Oh Joy!

with love...

2012-02-09T10:30:00-08:00

{1. heart measuring spoons from Terrain, 2. Antidote red flower + berry chocolate bar, 3. rose syrup from Royal Rose, 4. cheers vase from Uncommon Goods, 5. heart-topped lobster pot pies from Dean & Deluca, 6. diamond ring bottle opener from Fred Flare. — Joanna}

{sponsor} the shade store...

2012-02-09T10:29:00-08:00

Joy

a pop-up flower shop...

2012-02-09T05:45:00-08:00

With the biggest flower sale day of the year coming up next week, I love seeing Valentine's Day options that are out of the ordinary. I've never been a red roses kind of girl, and instead would far prefer loose and wild florals like these by Saipua & Nicolette Camille. For you lucky New Yorker's, they're having a pop-up Valentine floral shop starting this weekend! See here for more details and to pre-order. — Joy

{closet & casa} with leah duncan...

2012-02-08T10:30:00-08:00

who: Leah Duncan, Illustrator/Designer

why leah rocks: I'm in love with Leah's illustrations, especially her quirky tea towels and art prints!

in her closet: I love this Madewell dress because of its pretty blue toned pattern and simple silhouette. I can wear it to the market with sandals or dress it up with accessories and heels in the evening.

in her casa: This vase is a hand-me-down from my grandmother. I can't quite put my finger on when I became obsessed with everything polka dot, but I'm pretty sure it all started with this vase.

Thanks Leah!
— Bri

{photos by Leah}

{make it} marshmallow tea latte...

2012-02-08T09:07:07-08:00

I'm a big tea drinker. And as a new mom, I've been needing my caffeine fix now more than ever. I love milk teas and tea lattes for that added creamy texture so I've been making milk tea at home, but the process can take a while to slowly steep the tea in milk over the stove top. But this morning as I stumbled into the kitchen in my early morning haze, I figured out a super easy version...stick marshmallows in your tea! You're never gonna believe it, but it adds both the creaminess and sweetness that makes a latte so satisfying, and you can control the level of sweetness...one marshmallow or two? Yes! — Joy

{photos by Oh Joy. chili pepper marshmallows by Red Bread, bowl by Dinosaur Designs.}

little lady locks...

2012-02-08T05:45:00-08:00

There's no question about it that shopping for and dressing a little girl is so much fun. So I'm loving these little bitty hair clips by Hello Shiso...super cute... — Joy

this & that...

2012-02-07T10:30:00-08:00

...carry this Falcon Wright coin purse, organize with that set of Crate & Barrel paper clips...

—Bekka

artful bites at the {lacma}...

2012-02-07T08:19:53-08:00

Yesterday, I had a refreshing and relaxing lunch at the LACMA. In my year and a half in LA, I had yet to visit the LACMA and was thrilled to see a wonderful restaurant there, Ray's and Stark Bar. Situated in the courtyard of the museum, the indoor/outdoor space is light-filled, relaxing, and full of great bites to eat pre- or post-museum walking....or even as a lunch all on its very own. I loved the Beef Chile that comes inside a roasted chile {top photo} and the Benedict Burger {not show, but yes, an Eggs Benedict on top a burger!}. The details were so fun with each table containing drawers with individual sets of utensils inside! It was perfect for people watching too, as I spotted a table of fabulous retired ladies, one of which was decked out head to toe in lemon yellow with the best floral clutch! Amazing. I'd gladly come here again to meet up with friends or bring the baby for an afternoon... — Joy

{top and bottom photos by Oh Joy, food and table photos by Ray's and Stark Bar}

this is what the inside of my brain looks like...

2012-02-07T05:45:00-08:00

It's funny, but when my brain is at it's most calm state, the visions I see in my head are of colors and patterns all overlapping with one another. These paintings by Diana Delgado pretty much sum up what I'm thinking about on a daily basis... — Joy

oh joy in the library...

2012-02-06T08:56:58-08:00

I always love seeing how people use our Oh Joy wallpaper in their homes. Here's a peek at a little library nook by Jess & Rob using the Petal Pusher wallpaper in gold. The industrial piping and reclaimed wood make for a gorgeous contrast against the metallic... — Joy

{via Picnics Under the Moon, photos by Spork and Knife}