I realize the touristy cheesiness of wearing anything remotely island-inspired in Hawaii, but who can help it when dresses look this cute!

Proenza Schouler Palm Print Gauze Dress; Ginger & Smart St. Bart’s Dress; Elissa Coleman Exclusive Ace Palm Dress

I bought the one from Proenza Schouler when it was still in Target stores. It’s ready to go!

I’m counting the days until I can finally use these (in Hawaii!) - long-time coveted Waldo Bikinis from Ella Moss. I loved these so much, I bought them both, one in coral, and one in peacock.

Of course, Ella Moss is appropriate any time of the year here in L.A. Stylish, comfortable, and not too trendy. Pamela Protzel sure knows how to dress us Angelenos.

I ventured over to the Westside for work today, and stopped by Jin Patisserie in Venice for a box of Kristy Choo’s always delicious macaroons. I’m so glad her store is just on the other side of L.A.

I’m also glad her store is on the OTHER side of L.A.

The best product I’ve bought for my dog so far is hands down the Bamboo Quick Control Leash with the seat belt latch. How insanely genius is that? Especially here in L.A., where we practically live on the freeways. (My dog included.) I also love the reflective strip down the sides of the leash - perfect when you run at night, like we do - and the adjustable length.

Bamboo also makes well-designed dog bowls and grooming tools, and cutesier items like teething blankies and sleeping bags. Love it all!!

Here the newest desk companions I’ve acquired recently. Elephant incense and candle holders - these are so cute!:

A ceramic mug with kitties all over it that I use as a pen/pencil holder:

I know you remember Popples! I recently found this old guy at my parents’ house:

All I need now is a corkboard.

Got this pretty thing in the mail over the weekend. I love the vintage lucite flowers on this bracelet from Ruby Slipper.

I was magazine browsing at Borders the other day and was incredibly lucky in finding the sole and slightly tattered copy of Issue #3 of Lula Magazine. At $15, this import from England is quite the splurge, but well worth it. It’s page by page, top to bottom, full of beautiful, frame-worthy photographs. Some of my favorites:

Found this store Chrome Bones at the Beverly Center the other day. They make the most stylish dog collars and leashes. I especially love the Grommet series. I love hardware and metal details, and the grommet eyelets and faux snakeskin toughen up the pastel colors and make it so much more interesting. We bought the bowl, but in green, for our big guy. It’s quite heavy, which is good, since he likes to tip over his food bowl if he’s not ready to eat. The green also matches perfectly with the rest of our office.

I’ve seen their Ostrich Hearts collars in a few stores before, and I think this will be the first one I’ll buy for the new puppy. I’m really fancying the light blue one with pink hearts. The plaid one is also cute.