Aren’t they just the cutest on little kids? When I saw these sweet designs on Etsy, I immediately bookmarked them for safekeeping.
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Animal Hoodies
Solange
I still love the older Knowles sister, but I have been developing a girl crush on her younger sis Solange. Her song “Losing You” has been in heavy rotation on my morning commute, and I want to go to one of her dinner parties after reading this Elle article. (Solange, if you’re reading this, can we be friends?!)
(Solange and her seven-year-old son in their Brooklyn home)
Royal Botanicals
Have you heard of Royal Botanicals? It’s a line of small batch bath soaks by Brooklyn florist Ariel Dearie that just launched for Spring. Her flower arrangements are gorgeous, which makes me think these soaks with their organic essential oils will be heaven…
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Austin!
I just booked my first trip to Austin for the end of April and can’t wait for hot weather, lots of live music, and great food. The promise of citywide breakfast tacos sold me, but now that I’ve started my research I don’t know how I’ll be able to cram all the places I want to eat and things I want to do into four days. Papi Tino’s and Elizabeth Street Cafe are definitely on the list so far – do you have any favorite spots in Austin? Any must-do activities?
What They’re Into…with Erica Chan Coffman
You know Erica as one half of the dynamic duo behind the uber-popular blog Honestly WTF. I know her as a former client {we worked with her on two past design ventures} and as a result, a dear friend. I couldn’t be happier for her with the runaway success of the site, and am thrilled to include her in our ongoing series, “What They’re Into”.
Today is also a big day for Erica, as her newest venture, Honestly YUM, launches! As Erica explains, she hopes the new site will “inspires readers to try out our seasonal food recipes, delightful libations, exciting culinary adventures, and festive DIYs.” Speaking for Ruby Press {an office of food-obsessed women!}, we couldn’t be happier.
Thanks Erica, for being a part of our blog and congrats on the new site! We love you! xx
What is the last thing you bought that you shouldn’t have?
I probably shouldn’t have bought that umpteenth crystal statement necklace from J.Crew. They’ve been absolutely killing it in the jewelry department and thus, feeding my already problematic jewelry addiction. However, jewelry is absolutely timeless so it’s all worth it!! At least that’s what I tell myself . . .
What are your favorite places to shop, online and off?
Catbird in Brooklyn is hands down the ultimate destination for jewelry and gifts. Shopbop, J.Crew and Zara are my go-tos when it comes to wardrobe staples. I love L-atitude and Calypso for worldly wears. And when I’m not shopping online, Mercy and Minds Eye Vintage are my favorite local vintage haunts.
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
Wow – that’s a hard one! I’d have to say “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette. It’s a classic and one of the few songs where I know all the lyrics to – probably because I relate to it so much. I mean, ten thousand spoons when all you need is knife?! That happened to me yesterday.
What is your favorite room in your home and why?
I’m currently in the process of renovating my home, so I’d have to say my favorite room at the moment is my office. Equipped a closet full of crafting supplies, a massive wall of inspiration photos and an oversized working table, it’s where I find creative refuge. I love inviting friends over for mini-crafting parties!
What is your favorite scent?
Nothing quite beats the smell of homemade cookies baking in the oven. As far as fragrances go, Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho has been my scent for as long as I can remember.
What inspires you?
Pretty much everything we feature on HonestlyWTF has influenced me in some way. But what inspires me the most is creativity and confidence. I feel so lucky to have met so many incredible artists, designers, visionaries, and makers in the past few years. Their conviction in their artistry and dedication to their work is so motivational and stimulating.
What’s one luxury you can’t live without?
Travel. It’s so important to treat yourself to an escape once in awhile and explore the millions of incredible places in this world – even if it means just an overnight or weekend getaway. Inspiration is everywhere!
Ramen!
Growing up living next door to my Japanese grandmother, ramen was a staple in my childhood diet. So you can imagine my excitement as I’ve seen the ramen craze catch on {with a bunch of great ramen houses popping up in the bay area!}. Earlier this week I finally stopped by Ramen Shop in Oakland, and somewhere between the jams {90′s hip hop} and the spicy miso broth, I fell in love. Can’t wait to go back! Do you have a favorite spot you care to share??
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Sheridan French
Have you seen our dear Sheridan on the cover of the March issue of Matchbook? So lovely and what a home!!
Jack Rudy Tonic Syrup
My family’s proclivity for gin and tonics means we’re all on a constant search for ways to improve our favorite summertime drink. My mom’s latest discovery, Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic Syrup, is really shaking things up…especially when mixed with life-changing Sodastream sparkling water. I loved reading about the original Jack Rudy, great-grandfather of the company founders, pilot, inventor, and “marvelous” dancer. Next, I’m trying their Small Batch Grenadine, and making myself some very fancy Shirley Temples.
The new Ruby Press office
We’re moving to our new office in downtown Oakland today, and while we’ll miss our old office, we’re super excited to be in our gorgeous new space. Now for the unpacking…
Studio Choo book!
We are all big fans of SF flower shop Studio Choo and their natural, free-form bouquets. So imagine our delight when we discovered they wrote a book on how to create beautiful arrangements in a range of styles. Look for The Flower Recipe Book to release in April!
{image from Jill Rizzo’s Instagram}