Yall Get Back Now!

Freedia attacks NOLA in her new video for "Yall Get Back Now!"

Completely Golden

+Finding a lot of inspiration in Jon Contino's work

A Fine Place

A perfect home.

Stylist Scott Newkirk's home via Michael Mundy's An Afternoon With..






+Lord Byron - first feature film with an All-Louisiana cast and crew to go to Sundance, and the first film from Lafayette to make it to Sundance.. lovely article from The Independent Weekly

My Heart Why'd You Break It

Jean-Eric - cutest crew in NOLA!

Irons & Duck

Irons & Duck
Shop and Showroom
4740 Everett Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
949-903-2303
ironsandduck@yahoo.com

Makers of simple, industrial style furniture and lighting using scrap metal, parts of old machinery and salvaged wood.. custom orders are welcomed. They also sell vintage work clothes and beautifully weathered industrial artifacts. Look for them at Rose Bowl.


Being there reminded me of my Dad's machine shop.


This wonderful post did too.

Lets Go To New Orleans!

Alex surprised me with this great t-shirt from Homage




..what I wouldnt do for some boiled crabs!
(via Old Chum)

Guy Ransonet: Still Bayous & Expansive Cane Fields

"As a child growing up surrounded by still bayous and flat expansive cane fields, I became interested in the environment I could observe on a daily basis. For me, the landscape became a source of peace and serenity. I also knew that it held a particular form of expression. I saw things through the eyes of a shy introvert, continually editing out human elements that complicated my vision. By eliminating these elements, I focused on showing landscapes that were in their calmest and most serene state. Earth is a living organism with it's own moods, emotions, and feelings. I paint with the same reverence that I would have for a good friend. I paint it as I see it could be- a friendly, but oh so sacred place. The works that emerge are products of the meditative moments that inspired me to create them. Each carries a spiritual message that is revealed to me in the process. As we try to survive in our anxiety-ridden world of technology and suburban sprawl, let us become aware of our beautiful Mother and her fragile destiny. Perhaps if we awaken and begin to care for her, she will return to us gifts beyond measure."

Guy Ransonet
1947-2007

Guy is the father of my best childhood friend. I spent much of my childhood, among the still bayous and expansive cane fields, with this family. Guy was a remarkable talent that devoted his life to art in the form of interior, landscape and furniture design in addition to painting. His influence contributed largely to my love for art and my career in design. His memory is close and clear.. I get to look at this everyday and it makes me smile.. everyday.

Prints available here

Better City, Better Life

World Expo 2010, Shanghai
UK Pavilion - Seed Cathedral
(via The Boston Globe)





+ Mad Decent Bounce mix.. thanks Fina!

Teenage Wasteland

Growing up in South Louisiana, my teenage years looked a lot like this.
(via my favorite teenage photographer Folk You)

Will You Marry Us?

So Alex and I had been keeping a secret for months... we planned a surprise visit to South Louisiana to attend my brother Donovan and his fiance Suzy's engagement party. The party was beautiful and lasted until the early morning hours... typical southern celebration. The weather was especially gorgeous and unusually cool for this time of year... just one torrential downpour! ... how did we get so lucky?! In just a few days we managed to spend some lovely time with my parents, my closest friends ..including a special new edition, 9 month old Julien.. and of course my brother and soon-to-be sister. There was turtle soup, Jitterbuggin' and tears of happiness galore. It was a perfect introduction to Alex of my home and all my favorite people... relaxed, slow, loving and comfortable. Thank you to everyone who opened their homes and fold out couches to us. We cant wait to see you for the wedding!
(See all photos)


Acadian Jean Mouton settled Lafayette in 1821, known originally as Vermilionville. Guidry, our family name, is documented in "The Arrival of the Acadians" as one of the first Acadians, Pierre Guidry, to arrive in this area in April of 1764.