Destined to Design

i've moved...

2011-01-23T13:08:00.000-08:00

This will be my last post at this URL as I've been meaning to for some time, and finally got around to hosting my blog on my own domain. I do hope you'll update your bookmarks and continue to follow me there: http://blog.jessicacomingore.com. Same content, same frequency, just a new look for the new year.

Thanks for understanding. —Jessica

{photo by Matteo Zagia}

[architecture] samitaur

2011-01-19T07:21:00.000-08:00

Photos from Mimoa

Drove past this building designed by Eric Owen Moss the other day and it quite literally stopped me in my tracks. See more out-of-the-box work from Moss here...

all natural...

2011-01-18T21:16:00.000-08:00

Left, Right

Just a few naturally beautifully things that caught my eye at Spartan...

P.S. I did a fun little interview over on Twig Creative that went up today, if you want to check it out.

[fashion] a hint of sparkle...

2011-01-17T21:43:00.001-08:00

Top, Bottom

friday favorites № 8

2011-01-14T08:30:00.000-08:00

Photo via Patterson Maker

1. Beautiful (and handmade) cashmere/merino blend socks. Wish I had the Jenny's patience and skills to tackle a pair of my own.
2. Art in the icicles, with Jim Denevan. More here.
3. A priceless rooftop view with the most beautifully saturated colors. Can only imagine sipping cappuccinos up there...
4. Seeing spots...in a very chic fashion.
5. Raw food made to look quite tempting (and downright delicious).
6. White dish sets, linen towels, potted succulents and raw wood — my kind of kitchen.
7. The vibrant and inspiring work space of illustrator, Chris Silas Neal.
8. A little bit native, a little bit modern...gorgeous bracelets by Dull Diamond.
9. Inspiring modern architecture spaces that are completely at one with nature.
10. Say yes to fresh squeezed juices. I'm convinced they helped cure a nasty cold I caught this week. And they just make you feel so good.

Happy weekend, all!

[interior] simple kitchen

2011-01-12T12:30:00.000-08:00

Photo from An Afternoon With

Another inspiring space from Freunde von Freunden.

[fashion] ASOS...

2011-01-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

Refined, flowy, beautiful. ASOS spring 2011.

on my radar...

2011-01-12T08:30:00.000-08:00

1. Patagonia Men's Slingshot Down Vest

2. BillyKirk® Small Buckle Belt
3. Margaret Howell Matelot T-Shirt
4. Hammam Hand Towel
5. Osborn Pinstripe Oxford
6. Vintage Leica Ad Tote Bag
7. Double Wrap Rope Bracelet
8. Cotton Canvas School Bag

[photography] dace

2011-01-10T20:26:00.001-08:00

A bit of a throwback, but love these shots from Dace's Spring 2008 collection.

[interior] refinement in berlin...

2011-01-10T10:30:00.000-08:00

I really like what's going on in the Berlin apartment of Malin Elmlid. See more photos here...

mixtape monday, no.42

2011-01-10T08:30:00.000-08:00

1. monsters of folk | his master's voice

2. fruit bats | being on your own

3. the morning benders | promises

4. the dodos | longform

5. band of horses | plans

6. deer tick | art isn't real (city of sin)

An abundance of alt-country this morning to ease you into the week.

Click to listen to mixtape no.42.

friday favorites № 7

2011-01-07T20:08:00.000-08:00

Photo by J Zorn

1. A brilliant combo: Compai's new column on Design for Mankind.

2. Subtle and inspiring — Closet & Casa with Abby Kellett.

3. Recent blog discovery I'm really enjoying this week: At Home At Home.

4. Topping my wish list these days: a Mjolk tea kettle.

5. A dream apartment in Maine. One day I'd really like to visit.

6. Inspired by Blair Sligar's craftsmanship, which reminds me a bit of these guys.

7. The incredibly stylish Luke Langsdale.

8. A design quote that I believe is quite true.

9. Beautiful tone-on-tone colors and textures in this photo.

10. Almost as good as the Closet Visit's themselves: a collection of outtakes from 2010.

[fashion] weekend wear...

2011-01-07T19:42:00.001-08:00

Would mind either of these guys occupying my closet this weekend. It's been a bit chilly here in Los Angeles, so I love the idea of adding a pair of black tights and leather boots to the mix.

mixed media...

2011-01-07T08:30:00.000-08:00

Top, Bottom

An interesting and creative backdrop for artwork modern and traditional...

[fashion] maryam nassir zadeh...

2011-01-05T12:30:00.000-08:00

Spotted on Forty-sixth at Grace

I'll take one of absolutely everything from Maryam Nassir Zadeh...

words of wisdom...

2011-01-05T10:30:00.000-08:00

[interior] beta plus...

2011-01-05T08:30:00.000-08:00

Refined interior perfection from Beta Plus...

Check out a number of other jaw-dropping interiors here. Or spruce up your coffee table with one of their books here.

[currently coveting] a fresh start...

2011-01-03T12:30:00.000-08:00

A couple things on my radar to start the new year off fresh...

1. The Quality Mending Co. Tote Bag

2. Ray Ban Round Frame Sunglasses

3. Rachel Comey Sazerac Boot

4. O'Hanlon Mills Tri Marled Boot Sock

5. See By Chloé Scalloped Jersey Dress

6. A.P.C. BCBG Cardigan

7. Large Bud Vase

8. Leather iPhone Pouch

[graphics] brion nuda rosch

2011-01-03T10:30:00.000-08:00

Spotted on Colours Come and Go

Spent some time over the holiday break sprucing up my apartment for the new year. Namely framing some new prints I've purchased lately. I love the idea of adding the artwork of Brion Nuda Rosch to the mix.

mixtape monday, no.41

2011-01-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

1. twin shadow | when we're dancing

2. grizzly bear | shift

3. my morning jacket | librarian

4. neil young | old man

5. yim yames | my sweet lord

6. kings of leon | king of the rodeo

On a music-related note, I saw Blue Valentine over the break and Grizzly Bear did the entire soundtrack — definitely a must-listen. I've also added a 'My Pick' icon to my favorite song from each mix, in case you decide to download just one.

Click to listen to mixtape no.40.

...in with the new

2010-12-23T10:45:00.000-08:00

Photo by Liis Klammer

Signing off for 2010...

Ending this year on one singular feeling: grateful. Grateful for a supportive family and wonderful friends, grateful to be able to wake up every day and make a living doing what I love, and grateful for you, dear readers. A lot is on the horizon for 2011 and nothing excites me more than new beginnings.

Wishing a safe and happy new year to each and every one of you and extending my sincere thanks for stopping by and sharing a passion for design. I can't say how much it means. I'll see you back here on the 3rd, ready to take on 2011...

P.S. A catchy little tune to add to your mixtapes while I'm away:

[graphics] 2011 calendars...

2010-12-23T10:33:00.000-08:00

Start the new year off right with these minimally designed wall calendars. I just snagged a set of the astrology ones and can hardly wait to frame and hang them in my kitchen.

1. Astrology Wall Calendar
2. Numbers Calendar
3. Knotical Desk Calendar

[interior] california modern...

2010-12-22T23:52:00.001-08:00

...this photo is just so quintessentially Venice Beach. Snapped at local favorite, Surfing Cowboys.

[photography] dreamy landscapes...

2010-12-22T23:37:00.000-08:00

A compilation of dreamy landscape polaroids, by Teri Lyn Fisher. See more here...

[interior] rustic + vintage

2010-12-21T16:21:00.000-08:00

I don't typically like to blog interior features from shelter publications, but I couldn't resist with this one. Kathleen and Maurizio's Los Angeles abode is a jaw-dropper. And certainly comes as no surprise given the beauty of their showroom...