fall might be my favorite season.

though i'm originally from new york, i've been so spoiled by california weather - to the point where i will venture to make the statement that is it so cold here! 50s in the studio, marginally warmer outside. good opportunity to stay cozy and warm and knit.

california fall bouquet made by my aunt marina
chestnuts, rosemary, winter berries, bougainvillea

thanksgiving - how i miss you already, my favorite holiday. i spent the past couple of days in sonoma dreaming up new projects, knitting, eating far too much, and snacking on leftovers. heaven. hope everyone had a terrific thanksgiving!

oh you know, just spent the day prepping some candles...
will the holiday season kill me? the jury is still out.

breakfast of champions at mama's royal cafe, aka hipster central.

an old gift from my friend mikey found at a flea market or thrift store when he was living in brussels. i've been taking a little break from my recent quilt - trying to drum up inspiration for the back. hmm...

california sunrise by dirty gold

and the birthday weekend comes to an inevitable yet fulfilling end...
perfect weather marked by the reappearance of my toms slip ons.

cafe fanny in berekely - an alice waters joint. well worth the wait.

farmers market finds:

1. rabbit up for adoption - petted, not purchased

2. bolani bread - suckered in by the samples

3. buddha's hand citrus - perplexing

4. banana chocolate muffin - yum

my birthday weekend! let's do this in installments, yes? so many great things to share (thanks m!)...
i took friday off to have brunch at my favorite place. i had the scrambled eggs with goat cheese, a side of roasted tomatoes + a bowl of hot chocolate (sometimes i have a really big appetite). m had the lavendar honey french toast (delish).

a trip to johansson projects to see this show. i snuck into the gallery's workroom all sleuth-like and caught a peek of misako inaoka's work. i've seen her installations in the past and they are beyond incredible. i tell you, if i had the dough to purchase one of her chirping avian porcupines, i would in a heartbeat.





i made several failed attempts to walk-off brunch, but enjoyed the changing flora. i also happened upon the strangest tree trunk naturally equipped with spikes.

more to come!