ALL ABOUT AUSTIN

Another memorable trip to Austin on the books. This trip was different than past trips, in that there were no plans, no agendas, no sight-seeing. I was an honorary Austinite for the week, roaming and exploring South Congress by foot during the day and wining and dining the hotspots at night with my true Austinite sisters. I admire the playful design of coffee shops, bars and restaurants, the overgrown foliage in front yards, the "anything goes" lifestyle- so organic and effortlessly cool.

To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~ Joseph Chilton

Afternoon michelada @ Hotel San Jose

Self-guided walking tour through Travis Heights

 Downtime @ Hotel St Cecilia

 Wake & walk to Jo's Coffee

WEST COAST CRAFT :: SF

 Sunday was a perfect day to stroll over to Fort Mason for West Coast Craft. The weather was pleasant, the location was walkable distance and I had just finished up a latte date with a good, fellow artsy friend. Unlike the Renegade craft fair, West Coast Craft is more curated and requires an application process for all prospective designers, artists & craftspeople.

 

quilt by ria leigh

The turnout was exceptional; there were thousands packed into the pavilion on the show's last day. Some designers weren't prepared for the masses, expecting far less foot traffic. Needless to say, they were very happy about not having enough on-hand inventory. Some I recognized from One Kings Lane Artisanal events, others from the Renegade Craft Fair this past summer, but everyone was in good spirits and just excited to have a presence at the show.

 jewelry goods by jen lorang (oakland)

chair by pacific wonderland (los angeles)

 bowls and light by leaf and light (oakland)

 lamps by caravan pacific (portland, oregon)

 custom bags by alite (san francisco)

 chair by eric trine (portland, oregon)

candles by wendy polish (los angeles)

 ceramic necklaces by jessica niello (san francisco)

 large format culinary prints by jennifer kindell (san francisco)

letterpress maps by archie's press (portland, oregon)

hand cut 3 dimensional wood sculpture by sean newport (san francisco)

cast-concrete, brass boxes & brass wall mounted objects by alice tacheny design (san francisco)

THE PRESIDIO'S LATEST

In search for the perfect wedding venue, I explored the Presidio and unexpectedly stumbled across a real treat. At first sight of the building I pulled over, thinking it could be lodging for our guests. One thorough guided tour  & a handful of Instagrams later, I decided it was so great I would make it an even bigger part of my weekend. We are now thinking of renting out The Inn at the Presidio not only to accommodate visiting families and bridal party, but also to keep these loved ones under one roof for our special weekend, family-style.

The Inn at the Presidio was re-opened in April after being closed for a complete retrofitting and interior design makeover. This Georgian-Revival building was designed with a modern touch while also preserving it's historic charm as a home for the bachelor officers back when the Presidio was a U.S. Army post.

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Entry

Lobby

 

Breakfast Room & Lounge

Suite

Patio

SOHO HOUSE :: MIAMI

i played at the miami soho house over memorial day weekend this year

and let me just say it was quite the adventure

bright colors, fun prints & smart, eclectic mix of beautiful things (& people!)

Soho House was founded in London, in 1995, as a private members’ club for those in film, media and creative industries

the group has since expanded to include clubs, bedrooms, restaurants and spas, spanning across the UK, Europe & the US