Saturday, July 9, 2011

My Geo-Planters

Just got back from my new manufacturer the other day to check out some of my new sample colors...
im working on colors and two larger size planters, that should be ready in a few months.
the larger size will be a excellent addition to the line, and will look great in homes and architectural spaces

 Samples at my manufacturers

new colors!!

planted


small and medium

I have two sizes of hanging planters
small and medium

the mold for the new 18" planter!!

18" mold

My new logo!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Colleen French of the RDC

Colleen French of the RDC (Renegade Dinner Club) is a rocking chic, and an amazing chef...
I had her come to Atelier Lamb and cook up a birthday bash feast for my friend Dana.
Colleen makes everything from scratch even her mustard... 

Sauteed onions for BBQ beef on homemade biscuits!


preparing the beef


umm BBQ beef!!


homemade bread




spices for Colleen's chilly spiced almonds


we served the chilly spiced almond with broken up chunks of dark chocolate for dessert... !


Colleen's special olive oil, currant, Marsala wine, and anise seed cookies


these cookies are so delicious, they are both sweet and savory 
I am seriously addicted !!
below is Colleen's special recipe 
you have to try these!



Olive Oil Cookies

1 cup White Flour
1 cup Semolina Flour
1 cup currants
1/2 cup Sweet Marsala
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon anise seed
salt to taste
additional Oil and Marsala as needed
the mixture will seem dry but will come together if pressed together

mix all ingredients and press into a 1/2 inch thick square
score and cut into 1 inch squares
place a scant distance apart on a sheet pan
bake in an oven heated to 350 degrees
pull and cool when golden
check color after 15 minutes

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Rock God

The grave of Johnny Ramone at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, long live rock!

Flaming Lips Forever



The Flaming Lips at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery...


They did cover songs from Pink Floyd- "Dark Side of the Moon" album it was really groovy especially when they passed out the prism glasses...
My friend James Wall is a great DP and photographer, he had the idea to shoot his camera thru the prism glasses lens,  that's when everything got extra trippy!   :)

                                      
                                                                   James

                
          Chris McPherson and Christine Kantner look great in these prism lens shades!!

                                     
                                                                         Me...

Perfume... Strange Invisables

This week was really exciting... got to hang out with Alex Balahoutis who owns Strange Invisible Perfumes in Venice... She brought some of her fragrances over to the Soho House in West Hollywood where we learned how she distills her essential oils... she uses all organic flowers and botanicals and bottles everything in her lab.  My favorite fragrance is called Black Rosette, which is a combination of rose and leather!...


my friend Ashley Lent, who is the creative director at Soho House...


Alex Balahoutis talking about her passion for perfume...


my favorite samples...


Friday, June 17, 2011

Pieter Claesz,

Pieter Claesz, "Vanitas" 1625
I love this painting and for some reason thought it was a great way to start my blog... "Vanitas"...

Atelier Lamb - My live work space

My space was what used to be the stables where they kept the horses at the Paramour Mansion in Silverlake, LA... I renovated it as my live / work space... 
It is my happy place...

my studio, workshop and supper club space






my outside patio




my view!!