modern retro
I love seeing certain vestiges of the past that I only really find in hotels anymore. First of all: I love an old-school telephone that dials the front desk directly. Forget QR codes and AI helpers and trying to make a request online. I picked up this phone and pressed one button and an actual person answered. Please don’t ever change.
Next: A TV remote and scrolling through channels manually. These days everything I watch is online, on a computer. It’s fun to try to find the Law&Order marathon channel in a hotel room. You know it’s there somewhere, lol.
And: Who doesn’t love a pen and a nice pad of paper to write down things you might want to remember? So classy.
The room decor fell in line with my little fantasy of a simpler life. Cool and clean… and nothing like my cluttered house. It’s a perfect little getaway.
Thanks @theameswellhotel
#lifestyle #mothersdayweekend
beautiful giants
What’s the name of this plant? I feel like should know because I see them often — but not like these! They’re so large and polished. Somebody is doing their job.
Outside @theameswellhotel on my Mother’s Day weekend vacay. ✨
Another day at the office…
I had such a lovely lunch meeting with @jmeskus at @luluslittlekitchen today. Hibiscus lemonade, hummus, chicken, so yummy! I had to get some pics of the wallpaper, of course. So beautiful.
Jess and I discussed the upcoming show, Murder at Tipsy’s hideout. This talented lady is going to design the menus and the program! Come see her work and the creativity of many other talented collaborators on May 17! Tickets are available at www.dkwproductions/events
Also pictured here: Show poster design and matching postcard by @danielrafn and second postcard by @skdrewz
#design #cuisine #lifestyle #dkwproductions #creativessupportingcreatives
Magic
A smoked Manhattan! What a lovely experience! And just like a real campfire, the smoke did require me to take some allergy meds later. #real #worthit
Working…
Today we tested new menu items, scouted spaces, and discussed business strategy. God, life can be so fun sometimes.
Thank you @cwagnerphotography & @jderuntz ❤️✨
Hi, Bay Area peeps!
I'm honored to be participating in this upcoming event, a book launch and party celebrating the life and work of poet Elliot Harmon.
Please scan the QR code or go here to purchase tickets (this is required to ensure that we have enough food for the event): dkwproductions.com/events/gray-and-something-launch
Event Info:
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5pm
Where: Tipsy Yeti Restaurant & Bar, 2512 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
Featuring:
🎤 Readings from the book by @skdrewz , @heidi_kasa_writer , @instadellawatson , Jessica Wickens, and special guests
🎵 Live music by @segdeha and Valerie Witte of @hedgefire
🍅 Vegetarian buffet dinner
📖 Gray and Something books available for purchase; proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
🎟️ RSVP/tickets required so we can plan the food order.
Hope to see you there!
