oh, and happy, happy friday.

having a lovely time here, and hoping you are too, wherever you my be this weekend! i’ll see you all back here on monday. happy friday, live from new york!

breakfast in new york.

stopped in for a bit of breakfast at mojo before exploring a very beautiful day in new york. and mojo was one very delicious cup of coffee, indeed. it was all just lovely. thank you nyc!!

a preference for pastels.

i’m still in new york city — and what a gorgeous day it was here yesterday! but today, two of my favorite taste makers neville trickett and his lovely daughter Sara are dropping in to share some paisleys and pastel. Neville and sara live in south africa — i shared their home here, and sara runs the beautiful blog it’s what i’m into. i’m so happy to share their great taste here today! some beautiful paisleys, and oh, how about that hair?

Images: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

• All paisley prints are from this book, 1960s Paisley Prints.

the stylists: rosie brown.

Stylist and Art director Rosie Brown is creative and versatile in her eclectic approach to interior and lifestyle projects. you may know her as one of the creative forces behind papa stour, an online boutique with a beautiful and unique Scotish flair founded in 2005 by rosie, and later, a collaboration with her sister Sally. After years in London styling for Elle Deco, Living Etc and The White Company amongst others, Rosie moved back to Scotland, and set up Papa Stour, an online shop showcasing Scotland’s most interesting contemporary craft, design and creativity. here’s a peek and her stylish handiwork.

NM | BEST OF

Tucked away in the Outer Sunset is the extremely charming, General Store. This curious little shop is carefully curated with well-made objects from local artisans & craftspeople from around the world. From colorful kitchen accessories to unique wall art, you are bound to find the perfect gift for a friend (or even yourself). in addition, the shopping pairs perfectly with a weekend brunch from Outerlands. If you visit, be sure to check out their backyard garden — it is simply beautiful. What is one of your favorite local shops?

until next time,

nathan michael

*all photos by nathan michael