Lisa Chow.)