the journal

A wayward collection of art, imagery & observations.

"A March Glee" | John Burroughs
"A March Glee" | John Burroughs
Catalogue Art & Design
"I hear the sparrow's ditty/Anear my study door/A simple song of gladness/That winter days are o'er;..." READ MORE
L.A. Local: The Broad Museum
L.A. Local: The Broad Museum
Catalogue Art & Design
When this billionaire said 'Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, they're remembered by the arts.'... you better believe he built a museum to prove it. READ MORE
Designer Spotlight: vanIvey Ceramics
Designer Spotlight: vanIvey Ceramics
Catalogue Profiles & Interviews
With a background in oil painting, meet the artist behind these exquisite ceramics. READ MORE
The Traveler
The Traveler
Catalogue Culture & Leisure
"A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity." -- Robert Frost READ MORE
These Go to Eleven: The Heart-Stomping Beauty of Classic Guitars
These Go to Eleven: The Heart-Stomping Beauty of Classic Guitars
Catalogue Art & Design
A series of portraits from Firecracker photographer Olivier Pojzman. Available now... READ MORE
"Backyard" | Carl Sandburg
"Backyard" | Carl Sandburg
Catalogue Art & Design
"Shine on, O moon of summer/Shine to the leaves of grass, catalpa and oak all silver under your rain to-night..." READ MORE
"January" | Helen Hunt Jackson
"January" | Helen Hunt Jackson
Catalogue Art & Design
"O Winter! frozen pulse and heart of fire/What loss is theirs who from thy kingdom turn..." READ MORE
Origins: Los Angeles
Origins: Los Angeles
Catalogue Culture & Leisure
The "City of Angels" was first known as the "City of Today"... starting all the way back then.  READ MORE
Why Handcrafted Gifts... Rule
Why Handcrafted Gifts... Rule
Catalogue Art & Design
"Craftsmanship names an enduring, basic human impulse: the desire to do a job well for its own sake." READ MORE
Designer Spotlight: Molly M Designs
Designer Spotlight: Molly M Designs
Catalogue Profiles & Interviews
Molly McGrath runs her studio in the "Werkstatte" tradition - a hybrid of design, craft & tech. As we found out, she also has great taste in San Francisco restaurants. READ MORE
The Interview: Maria Provenzano
The Interview: Maria Provenzano
Catalogue Profiles & Interviews
You can't help but like someone who lives her life channeling Julia Child's mantra: ‘Everything in moderation... including moderation.’ READ MORE
Salt of the Earth
Salt of the Earth
Catalogue Culture & Leisure
"Salt is what makes things taste bad when it isn't in them." ~ Anonymous READ MORE