identical eye

top of a hill

2012-02-15T20:29:00.002-05:00

I want to live in Telegraph Hill.

Situated atop one of San Francisco's "seven hills," this neighborhood feels like you are in the jungle...

in the middle of the city. There are also zero roads (goodbye car, hello workout?).

Wooden paths and endless steps lead you to quaint homes nestled within the foliage.

It's awesome. GO!

oh, hi! just taking a breather.

All Day Every Day...

2012-02-14T10:40:00.002-05:00

...is a good time for chocolate! In honor of Valentine's Day,

here are some rad chocolate bars

from our pals Mary and Matt .
Lots of Love friends!

YUM

2012-02-12T16:03:00.002-05:00

by Scott Hove

Echo Eggebrecht

2012-02-08T20:20:00.000-05:00

all works Echo Eggebrecht

Horton Gallery

Collections at the "Round Top" TX Flea

2012-02-03T23:16:00.000-05:00

My favorite part of the "Round Top Flea" somewhere between Austin and Houston,

was the feeling I was walking on the set of some old western film. The antique show spans across open farm land (so dry, so hot and lots of grasshoppers!) and ghost-town like squares (pictured below).

We truly were in the heart of Texas-it was so hot I could hardly carry my camera!

Furniture and the Muse

2012-02-03T09:43:00.000-05:00

Not many know of of Michele Lamy,

Rick Owen's wife, muse and partner for more than twenty years. Remember this?

AnOther magazine gives us a stunning view inside some of their work together in,

"A Little Bit Eternal."

images via

at the dock

2012-01-28T12:12:00.000-05:00

bolinas, california

VALENTINO COUTURE- SPRING 2012

2012-01-27T14:14:00.000-05:00

had to (re)post,

need those shoes,

love the warp floral prints +

matching fabric clutches.

Willie Pinto

2012-01-24T15:45:00.003-05:00

we don't know who you are, but wish we did.

here

A Farm in Bolinas

2012-01-17T19:29:00.000-05:00

Bolinas, California

roads left unmarked keep the curious away

after some navigation you are welcomed by a sign that reads,

"entering a socially acknowledged nature-loving town"

directly following is a farm

operating on the honor system

(of course)

learn more about Gospel Flat Farm

S in BK

2012-01-16T16:12:00.000-05:00

vintage Benetton wool jacket/ vintage FIJI sweatshirt

RRL jeans/ RRL western calico floral shirt

vintage Ralph Lauren Polo Country boots

Ralph Lauren sunglasses/ vintage backpack

sara's california (1)

2012-01-15T13:04:00.000-05:00

Karen was in Los Angeles for the holidays

I headed to Northern California

San Francisco was grey and vacant

So we rented a car

and headed North on Highway 1

first two stops:

Muir Beach & Stinson Beach

Dizzy at Muir Beach Overlook in vintage Woolrich pullover

$55 a night (stinson beach)

wish we were driving this

brunch at Parkside Cafe, Stinson Beach

Paris, please.

2012-01-12T10:17:00.000-05:00

We value our ~~readers'~~ lookers' opinions the most,

so please be so kind to tell us some of your favorite Paris haunts for K's upcoming (short) trip.

Sara, Paris 2009

Hopi Color Tints

2012-01-09T12:40:00.000-05:00

Love these Hopi Indian photographs from the 1920's-50's. We are such suckers for color tinted photographs!

Fred Kabotie, a Hopi Pueblo artist (painter and silversmith) who was one of the first students taught painting methods by Elizabeth DeHuff

Married Hopi woman, wrapped in her wedding gown, that was likely woven by her husband. You can tell she is married because her hair is down, not up in the butterfly whorls worn by unmarried Hopi girls.

Hopi Pueblo girls grinding corn on metates

Women weaving in front of the Hopi House constructed at the Grand Canyon by the Fred Harvey Company

all images found here

gardens

2012-01-05T19:14:00.000-05:00

maybe one day we will each have our own

until then, we can dream through these pictures

more here

on it

2011-12-19T20:32:00.004-05:00

tomboys

reflected to look like you are seeing double

aka

twins

Theyskens Theory pre fall 2012

Marbelous Wood

2011-12-16T13:30:00.001-05:00

Pernille Snedker Hansen

via snedkerstudio

paint a picture of me

2011-12-13T21:30:00.000-05:00

by Frohawk Two Feathers

(seriously)

Tapestry Taxidermy

2011-12-12T09:58:00.003-05:00

Love these whimsical pieces by Frederique Morrel

via Stephanie Hoppen Gallery

Rick Owens/Michelle Lamy at Home

2011-12-09T11:28:00.001-05:00

paintings by Todd Selby

stu

2011-12-07T21:50:00.001-05:00

loved stu's cozy layered look from our woodstock weekend

her faux pony- painted robert clergeries took it to the next level

(far more chic than our boots...)

Teddy Girls

2011-11-29T09:25:00.001-05:00

Guess what? It's pay a blogger day!

No loves, we aren't asking for your $$$ just your <3 and following!

Twitter, google, facebook, please spread the love today!

Thank you!

*Sara won't get back to me to let me know where she found these images! Will update soon!

LOVE LULU

2011-11-25T18:10:00.001-05:00

In a loft space downtown New York sits Lulu Frost studio.

Filled with trays of estate jewelry, scattered driftwood, surf boards, flowers,

and walls plastered with old photographs, we found endless inspiration.

Thank you, ladies of Lulu Frost, for having us down.

Pics of the twinzies (us, duh) wearing some pieces to come...

or as karen would say, "stay tuned!"

THANK YOU!

2011-11-23T17:45:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to our followers and friends! We are thankful for YOU and in honor of Thanksgiving will be doing a giveaway for our 300th follower. Happy Holidays to you!

Surrealist Hand Painted Photographs

2011-11-21T12:30:00.001-05:00

I love these hand painted photographs

by French surrealist/ Dada movement artist

Georges Hugnet (1906-1974).

His series, "The Love Life of the Spumifers" was completed in 1948,

and is now being shown at Ubu Gallery in NYC.

woodstock

2011-11-18T09:35:00.000-05:00

Let's Get Cozy

2011-11-17T12:28:00.001-05:00

Cozy is my favorite word...

it just makes me feel so...

Sheila Metzner x Ralph Lauren 1993

2011-11-15T12:20:00.001-05:00

These shots are on point.

Julien + Claire

2011-11-14T20:14:00.000-05:00

Looks beautiful,

can't wait to see more,

couldn't be happier for our dear friend

(and producer) Dan Lewis.

find out more

House of Louda

2011-11-13T11:08:00.000-05:00

textile paintings and sculptures

now at Steven Kasher Gallery NYC

art + jewelry

2011-11-11T14:17:00.001-05:00

collage from our site

Lulu Frost

some old ones

2011-11-10T22:15:00.001-05:00

sights + series

2011-11-09T19:33:00.000-05:00

1969

2011-11-08T20:16:00.000-05:00

STAG

2011-11-04T14:07:00.004-04:00

nice menswear and home goods selection at Stag in Austin, TX.

Mixed

2011-11-02T17:47:00.000-04:00

Love these multi media pieces

by fellow Brooklyner (Ohio native)

Erin Rachel Hudak.

Definitely click below to check out more of her work.

Enter at Your Own Risk

2011-10-30T13:16:00.001-04:00

Although I was warned of a presence of ghosts in the historic Driskill Hotel, built 1886,

I slept (and ate, and drank) soundly during my stay there in Austin, TX.

It's a must see when visiting the capital of the lone star state.

more pics of Karen's TX trip to follow!

night at the museum

2011-10-27T22:27:00.000-04:00

Equine

2011-10-26T19:33:00.000-04:00

photographs by Patricia Heal

at Robin Rice Gallery

Intro to Pottery

2011-10-25T17:26:00.000-04:00

When it comes to the appearance of ceramics-I like to be able to tell they've been made by hand.

Some of these may be stretching it, but in learning how to throw, center, and "bring up" I found embracing my ~~mistakes~~ successes was the way to go!

the hole above makes it a perfect dish for...candy?!

wobbel-y wobbel-d

this glazed look was intentional-I swear!

smaller sizes were much easer to control!

Many thanks to J, for the most thoughtful gift ever,

and Choplet Studio in Brooklyn

for (re) teaching me every week how to center the clay!

better as a pair

2011-10-20T09:38:00.001-04:00

I (Karen) haven't been able to wear big earrings for quite some time.

One of my ear piercings is a tad too low.

If I ever do go back to something besides my studs,

it would be these.

all via 1stDibs

Proenza x A Magazine

2011-10-19T13:23:00.001-04:00

some bits from A MAGAZINE

curated by

Proenza Schouler

Native American Watercolors

2011-10-12T10:53:00.004-04:00

watercolors by J. Bridgham

during his travels in the West during the late 1800's

on Bonhams

the 70's...

2011-10-10T22:07:00.000-04:00

in new york.

Max's Kansas City by Anton Perich

via AnOther Magazine

blinky

2011-10-09T18:21:00.000-04:00

fall to do: visit dia beacon to see this show of blinky palermo's work

a girl in boys'

2011-10-06T11:08:00.000-04:00

photographer Lauren Ellis for Wonderland Magazine

via

A Large Collection of Small Things

2011-10-05T09:53:00.001-04:00

These groupings remind me a bit of the collections

from one of my favorite films, Everything is Illuminated.

What do you collect, besides your memories that is?

see more/ buy here

A Beautiful Nightmare

2011-10-03T15:46:00.002-04:00

collages by Matthew Cusick

here

צניעות

2011-09-29T21:42:00.000-04:00

Tzniut is a term used within Judaism (specifically Orthodox), to describe both the character trait of modesty and humility, as well as a group of Jewish religious laws pertaining to conduct in general and especially between the sexes.

The term is frequently used with regard to the rules of dress for women.

This is what I am feeling for fall. Masculine (as always)...but matured. A bit of femininity (but not really). Men's Beatle Boots + below the knee black skirt + men's white dress shirt = FALL 2011*

*once this indian summer bounces from BK/NYC.

Whyred FW2011

limi feu- coat Y's- skirt (la garconne)

skirt- organic by john patrick (la garconne)

3.1 philip lim (la garconne)

FWK Engineered Garments FW2011

Ralph Lauren

apologies on poor presentation- no fancy mood board here.

lacking photoshop on home computer...too busy to post from work. hope you get the gist!

-sb

More Maine

2011-09-24T11:27:00.001-04:00

...because we aren't sick of it yet

sorry if you are

images of when Irene did(n't) hit the coast

plus the days after

sara w/ her LL Bean boot

and some food

Post 42

2011-09-23T16:44:00.001-04:00

Entering the steel barrack(s) of Post 42 on La Brea is like stepping back in time.

Despite the set-like space, all of the antique goods and clothing in this concept store are for sale.

Natural light shines through gaps in the structure casting an authentic glow to the otherwise dark space.

Looking forward to seeing what cool things go on here.

Larry Rivers

2011-09-21T10:21:00.003-04:00

Bronx born Yitzroch Grossberg,

Jazz musician, father of three, filmmaker and painter,

writer Frank O'Hara's lover...

The story of artist Larry Rivers is quite a controversial and interesting one.

foundation here.

trippy

2011-09-19T19:23:00.001-04:00

Fantasy Prada Fall 2011 Lookbook

via

thanks, paul

2011-09-18T21:09:00.000-04:00

We haven't been posting on spring '12 fashion week. It seems almost pointless...anyone can view these shows on style.com and every fashion blog out there. HOWEVER, Paul Smith's London show will be our first exception.

images via style.com

In Love with Maine

2011-09-16T11:43:00.000-04:00

Our first summer in Maine was a disaster. We were 2 years old. Sara was sick and our parents found Karen hiding in the fireplace. Fortunately, they didn't give up on making this our summer destination. For the next 14+ years, we would spend weeks on Fortunes Rocks Beach boogie boarding, making sand dripping castles, seed bead and fimo jewelry, eating our grandma's delicious sandwiches, and watching rented movies at night. Going back as adults is a bit different, but nostalgia at its best.

our path

irene is coming

backyard marsh

dock we went to with our dad to meet local lobstah men

our favorite general store

and others...

picnic view

More to come of when Hurricane Irene hit, power outage fun...and more food and shopping. (DUH)
Thanks Aunt Shelley for letting us enjoy your summer home for the past several years. We love you!

red/white/blue

2011-09-07T10:22:00.002-04:00

beautiful images by andre carrara

EAMES HOUSE: Inside and Out

2011-09-02T12:31:00.000-04:00

A couple months ago I was fortunate enough to go on a private tour

of the Eames House in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.

It was so inspiring to me on many levels.

Not only were Charles and Ray such talented people,

they were so in love constantly inspiring one another.

Their home remains intact and untouched from Ray's final days living in the home.

COLOR ME BADDDDD

2011-09-01T11:35:00.000-04:00

paintings Celeste Rapone

embroideries Jazmin Berakha

Cowgirl in the Sand

2011-08-26T10:02:00.000-04:00

David Bellemere

here

Brooklyn Farm Benefit

2011-08-25T13:17:00.000-04:00

The other week we attended a fundraiser for the Eagle Street Rooftop Farm organized by the amazingly talented brothers of hOmE design. Remember them?

The party, held at Paulie Gee's, featured food and of course booze

provided by the brothers' clients and friends listed below.

Glad we were able to attend and support a great cause!

via/

read + see

here

Paintings on the Floor

2011-08-23T15:34:00.003-04:00

love these hand woven rugs

by artist Joseph La Piana with Nying Zemo.

what's better than living on top of a piece of art?

read/see more

and on

1stDibs

it's in the details

2011-08-20T09:53:00.002-04:00

Lord Macartney

Allegory of Justice

White Rider

Cognito Philosophious

Girl with the Pearl Earring

Meeting

Model with a Famous Artist

Portrait of a Man in the Middle of Something

paintings by Konstantin Bessmertny

Deep Blue Sea Darlin'

2011-08-15T12:06:00.000-04:00

Until Karen's babies are posted from her (beginner) class...

here

California Sunrise

2011-08-13T18:02:00.003-04:00

thanks

'74 UK Vogue

2011-08-12T09:49:00.000-04:00

add dignity

2011-08-11T17:27:00.000-04:00

Influenced by visiting westerns during the 1800's, men in china began to wear glasses.

They believed it added age and dignity to their appearance.

these would certainly do so.

vintage ox horn glasses & shagreen case

for added dignity

A Home in Ruins...

2011-08-10T09:01:00.000-04:00

but hardly.

5 level home in Turkey,

comprised of smaller properties,

carved into the volcanic rock of the hillside.

read/see

wrap it up girl

2011-08-08T15:55:00.000-04:00

Dree Hemingway

Joachim Mueller-Ruchholtz

DanskA/W 2011

via

works on paper

2011-08-07T17:09:00.000-04:00

watercolors by Dirk Bell

to hang / to wear

2011-08-05T10:25:00.001-04:00

collages: greg lamarche

hang ten vtg 1960's tshirts: ebay

PUNKPOSTERS

2011-08-04T09:23:00.001-04:00

more/buy

1887 series

2011-08-02T22:40:00.000-04:00

stills from online national media museum

Colors of ANTIGUA

2011-07-31T19:54:00.004-04:00

...you guessed it, Part I

A couple months ago, I took a trip to Antigua in the West Indies. It was a truly magical time.

Here are some photos from the capital, St. John's.

More to come...of course! -k

umm....

upstate (part III)

2011-07-27T21:16:00.000-04:00

We suck at editing...especially when it comes to things we love

We promise this is our last "weekend in the country" post

(until we go again, of course)

H.N Polaroids

2011-07-26T11:11:00.000-04:00

The Helmut Newton Foundation, Berlin

presenting

Helmut Newton Polaroids

A Night at NoBar

2011-07-25T14:12:00.000-04:00

Last week S and I checked out the newly opened NoBar in Bed Stuy. The beautiful wooden bar, hand built by owner Anthony Mackie, and cool industrial lighting were just a couple of touches making this bar a stand out. Anthony (a very nice guy we must add) made everyone feel at home and taken care of taking turns behind the bar, while his staff served some great food and drinks outfitted in LVC by Levi's.

both girls in Levi's as well

(K stood next to Samuel Jackson because we were too nervous to ask for a pic)

Anthony in Mister Mort designed tie.

(thank you, J for additional photos)

almost time

2011-07-22T10:05:00.000-04:00

photographer camillia akrans

vogue japan august 2011

here.

BLING

2011-07-20T22:55:00.001-04:00

rose gold enamel ring

188 Diamond Sunglasses, Cartier

Art Deco Tabletop Clock, Cartier

dubl trubl

2011-07-19T14:59:00.000-04:00

by michael eudy

via

Saturday Morning Dream

2011-07-17T10:20:00.000-04:00

images from our trip to the farmers market in Margaretville, NY.

still dreaming of a house somewhere upstate.

where would your dream country home be?

Turkey Hill

2011-07-13T19:19:00.002-04:00

The ONE bad thing that comes out of spending a weekend at an amazing house upstate, is leaving with the desire to have one of your own. Oh, and there are a lot of bugs.

Until then, we will keep looking for our perfect "inspiration" tears of how we would decorate...and keep our fingers crossed.

more to come.

The Black Mardi Gras Indians

2011-07-11T16:22:00.000-04:00

recovered from Carl Merricks Residence

happy friday, friends

2011-07-08T17:11:00.002-04:00

SPIKES

2011-07-07T08:53:00.000-04:00

images via flickr