{internship}

A few pics from the Knoll Showroom and a lovely view of the wonderful LA traffic I get to drive in every day!

{vanilla bake shop}

I started my internship in Santa Monica yesterday and so far I am loving it. Today I had the intern duty to pick up 2 dozen cupcakes from this adorable bakery a few blocks away for a presentation that was being given to some clients. Luckily they didn't finish them off so I was lucky enough to sample one. They make the cutest cupcakes you have ever seen in a bunch of delicious flavors. We ordered the "mini" cupcakes which can be eaten in 2 bites, and also doesn't leave you feeling as guilty as a whole cupcake would. The Meyer Lemon Raspberry is amazing! Highly recommended and the family owned bakery is decorated fantastically, which is always a deciding factor if I like a place or not!

{rendering}

One of the greatest things about my major is that you actually get to practice coloring! What could be better? Hand rendering is one of my favorite things to do...these are a few examples of gray-scale renderings I did a little while ago.

{happy spring]

Well, today isn't actually the best day to be saying "Happy Spring", since it snowed last night. But last weekend was absolutely beautiful! I spent time working in the yard, planting flowers, and went golfing for the first time this year! I am so glad that it is starting to get warmer and can't wait to move to LA for part of the summer. I love these jewel toned glasses. They would be perfect filled with some summer time sun tea! I have missed the sun!!!

{glass and gold}

If you follow my blog, you have probably noticed that I LOVE metallic accents, especially gold!
Lately I have been loving the combination of gold and glass.

{coveting}

Chanel's famous 2.55 chain bag...the epitome of style! Someday!

{pretty little things}

{pastel bliss}

Pastels seem to be the trend for Spring/Summer 2010. If you know me, you know that I have a slight addiction to painting my nails and am fawning over these great spring colors from Chanel.

{gallery}

I am a fan of wall galleries as long as they are done right. This room nailed it by using different sized artwork and a variety of frames.

{double dutch}

Two of my favorite modern lighting fixtures by Dutch designers. First is the Kaipo Lamp by Moooi and the second is the Skygarden by Marcel Wanders.

{spotlight}

Interior and Furniture designer, Jan Showers, is amazing. I am loving the understated glamorous style she uses! I think you should always have an element of glamour in a room whether it be metallic accents, glass, silk, or a fantastic collection of design books!

{pretty little things}

Pretty china designed by interior designer Kelly Wearstler.