Jenny Graham
I’ve taken to the habit of buying flowers often. For about ten dollars, home is where a fresh pop of color lives. With almost no floral accents in my apartment, I may go beyond fresh finds and rethink decor à la fleur.
Freshly cut flowers or pinches of floral decor lend an air of romance to any room in any season.
Image Credits + where to buy: Jenny by design / One Kings Lane / MacKenzie-Childs / Lulu & Georgia
I worked out of Miami last week and enjoyed every single second of the 75+ degree weather. Boy oh boy is it cold in New York City. What are your plans for the next few days? I’m looking forward to a low-key-absolutely-no-travel weekend with a minimal agenda. Save for dinner with dear friends, yoga class, favorite books, and a sip or two of Bumble Brown Punch.
The addition of dark rum will immediately offer comfort and warmth, especially when you are feeling the winter chill. Make it at home like this:
Regular JBD’ers, you know about my adoration of the CHRIS BENZ brand. He recently collaborated with Anthropologie and the Mia Shirtdress seems like a fitting match to a classy, spiced punch. Cheers!
Pre-Fall 2013 is all about black and white. From Pucci and Cushnie et Ochs to Tibi and Saint Laurent, somewhere over the rainbow has us all landing in a pot of ink, or lack thereof. As a gal usually head over heels for color, I fancy the simplicity. What say you?
Images via Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar
Hit me with a hot note and watch me bounce
Knock me out with music in great amounts
– Lyrics By Don George, Music By Duke Ellington
Image Credit: here.
Satomi Kawakita is my new found favorite jeweler. Born and raised in Japan, now calling New York City home, Satomi doubles as a professional diamond setter and jewelry designer. My mom recently gifted me with an 18k yellow gold and pearl ring, one of Satomi’s simple, beautiful, and impeccably crafted creations.
Satomi herself included a note to my mom, thanking her for the purchase. A lovely little touch. You may check out more of Satomi’s rings and other jewels, including one-of-a-kind designs, right here.
Image Credits: 1. Jenny Graham for Jenny by design 2. Via Satomi Kawakita
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.
– Henry David Thoreau
Image Credits: 1. Free People 2. Jelanie Blog 3. Jenny Graham for Jenny by design
Forget the crystal ball, take a look into a crystal bulb. The gem of a genius behind the design is Lee Broom, a furniture, lighting, retail, restaurant, and bar interior artist who was named “Designer of the Year” in 2011 by his fellow Brits. The Guardian commented: “Lee Broom is to furniture what Marc Jacobs or Tom Ford are to fashion.” Shine your decorative eye on his brilliance.
Each bulb is hand-blown with full lead English crystal, Cumbria Crystal, always in the original design by Broom. Within each Crystal Bulb is nestled a small LED, yet another reason to leave the lamp shade in the dark. Go ahead, illuminate your home for a life of chic positive light.
My brothers and I gathered at my parents’ home over the holidays. Between everyone’s significant others plus extended family, it was a full house. Pets included. My youngest brother brought his three week old puppy across the country to celebrate Christmas East Coast style…and we ended up bringing the overgrown pup to Brooklyn for some city time. Bow wow chic, if you will. Do you dress your dog? Personally, I think an animal needs to be free, but my Naval Officer brother felt his pet was cold, so we bundled him up!
Coat: Barneys New York – similar here / Boots: Barneys New York – similar here / Bag: Rebecca Minkoff – similar here
I am currently coveting this Shopbop frock. The sheer bodice and draped cascading panel complement any woman’s whimsical confidence. I wish I had worn it while dining at Perch, a French-inspired bistro infused with a classy sex appeal.
For all of the years I lived in Los Angeles, I never did spend much time downtown. Shame on me because that part of town is brimming with hot spots, Perch included, of course. An elevated rested place with unobstructed glorious views, it is located in the heart of downtown LA in the Pershing Square Building. From our adorable waiter (wink) and delicious fare to the detailed decor, I was thoroughly impressed and couldn’t wait to blog about it.
If you can’t make it to LA any time soon, at least take a look at the list of fizz the Perch mixologists are serving up:
| Penicillin – famous grouse, lemon juice, agave nectar, ginger liquor |
| Jacques Collins – boudier saffron gin, lemon, soda |
| Atlantic Sling – greenalls gin, lemon juice, ginger beer, cherry luxardo |
| Writers Block – grey goose pear, saint germain, lemon juice, champagne |
| My Fair Lady – fair quinoa vodka, cranberry, lime, crème de peche |
| East India Cocktail – park vs cognac, grand marnier, pineapple juice |
| Ze Green Tea – jameson, crème de peche, lemon juice |
| French Maid – park vs cognac, lemon, cucumber, mint |
Cheers on this first Friday of January 2013!
Image Credits: 1. Shopbop 2. Perch 3. Jenny Graham 4. Jenny Graham
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I adore Brooklyn’s Eponymy and all that it offers. Owner Andrea Miller has an eye for unique pieces which makes a stop at her shop a worthwhile one.
You can find everything above at Eponymy, and for more of the ladybug ring look, go to e.m. tiptoe here.
Image Credits: Jacqueline Iannacone for Jenny by design