Chula Lane

Thank you, resident of Chula Lane, for letting me use your font door and geraniums as a backdrop (you weren't home, so I'm assuming this was ok). Featured here are some of the most-loved pieces in my wardrobe, hailing from the good ol' USA and around the world:

Merino wool sweater from Pendleton's Portland Collection. Pendleton, the Oregon-based company with origins dating back to 1863, is bringing production back to the U.S. with its Portland Collection, a line of women's and men's apparel, accessories, and blankets designed and manufactured in its namesake city. And this sweater is simply magical; every time I put in on I swear I catch a whiff of wood burning stoves and hear echos of the Decemberists.

Krochet Kids alpaca scarf. Made in Peru by Fiorella Pereda, this Krochet Kids scarf kept me warm all through California's cold snap. Now, if we could just get some rain...

TOMS Kitty sunglasses in tortoise. So as to solidify my love of TOMS and its new business model, I finally bucked up and bought my first pair of fancy sunglasses. They're big, well crafted, and cooler than cool.

Cuff bracelet by Gorjana. My parents gave me this very special piece of jewelry for Christmas. It's the first piece I've owned by Gorjana, a socially conscious jewelry and accessories brand headquartered in Laguna Beach.

Adriano Goldschmeid jeans. Made in LA; I've had these jeans for over four years and they still look fantastic.

American Apparel red wool beret. Made in LA; one of my all-time favorite accessories.

Photos by Jonathan Meyer (husband, works for free).