peggy wong . on bluepoolroad

a look back at 1986, hawaii...

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

1986 was a big year. i remember my mom leaving for a trip to hawaii with my dad (well, he was just "bobby" then). of course when you are little, you don't think much of why they are going, but rather, what they are going to bring back. well, as it turned out, they brought back the best present ever – the news of their engagement.

the island of maui was where my dad popped the question. they stayed at the then-intercontinental hotel (top). look at that view! and how about the one of my mom at the haleakalā crater? such a glamorous shot – wind blowing, her trying to hold on to her hat... love it. but my favorite is the one of them holding each other. knowing in their minds, at that moment, they would be spending the rest of their lives together. those are the memories. those are the unforgettable moments in life.

i love traveling, but do you know i love traveling with my parents even more? i have the best time with them, every single time. which got me thinking, how fun would it be for me and my husband to bring my parents back to maui? to experience the island and relive those moments together? perhaps an anniversary trip is in order.

thank you mom and dad for the photographs and reminiscing your trip with me! ❤

* this post was sponsored by the hawaiian islands, featuring the island of maui, one of six distinctive islands you can explore. continue your journey at living in the moment on the island of maui.

DESIGN LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / IMAGES PROVIDED BY MY PARENTS, BOBBY AND JENNY BRASWELL

pw.travelogue » ch. 29, hong kong

2012-01-20T12:18:00.000-08:00

[chapter 29... hong kong] had one of the best desserts here at nobu (top) during my trip there. tiny fruit spheres called "crystal fruit pearls" with yamamomo granita. they literally burst in your mouth, so yum. also went back to the american club (bottom) at two exchange square for the first time since i left hong kong some 25+ odd years ago. met up with a couple of childhood friends there for lunch and it was definitely a trip down the memory lane... pretty great.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

pw.travelogue » out and about, hong kong

2012-01-13T16:00:00.000-08:00

[chapter 28... out and about, hong kong] changing things up a bit and posting a few of my camera phone images. it is annie leibovitz you see there, with hong kong photographer wing shya for gap. massive ads were plastered at the hong kong mtr/subway station. anytime i see annie leibovitz, i'm there.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

new work » architectural digest, jan 2012

2012-01-11T10:30:00.000-08:00

remember the hotel lautner story that i shot for vogue living australia? it just so happened architectural digest also picked up a few shots from my shoot! i've got to say, the twilight hour at the desert is seriously magical...

MAGAZINE COVER AND STORY, SCANS / COVER SHOT BY WILLIAM WALDRON

pw.travelogue » the upper house, hong kong

2012-01-06T15:30:00.000-08:00

[chapter 27... the upper house, hong kong] high above the hustle and bustle of the city - my room, aptly named the "upper suite", is seriously a little slice of heaven. what a view to wake up to in the morning... and how about the key holder that says "your home"? love, love, love. besides the many obvious reasons why the upper house is on top of my must-stay list, i have to point out they have the most courteous staff, ever. that, to me, speaks volumes. thank you the upper house AND tablet for making my stay such a memorable experience, will definitely be checking back in!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

new work » vogue living australia, jan/feb 2012

2012-01-03T10:26:00.000-08:00

hot off the press! been waiting for months to share this with you - yours truly is featured in the new jan/feb 2012 issue of vogue living australia! remember this post a few months back? well, this was why i was out in desert hot springs! to quote myself (ha!) in the contributors section: "for someone who loves architecture as much as i do, hotel lautner is really a dream place to shoot." seemed like everywhere i turned there was a shot. clean lines, angles, shadows... vla is one of my favorite magazines out there and it's truly an honor to be part of this issue. what a way to kick off the new year, no? happy 2012 everyone!

MAGAZINE ART PROVIDED BY VOGUE LIVING AUSTRALIA / COVER SHOT BY ANSON SMART

happy holidays!

2011-12-23T12:00:00.000-08:00

... can you believe it's almost the end of the year? it flew right by... what is your one most memorable adventure this year? mine has got to be my month long european holiday... the photo above was taken during my recent trip to hong kong (promise a hk travelogue will be coming very soon!) thought this image would make a great holiday "card" for you guys. enjoy this holiday season and see you back here in 2012! xo, p.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

holiday sale!

2011-12-15T09:30:00.000-08:00

... 'tis the season and we are having a big sale! guess what is my all-time favorite stocking stuff is? our goodie box! i have so much fun putting it together every year, always something different in the mix... and if you've been eyeing our rug collection, well, it's on sale too! shop now and get your last minute holiday gifts there in time – sale ends this saturday, december 17! enter code HOHOHO at checkout. happy shopping :)

pw.travelogue » sneak preview of hong kong

2011-12-09T14:00:00.000-08:00

hong kong, chapter twenty-six

hello everyone! i'm back from hong kong and what a fabulous trip it was. spent quality time with family and friends. lots of sightseeing and culinary adventures... can't wait to share all the photographs with you, but here's just a sneak preview for now. something about the hazy, washed-out harbour view...

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

heading overseas!

2011-11-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

... this is definitely a first, a post without a photo! typing away on my phone as i'm sitting at the gate at lax, waiting to board a red eye. just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello + goodbye. good news is, when i return in a few weeks there will be a brand new travelogue of hong kong. very excited about this particular trip, it's for business and pleasure. will be shooting for a couple of projects, can't wait to share! have a wonderful thanksgiving everyone, see you back here in december! xx

travelogue » 17-mile drive

2011-11-04T14:30:00.000-07:00

17-mile drive at pebble beach / chapter twenty-ﬁve

... with over twenty points of interest along the 17-mile drive, the spanish bay is definitely worth stopping. pebble sculptures there are pretty amazing. love the fact that visitors are welcomed to make their own, each leaving a mark behind. the last photo – can you imagine teeing off right by the ocean? with waves crashing around you? and yes, the sky was really that blue... a perfect ending to my trip up the pacific coast. happy friday everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » hearst castle, part two

2011-10-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

hearst castle, part two / chapter twenty-four

... the "roman pool" it's called. can you imagine jumping into the pool from that diving platform? and the floor to ceiling mosaic glass tiles... many of them are clear with fused gold inside. you really have to be there to experience the colors. shimmering blues and gold all around. truly breathtaking. enjoy your weekend!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » hearst castle, part one

2011-10-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

hearst castle, part one / chapter twenty-three

... a bit overcast that day, but it just adds to the mystique of hearst castle. i wonder what it must had been like to be a guest of mr. hearst at the castle. definitely takes the definition of "a weekend away" to another level. remember i said last week the hearst castle itself is worth its own post? turns out, it's worth more than one! wait till you see the indoor pool next week. have a wonderful weekend everyone!

ps. have you seen the sam maloof exhibition at the huntington library yet? here are a few snapshots i took for my post on FLOR this week!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » the paciﬁc coast

2011-10-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

the paciﬁc coast / chapter twenty-two

... driving up the coast was really something else. from los angeles to carmel by-the-sea, and everywhere in between. just a few edits for now, the hearst castle itself is worth its own post. and more of the pacific ocean and rolling hills... happy weekend!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

on the road » paciﬁc coast highway

2011-10-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

... driving up highway 1 is a first for me and i cannot begin to tell you just how amazing it was. if you haven't done it, please do. had the best time with my parents and m. more photos to come from my holiday next week!

while i was away...
1 / a couple of very nice write-ups on my photography: sprk + design work life.
2 / my weekly post on FLOR: what i saw in... hoover dam.
3 / last but not least: my design-blogger tastemaker tag sale with one kings lane! vintage items from my personal collection, bluepoolroad rugs and selected stationery designs, AND a few of my favorite prints from the travelogue series – signed + framed! hurry, sale ends next monday, october 10!

happy weekend (and shopping!) xx

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

announcing » pw. on bluepoolroad + one kings lane's design-blogger tastemaker tag sale!

2011-10-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

... super exciting news if i have to say so myself! to be named one of the most influential design bloggers by one kings lane is quite humbling... so for this special tastemaker tag sale, i've included a vintage paul evans cityscape ashtray (shown above) as my favorite pick. so much beauty in its patina, rust, even the dings and dents, love it all. and for the first time, i'll be selling my prints, framed and signed! if you've been following my european holiday travelogue posts, you will see a few of my favorites there. a huge congrats to the other eight bloggers as well – can't wait to see their collections! sale goes live tonight, october 6 at 6pm pst / 9pm est. but in the meantime, click here for a sneak preview and let me know what you think!

DESIGN LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / ALL ONE KINGS LANE RELATED IMAGERY FROM ONE KINGS LANE

on the road » sunset in desert hot springs

2011-09-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

... was on location recently for a shoot in desert hot springs (can't wait to share the project with you!) and caught the sunset on the way to dinner. oh the colours... happy weekend everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

new work » los angeles magazine, oct 2011

2011-09-29T10:30:00.000-07:00

... recent shoot for los angeles magazine. all about sex appeal, los angeles women, and the hot mom phenomenon. it was a fun shoot to say the least!

MAGAZINE COVER AND STORY, SCANS / COVER SHOT BY ART STREIBER

travelogue » copenhagen, denmark

2011-09-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

copenhagen, denmark / chapter twenty-one

... copenhagen marks the end of my month-long european holiday... the danish gent sitting at the café sums it all up for me – that laid-back lifestyle is contagious – and that's what this trip has taught me. as you read this, i'm in fact on a mini holiday. so stayed tuned for more travelogue upon my return!

have a wonderful weekend everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » cadiz, spain

2011-09-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

cadiz, spain / chapter twenty

... such a gorgeous day in cadiz. spain continues to surprise me. each city or town that we visited has its own unique personality and somehow felt like a completely different country all together. really enjoyed walking cadiz, from quiet side streets to even quieter beaches, it was perfect.

what's new this week:
1 / received an advance copy of communication arts design annual – i was featured in their design trends column!
2 / handpicked for another very "special sale" coming up in a few weeks. stay tuned!
3 / fall colors and textures... my weekly post for FLOR.

i'm off to desert hot springs for a shoot this weekend, happy friday everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

press » communication arts design annual 2011

2011-09-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

... incredibly honored to be asked by the editor of communication arts to contribute to their design trends column in this year's design annual. and in good company too – with hatch show print and studio on fire alongside.

the question is, "why does interest in letterpress printing continue to grow in the digital age?" coming from a pure designer's standpoint, my answer of course has to do with the ability to see designs come to live in just a few days' time. we are making 'new' history with each impression; updating the look with modern typography and graphics, even sans ink at times (did you know my favorite is this?). that tactile quality is timeless... you can't help but to touch.

so i ask, why does letterpress interest you? as a stationery lover, art collector, or design enthusiast?

DESIGN LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / COMMUNICATION ARTS COVER AND STORY, SCANS

travelogue » paris, france

2011-09-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

paris, france / chapter nineteen

... oh paris, the only regret i have is that we only had a few hours with you. so much to take in, so little time. i feel paris is really a city where you have to live it. maybe one day... sabrina fairchild is right, "paris is always a good idea."

happy weekend!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » saint-malo, france

2011-09-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

saint-malo, france / chapter eighteen

... another french coastal town that is irresistible. what is even more amazing is the mont saint-michel just outside of the fortified town of saint-malo. not only does it rests on a sand bank, it sits on a rocky island as well. mont saint-michel is as mystical as it gets...

*wanted to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has commented and tweeted about my photography site. i love what i do and it feels even more rewarding when i know you enjoy my work as well. happy weekend all! xo

in case you missed it this week:
1 / getting to know... series on simple + pretty. my dear friend jane featured yours truly and photos of our santa barbara trip together!
2 / peggy wong photography was featured on black*eiffel! rachel also did an amazing write-up on me, i'm truly humbled by all the high praises...
3 / channeling vermeer... my weekly post for FLOR.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

announcing » pw . photography

2011-08-26T10:00:00.000-07:00

... thrilled to be finally sharing this with you – yes, a peggy wong photography website! a labor of love, really. cannot begin to tell you how many years of photography i went through, and to be honest, my recent european holiday gave me the nudge that i needed to pull all this together. i suppose that's what a month-long and completely unplugged holiday will do to one. you come back with a clear mind, and then you follow your heart. photography has always been a part of my life, except typography won my heart over first... please let me know what you think! here's to a great weekend everyone! xo

WEBSITE DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

press » new ombré collection on martha stewart...

2011-08-24T12:20:00.000-07:00

... hello summer romances! did you know i used to be a deputy art director at martha stewart? and today, i'm back as a guest blogger over on their wedding blog with my new ombré collection. check it out! thanks for having me shira :)

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » concarneau, france

2011-08-19T14:19:00.001-07:00

concarneau, france / chapter seventeen

... concarneau has definitely changed my view of a fishing port. doesn't it have the most charming details around? next week is going to be a big one for me, cannot wait to share what i've been working on with you. and if you are a fan of my photography, it's a double bonus. happy friday everyone!

for more photos of concarneau, check out my post for flor this week:
what i saw in... concarneau.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » la rochelle, france

2011-08-12T11:47:00.001-07:00

la rochelle, france / chapter sixteen

... such a beautiful french coastal town. antique-washed buildings that seem to go on for miles. and of course, couldn't leave without having a few plateaux de fruits de mer! have a wonderful weekend everyone.

psst! more photos of la rochelle on my post for flor this week:
what i saw in... la rochelle.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » bilbao, spain

2011-08-05T13:41:00.000-07:00

bilbao, spain / chapter ﬁfteen

... have to admit, i was pretty excited to visit the guggenheim bilbao. it's really something when you see it with your own eyes, and be present next to it. double bonus – richard serra's installation, the matter of time is part of their collection. i was in complete awe. and the visual contrast between the old + new town bilbao is striking... enjoy your weekend!

ps - in case you missed it, my post for flor this week:
what i saw in... lisbon.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » lisbon, portugal

2011-07-29T10:30:00.000-07:00

lisbon, portugal / chapter fourteen

... cable wires! boy do i love those. they make such great graphic moments. lisbon is a perfect place to get lost in (and to people watch!) love the last photograph – just neighbors having conversations out their window and patio... have a great weekend everyone!

ps - lots more colors + textures from morocco on my post for flor this week:
what i saw in... casablanca.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » casablanca, morocco

2011-07-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

casablanca, morocco / chapter thirteen

... casablanca was another place that i didn't quite know what to expect. and no, it's not at all like the movie casablanca with humphrey bogart and ingrid bergman. it's a lot more... the people, the local colors, and the breathtaking mosque of hassan II. "here's looking at you, kid." happy weekend everyone!

ps - i've been posting my travel photos on flor as well, more type/graphically driven ones. check them out if you'd like and let me know what you think!
1 / what i saw in... spain.
2 / spain, part two.

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » mijas, spain

2011-07-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

mijas, spain / chapter twelve

... i love surprises, and mijas turned out to be a great little village to wander about. narrow streets and white washed buildings everywhere you turn. there's a bullring too, will have to save that for another post... it's quite something. happy weekend!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » bordeaux, france

2011-07-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

vineyards at saint-laurent-médoc, france / chapter eleven

... pinch me now 'cause i still could not believe i was actually there. it was as picturesque as i had envisioned... and pleasantly quiet. have a lovely weekend everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » valencia, spain

2011-07-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

old quarter of valencia, spain / chapter ten

... valencia! one of my favorite photographs of this entire trip is the one of the nun. the second i clicked the camera i knew it would be a memorable one – on so many levels. my friend jen asked if my trip to europe was a life changing one. and without any hesitation, i answered yes. three weeks abroad has brought on a new me. a new me meaning i chose to end my day with going to the library and buying peonies on the way home. slowing down and really smell the roses, in this case, peonies. have a wonderful forth of july everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » saint-malo, france

2011-06-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

... slowly but surely i'm coming around. between press checks, styling, and shooting this week, i've managed to edit more photos from my trip (BIG plans for that, stay tuned!). this one i snapped with my camera phone of saint-malo. such a gorgeous day... happy weekend everyone!

DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

travelogue » barcelona, spain

2011-06-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

en route to museu picasso, barcelona / chapter nine

... i'm back! from spain to denmark, with morocco, portugal + france in between. honestly i don't even know how or where to begin. if you can believe it, i took over 3000 images. it will take some time to edit them all, but here's a sneak preview for now - my first day in barcelona!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

au revoir...

2011-05-23T13:30:00.000-07:00

... i'm off to europe! 5 countries, 3 weeks. which also means i'll be taking a break from blogging... cannot wait to share with you everything that i see and capture abroad. until then my friends... thank you for reading and commenting {on bluepoolroad} xoxo!

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASS BIRD / VIA T MAGAZINE

a brooklyn brownstone...

2011-05-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

... leaving you today with this light-filled 1860s brownstone in brooklyn. and if it isn't beautiful enough, well, wait till you hear who it belongs to. keri russell and her husband, shane deary. i especially love the bathroom. the curtain divider is understated + brilliant. happy weekend everyone!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM WALDRON / ELLE DECOR JUN 2011

a beautiful shipwreck...

2011-05-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

... THE shipwreck dress by alexander mcqueen. definitely have a thing for dresses that are tattered + layered. the messier the better!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER LINDBERGH / HARPER'S BAZAAR MAR 2003 / VIA OBSESSEE

luxe » cosa fina

2011-05-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

... stunning. raw smokey quartz ring by cosa fina.

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / IMAGE FROM COSA FINA

for FLOR » labor of love in todos santos...

2011-05-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

... the first time i saw images of this amazing* house was on my little phone, at a bar, under dim lights. really, my friend laure joliet showed them to me on her blog and i literally gasped out loud. if there was ever a picture documenting my expression, it would have been priceless... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURE JOLIET

stripped ease...

2011-05-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

... wonder if i would ever have concrete floors. or a wall of open shelving. just love the look of it so so much...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEAN KAUFMAN / VIA DWELL

the letter Q...

2011-05-16T15:15:00.000-07:00

... could possibly be my favorite character from the alphabet. happy monday!

IMAGE FROM HARPER'S BAZAAR UK MAY 2011 / VIA NOIR FAÇADE

from the dead sea...

2011-05-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

... mud is so beautiful in my eyes. do you remember this one i posted a while back? enjoy your weekend!

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW WAKEM / SPA MAGAZINE SUMMER 2011

electric blue...

2011-05-12T12:23:00.000-07:00

... ooh la la!

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN TRAYNOR / ELLE ARGENTINA FEB 2006 / VIA KOKOBOMBON'S SCANS

dark angel...

2011-05-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

... gasped when i saw this. the fluidity of the sheer is just stunning.

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACQUES DEQUEKER / WISH REPORT BRAZIL MAY 2011 / VIA FGR

for FLOR » harper’s bazaar best covers…

2011-05-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

... have you picked up the special collector’s edition of harper’s bazaar best covers? i was only too happy when i got mine... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD AVEDON / HARPER'S BAZAAR BEST COVERS, SPRING 2011

what an island...

2011-05-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

... my definition of entertaining bliss. quite love the mellowed look of the marble as well...

TYPE LAYOUT AND SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILLIP TOLEDANO / NEW YORK MAGAZINE JUNE 20, 2005

monday blues...

2011-05-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

... who says it can't be this gorgeous? happy monday!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMMA LEE / LIVING ETC / JUNE 2011

fooling around...

2011-05-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

... i've always loved this shoot, reminds me so much of my mom and i when we are together. just lots of fun, laughter, and love. happy mother's day and have a wonderful weekend! love, p.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / VANITY FAIR JUNE 2005 / VIA TFS

isa{bella}...

2011-05-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

... isn't she beautiful? isabella rossellini. did a double take myself – doesn't this image remind you of audrey hepburn?

update: thanks to jon, now i have the proper photog and publication credit!

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MEISEL / ALLURE OCT 1991 / VIA DISTRACTIONS OF LOLA

roaming in rome...

2011-05-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

... love the black, so intense and rich. makes me want to jump onto the back of that bike right now!

TYPE LAYOUT AND SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID LOFTUS / JAMIE MAGAZINE MAR/APR 2011

all aboard!

2011-05-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

... oh yes, i've got vacation on my mind. three more weeks and i'm off to europe! not boarding this super sleek ralph lauren's yacht the maìn, but close. can.not.wait.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FREDERIKE HELWIG / HARPERS BAZAAR DEC 2010

in a trance...

2011-05-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

... a ghost of a smile, and so much more...

TYPE LAYOUT AND SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARNELL / FONTAINEBLEAU 2008 BROCHURE

a dreamy morning in london...

2011-04-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

... couldn't help but to watch the royal wedding this morning, and enjoyed every moment of it. then couldn't help but to remember my london trip in 2006. one of my favorite images that i took was this one at the buckingham place gardens. how picturesque and romantic... happy weekend everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

current love...

2011-04-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

... isn't this kinda amazing? love how the dress echoes the tiling... and all that golden patina...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL RIERA / V SPAIN 8 SPRING/SUMMER 2011 / VIA NOIR FAÇADE

mirror, mirror...

2011-04-27T14:00:00.000-07:00

... love the washed-out colors and angle of this shot. well, truth be told, eyeing the coat too.

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAOLO ROVERSI / VOGUE ITALIA OCT 1998 / VIA FAKING FASHION

for FLOR » vintage wallcoverings...

2011-04-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

mauer (wall) by le corbusier, 1959

... my earliest memory of wallpaper designs was in the apartment that i grew up in. it was a muted color landscape with metallic highlights. strange how i could remember the details so well, and now i'm thinking the metallic touch was quite brilliant actually... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM "KITSCH TO CORBUSIER, WALLPAPERS FROM THE 1950S" EXHIBITION BOOKLET

alone time...

2011-04-26T13:30:00.000-07:00

... this photograph of marlene dietrich speaks volumes to me. a moment, a day, or even a month spent by yourself...

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVE ARNOLD / VIA JOANNA PAIVIKKI

a lucienne (kind of) day...

2011-04-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

... i think lucienne day would have approved this packaging design by aloof. self-forming construction and sans glue. love how each pattern is cropped perfectly within the die-cut window too.

IMAGES FROM ALOOF

the countryside...

2011-04-22T15:00:00.000-07:00

... sipping wine under a chandelier in the countryside sounds and looks pretty tempting... have a lovely and relaxing weekend everyone!

TYPE LAYOUT AND SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOLVI DOS SANTOS / ELLE DECORATION GERMANY MAY/JUNE 2005

luxe » yves saint laurent

2011-04-21T14:30:00.000-07:00

... if i had an ipad, this would be the case. chyc by yves saint laurent. love the streamlined design. miss posting objects that i covet, so starting today, « luxe » is a new category on bluepoolroad!

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / IMAGE FROM YVES SAINT LAURENT

light as a cloud...

2011-04-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

... hard to believe only two ingredients are needed to make this absolute gorgeousness, egg whites and sugar.

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTORIA PEARSON FOR MARTHA STEWART LIVING

for FLOR » bon appétit!

2011-04-20T11:30:00.000-07:00

... have you seen the newly redesign bon appétit magazine? i couldn't take my eyes off of it, even from just the sneak peek that they posted on their website. i'm particularly glued in not only because i'm a food enthusiast, but because i freelanced there a few years ago... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / IMAGE FROM BON APPÉTIT MAGAZINE MAY 2011

portofino...

2011-04-19T13:05:00.000-07:00

... a day of excursion, a little romance, and a bubble skirt.

TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIO TESTINO / VOGUE US NOV 2005 / VIA FOTO DECADENT

up and away...

2011-04-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

... wish i could be lifted off today. what an extravagance it would be to kick off a monday, no?!

DESIGN LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDERS OVERGAARD

body language...

2011-04-15T13:00:00.000-07:00

... leaving you today with this stunning editorial. their body language says it all, doesn't it? and how beautiful is that typography? black on black, love. happy weekend everyone!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK PILLAI / AMICA ITALY MAR 2010 / VIA TFS

have you met miss jones?

2011-04-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

... january jones looking fierce + sexy. couldn't believe my eyes when i saw this photograph, had to do a double take.

TYPE LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAIG MCDEAN / W MAG MAY 2011

for FLOR » vintage olivetti...

2011-04-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

... ever since i saw a framed vintage olivetti poster a few weeks back at an antique store, i've been somewhat obsessed at finding another one just like it online. well, i guess that's what happens when you say, "i'll think about..." [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY HENRY WOLF FOR OLIVETTI

a gentle encounter...

2011-04-13T13:00:00.000-07:00

... i remember the first (and only) time i was on an elephant. i was eleven. what an amazing feeling it was. as if you were with one of the gentlest souls in the world...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER LINDBERGH FOR VOGUE US MAY 2011 / VIA NOIR FAÇADE

something about the thirties...

2011-04-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

... love this photograph of renée perle by jacques henri lartigue. he had a way of capturing her that perhaps only a lover could. the vulnerability in her eyes...

TYPE LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACQUES HENRI LARTIQUE / VIA TFS

all smiles...

2011-04-11T13:30:00.000-07:00

... isn't she lovely? that's michelle darmody, owner of the cake café in dublin. the café serves everything in mismatched china, kinda like her polka dot blouse + floral apron, so sweet... happy monday!

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CEDRIC ANGELES FOR TRAVEL & LEISURE FEB 2011

an art worthy auction...

2011-04-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

... my dear friend sang an and his husband bob are at it again! they will be riding 545 miles in 7 days from san francisco to los angeles on june 5th to 11th for AIDS/LifeCycle. i'm incredibly honored to be donating my stationery products for their art auction this year! if you have ever wanted to purchase signed prints by renowned photographers like sang, ditte isager, anna williams, bill abranowicz, gentl & hyers, william waldron, david prince, anders overgaard... please do check this art auction out if you have a minute, it's for a great cause. 100% of the proceeds will go to the AIDS/LifeCycle organization. auction starts today, so hurry! click here to see what i posted last year – they raised over $10,000! go team b+ang!!!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 1/SANG AN, 2/ANDERS OVERGAARD, 3/SANG AN, 4/DITTE ISAGER

lust wish dream...

2011-04-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

... pinned this the other day and had to share it with you here. i could almost hear otis redding singing in the background, "sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time..."

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERICA GEORGE DINES / ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES APRIL 2008

the great outdoors...

2011-04-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

... doesn't this put things into perspective? on all levels? miss being at yosemite and amongst the sequoias...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDERS OVERGAARD

the warrior queen...

2011-04-05T12:00:00.000-07:00

... cate blanchett. i will always love this image of her. the feathered helmet by john galliano / dior haute couture is simply stunning. and cate pulls this off flawlessly.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN KLEIN / VOGUE US NOV 2006 / VIA TFS

monday madness...

2011-04-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

... strangely attracted to the messiness of this image... the color palette is pretty great too, no?

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAYMOND MEIER / VOGUE JAPAN MAY 2011 / VIA OH FASHION MODELS

feeling sexy...

2011-04-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

... and coveting a pair of perfectly tailored black pants. enjoy your weekend and see you back here on monday!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARKUS PRITZI / VIA FASHIONOGRAPHY

for FLOR » the art of collaboration...

2011-04-01T11:30:00.000-07:00

... if i ask you what this image reminds you of, what comes to mind straightaway? perhaps the movie "birds" by alfred hitchcock rings a bell? i have always been intrigued by the ad campaigns that bottega veneta puts out every season... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX PRAGER / VIA BOTTEGA VENETA

a painted backdrop...

2011-03-31T12:39:00.000-07:00

... what a stunning image. and probably my favorite photograph from jose villa's new book, "fine art wedding photography". had the pleasure of meeting jose at his book release party at west hollywood last night... such a treat!

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM "FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY" / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSE VILLA

west elm loves summer...

2011-03-30T11:30:00.000-07:00

... beautifully done by photographer ditte isager and west elm. those lazy summer moments were captured perfectly. makes you want to dive right in...

STILLS FROM "WEST ELM LOVES SUMMER" VIDEO VIA DITTE ISAGER
FILM BY DITTE ISAGER FOR WEST ELM / STYLING BY KIM FICARO / MUSIC BY DANIEL STORM / EDITING/GRADING BY WERKSTETTE

texture play...

2011-03-29T12:23:00.000-07:00

... love this! quilted vest by hakaan and cady shorts(!) with ostrich + emu feathers by brioni.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NADIR / AMICA MAR 2011 / VIA NOIR FAÇADE

a bright morning...

2011-03-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

... if only every morning could be like this! although i did start mine with these sunshiny beauties, couldn't complain. happy monday!

DESIGN LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / IMAGE FROM GANDÍA BLASCO

southern charm and so much more...

2011-03-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

... magnolia symbolizes many things, but right now it means perseverance to me. you may have noticed i didn't put up a post last friday. it was because i participated in bloggers day of silence / for japan with love. amazing how so many of us came together that one day. please have a look, it's a wonderful cause... have a lovely weekend everyone!

DESIGN LAYOUT AND SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTORIA PEARSON / GREAT PARTIES: THE BEST OF MARTHA STEWART LIVING

from dawn to dusk...

2011-03-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

... love this modern take on traditional paper luminarias. designed by gandía blasco. quite possibly new my favorite thing.

DESIGN LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / IMAGES FROM GANDÍA BLASCO

scandinavian love...

2011-03-23T12:36:00.000-07:00

... could never get tired of looking at images from tine k home... they just get better and better each season. click here for my favorites from the past.

PHOTOGRAPHY MIKKEL ADSBØL / IMAGES FROM TINE K HOME SPRING/SUMMER 2011 CATALOG

for FLOR » let's talk paint!

2011-03-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

... how do you tackle paint colors for a room? do you tape a few swatches on the wall or do you actually paint patches of colors next to each other, let them dry, and then decide?... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / IMAGE FROM FARROW & BALL

earthly beauty...

2011-03-22T12:39:00.000-07:00

... how beautiful is this? the subtle tonalities, the hand gesture, the folds of her blouse...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER LINDBERGH FOR VOGUE GERMANY APR 2011 / VIA OH FASHION MODELS

announcing » bluepoolroad + paperless post

2011-03-21T10:12:00.001-07:00

... thrilled to announce our collaboration with paperless post! honored to be part of their designer series, an online letterpress collection that looks as good (and real!) as our printed designs. click here to view our sample page of invitations and baby announcements. there's also a selection of bluepoolroad envelope liners for mixing + matching. just click and send! give it a try and let me know what you think :)

pure comfort...

2011-03-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

... colors of the sky and sea. such a clean + beautiful palette...

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM REAL SIMPLE: THE ORGANIZED HOME / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES BAIGRIE

for FLOR » the trailer dream...

2011-03-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

... can you imagine living out the nomadic trailer dream? i have to admit, i've given this thought more than once or twice. purchasing an airstream and just take off, up the pacific coast highway then cross country?... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAUDIO TAJOLI / SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM ELLE DECOR ITALIA JUNE 2005

rustic simplicity...

2011-03-16T14:05:00.000-07:00

... amazed at how much i'm loving all this wood. such serenity...

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHALIE KRAG / ELLE DECOR ITALIA JUNE 2005

{red} hotness from club monaco...

2011-03-15T12:43:00.001-07:00

... shown as a spread, this ad campaign by club monaco literally stopped me in my tracks. even though it ran in the uk elle decoration back in 2000, it's still speaks to me. ultra sexy and abstract. love.

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM UK ELLE DECORATION MAY 2000

black + white + french...

2011-03-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

... eyeing this french 50s-style sideboard. and those vintage french watering cans!

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBORAH JAFFE / UK ELLE DECORATION MAY 2000

current love...

2011-03-11T12:09:00.001-08:00

... been thinking about this céline look since monday. so perfectly structured... have a lovely weekend everyone!

DESIGN LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / IMAGE FROM GARANCE DORÉ

travelogue » hotel lautner

2011-03-10T12:32:00.000-08:00

desert hot springs, chapter eight

... a little (birthday) getaway at hotel lautner. such a pleasant surprise to discover this architectural gem in desert hot springs. lying under the stars, wrapped in the arms of someone you love, and with miles davis playing in the background... i think we've just found our hideaway.

click here for more on hotel lautner and photos on my FLOR post!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

for FLOR » checking in: hotel lautner

2011-03-10T11:50:00.000-08:00

... let me prefix this by saying i had waited three years for this – we were one of the lucky few who got to stay at the hotel lautner this past weekend when they had a soft opening... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

an intimate persona...

2011-03-09T12:00:00.000-08:00

... there's something so vulnerable about this shot that i absolutely love.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIO SORRENTI FOR PURPLE FASHION MAGAZINE #12 / VIA ONTD

A for...

2011-03-08T12:35:00.000-08:00

... another year! it's my birthday and i simply couldn't have found a better image to post today then this one - you know how i love my typography! there's an accompanying film to this editorial called "the color of the night" directed by fabrien baron, featuring giorgio armani's la femme bleue collection. hauntingly beautiful...

IMAGE FROM INTERVIEW MAGAZINE MARCH 2011 / VIA OH FASHION MODELS

look no.20...

2011-03-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

... from the zara lookbook march 2011. such a classic and effortless combination.

IMAGE FROM ZARA / VIA EVERYTHING FABULOUS

a citrusy kind of day...

2011-03-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

... came across this while searching for recipes using meyer lemons. check out these freshly picked ones sitting pretty on our kitchen counter! happy weekend everyone.

SCAN AND DESIGN LAYOUT BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROLAND BELLO FOR DOMINO FEB 2007