The Moldy Doily

Thankfully Love replaces Loss

  
 

funny,just the other day I watched the news and they were telling people during the holidays to keep their GPS systems out of view while Xmas shopping.  They also recommended not keeping home addresses programed into them...so the crooks also won't rob your home.  I thought about it, and kept mine down under my seat.  They also reported that shopping bags should be kept out of view at all times- locked away in the trunk. So I started shoving work bags under the seat and folding over the top

But ALAS...they still got me good.  The city came and asked me to move my car from my safe little drive the other day.  They were tearing down a neighbor's dead tree.  I of course obliged and moved it 250 feet around the corner (near the park)   The rest of that scenario is grim.  Add a little early sunset and then POW--crime.  They took everything, the GPS my boyfriend bought me, phone charger, EVERY single c.d. that anyone ever made me (including Valley Girl Soundtrack-and misc. pals mixed tracks. I mean who wants  home made discs super scratched of Bat for Lashes where only the first 5 songs play?  They scored big, took off with 2 bags of rental returns from the show- (including an Urban Outfitters giant bag filled with new clothes with tags), my favorite vintage white hat with huge feather, random art work, sketch pads- and who knows what else?  I feel so bummed and violated and can't stop replaying how I could've prevented this.  I did all the right things and yet they still decided to break in.  It's always been those "shoulda woulda coulda" thing that have driven my ocd nuts.  I replay the details like...if I just would've left for the bank a little sooner... or if I just would have left that thing at work... WHY didn't I take my favorite jewelry out of the glove box?  

It's not like any of it matters now.  I'm just in need of a good therapist perhaps to cope with the losses.  I can only hope that the criminals are looking fierce walking around the streets of Echo PArk and somehow clutching their sides from the karma cramps.

But REALLY... what do I care?  I just had the nicest Thanksgiving holiday regardless and I'am not gonna let this silly crime get me down.  Because I have a magical news flash coming your way- and a spring in my step that is unstoppable! This is going to be the best SPRING break of all time. And for now some good hints for my darling blog readers...

 
 
 

all the things running through my head

Finally getting over that "sick" cold thing,  thank goodness.  I haven't finished moving into the new house, haven't even started the real packing, ugh.  I instead have been taking pleasure in the stillness of our new house and the clean floors and lack of clutter.  This weekend will be my farewell to the Delmore Apt building, my address for the past 8 or more years.  Imagine the closets of clothes, hats, strange fabrics and riff raff that I have to deal with.  I wanted to post some images that have been strolling through my busy brain.  I love LULA magazine-here's some images from the Karen Elson #9 issue...

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

good things to be found at Bona Drag as well... check out the latest cool stuff

 

Bat cuff bracelets (totally annakim)

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  

Then check out the new lookbook for designer Rachel Antonoff.  We just used one of her dresses for an upcoming 90210 episode!  I think it will air sometime in mid december!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

no place like home

I have always been a fan of "if you build it, they will come" notions- and recently put a manifestation collage of my favorite home decor pics across from my bed (so that its the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing at night) I would stare at the glass doors opening to sweet green yards, and suddenly imagine my feet walking through them to water jasmine plants and laying back in a chair staring into a far off candy sunset.  That "secret" stuff has a funny way of working

Mr. H went off on his own and found a dream house.  He met with the landlord and filled out an application without my knowing and then surprised me with "guess what?  We got a house!"

Mr. H and I have finally said goodbye to our old Echo Park Building address.  I've finally outgrown the old place that I lived for the past 10 years.  The changing neighborhood has seen it's new crop of young upstarts, musicians and artists.  I, on the other hand am ready to settle down with a quiet board game and perhaps take up some gardening.  

(he brought up a bottle of champagne and we toasted to the place)

Like a fairy tale, this place has the most adorable yard, art space with french doors and 1920's charm.  I am beyond elated.  This is going to be the best retreat from the busy job and noisy streets.  Now I can return to my place high on the hill in echo park, and be inches away from Elsyian Park and sweet sunsets.  

Here are the early images before the official move in takes place this coming weekend!

 

We have ROSE bushes, fig trees , cactus plants and a lemon tree







 

 

 

 

guess who is already "at home" in the new place?

 

check out the cool art space with french doors off of the cute yard...

 

the bedroom- minus our stuff ( Mr. H only moved the mattress so far, since I have been deathly ill with the crazy cold going around I have been ZERO help)

 

there are two super large closets off the bedroom, and a basement storage space under the main floor.  But hopefully most of my junk will be left behind and not cluttering up this new spacious space.

Hoping that we have way more time to smell the roses at this place (corny but true)

 

so this is what it feels like to be all grown up?  Pretty good, pretty pretty good

bad bad girls

This weekend my super talented friend Maximilla Lukacs  is presenting some of her stunning visual films at the ACE hotel in Palm Springs. If I didn't have to move into my new house all weekend - this is totally where I would love to be! They are showing my favorite all time movie DAISIES- and Saturday Allison Anders is presenting her famous "Mi Vida Loca" movie. Funny that I will be moving out of the building that she shot most of the apartment scenes in that film.  (Crazy to think that I have lived in that Echo Park old school building for almost 10 years!)  

Anyway here are the details for those of you lucky enough to escape L.A for luxurious Palm Springs- 

NIGHT MOVES : GIRLS ON FILM Ace Hotel & Swim Club Nov 20 + 21 NIGHT MOVES Movie Weekends at Ace Hotel & Swim Club presents GIRLS ON FILM Friday 20 Nov 9.30pm Curated by Maximilla Lukacs DAISIES (1966) A satirical, wild and irreverent story of teenage rebellion, Vera Chytilova's "Daisies" is on of the Czech New Wave's standout moments. The women's anarchic antics are mirrored by the film's wildly free-associative montages, psychedelic color and effects and an overriding impression of gleeful anarchy. Few so-called art movies are this much fun. With short films and videos by Maximillia Lukacs and Sarah Sophie Flicker, Jess Holzworth, Nicole McDonald, Melissa Auf De Maur and Ashley Conner. Saturday 21 Nov 8pm Curated by Allison Anders MI VIDA LOCA (1993) Mi Vida Loca is Allison Ander's brilliant study of girl gangs in Los Angeles' Echo Park. Anders' zig-zagging story line allows her to follow side roads that result in beautiful digressions of the sort you wouldn't find in a more conventional film. Working from her own script, Anders has something like perfect pitch for the secret codes between these sisters. Director Allison Anders and select cast in attendance. With "Viva Morrisey" -- a short documentary by Jessica Hundley and Jonathan Miertschin. Also a special acoustic performance from Tiffany Anders. SPECIAL 25% off Standard Room rate. All movies and curated events included! Call to book rooms direct at 760.325.9900 and mention code DRAWPIC09. Or book online.

SCORPIO Rising

Last night I dragged my pal Niki out for a wild party in the Penthouse Suite of the Roosevelt Hotel.  The fab birthday invite was for 90210 cast member Jessica who plays Adrianna on the show.  Her 21st party theme was "Lingerie" Moulin Rouge and boasted magicians, can can dancers, tarot reader, photo booth room and real monkeys!  How could I pass all that up?  I went over to Niki's beforehand (costumes galore) and we applied a million layers of eyeshadow and hair spray.  I can't believe she still has all of these weird Doily neckpieces that I made for her in 1999!!  That Doily love goes way way back folks.  Check out her cute new hats she made that we wore!

 

The super sexy Birthday Girl!  

Take note that I did not bring my boyfriend to this party.  Do you think I'm crazy?  That would be like inviting your boyfriend to attend a Victoria's Secret fashion show.  

The monkey was a bit excited about our hats and of course niki's curly hair.  We also witnessed the monkey drink up a spilled cocktail right before this, which may or may not have contributed to his devilish behavior.  

Michael looked amazing in his dandy Moulin Rouge gear- the monkey was the perfect accessory 

Annalynne and her little sister Rachel were covered in peacock feathers and looked straight out of a sexy saloon.

 

Matt and Jeff look like they are straight out of a time machine, circa the 20's




I know I am a total dork when it comes to amazing lighting and dreamy colors but hey...I'm an artist.  I thought all of these pics without flashes looked sort of old timey.  

The view from the roof of the Roosevelt was incredible, Mann's Chinese Theatre far below

 

"Annie" and Annie Hall (Alissa)


 

Gillian looked so amazing in her white dress on the roof with the neon 
 

There are so many scorpio ladies in the 90210 clan.  Shenae, Gillian, Jessica S, Jess L!






 

Rumer and I had on almost matching Flapper ensembles




Hayden P from Heroes was wearing a rad Valley Girl outfit (she had gone to an 80's party earlier) I snapped this cute pic of her grabbing a cupcake for the road, which her pal swiftly snatched away

my pal James "Rockwell" was there to perform with his band the 87 Stick up kids.  here he is below with um...I don't know...

 

Fantastic way to end an evening...giant cupcakes to go.

the next morning I was so happy that I cancelled selling at the ROSE Bowl.  
That would've been a rough wakeup following such a late night.  Instead I woke up to my new visualization wall (tons of pics of happy houses and gorgeous rooms) And of course one of my boyfriend's weird lizard socks

the comeback

Glad all of the new designers are starting to see things my way.  I mean the overalls have been a staple in my sloppy painter world forever.  And I mean FOREVER.  I have been wondering when they would have a hey day comeback. I am not sure if the new "Come on Eileen" Bananarama Cruel Summer coverall comeback makes me feel good or bad.  Sometimes things like this can ruin your whole style.  Guess we will have to wait and see...

Hesher and Crazy Girl

Halloween has always been my favorite Holiday.  I suppose it has something to do with my birthday falling days before...or the fact that I love the smell of Fall, colorful leaves, pumpkins, ghosts, creepy movies, costumes, makeup- shall I go on?

I spent most of my child hood birthdays attending haunted houses, with groups of screaming  girls being dragged by my father through dark halls of chainsaw wielding madmen.  There is something about dressing up in all the clothes and wigs and accessories (like capes and such)that you can't wear all the time, and going out in public that makes me happy. It's funny how all that weird stuff is a uniform I'd wear everyday.

The best Halloween costumes are the ones you find in the kitchen (notice shark pot holder) and add a hesher heavy metal wig and DONE!  I opted for putting on every single one of my bracelets and applying all of the shades of Urban Decay eye shadow in my arsenal. Add some weird tropical jumper, striped tights and magenta platform boots- and you are WEIRDO freak from another planet

My friend Billie dressed up as a guy, well actually a creepy Chong type deadhead.  She was so good that no one noticed her at Chango Cafe.

 

 

 

we decided to hit up the local grocery store for snacks and steaks.  We bought some candy to play Monopoly with.  Wow, big night of gambling Reeses.  People were a little fearful of us in the aisles