Yay for Civliized Lunches

You ever show up at someone's house for a meal - and then get completely blown away by the care and hard work that's been put in? Keitha - a friend of my friend Vanessa in Los Angeles, invited us over for lunch - and what a fantastic meal. Amazingly civilized and well put together table - delicous and stunningly prepared French food. Easy and funny conversation... it's good to be a Grown Up.

Shock of the New

In a large city like LA - there is the time, money, and space to really explore ideas to the fullest. There is always something new for the eye - done in a way that feels natural and creative.

Here is a life sized horse lamp from a Dutch company Mooi(http://www.moooi.com/collection.html). At first glance - it seems a little kitschy - but the sheer presence and workmanship of the piece is pretty magnificent. A great mix of high glamour and sinister edge - you can imagine it being in an Dario Argento movie.