I am crazy in love with Paraphernalia, handmade delightful accessories made by Ms. Vanda out of Lisbon, Portugal. Her vintage design styling and treatment on necklaces, brooches & bracelets creates amazing adornments. It seems anything you could possibly want on a necklace is there for you... a heart, a typewriter, Victorian clothing, etc. See all of the sweetly intricate collections here.
I have been eagerly awaiting the new album released today by Hope Sandoval. I've had a long fascination with Hope since her Mazzy Star days and it's been many years since she last recorded, until now. Through the Devil Softly promises to please old and new fans alike with it's gorgeous melodies and her flawless voice. Photo by Luz Gullardo.
Samar Nassar, owner of Hipline performing at the Rockridge Festival.
I was recently commissioned by hipline to design a logo for their high energy shimmy pop class. Soon to be available on tees & tanks.
...thinking of autumn colors, crisp air, pumpkin picking, knitting, apple cider and wandering about town in this gorgeous yellow coat. Town coat by Prairie Underground, Fall collection.
The "little papercuts" series of artworks by Catherine Campbell are so pretty and pixyish. I adore the style and quality of her originally watercolored & collaged pieces that are now sold as prints in Catherine's etsy shop, My folk lover. You can find a variety of stunning illustrated prints to buy, as well as her new 2010 calendar. I just placed my order, every month of her lovely images, makes me very happy.
The future online magazine, Lonny. It's first issue features former domino editor-in-chief Deborah Needleman in her garden.
I have never been shy about wearing patterns and bold prints. In fact, I seek them out. The whimsical and adventurous brand, Tucker by Gaby Basora, is my latest crush. All of her shapes & silhouettes seem breezy and effortless. And with her amazing patterns, pieces can be styled in many different ways. What initially began as a single blouse design, has now evolved into extensive collections, including exquisite dresses, skirts and coats. Tucker fashion photos by Mei Tao.
Thinking breezy, cool thoughts during this latest California heat wave. Refreshing photo by Cig Harvey. Happy weekend!
the beautiful screenprinted linen bags by local designer Diva Pyari of Linea Carta sold at Lola in Berkeley, CA
...and for Marc Jacobs with his seducing spring collection at fashion week. His looks full of layering, volume, satin, plaids, ruffles and gowns make me absolutely giddy. Everything is ultra feminine and gives off a dream-like fantasy charm. The color palette adds to the sheer beauty of it all and as Marc describes" “this was a trip to the theater, the ballet, the opera.” Good show! photo source: getty
So the rain is gone...but don't you just love rainbows? Especially teeny tiny sculpture rainbows. I adore all the little pieces of work from the design duo PearsonMaron. Their ceramic factories of rainbow colors, hearts, clouds & more are fantastic. love love.
The highly anticipated Gossip Girl inspired Anna Sui for Target line landed in stores today (tricky since the launch date is Sept. 13th). So, I zipped over to Target early and was relieved to find the full collection there and intact. It was definitely a crowded spot amongst the other clothing brands but still pretty civil with no elbows out (yet)! I suspect that by Sunday, there will be little remaining on the racks. I was not disappointed in the styles, but some of the fabrics felt too rough or the cut was ill-fitting. By far, my favorite piece was the ivory lace dress, which was also the one that came home with me. A close second was the blue belted shirt-dress. It was comfortable and had a cute shape, but I only allowed myself one look. Wasn't that thoughtful to leave some for everyone else?
my current mood board in the studio
I am hopelessly devoted to objects with cutouts or things that feature lace. These two companies have me hooked on their glorious use of material & form. First, Fenton Jewelry's collection combines the delicacy of lace and strong metals to create a unique ornamental piece of perfection. And second, Lightly's set of tabletop, home and wall products apply those same ideas, which utilize lace & crochet patterns, while molding a soft appearance out of hard matter.
The light, the colors, the fashion... Grace's photostream on flickr keeps me completely captivated. Visually enter into her beautiful portraits, landscapes & secret gardens and be amazed at this young photographer's immense talent. It is truly awe-inspiring.
dresses top to bottom: Roxanne dress by Keemia, the Kate dress by Heidi Merrick, long floral by Mimi Turner. All available at Sunday Brunch.
Jessica Marquez's beautiful embroidery art was just brought to my attention and I've quickly fallen for her Miniature Rhino shop. The tree stump designs are sweet on their own, plus they can be customized with couple's names, creating a cherished wedding/anniversary or anytime gift. Her constellation stitchings are equally engaging and I love the idea of styling them on a wall in multiples. You can really get a sense of her self-described inspiration, coming from history, natural science and the Victorian era. Have a look into Jessica's inventive thought process and vision, including her stunning photography work too. I'm deep in it.
In a sometimes overly designed and fussy world, it's pleasing to see these basic shapes growth charts for kid's rooms. Co-op, a creative collective in Melbourne, Australia designed and packaged an exceptional product. Starting with a geometric approach, the playful animal characters were formed out of combining square, circle & triangle shapes. They succeed at being both a useful learning tool and an imaginative stimulation for young minds. The colors are so vivid and the packaging is again, beautifully basic set in a triangular carton using 100% recycled material. Does this mean geometry is actually fun?
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