TED Prize Winner

I think it's easy, or natural even to get caught up in the unimportant and petty things in life. Sometimes we could all use a little reminder of the kind of positive and powerful force we can make on the world. This is what life's all about, examples like JR's are the real reason we are all here.

New Years Eve

I love these two :)

Happy New Year Everyone!

Give a Little

December might just be my favorite month of the year.  As much as I love to buy gifts for the people I love,  I always end up buying myself something too.  The tradition started with my Dad, ever since I can remember he would buy himself something that he really wanted, wrap it and put it under the tree.  In the past I have felt a little guilty being the one to carry on this tradition but not this year, and here's why...

These Congo inspired papier-mache bowls aren't just for looks- for every bowl sold, $6.00 will be donated to the Horn of Africa Disaster Relief Fund. Created in partnership with Bandu Designs and Mercy Corps, the vibrant bowls are made by hand using recycled magazines, and employ a project group in South Africa that supports HIV positive women and children. It's a win win...I can buy myself something gorgeous this year and be helping an important cause for my people at the same. Merry Christmas everyone!

Jessica Carnevale's Stretch Chairs

I am fascinated by innovative and visionary people. American designer, Jessica Carnevale has a crazy, inspired talent and her 'Stretch Collection' blew my mind.  Aren't they fabulous? So simple, yet so imaginative.  They have me drooling while shouting 'why didn't I think of that?!'

Just when I thought NYC couldn't get any more amazing...check out these gorgeous store displays featuring Miss Carnevale's masterpieces.

ABC Home window display on Broadway, NYC

The Future Perfect store in Manhattan

Opening Ceremony store on Howard, NYC

The Architect and the Painter

After graduating university and landing my first real job in the Interior Design industry I started putting money aside from every paycheck that eventually paid for my very own, authentic Eames DCW.  I remember the day we brought her home...it was like bringing a newborn home from the hospital.  

I was THRILLED when I saw this trailer for 'Eames, the Architect and the Painter' and couldn't wait to share it with all of you.  I plan on bringing my DCW to the theatre so I can watch it in comfort but most importantly, style.

We Want Peace

The hip hop artist in this music video is Emmanuel Jal.  By the age of 7 (after the death of his mother) he was recruited by the rebel army, and trained to use an AK-47 to be a child soldier in Sudan.  By the age of 13 he was a veteran of not one, but two civil wars.  And yet, this is Emmanuel today...a recording artist, actor, author and activist. He is fighting a different kind of war, he is fighting for peace.

Emmanuel also has a documentary and memoir, both titled 'War child,' you can buy them here.

Boys and Bow Ties

My super talented sister (in-law) Eliza Hall made these adorable boy ties for my boys.  She even made them with sliders at the back so they can be adjusted to fit as Cassius and Lennox grow.  Isn't she amazing?