sunshine, cherries, arbor

As I sat at my desk this morning I could see through the window the blue sky and green vines crawling up the banister, studded with little fuchsia flowers. It was just the thing, so vivid. Everything looks good with the sky here, that particular shade of blue. I took a long walk in the park and then walked home toward the sunset, which turned the downtown high-rises marigold before pinking the sky and sinking altogether. This coming week will be warm, and I'd be delighted to see it stay that way for awhile. I have no ties to November. Velvet can wait.

Sunny days demand sunny girls with a sense of humor about things. I've been nursing an ongoing obsession with vintage hats, and when I stumbled on this one back in October (not three days after swooning over this ADR gem) I knew it had to be in my wardrobe. I've already worn it out once to a Hemingway-influenced bar in Hollywood. Cherries match every occasion. Fact.


Vintage dress and hat, YSL shoes.




Did I mention the glorious sunshine?





This is the best bit of my backyard. The slipdress is from the 1940s, I think. The sweetheart neckline is pretty intense, but the length is perfect. I was going to wear a little 1930s organdy dress over it, but the yellow was so cheery I just couldn't cover it up. Delirium is still delight.

flowers and good cheer

I know this dress is awfully spring-y, but what can you do on a warm, sunny Los Angeles November day when the whole world is all bright and shiny and awesome? These pictures were taken right before the cartoon hummingbirds wove me a crown of daisies and I burst into song. True story. (Also, this is my patio. I'm feeling pretty good about it.)


Vintage dress, wedges from Target.




Striped fabric in the pockets. Delightful.

Today I visited Glendale to hit Target and Whole Foods, then came home and made a pitcher of cantaloupe green tea and took a walk in the park. I can see this becoming a theme. Tomorrow I will hit up the Pasadena Antique Mall and hopefully find some furniture.

Another favorite theme: I'm paid to write about stuff. Here is the evidence of that (also available in glorious print if you're a Nevadan - go Harry Reid!). This month we had the shop page, a gift guide, and a fashion feature:

Open publication - Free publishing - More awards

Open publication - Free publishing - More awards

Open publication - Free publishing - More awards

Life remains pretty neat. I hope you all are well. ♥