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sunny style

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

great little summery finds from the Japanese shop, Sunny Style.

Walk with Sally~White Light White Night

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:38:00 +0000

As some of you know my husband, Nick Arquette, created a non-profit mentoring program supporting children whose families are dealing with cancer. Having lost his own mother to cancer at a young age, Nick knew how much the support of an adult who has gone through this tragic loss, would be valued. From this, "Walk With Sally" was created.

Over the weekend, Walk With Sally held their annual, 'White Light, White Night' fundraiser. With everyone wearing white, over 700 people gathered to enjoy food, drink and an amazing concert with Gavin Rossdale. The energy in the air was unsurpassable. Friends and supporters gathered together on the warm breezy evening, while the mountains of Los Angles, stood behind us, bathed in the lavender glow of the sunset. All in all a magical night.

one of the more powerful moments was Gavin {and audience} covering, Stevie Nicks, "Landslide":

Walk With Sally.org

peace out

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:14:00 +0000

::pink::

photo credit: mainemomma

danish ceramicist- jette arendal winther

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:26:00 +0000

I wish I had more to tell you about this artist. But it's probably best that I don't read Danish. Because really the whole point of this is the visual experience. Ceramics by Jette Arendal Winther. Romantic, Ethereal and lovely.

David Paul Seymour's de-luxe desgins

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:46:00 +0000

my fave- the jeep wagoneer with wood paneling {oh my heart be still}

fantastic, frameable art for that 'Endless Summer' vibe.

Three of these across your kid's room, and you have an instantly hip, affordable {around 19.00} art wall.

david paul seymour
purveyor of cool design for the modern mind

Frédérique Morrel

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:27:00 +0000

Textile artist, Fre´de´rique Morrel, was so distraught with the idea of her grandmother's tapestries being carelessly tossed posthumously, that she became inspired to create unique,usable art, all made from orphaned textiles. Regenerating something old and staid into something new and fresh. "Since each piece uses recycled patches, each is completely unique, involving a painstaking search through archival needlepoint stocks and an elaborate effort to source pieces in sizes that will fit with one another." there current project is a life size model of a stag. ...Which would completely freak me out if I woke in the middle of the night to get a glass of water.

happy 4th

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:41:00 +0000

when it came to the 4th of july, i wasn't the pyro in our house. that was my brother (who once cut a hole in the middle of a hardback dictionary, placed a brick of black cats and lit the fuse--good times) no, i was the little kid, content with waving the sparklers- big circles, zig-zags, my name, your name, back to zig-zags.

frankly, the other kind scared the beejezus out of me. but i did love the aftermath: the miasmic haze of spent fireworks, wafting through the air, *slow, inhale* ....*exhale* ahhhhhh... "summer" . and i especially loved the discarded packaging. beautifully odd. foreign. usually Chinese. was the art made for fireworks? how did they randomly choose the names? the best, art direction, by far was 'black cat'.

with the recent out law of fireworks, these are definitely relics from summer days gone by. so peruse. choose your favorite. and have fun spelling your name with sparklers.

peace out

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0000

white fence: let's explode

I love a parade

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:37:00 +0000

During the 70s, in a certain Kansas City neighborhood, a particular 4th of July tradition was observed. It began as a few families would decorate bikes go around the block and have Popsicles for the kids at the end. By the time I was old enough to know, it was the mother of all parades.

Mid morning, on the corner of Meyer Blvd and Valley Road, children began to gather with their crepe streamered bikes, giddy at the prospect of riding through the neighborhood, on streets usually designated for cars. cut offs, and flip flops, funny hats and smocked dresses, come as you are was the only dress code.

My mother, busy getting together her 'side dish or dessert', was always too slow for my unbearable excitement. So it was my father who would walk us up to the Lahey's house on the corner, that hosted the event. He'd run along side of my red, white and blue woven spoked wheels. He in his summery seer sucker pants, would run a slow trot those few blocks, as I churned my pedals, staring at my front tire, focused on popping the bubbles in street-tar that were burgeoning in the oppressive July heat.

Once the group was gathered, Mr. Miller and his red Buick convertable would head up the procession. His line up young daughters would sit on the back waving with white gloves. Someone, had a sound system that would boom a seasonal John Philip Sousa varietal and there was always this heavy lidded, big bellied man thumping a drum while a few others sqwuaked on trumpets. It was tinny band, but loud and filled with spirit. Loud enough for all of us, adults included to feel the, filled-to-the-top excitement and swelled pride of country and...well being part of a really cool group, just having a good time.

photo credit:: Matt Albiani

We'd pedal up one side street, as folks came to their door to wave and even join in, then on to Ward Parkway -a major thoroughfare. Traffic would stop, we would wave, we felt famous, on fire for we were "The Fourth Of July Parade"

Afterward, back at the host's home....Popsicles for all!! Kids gripped their drippy, cold treats, while blankets were spread on the lawn. Various bowls had the cellophane thrown back revealing, potato salads, hot dogs and pies. The spread would be laid out on the long red and white checked table and everyone would line up and dig in for a languid afternoon of visiting and eating.

all photos unless otherwise noted, Mary Randolph Carter

*My father, was admitted into the hospital this past week because of his swiftly declining health. He is now 82. I am sure that I'm not alone when I face his mortality that I replay all of the 'movies in my head' that starred him. This memory is one of many. When I think of these annual parades, it is always with glimpses of seeing my handsome 'daddy', seersucker pants, and red shirt, sitting with his friends, laughing, enjoying himself, the hot summer day, and life.

good humor...man

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000

What's better than a kool double entendre on a hot summer's day. Coolhaus ice cream is rife with the wise crackin' design ennuedoed delicacies.

The L.A. based ice cream-sandwich makers {foodie architect types} create cool treats with names inspired by noteable modern architects.

Joining the flourishing fad for food-on-wheels, Coolhaus has gone mobile this summer. In the spirit of Kogi {you fellow angelenos know what I'm talkin' about} you can follow them on Twitter to find out where they're pilin' on the prefabs.

get your vlog on: meet the prefab punmeisters behind it all:

Gelatobaby meets Coolhaus from Alissa Walker on Vimeo.

balustrade & bitters

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0000

cat fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:36:00 +0000

Capturing images through what seems like that slow, mote filled shaft of summer light, Lens man Matt Albiani {for domino} managed to create the feeling of hot still July air, the smell of old sun dried wood and long afternoon naps.

creating an eddy ~ Eddie Ross on The Skirted Round Table

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:26:00 +0000

Long before the designer competed on Bravos 'Top Design' Eddie Ross was creating a vibe in the world of design and the art of living. With his year old blog and his collaboration with partner Jaithan Kochar, he's creating a serious stir. Listen as Eddie tells us what this past year has brought for him, how he does that magic that he does and what's next for this power couple. {I promise, you're going to need a nap when you hear these guys' schedule ~T I R E L E S S }

The Skirted Round Table

bustin' out

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:10:00 +0000

For those of us smitten with the shell encrusted bust featured on yesterday's post, we are in formidable company. Former editor-in-chief at House Beautiful, JoAnn Barwick's Boca Grande get away was featured in this month's Traditional Home Magazine and shows this beautiful bust..... the house, overall, is a beautiful example of beachy, Island, Swedish goodness. Not to be missed read more here.

she sells seashells

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:12:00 +0000

There's such a fine line between elegant shell designs and those that are kitsch appearing as though they came out of a little shell shop on The Redondo Pier.

But when you see the real deal, you know the difference {and it's not just the sticker reading 'made in china'}

Heather Kendall Designs, is the real deal and her work is truly, elegant {'shell-egant', shall we say?}

Kendall's work can be found in beach homes spanning the country from L.A. to Nantucket and some of those beach-less, beach houses in between. Custom orders are welcome and encouraged. Heather Kendall Designs

peace out

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, originally uploaded by annfrau.

shelter pop is up

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:05:00 +0000

AOL has a great new design blog filled with great ideas and finds-Shelter Pop . Fellow blogger and friend, Erin Loechner, asked if I would contribute to a posting on "The Perfect Summer Bedroom" read my 10 tips >>here<<

chewin' the fat

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:47:00 +0000

This week on the skirted round table, we chit chat about the real cost of using a designer. What's an average room actually cost if you're using a decorator? Also up, we discuss whether it's such a great idea to criticize magazine spreads on blogs. Have a listen, while you empty the dishwasher, sort socks etc.The Skirted Round Table

lovely letto

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:07:00 +0000

The other day a friend sent me this photo,

asking if it was I who had sent it to her. No, not me but those beds are really cool, if you find the source, lemme know. A few days later she sent me this link, which made them even cooler {by proxy}.

who wants to go to Tuscany?

and I thought I'd mention...

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:56:00 +0000

I was very flattered to be asked for commentary on Decorati's Profile page. It's a great feature the site has created, profiling different designers and then dipping into the blogger world for our take on the work. This week, art deco inspired designer Jean de Merry is featured. Jean De Merry's line is really quite something to behold, if you're not already familiar. Read more here.

a midsummer night's dream....

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:05:00 +0000

devon cream, england 2007

tim walker

Blog Out Loud T.V.~tune in

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Blog Out Loud .01 "Finding Your Voice" from Blog Out Loud on Vimeo.

In case you missed the Blog Out Loud event Rebecca {loving.living.small} and I held a few weeks ago, in Venice Beach, Blog Out Loud T.V. is up and running with recaps of the evening.

Seymour here.

peace out

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:51:00 +0000

photo cred: marie claire maison

what motivates us to keep on blogging-this week on the skirted round table

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:40:00 +0000

This week on The Skirted Round Table, the ladies and I discuss what keeps us going as bloggers. What motivates us? What makes us blog?

Listen in as we discuss............The Skirted Round Table

Allison's beach house goodbye

noreply@blogger.com (beachbungalow8) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Two weeks ago I received a very bitter sweet phone call. My friend, neighbor and business partner called to tell me they were moving. Bitter is not the best word, it sounds too much like a bad taste left in the mouth. Quietly sad is probably more apt. A fantastic opportunity has come their way, one that cannot be passed up.

Allison and her family have been a great gift to this little walk street community of tight living quarters, kids running in and out of each other's homes, weekends spent at the beach, warm evening dinner parties and old fashioned neighborly friendship.

The sweet side of all of this, is that the family will be moving 'up the street', as I so euphemistically like to refer to it. Up the street to the Bay area. Up the street to my favorite part of the world, a lovely pocket of Marin County called Ross. If I had to choose an even more perfect spot for them to be, I'd be at a loss.

Allison and I have also been business partners for the past 4 years.

We've managed to keep it going through some serious life changes, after math of divorce and newly single motherhood {me} pregnancy, a new baby and a toddler {her} Amazing when I look back at what we were able to accomplish through it all. I've learned so much from this girl, who is as beautiful on the inside as on the out. I will miss her.

I once did a little blog tour of her adorable beach cottage. Much to her, I assume, chagrin I really didn't do it justice. Recently with her house on the market {it sold within the first week} some professional shots were taken. I wanted to share with you some of Allison's fabulous talent.

I love the salmony color of her cieling with the toasty almond walls. If there's one thing this girl knows, it's details.

stainless steel counter tops, with a wooden top on one end, a perfect work space.Under her center island, Allison has collected old wire locker room baskets to hold her vast stock of vintage linens.

you can't see them so well, but she recently added the burlap seat cushions to the dining room chairs. Burlap is the new velvet after all.

Dutch doors are a must, here at the beach. You can scream down the street for your kids at dinner time without even leaving your home! One of the 'details' Allison added not long ago, was the darkening of all of the door hardware in the house. It made such a difference. And she did it in one afternoon while the kids were napping. So clever.

I love what she's done to her daughter's room. Using the Serena and Lily bedlinens as a starting point, she's created a sweet but whimsical room. She uses fun swaths of fabrics behind the panes on her French doors through out. A great touch used to mask the contents of a closet.

her son's room was once her daughters, not wanting to have to repaint, in one afternoon, she transformed it into a beautiful yet not feminine boys room. As I remember, it was a trip to Target and she had instantly changed the whole feel of the space. {green bedding, striped rug and window treatment - Target }

In 2005, the family added on this great master bed and bath.

The little balcony {above} off the of the Master, a great place to sit and listen to the surf.

ahh, the backyard that launched a thousand parties. The annual Valentine's wine tasting party, Birthday parties for the young and.....well, not so young any more. Many a great evening was spent under this old tree. Not to mention, many a business meeting.

{What the photos don't give you is the sound effect of the fountain. It's so peaceful out here.}

The backside of the free standing Garage, helps create a privacy in the back of the house. Using space wisely is what walk-street beach living is all about. They turned the garage into a great little guest cottage.

This shot doesn't give you the full effect of how sweet this little room is. But it's adorable and the light in the space is great.

Come that day when the car is loaded, moving van is gone, kids seat belted in, hugs are exchanged, there will certainly be tears and the aftermath of a quiet void with the echo of great memories. I will not consider them gone, but merely just up the street.

xoxo M