BLOGBLOGhttp://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011-11-14T05:05:04ZSquarespacehow to win a girl over.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/3/1/how-to-win-a-girl-over.htmlKylie2011-03-01T05:50:53Z2011-03-01T05:50:53Z

[ thanks, gary. ]

]]>in progress.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/2/28/in-progress.htmlKylie2011-02-28T05:07:16Z2011-02-28T05:07:16Z

You may recall that I was having trouble deciding whether to knit myself a scarf or a blanket this winter.  In the end, I chose something in between.  I've been working on an oversized (18 inches wide!) double cowl--essentially a big, wearable blanket for the uppermost portion of my body.  I'm using a luxurious alpaca yarn from Purl (in mocha and black, if you were wondering).  It's so warm and soft and... is this weird?... I love the way it smells.  Clean and earthy.  Presumably like an alpaca who has been thoroughly bathed?  

If spring comes early this year (yes please!) I may not get to wear my cowl right away, but I'll certainly share a photo of it when I finish.  As with most things, I think this will look excellent with red lipstick.

 

]]>calico.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/2/27/calico.htmlKylie2011-02-27T20:08:10Z2011-02-27T20:08:10Z

No. 1:  once wed

No. 2:  fruit salad vintage

]]>indoor gardening for the botanically impaired.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/2/27/indoor-gardening-for-the-botanically-impaired.htmlKylie2011-02-27T15:32:14Z2011-02-27T15:32:14Z

Shane Powers' new collection of vessels for west elm are designed to hold those varieties of low-maintenance plants which require only air and/or water to thrive.  I like the clean lines and versatility of the cut clay cylinders in the last picture.

[ photos via west elm ]

]]>24 hour party people.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/24/24-hour-party-people.htmlKylie2011-01-24T06:56:21Z2011-01-24T06:56:21Z

If you went to a Beach House show last year, or if you lingered in front of J.Crew's holiday windows, then you've seen the work of CONFETTISYSTEM.   Art/design duo Nicholas Andersen and Julie Ho have been bedazzling the fashion and music worlds with their party-inspired installations for several years, but recently it seems like I can't turn around without seeing one of their geometric piñatas or elaborate tassel garlands.  Not that I mind in the least... I definitely need more gold mylar in my life.  Party on.

[ I want this in my home! ]

[ photos by CONFETTISYSTEM ]

]]>marry me.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/21/marry-me.htmlKylie2011-01-21T06:35:38Z2011-01-21T06:35:38Z

Two of my favorite people are getting married!  And they took cute, Brooklyn-centric engagement photos!  Congratulations, Bethany and Jerod!

 [ Photography by Reams Photo ]

 

]]>optimism.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/21/optimism.htmlKylie2011-01-21T06:13:54Z2011-01-21T06:13:54Z

My roommate Sarah wrote this on her chalkboard after our mathematician friend informed us that 2011 is a prime number.  Spread the word... It's gonna be a good year!

 [ Thanks, Phil! ] 

]]>big sky. [No. 2]http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/18/big-sky-no-2.htmlKylie2011-01-18T05:32:58Z2011-01-18T05:32:58Z

West Village.

 

]]>hide.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/10/hide.htmlKylie2011-01-10T07:10:08Z2011-01-10T07:10:08Z

Painted leather cuffs by Lauren Manoogian.

 

]]>sick.http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/10/sick.htmlKylie2011-01-10T06:59:15Z2011-01-10T06:59:15Z

I spent all of last week getting walloped by the flu.  But now I'm back.  

So there.

 

[ photo via diamond stash ]

 

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