the last couple of weeks

Have been an absolute blur... and this blog as well as my etsy updates have paid the consequences!!
I played host to some out of town friends and was able to play tourist in my own city, eat lots of yummy foods, go to neighborhood bars to listen to music and stay up way past my bed time.  
The boyfriend and I have also adopted a little rescue pup from the shelter.  We had been looking for a while, and finally found her.  She's quite the handful but loves us dearly and is going to grow up to be the most well mannered lil dog.  I can feel it.

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Some shots of the city of brotherly love... 

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And introducing Miss Gracie-Loo

Stay tuned, more items being added to the shop shortly!!

xo, Erin

sorbet & summer

My favorite gelato/sorbet place is here in the city.  They post their flavors of the day daily.. and they are always mouth watering!  I swear.
For instance...

*Cucumber with Grey Goose Vodka
Clean, refreshing, cucumber sorbetto blended with Grey Goose Vodka.
* Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla
We have tried every type of vanilla bean and this was my favorite. Gelato is low fat and needs a special type of vanilla.
* Mojito
Tart lime, cool Overbrook Herb Farm mint and rum.
* Pompelmo Rosso con Campari
Ruby Red Grapefruit with Campari


This is just a sampling. It's ridiculously good!
Makes my mouth water just thinking of it.  Maybe later... but for now, here are some sorbet inspired pieces in the shop for you to enjoy.

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upstate NY

I got off the plane from California and almost immediately jumped right back in the car for a little road trip to upstate NY.  Our friend was sponsoring a Terry Gilliam triple feature at a historic theatre up there.  They had gotten the 35mm prints for Time Bandits, Life of Brian, and Brazil. The theatre was restored and quite beautiful, she still had lots of charm left in her. We were able to do some running around, attempted to ride horses, hit an antique shop and saw some friends.  Great little weekend away from home.

shop update - lemon/lime rickey

I've been quite lazy in posting the new shop items on here.  Must fix that asap.  I bought a new dress form, and I've been experimenting with new lighting in my studio (aka house). The spring/summer lighting is just not the same as the fall.

flights of fancy

I won this bird dress off ebay the other day.  I just love the little bird meets nautical stripes print. Isn't it just the perfect summer dress. I can't wait to wear it!

Weekend Road Trip

I'm still in LA, but am anxious to fly home and jump right in the car for a weekend road trip with my boyfriend.  We're headed upstate NY to see some family & friends and to partake in a movie night that our friend has scheduled at one of the local theatres.
I'm sure I will pass out the moment I buckle my seatbelt, as I have a tendency to do in these matters (don't worry I wont be the one driving!) and magically wake as we are pulling into his parents driveway.
I'm already making up our shopping list, I'm sure you can hear audible groans all the way from Philadelphia (he's not much of a shopper, but he's always game for explorin).
I love road trips.

lust for red

As a natural & current blonde as well as a former (unnatural) redhead, this image of Angela Kohler from ban.do's black label line has me itchin to change hue's again.  

image via ban.do

hollywood updates

This hotel room in LA has been my home away from home for almost week now. One more to go and I'm back to my little brick house and a shower that doesn't leak all over the bathroom floor. The weather here has been quite chilly. My dresses and sandals have not left my suitcase.
Went out with the girls to a little bar in hollywood (The Den).  Was hoping to spot Jason Segel as it's one of his haunts. Guess it just wasn't our night.  But the food & drinks were quite good, and the place was quaint and relaxed quite a different atmosphere from the other joints on the strip.

My Mom came to visit us before I left for LA. It was so great to be able to spend some time with her.  We weren't able to see/do as much as we had hoped.  But she was able to help me out with some projects around the house as well as give me some gardening advice.  We took a little trip down to Terrain and I treated her to brunch at their cafe.  It's all farm fresh and so incredibly yummy. I can't wait for an excuse to go back.

creme de la creme

These Chanel wheat sunglasses are incredible.  It's Ray-ban's grown up little sister.  I want to pull out my gingham blouses and find a great pair of overalls immediately. 

NYC here we come

we're off to the city this weekend.  i worked in nyc for many years and haven't been back since i moved to philadelphia to be with my boyfriend.  we're going to celebrate my birthday since i was away in california when it came.  he got us tickets to see "a behanding in spokane" with Christopher Walken & Sam Rockwell.  i am beside myself that we are going to see them live.  i plan on taking my love all over the city... riding the subway, eating cupcakes & banana pudding at sugar sweet sunshine, grabbing drinks at the bodega, strolling in central park, going for a lovely dinner, coffee breaks, riding in cabs, some light shopping, and getting back my nyc walk... it's lost it's speed.

xo, erin

all images via weheartit

oh Miu Miu

What I wouldn't give to put these little swallow numbers on my feet and prance, yes prance, around... well pretty much EVERYWHERE.  They're as if Hitchcock met Marie Antoinette.  *sigh*

found via a glamourous little side project

Oscar Style

Unfortunately I will not be watching the Academy Awards tonight, other responsibilities call.
The boyfriend and I saw Casablanca for valentine's day at this theatre in PA that was built in 1903, they had a really cute ballot box where we were able to cast our Oscar votes.  We had different opinions on a couple, it will be interesting to see who "wins".  Cinematography aside Oscar night is all about the fashion, and here are some of my favorite gowns from the past couple of years.

I love Penelope Cruz in this Ralph Lauren dress from the 74th Academy Awards.  Open back, cascading sequin train.. let's face it, she is stunning.  Her Oscar dress from last year was jaw dropping as well. Vintage Balmain... *swoon*

Maggie Gyllenhaal is exuding Hollywood glamour in this Proenza Schouler dress at the 79th Academy.

Love the color, the one shouldered top and the banded waist.  It's fitted and it's perfection.

And the all time favorite...

Michelle WIlliams. First of all, who said blondes shouldn't wear yellow?!? That person was clearly mistaken.  She is GORGEOUS in this canary yellow Vera Wang vintage inspired dress.  Everything from the done but undone hair to the jewelry selection to the makeup is sheer perfection.  Love Love Love her. 

xo, erin

greetings from California

I've been in LA for almost a week, and I've another week to go until I am back on the east coast and sleeping in my own bed.  It's a lovely Spring day and I am off to explore southern CA and hopefully find that elusive motherload.  One of the places on today's itinerary supplies a lot of the set and costuming for Mad Men.  E X C I T E D!  I'm sure it will be out of the price range for store shopping, but I'm ok with drooling and maybe picking up some things for me :)

More to come.  Enjoy your Saturday, and buck up east coasters Spring is well on it's way!

the weekend shop update...

Just a look at some of the items already available in the shop...  lots of great spring time blouses and some fabulous hand knit pieces.  Enjoy!

friday snowin shop update

Some blues, greens, and browns. All available in the shop now.

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We're snowed in again here in Philadelphia.  I'm off to brew some coffee, do some laundry and make the best of this wintery day.

xo

erin