Banquet Journal

pleated throats

Some images from Mammals, one of my beloved Golden Nature Guides.

cake

The baked goods fetish continues: I thought this cake looked pretty great, but then I went to Kate Sullivan's site (cake power!), and fell in love with the Marie Antoinette bust cake. Sweet.

a gala mood

A Gala Mood is a lovely new baby blog from the uber talented and stylish Miss Jow. All kinds of finds, including some really special vintage pieces, like this gorgeous baby bonnet. It reminds me a...

paper

Older work, circa 2000? And this book is breaking my heart. So beautiful!   ::

seattle

We escaped to Seattle for the weekend, and while we forgot the camera (?!?), there were some magic moments, mostly regarding our stomachs: brunch at Crave (but dinner looks like it's worth return...

toothpick

    Perfect packaging.

miroslav sasek

I'm suddenly seeing Miroslav Sasek's books everywhere. These images are from This is Paris. I love his more architectural illustrations, particularly how he captures a seemingly teeming city.

mina perhonen

I always get a boost looking at the prints from Mina Perhonen. Because I am me, I also adore the fact that they are located by a doughnut plant.

sailing ships

Some older work... Those ships became an almost unhealthy obsession.

alice waters

I love alice waters, and recently ordered her latest cookbook, the Art of Simple Food. It's so great, and ties in with so many things I am hungry for right now, like the farmer's market, and final...