Living In: Beetlejuice

In Beetlejuice, a recently deceased husband and wife test their spooky skills in order to rid their house of its new owners. Hilarity, of course, ensues when they hire bio-exorcist Beetlejuice to aid in the fright show. An adorable Winona Ryder plays Lydia, the misunderstood daughter. Bonus: Lydia Deetz is an epic Halloween costume. All it takes is a big black hat, black dress, black shoes and an old camera. Poof! You’re practically a Halloween legend already!

Beetlejuice is now my ultimate fun Halloween flick. I honestly hadn’t seen it in 15 years and had only a vague recollection of stripes and the Day-O banana boat song. Silly me — I’ve been missing out all this time. This goofy mix of New England farmhouse meets Tim Burton kitschy kook is pitch-perfect for Halloween shenanigans.

1. Wide-Brimmed Hat, $31; 2. Model Trees, $23; 3. Mechanic’s Beacon Light, $148; 4. Country Church Wooden Dollhouse, $159; 5. Snake Toy, $15; 6. Antique Key, $23; 7. Woolrich Buffalo Plaid Shirt, $49; 8. Diana Parisian Camera, $65

1. Striped Jacket, $120; 2. Betsey Johnson Stud Earrings, $36; 3. Marquee Lighted Arrow, $176, 4. Tulle Poof Clip, $45; 5. Antique American Rocking Chair, $445; 6. Belle by Sigerson Morrison Studded Oxfords, $250; 7. Shaker Box Kit $45; 8. Alkemie + Snake Earrings, $140

from Design*Sponge

Orla Kiely Radio

The iPod is groovy and all, but i think ira glass's voice will sound even sexier through the speakers of this orla kiely EVOKE Mio radio.

available soon...in the UK.

do they get "this american life" in the UK?

from WHORANGE by Tula Jeng

Artisanal LA - Eco Table Setting Workshop

In case you missed my workshop on how to set an Eco Table at Artisanal LA here is the information on how you can put together your own eco/green table setting. The list above suggests on how to reuse your families china and mix with more modern plates, taking bold patterns and using them as chargers or table cloths and collecting salt and pepper shakers. Plus more eco/green ways to reuse and re-purpose to create a fun table setting. Enjoy!





Thank you Richard from Blue Print Brands for the table setting picture above.

Living In: Rear Window

I had a friend in the sixth grade whose father rented Rear Window when we asked him to get a scary movie for our sleepover. Let me tell you, it wasn’t what we had in mind and I think we ditched it half way through to play “light as a feather, stiff as a board.”  Since spooky season is drawing near, I figured it was time to revisit Hitchcock’s 1954 masterpiece and see if I could school the 11-year-old me in the ways of quiet suspense.

When a successful photographer breaks his leg and becomes wheelchair-bound, he finds himself obsessed with watching the neighbors in his New York apartment building and becomes convinced that he has witnessed a murder. As far as murder mysteries go, the movie is pretty tame — no blood, no guts and only a few moments of twitchy fear. Hitchcock does, however, mastermind a nail biter perfect for girls like me, known for using the trusty hands-over-the-eyes method of viewing. It’s a pure and happy thrilling delight, no embarrassingly loud shrieks necessary.

1. Japanese Akoya White Pearl Necklace, $199; 2. Gerald Thurston Hanging Light, $1,000; 3. Chef’s Knife, $2; 4. Swarovski Habicht Binoculars, $850; 5. Steven Alan PJ Top, $45; 6. Industrial Age Side Chair, $228; 7. Potted Geranium, $5; 8. Back Scratcher, $11; 9. Holga Camera, $27; 10. Set of 12 Brandy Snifters, $26

1. Basketweave Cuff, $125; 2. Faceted Turquoise Earrings, $40; 3. Pulley, $5; 4. Handmade Apple Basket, $45; 5. Adoptable Norwich Terrier; 6. Classic Desk Phone, $53; 7. Faux Crocodile Bag, $24; 8. Tiffany & Co. Wedding Band, $700; 9. Hand Saw, $10; 10. Sisal Rope, $2.30

from Design*Sponge

Venice Sneak Peek

I have been busy working on a few projects and thought I would share a few sneak peek photos of the Venice project I am working on. This week we have been specking out most of the lighting.



Lots to do... so enjoy!

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