Over the weekend Jason (usually referred to here as ‘my man’) proposed to me. (ahhhhh I know!) We have been together for six years, and I think this is the first (or maybe second) time he’s appeared on the blog but now I have a feeling you may be seeing a bit more of him….
Justina's Journal
Ciao Ciao Compai, Hola Justina Blakeney
Faith and I started Compai 10 years ago. As sisters, best friends and co-workers we have ‘divided and conquered’ on a bajillion projects, adventures and misadventures. We had the Compai Boutique and clothing line together, authored four books together, moved to different states and countries together, hell, we’ve even dated brothers. The name ‘Compai’ comes…
I caught Suzani Fever in istanbul
Thank you all for waiting so patiently for me to start to post some of my Istanbul finds. Today I am sharing two pieces that I found at the Grand Bazaar. They are both older Suzani textile pieces, not sure how old but the one I’m using on the side-table is…
Junky Market Mondays: The Grand Bazaar, Istanbul–Part I
The Grand Bazaar, Istanbul. Wowzers. What a place. Fifty-eight streets and over 4000 shops. It’s like Anthropologie on steroids, dipped in ikat, bathed in Chai and hung to dry on a cobble-stoned street in Naples. This place is grand, and it is bizarre. Grand because it is so easy to get caught in the labyrinth…
I’m home from Istanbul + thank yous and stuff.
I got back last night from a ten day trip to Istanbul. It was one of the most inspiring places I have ever been. I took over 2500 photos and came back with a lot of goodies, too (duh!). I cannot wait to share more about my colorful adventures with you after I have…
Zany and Zaftig 2.0
Photos by Dabito Last week I kicked off this new series Zany and Zaftig*.Here are today’s tips for other zany and zaftig ladies: -Pair shmata* dresses with cute shoes–dress UP the shmata.-Use sashes as belts.-Dresses that fall just below the knee are flattering. Don’t lay in a bathtub in your shmata. It may get dirty :P…