hipstamatic

Hipstamatic is my newest favorite iPhone app. So fun right?

los angeles burger round up

In my humble opinion there is often nothing better than a burger and a beer. The LA burger scene has really heated up as of late and these have risen to the top for me.

The Counter: The ultimate in the customizable burger. You build it from scratch and write it all down on a cute little clipboard. They also get my vote for best veggie.

Umami Burger: What is umami you ask? They call it the "fifth taste", think the savory deliciousness of meat and cheese. These are a bit more exotic (there's a truffle burger and a port & stilton) but completely craveable.

Father's Office: Still my tried and true favorite. Some people are turned off by the fact that they don't allow any substitutions, but trust them. They know what they're doing.

song of myself

I first discovered Walt Whitman, as most do, in high school English class. This passage from Leaves of Grass has always stuck with me.

Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged

Missing me one place search another

I stop somewhere waiting for you

-Walt Whitman, 1855

angie in wonderland

With the Tim Burton film now out in theatres, it seems like time to revisit an Alice In Wonderland themed bridal shower I threw for my dear friend Angie back in December. Kelly over at yes, please designed the whimsical invites and succulents and Jacinda from Prudent Baby made the fabulous cookie favors. Get the curiouser and curiouser surprise ball tutorial here. We had a lovely time falling down the rabbit hole.

ace in the hole

What a beautiful sight to wake up to. I'm out at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs with two of my favorite ladies soaking up the sun and doing some songwriting. This has become a creative ritual of ours, often prolific, sometimes challenging. I couldn't be luckier to have such good company to share it all with.

it's funny how falling feels like flying

I was so happy about the Oscar wins for Crazy Heart. T Bone Burnett's ability to produce original songs so full of memories and history that you swear you've heard them before is really an incredible feat.

rainy day

I love rainy days in LA. Today I snuggled in at home, played guitar, drank tea and made yummy nutella banana bread found here.