tranquility safari

what I like about Venice Beach, CA

textilechica — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:35:28 +0000

The good kind of graffiti…Venice Beach, CA

Reflection….Venice Beach, CA

Hare Krishna….Venice Beach, CA

Art…Venice Beach, CA

what i like about LA

textilechica — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:17:24 +0000

vaccinations….Los Angeles

religious variety….Los Feliz

colorful…in Newport Beach

pearly words…Los Feliz

Pre-Fall 2012 Fashion Favorites

textilechica — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:58:11 +0000

10 Reads for 2012

textilechica — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:28:48 +0000

Happy New Year! Looking for something to read in 2012? Here are 10 books I read and thoroughly enjoyed in 2011.

Farallon Islands Adventure

textilechica — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:45:44 +0000

The boat left Emeryville, CA before dawn as lights were still tinkering in San Francisco. The sun came up and mixed with the moist fog and I decided then and there that sunrise is really more beautiful and awe-inspiring than any sunset. We were headed for the Farallons, a notorious feeding ground in the Pacific for the largest great white sharks ranging up to 20 feet in length. The cage attached to the back of the boat with 3 decoys hanging from it left me wondering what I was in for. After a 3 hour ride we reached our destination and buoyed up and the first group of cage divers entered the water. Visibility underwater was around 15-20 feet so not the most ideal situation for viewing but still promising. We witnessed 3 surface attacks all together, 1 of which was on a decoy about 50 yards away from the boat. The Monteray research team was out and about and eventually tagged a new great white to study which was equally exciting for us onlookers. I would have loved to see a great white while in the cage but we only saw large jellyfish, kelp and bubbles. A wonderful, cold trip with distinct seal odor left us wanting more so I know I will eventually migrate down to South Africa to witness these beautiful creatures in action. With love, Dayna

Spring 2012 Milan Fashion Week Favorites

textilechica — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:14:09 +0000

Spring 2012 London Fashion Week Favorites

textilechica — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:53:53 +0000

Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week Favorites

textilechica — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:15:34 +0000

What’s fresh? What’s fun? What’s funky and I’d love to wear it? Here are my picks for NYFW Spring 2012. Lots of bold color blocking and a few quirky conversationals that dazzle the eye. As always I’m in love with Reem Acra’s deliciously beaded gowns. Stay tuned for London.

Woodblock prints are so beautiful

textilechica — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:58:15 +0000

I was researching woodblock prints for a client and found some very pretty examples. Enjoy!

Missoni for Target

textilechica — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:59:11 +0000

How will Missoni’s signature zig zag design work for Target? See the new product line here.

I’m definitely a fan of this chunky blanket and the pretty printed scarves.