Green Grass Design

This website was featured in the Washington Post Express last week. Because I'm a Cat Lady, I totally fell in love with this playhouse for cats. I think Atty needs it. Turns out the website has great stuff for normal people too. I really love these bird wallpaper decals too. Check out Green Grass Designs.

Vegas

Wow, can you say MIA? Sorry it's been so long! I'm settled in to my new day-time gig now and I'm ready get  back to my life as a blogga.

I just got back from Familypalooza 09 in Las Vegas where we had a lot of fun AND I took some texture pictures.

My favorite scene in Vegas was the Parasol Bar at the Wynn. There is a huge pool and a waterfall. The figure out in the water is a sculpture of a man standing in the water, facing the waterfall. The picture doesn't do it justice.

Must be March!

Not only did UofL just win the Big East Championship (a first), and is likely to be a #1 seed in the tournament, but AU is headed to the dance for the second year in a row! 

I heart March.

Miss Blythe

A DC Celebrity Sighting! I saw Blythe Danner today near my office. She's just as gorgeous in real life! Plus, what a great name!

Kentucky Derby 135

I can't believe it's only 57 days until the Kentucky Derby! You'll have to forgive me for neglecting such amazing news until now! Let the countdown begin!

Renee

There we were eating our tartines when who does Itty Bitty spot, but Renee Zellweger. I didn't get the best look, but apparently she looked amazing. Short blonde pony, dark rimmed glasses and she was with a stud. They were eating in the back corner of the restaurant and her back was to the door but Itty has a good eye and the sighting was confirmed when Renee and stud paid their bill and left the restaurant, walking right past us. I love New York.

Domino

I also got this yumminess for my birthday. It's on my nightstand right now, I think I'll read a page a night to ensure beautiful dreams.

Color

I got this great book from Jefe for my birthday. It's called Color: A Natural History of the Palette. I'm so excited to get started, it's right up my alley. After I finish American Wife of course!

Owls

I know I'm pretty late to the game on this one, but I have been seeing owl prints everywhere. At first glance, I do not find owls aesthetically appealing, but the more I look, the more I like. Here are some of my faves. The first is wrapping paper I actually received with a gift recently.

Shepard Fairey

I can't believe I forgot to post this! Jefe and I were recently in Boston and took a little tour of the Shepard Fairey exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art. It was so worthwhile and so fascinating! I really didn't know much about Fairey until Nicky introduced me a while ago when we saw Obey graffiti, but I had totally forgotten about him until I saw the now very famous Obama portrait. I'm so glad we saw the exhibit, I learned so much and you can too by visiting this website.

Amore!

print & pattern

I think I may have found my favorite blog. In fact, I might just quit blogging on Finch and defer to print & pattern. It's sooooo yummy. You must check it out. I'll also add it to the "Faves" section of this blog (look right).

Orla Kiely

Recognize this print?

It's Orla Kiely and I love her. 
And now, you can find her patterns at Target!

Along with Garnet Hill and Anthropologie. 

I LOVE this bag.

Maybe you need an umbrella?

Currently Reading

I just finished reading Reputation by Marjorie Williams and it was, of course, fantastic. I learned a lot about how weird Larry King is, and how contradictory Anna Quindlen is, among many other interesting tales of fascinating people. Read it.

Now I'm on to Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife. I had no idea it was loosely based on Laura Bush. I'm a little suspect, but it's supposed to be good and I enjoyed Sittenfeld's Prep, so I'm willing to give it a go. I'll keep you posted!

I think I'm in good company...

I did it...

I bit the bullet and got bangs. And I look just like this.  Well, mostly!

Silhouettes

I was perusing this post on Apartment Therapy yesterday and came across these lovely silhouettes in someone's Los Angeles home. The photos caught my eye because I have been wanting to do something very similar in our office. I originally got the idea last summer from the decor at a Barney's COOP store where an entire wall was covered in silhouettes in various colors. I thought it would be fun to do one of each member of the family and I love that this family included their pup. Atty may have to sit for a silhouette portrait soon!

ban.do

I can't even remember where I found this website. DailyCandy maybe? I think these headpieces are so striking. Each is handmade and one of a kind. They also come with their own haiku. And some of you may know... I love haikus.  I think these could even be great as a unique wedding piece or Derby hat alternative? Check them out at www.shopbando.com.

Lucy Actually

Another one bites the dust! My friend Lucy just started her own blog called Lucy Actually. It's fabulous.  Not only is she upset about the fall of Domino, but I love this Pink post too! 

Jockeys

I saw an ad for a new show on Animal Planet called Jockeys: Win or Die Trying. Reality television AND horse racing? I'm in. 

Check out the preview here: