california minimalist by valerie enriquez

branding done right: onomie

2/10/17

Onomie prides itself on bridging the gap between skincare and makeup. For ladies who like to keep it simple, this approach gets us. It also happens to look quite beautiful thanks to their minimalist branding. I was lucky to receive their complete complexion trio courtesy of a sweet gal-pal and was instantly smitten with the Onomie experience.

For one, the extra effort they make with packaging and printed cards, allows you to get to know the brand's values right off the bat. Feminine, powerful and stylish. Second, their offerings are solid. From the priming serum that leaves your face hydrated and dewy to their "Aced It" pocket mirror that solves all the problems you've ever had with compact mirrors. I'm still working my way through the eye treatment and need one of those blending sponges to call my own, but it's safe to say that I'm a fan.

Ah, that lovely feeling when branding is done right...and let's not ignore that adorable composition book.

Featured: Powerful Priming Serum | Aced it Mirror | A.C.E. Illuminating Eye Treatment | Bright Concealing Elixir

c/o Onomie. All opinions are my own. Oh yeah and follow me on bloglovin.

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this is nice no.3 | max lamb's marmoreal

2/9/17

Whether you love marble or have grown tired of it's overuse, it's fair to say that a colorful alternative would be welcome. Max Lamb's Marmoreal is engineered from four Veronese marbles and strives to create a final product that's more impactful than the sum of its parts. Produced by Dzek beginning in 2014, it's getting its fair share of the marble spotlight these days with a prominent feature in Overose's latest campaign and can be purchased as marble cutting boards via Makers & Brothers. Additionally, it's use in interiors can't go unnoticed. The material can easily be transformed into tables, chairs and cover floor-to-ceiling surfaces for a seriously impressive space. I personally love its use with wood, as it softens some of the colorful chaos and becomes somewhat restrained. Thanks to Max Lamb's extensive documentation it's also possible to see how the materials originated.

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women's march l.a. & downloadable protest art

1/31/17

I was honored to participate in the Women's March Los Angeles on January 21st. It was a beautifully sunny day in the middle of an otherwise dark and stormy week (literally and figuratively). Estimates had the attendance at about 700k which I can vouch for- because I've never been surrounded by so many people in my life! It was lovely. The crowd was full of signs that were heartfelt, poignant, powerful and pretty damn funny. We needed those laughs.

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leather lounge chairs under $300

1/20/17

Stylish and comfortable seating options are a tricky thing to nail. For one, you don't want too much furniture cluttering your living space but you also need extra chairs/seating for guests to lounge on. There's also the issue of mixing styles together seamlessly...tip: go for classic lines and have a pop of color somewhere. I've had my eye on a few vegan friendly leather-ish lounge chairs for awhile because our cats tear into any fabric (microfiber & velvet included!!) so we need a respite from tattered furniture. So far leather-like materials are completely ignored by them, that is, until they read this post and realize how much we value them.

We already have the color down with our pink armchair, so our next chair should be a classic addition. I'm not a fan of spending gobs of money to add style to your home, so I mainly sourced my picks from Wayfair and AllModern, although I understand that some folks want a sturdier piece - so I found similar styles at West Elm and Urban Outfitters for double the cost. The choice is yours! Here are my top choices all under $300:

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1. Lewisvielle Chair | 2. Arm Shell Chair | 3. Papasan Chair | 4. Barlow Chair | 5. Butterfly Chair

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dusen dusen winter 2016

12/13/16

Although Los Angeles doesn't really get cold, winter-time still requires sweaters. I know, I know...don't feel too bad for us! I'm a big fan of a simple cardigan but when that's too boring for you look no further than Dusen Dusen's latest collection of modern coziness.

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minimal bedroom inspiration & rug updates

12/10/16

In an earlier post I went over rug combos for our living & dining room area and I'm pleased to say that we love how our choices turned out. We went with a diamond-frenzied shag rug (clearly cat approved) for the living room and an oriental-inspired style for the dining area. My hope was that our choices would bring color into our space since most of our finishings are quite monochromatic. Mission accomplished! I'm also going for the whole, "less things on walls makes me happier" approach so an exciting rug saves the day. Since both were very reasonably priced that means there's more money...for more rugs!

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this is nice no.2 | lilian martinez

11/30/16

There's something alluring about naive-culture inspired art meeting the established style of Matisse. Lilian Martinez combines texture, color and internet randomness to win over our eyes, hearts and minds. Her recent collection of tapestries and pillows can be purchased via bfgf shop or at pop up shops throughout Los Angeles. Her studio is based in Chinatown and also serves to exhibit some of her work.

Location: 970 N Broadway unit 204 Los Angeles, CA 90012