I’m not really a sweet breakfast person – but husband requested waffles this morning and they sounded good. Having no waffle mix in our new little bungalow, I set out to make them from scratch. We ended up enjoying the most delicious, light, moist (but crispy on the outside) waffles EVER and I had to [...]
I can’t really remember what I did for my birthday last year, but I can tell you age 31 was good to me. Some highlights – April 1 to March 31. April 2011: Interviewed for a million jobs, then found the perfect one. May 2011: Moved to Los Angeles and realized it is where I [...]
Prologue: Aloneinaforest has a lot going on of late. We’re relocating to a beach bungalow on the west side of town. We’re building a budding production company – in the sea of known quantities that is Los Angeles. We figuring out where we fit, professionally and personally in this sunny, wonderful town. It’s life’s uncertainties [...]
Hi Friends. I don’t ask much of you – although I know sifting through my artistic selections is, at moments, taxing. But I AM asking you for help today. Our buddies over at We Make Movies are neck deep in a Kickstarter Campaign … and they need your help. Over the next 40 days, they [...]
”I am concurrently exploring the sublime in nature whilst imbuing a sense of toxicity and artificiality in this depiction. The intention is to reflect upon the contradiction between our inherent connection to the natural world and continual distancing from it.” - Kate Shaw I like this description. Moreover, I love Ms. Shaw’s art. I would [...]
Illustratress / painter / super cool chick Kim West‘s art is like the acrylic rendering of National Geographic’s Cat Wars – through neon glasses. I love it. I hope you do too. To check out (invest in) more of her work – CLICK HERE.
Twelve days ago, I started an eleven day cleanse — drinking only juice some days, other days eating a small salad and supplementing nutrients with protein shakes. Here are my observations, post cleanse. 1. THERE WILL NEVER BE A GOOD TIME TO CLEANSE. I opted to start mine the Sunday before Valentine’s Day. That meant Valentine’s dinner with [...]
We love the idea of playing with dissonant sounds – morphing them into something potentially beautiful. We also love the idea of making play out of a daily activity for most Angelenos that is at once stressful and boring: our commute. Enter artist Zefrey Throwell, known for his birthday suit antics on Wall Street. Part migraine inducing noise, part [...]
First it was anatomical heart embroidery. Now it’s anatomical cross sections in paper. Clearly, I’m obsessed with anatomy. (blame our work with Cedars-Sinai) But how can you not obsess about this craftsmanship by artist Lisa Nilsson? Her work puts my piss poor giftwrapping non skills in the corner … for life. Enjoy.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t share this with you – via Bombi(llo). It’s worth mentioning that I love Typography and Cats. I also have much disdain for Comic Sans, although I love its kitty counterpart.
Besides wine and skincare products and inappropriate consumption of cheeseless pizza, clothes shopping is my one vice. The latest objects of my obsession are silk shirts – I have one (or two) in every color of the rainbow. And no, polyester that looks “silky” will not suffice. Anyway, I found this little gem today and [...]
Silver Lake is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. If I wanted to fit in there, I’d have to shop exclusively at Urban Outfitters. Even as outsiders, we had fun exploring (tour courtesy of The Gans‘). First we went to Spice Station, an aromatic subterranean respite from oh-so-hot sidewalk jungle. Outside Spice Station is a wonderful [...]
Pinterest is just the best thing since sliced bread. It’s like playing dress up, for adults. You get to post the imaginary outfits you’ll wear, the imaginary house renovations you’re considering, the imaginary gourmet food you’ll be cooking … I have no need for reality anymore … except when Pinterest is busted, and then I am [...]
Today I made a salad that is as colorful as it is delicious. And that’s the truth. Even Logan likes it. SALAD 2 cups whole wheat (pref gluten free) pasta 1 can black olives, sliced (and divided in half) 1 zucchini, chopped 3 oz. grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and [...]
When I happen upon special things that I know I would like in my space, I feel compelled to share them with you. You might think they’re special too. Introducing: The Strange Planet Animals by thegoodmachinery. I can sleep better knowing I’m not alone in wanting to live in a world where giraffes are neon [...]