Author: vanessa joie

san francisco

May 21, 2011

i had so much fun in san francisco last weekend with krista and alice. there was lots of food, lots of walking, a little rain and a fair amount of shopping. i really loved san francisco and will be back asap!

the avalon, beverly hills

May 12, 2011

so i’ve been talking non stop about what a wonderful weekend i had in la. it was truly wonderful. part of it was the amazing blogshop with bri and angela. i can’t say enough how great it was and how many fun, talented people i met.

but this post is for the avalon. it was such a treat to stay there. the hotel itself is gorgeous. designed by kelly weastler, the avalon is slightly retro and super chic. not only is it beautiful but everyone at the hotel from the consierge to the valet was welcoming and friendly and the atmosophere is relaxed. and the restaurant, oliverio, was of course delicious.

i also found out that marilyn monroe lived at the avalon for two years. i wouldn’t mind that one bit.

sigh… i can’t wait to go back.

photos: the avalon, copyright Viceroy Hotel group

birthday playlist

May 11, 2011

i put together a little (belated) birthday playlist. these are some of my favorite summer-ish, mellow-ish songs. download away if you like.

1. pennies from heaven
2. sugar town
3. folding chair
4. underneath the mango tree
5. the mermaid parade
6. never know
7. the ancient commonsense of things
8. the river
9. songs in my pocket
10. norway
11. vintage books
12. shake sugaree

i hope you love these songs. i can’t get enough.

and you know, as always, i’m happy to share the music i purchase but if you like it you should go purchase the songs too and support the artists. it’s fun and gives you good karma and will make your hair shinier.

the gorgeous polaroid is by hilary aka curioush

weekend!

April 29, 2011

hey look… i found my blog.

this weekend i’ll be celebrating my birthday, rewatching the royal wedding, and doing some spring cleaning and maybe some spring shopping.

i hope you’re all doing something fun too.

photo by roman lysenko

blooming

April 13, 2011

i treated myself to some bunches of beautiful ranunculus this weekend.

i’ve been really good about not spending money. (well, okay i did buy some fun knitted goodies from miss emmadime. but it’s nice to have a little treat once in awhile, no? other than peonies and anemones they are my favorite. and i get to use the vase that’s been sitting empty for far too long.

what are your favorite little treats?