She's got an eye
like one of the best ones, seriously.
If there was only one person I could steal talent from it would be my friend Abby of Hi + Low. She is a graphic designer by profession but has amazing taste in decorating, collecting, and dressing. Just being around her is inspiring. But in addition to her impeccable taste, one of my favorite things about her is her modesty. For how talented she really is, she is one of the most unassuming people I know, and always gives credit to everyone around her.
This week, her apartment was featured on Design*Sponge. An honor that was rightly due. If I could hire her to decorate my apartment, or house I would. Every piece of furniture, art, or collectible is thoughtful, beautiful, and complimentary. I wish I had the vision to incorporate different design era's and elements the way she does. 
And to top it all off, Abby is also very very thoughtful. Saturday night I came home to a package addressed from her, and inside was this beautiful ceramic pitcher.
Abby has a couple of these pitchers, and I have loved them since the first time I poured something out of one of them. I finally asked her where I could find one and found out they were made by Dansk, vintage, and very hard to come by. After losing a few bids on Ebay, I gave up. But now I have one of my very own, thanks to her, and now will probably start my obsession up again to find it a friend.
And another Abby gift, my own desk calendar. I love it and use it every day. It is designed by Abby for Kate Spade. I would really love to fill my life up with things made and picked out by Abby.
*And for those that are anxious to see my hair, don't worry I will post. I just can't seem to take a decent picture of myself, darn camera.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 9:50AM
Reader Comments (6)
Wow! This is so nice. I can't believe it. Thanks Alysha.
I always thought that calendar was cool. And Alysha really was overwhelmingly touched by that cool pitcher. (I'm using the word 'cool' a lot here). And can I just say 'wow' to the apartment? Cause, wow!
wow so many inspiring people around you. how fun!! It's hard for me to look at stuff like that sometimes b/c I just get painfully envious. bad eddie!
awesome pitcher. and i second eddies envious feelings about the apartment. it's beautifully done.
ps.- looking forward to seeing your new look. are you happy with it?
yay for abby. she really is incredible. seriously, how lucky are we to have such amazing friends?
the pitcher is fantastic. and now i think i might need to renew my dansk ebay search too. . .
Wait. I didn't know Abby designed the calendar, I just thought she had a good eye, thought it looked cool (there's that word again) and decided to give it to Alysha. But the fact that she designed it? Oh my so much cooler. Why oh why can't I find friends that design things for me? Or friends...