The Parker

March 10th, 2009

My BFF and I entertained ourselves in Palm Springs this weekend thrifting and decided to finally check out The Parker. Sorry about the Worst Photos Ever (iPhones are really the most amazing things though).


It is the cutest hotel. It is also the only place I’ve ever paid $14 for an espresso martini – but it was probably the best drink I’ve had in YEARS. Much as I would love to party there, I just can’t afford it. The bar and lounge are great and so perfectly styled: comfy, granny glam, and a little tongue & cheek kitschy. The outdoor areas are just what my fantasy landscaping looks like – oh man just all the beautiful chairs…

I was in heaven.



We were starving and feeling a bit pinched after the pricey Parker, so we stopped at The Ace Hotel’s  King’s Highway Diner. So good, simple and affordable. The servers were very friendly, and the design was clean, industrial, a little rustic and mid century all at the same time. Plus we loved the big elephant.

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Daylight Savings Time

March 9th, 2009




Check it peeps.


Here on the west coast we are going into Daylight Savings Mode tonight. So spring forward and loose that precious hour of sleep.  I love Daylight Savings since it fakes more daylight after work which allows for home projects to happen.

Also, if you want to spend that extra daylight in front of a computer screen, check out the newly updated items at Brick House Vintage.


   

Up for your purchasing pleasure:

Great pair of mid century lamps with fiberglass shades, a rad large needlepoint from ’74 of a road runner hauling ass, and many more vintage good things.


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Repeat that?

March 5th, 2009

Last night as I was flitting about on the internet looking at the fabulous portfolio of David Jimenez (his palm springs place above, yummers) The Boy turns to me and says,

“I’m tired of all this white, we should paint an accent color. I need COLOR!”

My first thought – no more HGTV for you.

I told him the only accent color allowed in the house would be black. I would paint a black wall and nothing else – no taupe, no sage green, and god forbid RED.

Accent walls are for people with commitment issues. Gold reflective wall papered accent walls are for the truly fabulous, as seen below from David J’s place.

I love bright white. Always. Everywhere.

When did he start caring about decor anyways? Isn’t there a dirt bike that needs tending or a UFC fight on somewhere? Leave the decorating to me darling.

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