Asiatica by way of Kansas

Based in Kansas City, with trunk shows traveling around the country, Asiatica arrived in Brooklyn today via a mailed holiday greeting, aka, very pretty catalog. Some of my favorites:

Aoki Ryota silver lined porcelain bowl
Five Japanese papier-mache puppies
Reiko Ishiyama oxydized silver bracelet

Supermodel Sofa

Tell me about yourself. Canapé a la Reine by Phillipe Coudray.

Tell me about your look. I can never run away from my Louis XV roots, but I'm all about fashion, you know? I'm always thinking of new and bold combinations to create something fresh and exciting.

What are you wearing today? I wanted to out-Paul-Smith Paul Smith. This is the Jura Stripe Velvet from Watts of Westminster. Isn't it fabulous?

Quite stunning. How do you deal with all the attention? How do I deal with it? What's to deal with? I love attention!

What do you like to do when you're not working? I love to curl up with a nice book - in some cold and drafty corner of the family castle. Right now I'm reading The Social Contract by Rousseau.

Thank you, Bloesem!

Imagine our shock when we found out that Bloesem, one of our favorite blogs, had included us in their "recently discovered" list. Bloesem is an unfailing source of the most wonderful works of art, pieces of craft, home furnishings, and other beautiful items.

Thank you so much, Irene! We're tickled! D did a couple of cartwheels to the Culture Club's I'll Tumble 4 Ya. I ate a coconut cupcake to celebrate (okay, okay, I nimbled on two more when I got home) and listened to the original cast recording of Pippin. Yay!

more minä perhonen

The fall/winter collection is making me swoon. I know, I'm obsessed. Obsession - that's the way I roll.

Goodbye, summer... minä perhonen

I only knew of minä perhonen from its collaboration with Fritz Hansen, so designer Akira Minagawa's clothing collection is such a wonderful discovery. Light, delicate, refined - now I don't want summer to end.

all kinds of everything

sunshine and holidays
postcards to write
budding trees
autumn leaves
a snowflake or two

all kinds of everything
remind me of you.


By Dana. All Kinds of Everything won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest.

Le Bouton Studio

Le Bouton Studio makes oh-so-beautiful clothing for women and children. Lisa is a modernist at heart--with an eye towards clean and simple forms, a refined appreciation for textures and color, and a really high standard of craftsmanship. Here she is with the dress she made for me--the second photo makes me think there was some waltzing going on during the photo op. And yes, I am an amazon, and yet I feel gamine in that dress. Thank you, Lisa!

The Le Bouton shop is preparing for the debut of its fall collection. Bookmark the link and check it often. I'm sure you'll find something you'll love. Lisa also keeps a journal, where she shares everyday scenes from her life with her adorable muse/daughter, Frances.