on this spookiest day of the year, i thought it only seem right that i veer from the white/white and celebrate the dark walls i have contemplating for my own home as late.
spooky beautiful right?
happy halloween dear friends…be safe.
xo mrs. french
Entries from October 2017
Beklina’s Angelina Rennell
October 30, 2017
-angelina rennell
as many of you know…i am a ridiculous fan of beklina. beklina is a shop that specializes in all of my favorite clothing, homeware, and accessories and i am thrilled to have had beklina sponsor my blog for quite some time. i had mentioned in a previous post that this shop specializes in story-telling. the beautifully curated items and photographs create a world that i instantly want to be a part of.
angelina rennell started beklina and 2006 and i had to know more about the magical person behind one of my all-time favorite shops…
-reality studio iris knit jacket
me: Please take a moment to introduced yourself.
angelina: I’m Angelina, founder of Beklina. I also design the shop line of clogs, knits, custom prints and other objects.
me: What prompted you to open your shop?
angelina: I started Beklina over 10 years ago as a hobby. To be honest I never thought it was going to be my work.
-azila rug 1017 5
me: Lay out a typical day for you.
angelina: I run every morning, drink tea, drop my kids to school, then start in with emails, and then work down my task list. Mondays are more business and later in the week is more art and design.
me: Where do you find inspiration?
angelina: Oh everything really. These days it’s a lot about color, hues, and combinations. Other artists, books, nature… once a week I like to just play with paint or some other medium and not have an agenda, really just be in the moment.
me: Do you have favorite blogs/websites that you visit often?
angelina: I think that has become Instagram. But I do follow a lot of blogs still including.. http://www.anyonegirl.com and http://www.saladforpresident.com/
me: How would you describe your style/aesthetic?
angelina: Creative, emotional, casual. I live in jeans, clogs and sweaters. My hair is always in a ponytail. I prefer to have less, but what I have to really love it.
-hand loomed wool pillow
me: Who are your favorite clothing/shoe designers?
angelina: Mari, Rachel Comey and vintage
me: What is your favorite thing in the shop right now?
angelina: Our new Picasso Platforms in clay. I wear them all day and love love love them.
-a détacher clark cardigan
me: Are there shops you frequent?
angelina: Addicted to checking Chairish!
me: Where do you see Beklina in 5 years? What are your next steps?
angelina: Expanding our line more and more videos, art and experimentation.
me: What is the most important thing you have learned along the way?
angelina: You don’t have to know what is at the end of the path to follow one.
-beklina ribbed lego clog
-azilal rug 1017 8
-beklina cashmere ballet wrap sweater
thank you angelina for being a loyal sponsor to bliss and creating endless amounts of inspiration!
xo mrs. french
The Frenches Take Over the Magical Loloma Lodge
October 26, 2017
do you ever have a moment that was so fantastic, that later you ponder whether it really happened? it all seems way too dreamlike. i am thrilled to say that the frenches had that exact type of getaway this past late summer/early fall. we went to the magical loloma lodge. i often catch myself drifting in thought to that time…aaaand i do know it all took place because i have the photos to prove it! the photos were taken by my favorite photographer and friend heaven mcarthur.
loloma lodge is located on the mckenzie river right here in oregon. loloma consists of an actual historic lodge, midcentury cabins and camping spots…and gardens, streams, bridges, trails and all things magic. i have to admit i am quite hesitant sharing loloma with all of you…in my mind it was meant for my family and our favorite memories. i have to believe that it has that effect on all families.
i am hoping with all of my heart that we will be returning this fall…i can’t imagine loloma this time of year in all of its autumn splendor. hence, my entrance to another loloma daydream.
unreal. right? but it does exist.
click here to make a reservation.
Loloma Lodge
56687 McKenzie Highway
McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
visitloloma@gmail.com
+1 (541) 822 6231
you are very welcome!
mrs. french
