i’ve got *a lot* on my plate these next few days, so i’ll be taking a bit of a break from blogging for the rest of the week. i’ll be back on monday refreshed, organized and full of exciting new things! see you on the flip side… K
(lanvin flats. love.)
i was first introduced to the singer, model, and warhol muse Nico after watching wes anderson’s movie the royal tenenbaums. she was the ultimate cool, with an imperfect voice which many compared to the deep sound of a cello. after a quick stint as lead singer for the velvet underground, nico embarked on a solo career, collaborating with the likes of bob dylan and jackson browne. she starred in andy warhol films and influenced artists such as elliot smith, stevie nicks, patti smith, björk and morrissey.
her album chelsea girl has been a smoothing way to spend long afternoons at work. download: these days, chelsea girl
summer over at design is mine featured her favorites from the *adorable* shop eden & eden. i couldn’t help but do the same, i’m crazy about their whimsical products.
vase by normann-copenhagen
…. and i’m still thinking about these shoes. does that make them a good investment? i’m thinking yes…
i love these geometric tea towels by pata pri…
pretty vintage globes from pedlars
by necklush available at Supermarket
isn’t this dreamy? the balbegno castle in scotland has been redecorated by the ladies at pedlars and it is now available to rent.
images from nymag
…. i am making this *gorgeous* swiss chard, goat cheese and prosciutto tart i found over at tartelette. made my heart jumped a little bit.
image by helen at tartelette
what a big sigh of relief! friday is here. i’ve got a big weekend ahead of me. 5 of my best girlies and I are embarking on a long day of bridesmaid dress shopping. i’m always so humbled when anyone is willing to devoting time (and money) to help us celebrate our marriage. thank you girls, you’re worth more to me than i could ever express.
anyway, while i’m feeling the love, i thought i’d leave you with a few things i particularly liked this week (if your reading this on the homepage it’s time to hit this link to see more images!):
joy found this couch at james merrell portfolio and immediately wanted it. it looks so comfy but i’m not sure i could sell nick on the floral print…
the bad art gone good post by sfgirlbybay was particularly inspiring
these light sweaters from steve alan
pretty displays of jewelry. there’s something about seeing piles of jewelry together that just makes me happy.
have a lovely weekend!
k
these beauties took my breath away!
a summer sneak peak over a heath ceramics
i have about 250 vintage tea cups and no use for them yet. and then… i saw this. get. out. time to have a little chat with my cake lady. is one of those “are you crazy” ideas?
via style me pretty
loving these looks available over at otte…
Floral prints and garden inspired design to get you through these last few weeks of winter…
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From top: hanging flower vases, kate spade ring, stella mccartney dress, gold floral ring, key necklace, seed bombs, tory burch flats, fruit calendar, vintage silverware herb marker, yes please bag, william moris garden tools, valentino floral flap clutch, bird house, tretorn wellies
i’m working on an annual report piece this month and spent the weekend going through old folders for design inspiration. i stumbled upon the kate spade annual report (2006?), which has always been one of my favorite pieces. inspiring in so many ways.
the ladies featured in this season’s catalog happen to play a big role in the fashion world. take a look at what makes them tick.
(don’t you just love molly carey’s matte pink lips? i wish i could pull that off.)
Winter will be lingering around for the next few weeks and if there is one thing I love about winter it’s all of the cozy accessorizing that goes with. Flocks knitted pieces are created from a small flock of sheep in Wales. Each item has an identification tag with and photo of the little sheep who donated his coat to keep you toasty.
I’ve never done the whole “weekend links” before but I was going through my bookmarks last night and thought, what the hell! So here you go, my weekend links:
Heart Polaroid photograph by Warren Heath…
This bangle…
This photoshoot with a *black* wedding dress and this vintage city hall wedding…
Listening to this between the hours of 9-12am…
This portfolio. In its entirety…
These mysterious letters…
These utilitarian bags…
Suann’s guest posts over here…
The packaging here…
This look by Lorik…
Pretty polka dotted picks here and bits of gold here…
and Nichole’s play list here…
This iphone app…
Happy Weekending!
When it comes to color and pattern, balance is key. Because I’ve lived in rented apartments since college, I’ve been surrounded by white walls for a good 3.5 years now. I don’t mind it, they’ve always been well kept, bright and clean. But lately I’ve been noticing all of the fantastic patterned wallpaper available these days! Many of them would be completely overwhelming in large amounts but I think they’d work really well tucked in a little nook, closet, entryway, cupboard… any tiny space, really. Here are a few spaces that speak to me!
Sources: Image 1: The Inspired Droom, The Walker Art Museum, Kaleidoscope,
Image 2: {this is glamorous}, belle maison, budget wise home
Isn’t this clever? Finally, a DYI project that I might be able to pull off that feels a tiny bit like the amazing Anthropologie installations.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised and impressed with Nicole Richie’s eye as a designer. I loved her House of Harlow jewelry line and her new shoe line looks to be just as successful. via refinery 29
I have to admit, I love sequins and all things that sparkle. So I was happy to find a sequin blazer casual enough for a relaxed night out to my favorite local restaurant. Add a few personal touches and you’re all ready for a fun night out with your favorite squeeze.
Sources: glam blazor, cobalt blue bag by Alexander McQueen, distressed skinnies, gold watch, grey leather booties, fun pair of glasses, chunky ring, a tin of peppermints, peach lipstick by chanel and tiny little earrings,
two images that inspired me yesterday from oncewed.
i love the nail polish line at american apparel! i picked up these three shades last friday but i have a feeling i’ll be back to pick up more. all of the colors are very saturated and really pop when you apply a few coats. i still have my eye on the “Office” color, which is a minty green shade. the coolest part about them is that they have formulated these polishes without toxins like formaldehyde and toluene. (second image from refinery29)
By Hard Graft
