"You cant always win awards" - Britney Spears

Dearest Louise,

I don't know how many years its been now.
But we've gone through a lot of ups and downs...Just like Britney.
I am forever grateful for your love and support through the Britney documentary tonight.
Youre a real friend.

Yours Always,
turner

summer photos

David Black and Kat in Long Island City at I <3 Polaroid Show


Valerie waxing her board in Puerto Rico


Rachel and Elizabeth on set at the Virgins video shoot


David Black and Elizabeth in Brooklyn after the Breeders


Jeff and Kelly at Sonic Youth


THANKS TO MY LOVELY BRIT BRIT (not Britney Spears) for this converter tool. "Aww Thanks, Love"

beach house

after a wonderful weekend in Vermont with Celia and Erica - Ive really started to think about this spring. I'd love to rent a beach house with an amazing kitchen where i can make breakfast, lunch and dinner for all my friends. Any thoughts where to look?

OBSESSION: 1900s imagery

This photo reminds me of Ethel Waters song, "Am I Blue"



ETHEL WATERS' "Am I Blue" c.1929

I am a very stupid person. There, I said it.

NOTE TO SELF:
Buy the damn shoes when the opportunity presents a very sweet discounted rate.
Even if you have nothing left in your bank account.
What is a recession?
Who?
Nicholas Kirkwood is a cobbling genius with wizardly skills...
That will never pay my billz.

Medicine Ball

i forgot about how much i love jose gonzalez's cover of heartbeats.
this commercial made the people living under my roof, um very emotional.
who knew balls could do that?

milly-wok-kay

Last weekend Jeff flew to Milwaukee for 24 hours to meet with Quad, one of largest privately held printing plants in America.
When I told Erica where Jeff was the only reference that came to mind was this Waynes World clip.

OBSESSION: Yokoo in everything I do.

i have a crush on this girl's talent...and plan to shoot the hell out of her pieces.
her store here.

YSL: New French Manicure fo' yo' nizzies

Truth be told, I have succumbed to symptons of recession thriftiness.
But thanks to my surrogate sisters no child is left behind (child = me)!

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Surrogate Sister #1, Celia Ellenberg, my official Beauty Portal (and the poster girl of Iz.ra.el) loaned me the Yves Saint Laurent manicure set (of the season).

Post designer manicure I proudly point my index finger, wave my hands dramatically
and wonder when Surrogate Sister #2 Erica Blumenthal will take me to my next MIZTVAH party.

To learn more about the surrogate sisters, you must first become a supporter... Read here.

Ciao Manhattan

A few years ago I read the book, Edie Sedgwick called Edie: An American Girl. I hadn't read anything like it. I wanted to identify but couldnt, instead i was mystified by her instant fame in the art and fashion world...sadly, the only lasting impression for me, was her style and that alone is an unfortunate way to be remembered.

It hadn't occured to me until recently how our modern day Edie Sedgwick is the likes of Kate Moss, Paris, Lindsay, Mary Kate, ...Don't get me wrong, I have grown to appreciate what they've carved out for themselves but by no means regard them as my style icon.

That said, I am exhausted by celebrity endorsements and the endless supply of contemporary clothing lines occupying the market place. Fashion K-Holes aside, I admit to loving Edie's style...and in the end, Edie wore it better.

Our Vermont became Chanel's Vermont.

local news covers Karl's property in vermont


A local reporter stakes/stalks The Kaiser.
Shes amusing in a stand up comedy kind of way.



Welcome Karl, to the land of Muck boots, Adirondack chairs, and bugs the size of a Chanel glove. In Vermont you will not be bored. You can learn how to make your own real maple syrup. You can visit the Cabot cheese farm, attend the annual Burlington craft fair, attend the best flea markets, last but not least visit Ben & Jerry's and have them name a non fat ice-cream after you.

"Do we need to summer in Vermont instead of the Hamptons?" Oh god, Karl I love you but I'm afraid of those poseurs who are going to follow you and taint the land.

Lena in her home

I sneaked a photo of Lena Corwin waiting patiently to get her portrait taken for Domino Magazine. You can see her beautiful home here and take a look at her work here. Either her home will inspire you or make you feel like youve been living like a college student.

dream home

one day i will invite you to stay with me in my new home....

sure, i hate nature...


but, i'm making an exception for this place....


and because this is where i would spend most of my time anyway



This is your room. I know, so cute, right?

all growns ups

somehow ive turned into a very domesticated person within the last 2 years.
who knew i'd be shopping for fabric to make pillows?



who have i become?



i mean, really i am considering this....



please help me decide!

To all my friends in Billyburg and The Bush Wack.

your neighbors asked me to remind you.

comment here to send me hate mail.

i luv u.