Weekend Fun

Pure and Simple flowers at the Zamore Homes Open House were an inspiration.

Gotta love those Rice University students of architecture; they carry style right down to their toes.

This face just makes me happy. This is Pearl who was also out admiring the architecture at Zamore Homes Open House last Saturday.

"Excuse me. I think I've just spotted a new trend!"

Tall Husband and I were out and about this past weekend, enjoying the mild, sunny weather. We spent Saturday afternoon at the Zamore Homes Open House, photographing the Kit Homes for My Ranchburger blog. While there, we met some wonderful design fans including Pearl, who can smell a design trend before it hits the East coast.

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A Nose for Design

Drop by The Bunny Bungalow Blog Monday to find out who has a real nose for design trends.

Camera Candy at Found

Step through the looking glass with me for another look at last Thursday night: Barbara Hill's opening party at  Found for the Home.

Aaron Rambo's signature touch: fresh fruit strewn so artistically.

Don't you just want to sit here with quill and ink to spill about all your delicious indiscretions?  

We remember this book, Domestic Art, with Aaron Rambo's wild and wonderful home featured inside.

Pulpoetry at Found

Last night at Found, Barbara Hill, the designer of The New York Times, Dwell, and Metropolitan Home fame, presented her original Pulpoetry...film noiresque narrative which was silk screened onto cushions and chairs. I tell you, Barbara channeled Bogey and Bacall for this wonderful production.

In the Big City there are hundreds of interesting people and they were all at Found last night. (Oh, dear, I think some of the noir rubbed off on me!)

The lady with the long red hair is Barbara Hill...of course.

Talk about pillow talk...click on the photos to see what pillows are saying these days.

And could one resist bringing home a little something? Well, not this one. Later, over at My Ranchburger, I'll show you the classy item that Tall Husband and I couldn't leave without. It just spoke to us.

P.S. Designer/Blogger Carolina of Carolina Eclectic was there. Can't wait to see her photos, as they are always fantastic.

P.P.S. I was lamenting to Barbara Hill about missing out on the purchase of her famous home in Marfa, Texas, when she told me that the dance hall she has just redone is available. "The Bunny Dance Hall?" No, it just doesn't have that alliteration and cadence I crave. And Tall Husband refuses to move to Marfa.

Hearts and Shoulders for Rachel Ashwell

It is with great sadness that we in the blogesphere learn, from Rachel Ashwell herself, that Shabby Chic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last Thursday.  We know that Rachel and her company will make it through this economic down turn, while being an inspiration to us all.  Meanwhile, Rachel, we send our heartfelt support and offer the proverbial shoulder for you and yours to lean on.

Shortbread Bunnies

Above are freshly baked shortbread bunnies.

Elizabeth at Gossamer Wings inspired me to try her shortbread recipe.  They are buttery delicious!  Thank you, Elizabeth.

I had one cute bunny with a pink smile waiting for his photo opportunity until Tall Husband arrived during the photo shoot and ate him.  Tall Husband!

So, you are left having to imagine a smiling bunny.

In Memory of Activism

"The No. 2857 bus on which Rosa Parks was riding before she was arrested (a GM "old-look" transit bus, serial number 1132), is now a museum exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum." Photograph is courtesy of Wikipedia.

Rosa Parks

February 4, 1913-October 24, 2005

Betty Friedan

February 4, 1921-February 4, 2006

Today is the anniversary of the births of two activists who influenced our thinking and our lives, Rosa Parks, an African American Civil Rights activist, recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal and Betty Friedan, an American Feminist, activist and writer.  When I think of equality, I think of these two Americans.