Starkwhite

Tomory and our friend David currently have work up at Starkwhite Gallery in New Zealand. Curated/Organized by none other than our friend (and one of my favorite painters) Whitney Bedford. Please do check it out if you happen to reside in that part of the world!

Keep it Simple.

Above: Care package from Oami, which included some of her amazing Judah Ross textiles (and a pretty dress I really need to blog about).

Below: next three photos-
new ERMIE textile designs for Spring '11.

All textile designs copyright Jennifer Parry Dodge 2011.








I was telling a friend this weekend, lately I have had trouble with what I should post about. Even to the point where I have considered ending this blog altogether (I won't ...for now).

I need to remind myself to just keep it simple (as they say). Jeana is really good at that. And by simple I don't mean trite or shallow. Just, simple. Light.

So, long post, but trying to keep it simple: stuff that happened over the last few days-

Had a blast with Ms. Williams.

Had an amazing meal with amazing company (used the leftover garlic rice from the amazing meal in Ashley's Poor Man's Breakfast this morning).

Caught some of the Golden Globes. Thought Gervais was funny, but wasn't really impressed by what was worn by the ladies.

Had new windows put in the house. Weeded.

Played with new fabrics for spring in the studio. Snapped photos.

Enjoyed the 80 degree weather we are having.

Realized my hair has been bugging me- pondered if I should chop it a la Arizona Muse/ Alexa Chung (okay, that's a bit trite, but I'm being honest here)? Still pondering...heh. This Keeping it Simple thing will take some practice...

The Golden Smith...

All Photos: David Neale

...is one of my favorite blogs to read right now (by gold and silversmith David Neale) . Mr. Neale lives in Melbourne, AU and just opened an online shop.

His Aster earrings make me wish I still had pierced ears.

Whitney Bedford & Robert Olsen

Two of my favorite California- based painters:

Whitney Bedford-








and Robert Olsen-








Whitney has a show up in New Zealand for a few more days at Starkwhite Gallery.

Robert has his work up at Susanne Veilmetter through January 29th.

Above: Ingredients for making Southwestern Corn and Potato Soup. I serve it with refried beans, corn tortillas and queso fresco on the side for dinner.











Some more shots from the past week. Have a wonderful weekend!

Score!

Antique Japanese textiles I purchased yesterday. The most expensive was $16.
I even found a couple of small (tiny really) boros.
And I couldn't resist this little rabbit dish ($2.50) - 2011 is the year of the Rabbit after all!

Went to the Garment District and Little Tokyo today.
Some images from the day.
I heart L.A.