Friday, July 20, 2012

Parcel



























Parcel is an amazing store in Montclair, NJ (just a train ride away from Manhattan) where I could lose myself for days and literally want to own everything inside it. Take a look at some of the treasure I saw and definitely head there for yourself! If you can't make it NJ, there is a pop up shop at Erica Tanov in NYC.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Obsession, Renewed: Frank Ocean

The first time I heard Frank Ocean's "Songs for Women" track I was hooked. The dude is an uber-talented singer/songwriter and his shit is right up my alley. I got his Nostalgia, Ultra album and played it to death--still do (Songs for Women, Love Crimes, Nature Feels - all highly recommended).

So when his latest, Channel Orange, dropped…oh, shit. More of my Frank! (Stream it here!) Plus, the blogosphere was abuzz about a post from his Tumblr--sharing the first time he fell in love, with a man. So he's bi, cool. Maybe he's gay, cool. But reading that post made me realize the true amazingness of Mr. Ocean. He's brave, articulate, deep, self-aware, flawed, beautiful and honest.

I could spend hours on his Tumblr. Fun, witty, interesting, thought provoking. In a word, inspiring.

Here's to you, Frank Ocean.



"this ‘trusting your intuition’ stuff is not for the bitch-made." - Frank Ocean

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Going Camping

The heat has settled in the city and all I want to do is escape to nature. What better way to vacate than to sleep out under the stars. Here's what I'm taking with me.

Tarp Shield Hexa

LL Bean Swedish Folding Cot


Hiking New York


Texsport Kerosene Lantern


Titanium Flask

Friday, July 13, 2012

Sale at Layla



Layla is my favorite spot for textiles and they're having a super sale right now, online and at Erica Tanov through the weekend. The patterns and silhouettes always hit a sweet spot.