In this video, Costa Rican sculptor, Tatiana Echeverri Fernandez, works for Camper to turn a pair of shoes inside out. For Fernandez, the shoe’s stitching, inner lining, and glue marks are the most intriguing, and this appreciation of process over product is a lesson that extends far beyond the realm of shoes. 

DESIGN

This morning I woke up to a lovely surprise. A certain someone had made me a copy of the new Beyonce CD, and left it on the kitchen table with a lil note. Lemme tell you, it warmed the cockles of my fierce heart. A small gesture with a big impact. What little something can you do today to show someone you care? If you’re drawing a blank, here are some super ideas: 14 Ways to Say I Love You SPIRIT

This morning I woke up to a lovely surprise. A certain someone had made me a copy of the new Beyonce CD, and left it on the kitchen table with a lil note. Lemme tell you, it warmed the cockles of my fierce heart. A small gesture with a big impact.

What little something can you do today to show someone you care? If you’re drawing a blank, here are some super ideas:

14 Ways to Say I Love You

SPIRIT

Its mid-summer and the more the heat forces us expose, the more self-consicous we become. But I think we’ve forgotten just how sexy our summertime curves really are. Thanks, Italian Vogue, for the reminder. 

SPIRIT

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La Casa de Deck (The Deck House), designed by Assadi + Pulido in 2009, sits firmly askew on its Chilean hillside perch. Designed as a holiday home, the house bends beautifully to maximize the lay of the land, while playfully nodding to the outdoor lifestyle it promotes. Anyone down for a Chilean vacation?

*Photos courtesy of Cristobal Palma

DESIGN 

Turns out that kids these days are almost 2x more likely to become nearsighted than their parents. According to the Times, researchers speculate that it’s due to more time spent indoors, under the glow of artificial light. So take your kids outside, and save them from having to wear those shameful goggle-glasses every time they play a game of pee-wee b-ball.  (Props to Heather for the info!) IN THE NEWS

Turns out that kids these days are almost 2x more likely to become nearsighted than their parents. According to the Times, researchers speculate that it’s due to more time spent indoors, under the glow of artificial light. So take your kids outside, and save them from having to wear those shameful goggle-glasses every time they play a game of pee-wee b-ball. 

(Props to Heather for the info!)

IN THE NEWS

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My grandfather (the handsome one, of course. top row, 4th from right) was an English teacher. He taught me one of my favorite life lessons: share what you learn. And that it can’t hurt to document it along the way.  SPIRIT

My grandfather (the handsome one, of course. top row, 4th from right) was an English teacher. He taught me one of my favorite life lessons: share what you learn. And that it can’t hurt to document it along the way. 

SPIRIT

If you’re looking for an easy recipe to make at home, look no further than Agedashi Tofu. It’s not only delicious and filling, but incredibly easy to whip up yourself.  Never tried it? Check it out the next time you go out to Japanese. Usually an appetizer (around 5 bucks), its like taking bites of smooth, creamy tofu tempura with scallions and dried crunchy seaweed bits. Even meatheads will approve.  FOOD

If you’re looking for an easy recipe to make at home, look no further than Agedashi Tofu. It’s not only delicious and filling, but incredibly easy to whip up yourself. 

Never tried it? Check it out the next time you go out to Japanese. Usually an appetizer (around 5 bucks), its like taking bites of smooth, creamy tofu tempura with scallions and dried crunchy seaweed bits. Even meatheads will approve. 

FOOD

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Want cute shoes? Hate achy feet? Check out Gentle Souls, by Kenneth Cole. Available online at Zappos and Nordstrom, and in stores at places like Eileen Fisher, this stylish collection won’t bust your balls…or heels.  GOOD STUFF

Want cute shoes? Hate achy feet? Check out Gentle Souls, by Kenneth Cole. Available online at Zappos and Nordstrom, and in stores at places like Eileen Fisher, this stylish collection won’t bust your balls…or heels. 

GOOD STUFF

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Ruth Asawa is a San Francisco warrior. Like Sheila Hicks, Asawa studied under Josef Albers and is still making art that crosses the boundaries between textile and sculpture, function and form. Many of her pieces are on public display for the people of SF to enjoy, but in case you’re far away, here’s a peek at some of Asawa’s awesome art. 

DESIGN

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The country’s reverence for Ronald Reagan has always fascinated me, and this Washington Post article by Will Bunch debunks some of the myths of his presidential legacy. If you thought Reagan was a tax-cutting, small government warrior, think again.  IN THE NEWS

The country’s reverence for Ronald Reagan has always fascinated me, and this Washington Post article by Will Bunch debunks some of the myths of his presidential legacy. If you thought Reagan was a tax-cutting, small government warrior, think again. 

IN THE NEWS

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My buddy, Bri, posted this beautiful watercolor set on her blog, DesignLoveFest. The palette, the medium, the graphic arrangement, the patterns, the objects, the funny text…so sweet. DESIGN

My buddy, Bri, posted this beautiful watercolor set on her blog, DesignLoveFest. The palette, the medium, the graphic arrangement, the patterns, the objects, the funny text…so sweet.

DESIGN

Today’s Trivia: On November 15, 1926, the first ever live radio show, featuring singers, musicians and comedians, was aired. Where was this groundbreaking program broadcast from? Check the tag in the upper right for the answer! TRIVIA

Today’s Trivia:

On November 15, 1926, the first ever live radio show, featuring singers, musicians and comedians, was aired.

Where was this groundbreaking program broadcast from?

Check the tag in the upper right for the answer!

TRIVIA

The oft-touted Votivo brand candles are popular for a reason. The soy-based formulas won’t emit toxins into your home, and the aromas are strong enough to actually fill your space with scent. Try the Teak (my fave) to bring some nature to an otherwise stale living room or workspace, and the Clean Crisp White (my bathroom’s fave) to freshen up the loo.  GOOD STUFF

The oft-touted Votivo brand candles are popular for a reason. The soy-based formulas won’t emit toxins into your home, and the aromas are strong enough to actually fill your space with scent. Try the Teak (my fave) to bring some nature to an otherwise stale living room or workspace, and the Clean Crisp White (my bathroom’s fave) to freshen up the loo. 

GOOD STUFF

Love thy neighbor as thyself. Because each of us is his own neighbor.

-Karl Kraus

SPIRIT

We’ve heard of the benefits of kale, collards, and fish (who eat the sea’s greens), but ever taken a bite of purslane? The densest of all the leafy greens in omega-3’s, purslane is available at farmers’ markets around the US…for dirt cheap. So go straight to the source and eat up! Try sauteing it (stems and all) in olive oil, shallots and garlic.   FOOD

We’ve heard of the benefits of kale, collards, and fish (who eat the sea’s greens), but ever taken a bite of purslane? The densest of all the leafy greens in omega-3’s, purslane is available at farmers’ markets around the US…for dirt cheap. So go straight to the source and eat up!

Try sauteing it (stems and all) in olive oil, shallots and garlic.  

FOOD

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