le petit doodler
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Masterpiece
Labels:
artsy fartsy,
artwork,
baby girl,
beans,
doodle,
doodles,
drawings,
i wish i were so talented,
jassell,
olive
Schadenfreude
Is it wrong that someone's else's expression of double-d "saddness" is bringing me joy on this gloomy Los Angeles Wednesday? Artwork not mine. This discovery came courtesy of Pinterest.
Labels:
doodle,
one of em days,
pinterest,
schadenfreude
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Omelette
Omelette from Madeline Sharafian on Vimeo.
Cute short by CalArts student, Maddie Sharafian. (Thanks to Joanna Goddard for posting.)
Cute short by CalArts student, Maddie Sharafian. (Thanks to Joanna Goddard for posting.)
Happy Together
The antique and vintage rug selection at Woven Accents makes me want to burst out in song. It's my happy place, and I am convinced nothing pulls a room together like a gorgeous rug. That said, last week, I paid a visit to my
The new combination is more neutral and is better in the long run because it goes with everything (spilled Cheerios, mushy Goldfish, oatmeal cookie crumbs). Placed next to our creamy Moroccan, it's pretty darn perfect. They're so happy together! Le huz loves the new set-up, and so do I. Pics to come.
Labels:
antique,
decorating,
home,
makes me happy,
moroccan,
rug,
vintage,
woven accents
Monday, April 22, 2013
Artsy Fartsy
'Sup. It's Monday.
You deserve some eye candy.
You deserve some eye candy.
Post-Dogmatist Painting #457
Collage on Canvas
Collage on Canvas
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artists,
artsy fartsy,
cecil touchon,
collage,
eye candy,
painting,
sears peyton
Bad Baby
Olive has a new nickname: Bad Baby.
While in Taipei, she perfected her walking skills, and became super cocky. This cockiness quickly manifested itself into naughtiness. She climbs stuff she knows she shouldn't climb, throws food she knows she shouldn't throw, dry-cries non-stop to get her way... *sigh* Each time she misbehaves, the huz and I yell, "BAD! BAD BABY!" To which she responds by repeating the word, "BAD!" and following it up with a mischievous giggle. We know we shouldn't laugh (for fear of encouraging poor behavior), but we can't help it...
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Munchkin Room Makeover
"Remember, I'm not a regular mom. I'm a cool mom."
Prior to the munchkin's arrival, I clocked in a ridiculous number of hours surfing the blogosphere for nursery inspiration. There are so many stylish mamas out there, and they all seem capable of balancing fun and chic when it comes to decorating a kid's space. Me? Not so much. I was determined to copy one of the uber-cool Lonny and Elle Decor-worthy rooms, and wah-lah! My baby girl would grow up to be a kind, happy being because of her fab environment, and I will earn the title of cool mom. *fist pump*
Unfortunately, as her due date got closer and closer, I found myself throwing my hands up in the air - surrendering to the interior decorating gods. The room le huz and I had hoped to put her in was a challenge to work with (three inconveniently-situated windows paired with two separate closet doors). And instead of tackling the task head on, I decided to temporarily house the munchkin in a teeny-tiny room off our kitchen - one that was intended for a maid back when in the '20s when the house was built - and basically denied her a proper play space until now. Yes, well, a year and a half later, I'm getting closer to presenting our baby girl with the rad room she deserves.
Before: Depressing cave of clutter.
(I hadn't entered the room for over a year since because the live-in-nanny had been staying here.)
(I hadn't entered the room for over a year since because the live-in-nanny had been staying here.)
After: Bright. Happy. Fun.
We painted the room and window trim in Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee, got rid of the heavy charcoal gray drapes, and splurged on some dramatic wallpaper - Hicks' Grand by Cole & Son. I REALLY wanted to install toile wallpaper but ultimately decided to go with a more contemporary choice. The wallpaper is from Walnut, the grass-like shag rugs (we laid down two) and green gingham floor pillow are from IKEA, the vintage shelving unit is by Muriel Coleman, the orange Maharam zigzig pillow was purchased from Rummage, the rocker-glider is by Dwell, the African stool on which the owl is perched was picked up at the Rose Bowl Flea, and finally, the chubby owl was picked up during a trip to Tokyo from Kiddyland.
More shots of this work-in-progress to come. Curtains still need to be hung, the crib and bed need to be moved in, an overhead light fixture needs to be installed, and the closets are begging for some Container Store Elfa components...
Ma's getting closer, Olive.
Labels:
baby girl,
balmer,
decorating,
guest room,
olive,
room
Stranger Danger
It's been eons since my last post because somebody whom I now fondly refer to as "Bad Baby" has been keeping me kinda-sorta busy. As the most fabulous woman on the planet, Tina Fey, once uttered, "Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy." Traveling with a baby into a drastically different timezone isn't exactly a walk in the park, but it's been so much fun seeing my parents, Olive's grandparents, interact with her. They're smitten with this Bad Baby.
Can you blame them?
Many more stories to share. Will do so when we return!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Constants
Labels:
baby girl,
crewcuts,
dvf,
olive,
photos,
silverlake,
silverlake reservoir,
sundays with daddy
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Make it Work
Poor Bernie has nothing else left up his sleeves.
He contemplates a performance of expressive armpit music.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Where the Sun Don't Shine
Did you know the sun doesn't set during Icelandic summer's
I find this troubling.
Luckily, Eric and his fab partner, Chuan will be handing out eye masks as favors.
And they've enlisted yours truly to provide the doodles to be printed on 'em.
Wah-lah.
The "strong sun"...
Father of the Year
Le huz feeding le monster her breakfast (who happens to be perched on her princess-themed potty).
* aww *
lepetitdoodles
Yo-yo-yo.
This mama's opening an Etsy shop for shits and giggles!
Doors aren't open just yet.
Hoping to upload some goodies next week.
This mama's opening an Etsy shop for shits and giggles!
Doors aren't open just yet.
Hoping to upload some goodies next week.
Labels:
doodles,
etsy,
lepetitdoodles,
shits and giggles,
shop
Greta
Greta.
The heroine of one of the many books I'm working on (at snail's pace).
Her adventures, or should I say misadventures are at times inspired by a good friend's adventures in online dating. Times are tough. So is Greta.
Her adventures, or should I say misadventures are at times inspired by a good friend's adventures in online dating. Times are tough. So is Greta.
Labels:
doodles,
greta,
man-repeller,
match.com,
online dating,
sloth,
watercolors
Friday, February 15, 2013
Flowers
Labels:
beauty mark,
character studies,
doodles,
dottie,
ink,
mole,
mom,
riley and essex,
the pawnshop,
watercolors
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Mine
Text exchange with le huz this morning.
Me: Did it hurt?
Him: Huh?
Me: When you fell from heaven.
Him: Omg
Le huz is away for Valentine's Day this year. Come to think of it, he was away for Valentine's Day last year as well. No worries. Olive's baby daddy will be back in a day. In the meantime, I've got her and Beans to cuddle with. Love overload! Wishing y'all a Valentine's Day as full of cheesy-goodness as mine...
On a side note, Olive's Uncle Jon and Auntie Lil have been in town, so we've been hard at work showing our guests around town. Yesterday we dropped by the Brentwood Country Mart for a weekday brunch at Farmshop. The monster was super pleased with her mornings eggs (dining in the company of gorgeous star Allison Williams aka Marnie from "Girls") and even more impressed by the banana split we shared at Sweet Creamery afterwards. This photo was taken after we destroyed our sundae...
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Obsessed
Yellow Sunrise 1, 2008
oil on paper, 22 x 30 inches
A Boat Called Ryder, 2009
oil on canvas, 48 x 84 inches
Tug on the Hudson, 2011
oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches
River Tug, 2012
oil on paper, 22 x 30 inches
Dogs, 2011
oil on canvas, 96 x 120 inches
The Conversation, 2010
oil on canvas, 96 x 120 inches
I first came across Kathryn Lynch's paintings while browsing my favorite store in Los Angeles, Nickey Kehoe. I recall a painting of a sunset hanging there that made me smile. There is a childlike element in her translation of landscapes onto canvas - yet there is also a clear mastery of color and light in her work... *gasp* I returned to Nickey Kehoe to splurge and buy that piece (this was years ago) but it had already been sold... *sigh* Well, her latest series of tugboats and dog park observations continue to showcase her talent. I love her work and hope to own a piece someday.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Wee! Oui!
Labels:
bumper cats,
doodles,
french toast,
oui,
raspberry beret,
regular toast,
toast,
watercolors,
wee
Monday, February 04, 2013
Bite of the Big Apple
Back from our whirwind trip to the Big Apple.
I left my voice there.
And I'm pretty sure little Olive left her heart there.
From the looks on her face for most of the trip, I'm pretty sure kiddo thinks the place is faboosh.
I didn't think she was going to understand what was going on around her when we booked the tickets, but one should never underestimate a munchkin's ability to process and appreciate. My baby girl's eyes were wide-open during each stroll and cab-ride... There didn't seem to be a bite of food during each meal out that she turned down... And don't even get me started on the joy on her face when we first stepped foot into FAO Schwarz... Girl knew what was going on. And she was on a mission...
I spy tutus! Oh dear...
Mama, pandas!
And ooh! Extra-large Chupa chups!
I lick it, I keep it!
Ahh... Vacays are always fun, but boy am I happy to be back.
Pretty sure she is as well.
Labels:
baby girl,
fao schwarz,
new york,
olive,
photos,
traveling with an infant,
tutus
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Love Affair
Le huz travels regularly for work, so like it or not, living out of a suitcase is his thing. I, on the other hand, am a house-bound martian who gets a strange kick out of being faced with the challenge of editing my life (and my munchkin's) to fit in a carry-on-sized bag.
Seeing that we've been traveling a bunch with Olive - and will be traveling even more in the months to come (read: Taiwan and Iceland) - I began researching luggage. With a baby strapped to my front, a diaper bag in my right hand, and a collapsible stroller in my left, I'm left with no limbs to spare for all our other creature comforts. There must be a durable yet light backpack out there that one, doesn't make me look like, well, a backpacker; two, maximizes the amount of items a baby and sometimes fashion-conscious mommy would require; and three, functions as international carry-on. Imagine scrambling to purchase baby-necessities in a foreign country due to lost-luggage. Gawd. There's a nightmare I never want to experience.
Luckily, I found perfection in the Tom Bihn Aeronaut. My first trip traveling with the bag and baby was to Portland for a mere two days. Not a huge challenge. But this weekend, we're meeting up with le huz in NYC. Finished packing last night, and I was amazed to find that I didn't need to sacrifice outfit options for me or the munchkin. I was able to fit four outfits for me, six for her, plenty of diapers, formula, fruit pouches and extra bottles. The bag's smart design keeps me organized (all of Olive's clothes and belongings fit into the two side compartments (I bought two of their packing cubes), while all of my clothes, toiletries and gadgets fit in the center. The satisfaction of being able to comfortably fit all our crap into a neat little package is huge. And ooh, because I am able to carry the bag on my back, hopping on and off public transportation will be painless. It was painless in Portland!
I'm not alone in this love affair. This rad Seattle-based company has more rabid fans here. Can't wait to take this baby (and my other baby - Olive) to see more of the world!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Fantastic Voyage
Well, big news for y'all... Olive is no longer an infant. And with age has come a strange tolerance for plane rides, an adoration for the iPad (Elmo!), and appreciation of all things new and never-before-seen. As difficult as our munchkin was during her colic months, she's made up for that time by being a surprisingly good traveler. Huz and I are showered with compliments each time we take her on a plane. "Best baby ever!" "I wish all babies were like her on a plane." And ooh, "Did you give her tranquilizers? She was so well-behaved!" Armed with bottles for take-off and landing, a tupperware of blueberries and our Ergo baby carrier (God-sent), this mommy and baby duo can go anywhere! At this age, she still thinks Mommy's lap is the best seat in the house. A good thing, because Mommy's lap is free...
Ahh, a mere year-old, Olive has already been to San Francisco, Boston, all-over Maine, Taipei, Portland, and soon zee Big Apple. That's right... We're New York bound this weekend - on a red-eye flight, no less. Let's hope this little jetsetter is reeeeeally sleepy through out the flight.
Big Poppa
I'm gon' call my crew
you go call your crew
we can rendezvous at the bar around two...
#boblovesitwhenyoucallhimb igpoppa
Labels:
big poppa,
biggie,
bling,
cosby sweater,
doodles,
hashtags,
hip hop,
watercolors,
whale
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
YOLO-ing
Labels:
crazy prints,
dance,
darby,
doodles,
franklin,
lion,
los globos,
panda,
robot,
silver lake,
watercolors
Thursday, January 24, 2013
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