jessica o'brien's Profile

oooooh, i follow her blog and was so excited to see this pop up. recognized her home immediately.

it's more colorful than my personal style, but it sure does put a huge smile on my face!

this is totally my type of home tour! i love how it is so inspirational w/ lots of "wow" factor, yet also looks totally lived in + natural. esp. impressed by your DIY light fixture in the kitchen + the collection of pepper grinders. thanks for sharing!

i like john masters organics + hamadi products.

both shampoos + conditioners take some time to get used to as they don't lather as much as brands w/ sls + the conditioners often don't feel as slippery or smoothing.

those are my favorite flowers, so i've learned to REMOVE the pollen buds as soon as possible!

just hold a paper towel or napkin, wrap it around the stamens (?) and pull up. they'll slide right off. it does not damage the flower or make them die quicker. this way you don't risk them getting on clothing or home decor.

haven't clicked through yet, but regarding the bulk bins, i use reusable cloth bags, then dump into the bins in my cabinet when i get home. easy!

they weigh practically nothing, so the scale reads just fine. there are heavier weight ones (more opaque) for smaller grains. here is one version i use: http://www.thegreenlifecostore.com/m8/1023--produce-bags-by-eco-bags-full-size-breathable-cotton.html

if you get grains or beans in the bulk bins, i highly recommending putting them into your freezer for 24 hrs *before* your pantry, to kill any grain bugs (common occurrence, no real harm, just a big pain - google it). so going from bulk bin to glass isn't ideal in this situation anyways.

@fulinlin - people refer to things as "mid-century" in style, even if they aren't actually from mid-century and are brand new pieces... it's a term used to describe an appearance or general style. when some use the word "ethnic" they are not saying the pieces they are describing are from the same origin or country. it's a word used to describe a certain look, which in many cases is handmade textiles in certain colors and patterns. if "ethnic" was offensive, as many here are stating, i would not use it, but i feel there should be some alternative adjective to describe that style or genre. and again, one that could be used for the *look* of it, not necessary the *actual* origin of it.

saying you have collected items from places you've traveled may be accurate, but it does not replace an adjective describing their style. collecting items while traveling could mean a million different styles, appearances, heritages, etc. to me, that doesn't take the place of what one is trying to say when they say, "ethnic."

would love to hear of alternatives to that word and haven't yet on this thread. that's all...

reminds me of the ace in palm springs - very cool, laid-back, beachy style with hints of mid-century and colorful textiles.

i personally would want a more refined space, but they have great treasures + pieces.

re: the word of "ethnic" - many people (myself included) don't know the history of patterns + textiles we see + own. i don't mean to be insensitive w/ that word, but don't know what other term would be better for describing that style, not designating it's origin...

so fun! it's a place i want to come over to for a dinner party ;) love all the faux bamboo + mirrors. delightful!

amazing from start to finish. it's oozing with personality + i truly love so many elements.

love the "love me" graffiti throughout la. is the wall art a decal? a replica?

great pieces! it's apparent he has a great eye + style.

would love to hear more about the artwork. heading over to check out the flickr stream!

something about the way the art is hung over the credenza is off to me though. having my own AT tour, i know that the pictures don't always look like how it appears in person though.