BLOGhttp://www.jonesfife.com/blog/Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:05:04 +0000en-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)how to win a girl over.MY PHOTOSNATUREflowersgood old-fashioned romancestill lifeKylieTue, 01 Mar 2011 05:50:53 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/3/1/how-to-win-a-girl-over.html366845:3937222:10634928

[ thanks, gary. ]

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10634928.xmlin progress.CRAFTSMY PHOTOSknittingmy workstripesKylieMon, 28 Feb 2011 05:07:16 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/2/28/in-progress.html366845:3937222:10624306

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.

 

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10624306.xmlcalico.PATTERNTEXTILESVINTAGEcalico printsrusticsimple dressesKylieSun, 27 Feb 2011 20:08:10 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/2/27/calico.html366845:3937222:10621221

No. 1:  once wed

No. 2:  fruit salad vintage

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10621221.xmlindoor gardening for the botanically impaired.DECORNATUREindoor gardeningshane powerswest elmKylieSun, 27 Feb 2011 15:32:14 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/2/27/indoor-gardening-for-the-botanically-impaired.html366845:3937222:10619670

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 ]

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10619670.xml24 hour party people.ARTINSTALLATIONSCULPTUREconfetti systemgarlandpartypiñatashiny thingsKylieMon, 24 Jan 2011 06:56:21 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/24/24-hour-party-people.html366845:3937222:10192829

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 ]

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10192829.xmlmarry me.PHOTOGRAPHYbethany and jerodbrooklynengagementKylieFri, 21 Jan 2011 06:35:38 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/21/marry-me.html366845:3937222:10159038

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

 [ Photography by Reams Photo ]

 

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10159038.xmloptimism.2011ANNOUNCEMENTSchalkboardmathKylieFri, 21 Jan 2011 06:13:54 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/21/optimism.html366845:3937222:10158629

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! ] 

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10158629.xmlbig sky. [No. 2]MY PHOTOSnycskyKylieTue, 18 Jan 2011 05:32:58 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/18/big-sky-no-2.html366845:3937222:10105533

West Village.

 

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-10105533.xmlhide.FASHIONJEWELRYlauren manoogianleather cuffsKylieMon, 10 Jan 2011 07:10:08 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/10/hide.html366845:3937222:9990638

Painted leather cuffs by Lauren Manoogian.

 

]]>http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-9990638.xmlsick.EXCUSESfluKylieMon, 10 Jan 2011 06:59:15 +0000http://www.jonesfife.com/blog/2011/1/10/sick.html366845:3937222:9990581

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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