PlainMADE studio's new spring scarves are hands down the most beautiful, playful and well made fashion items I've seen this year.
Chelsea's illustrations, textures and colors are so original and just plain gorgeous.
I think I need to have this scarf hanging in my room as a piece of art.
And although I own a winter version, I'm thinking I need one of these in either pink or chartreuse.
Be sure to check out her shop, as she'll be adding more soon and stop by her always interesting blog.
Hello again.
Well, I certainly wasn't planning on being away from this blog for more than a week but two unscheduled trips threw me for a loop! Ah well, hopefully this week I will be back to normal postings over here.
Lately I've found myself drawn to process shots by the lovely Finnish artist Anna Emilia.
The colors and textures she uses make me so happy and her ingenious little packages are more than sweet.
You can follow her blog here and check out her website here.
Thanks for all of the beauty, Anna.
Have you seen this scrapbook Jane Campion has compiled from bits and pieces of her film Bright Star?
It is an interesting look at some of the little bits it took to make the film.
I could (and have!) spent a lot of time digging through the site.
Thanks to joiebutter's twitter for the tip!
Have you seen What Remains Inside, the newest project by Heather Smith Jones and Shari Altman?
It is really a sight for sore eyes.
Their ability to capture the beauty of the natural world astounds me.
Visiting their site it like taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly....try it!
Thank you for filling the world with lovely images, ladies.
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Amber Mahler last December.
She is the woman behind ManiDesigns Jewelry. Amber gathers pieces from the natural world; seedpods, tiny branches, leaves, flowers, even berries and casts them using a lost wax technique. She then creates gold and silver pieces from these casts-leaving her with a gorgeous and completely unique collection.
Her line is an intricate series of works that in person is seriously breathtaking. When you hold a piece in your hand it almost seems it is too fragile to last, but her pieces are super sturdy. Amber is a poet and metal is her medium.
ManiDesigns was exclusively available wholesale and through craft shows but Amber just opened a new etsy shop. Be sure to check it out!
Do you know about Color Me Katie?
I just found her while reading this sweet post on Design for Mankind.
I can't help but smile and laugh as I look through the archives of her blog.
If you need to smile, be sure to check out her flickr, too.
I cannot even begin to tell you how touched and inspired I am by the work of J. Morgan Puett.
I feel as though you must go and explore her site on your own, I have no words.
Don't forget to check out Mildred's Lane, too.
And you can read all about Chelsea's experience there over here.
Seriously worth taking some time to read and look at all of the loveliness.
Aren't these paper goods from Ello There super cute?
Makes me want to get married again just to have another wedding...almost. (No, really James-love you!)
Found via Chelsea's blog.
I've officially declared 2010 the year of the wanderlust!
Where would I like to be (besides Paris, of course)?
London.
More specifically, I want to be in the London that is captured by Brian Ferry. Brian has an incredibly wonderful blog (good music, great links, gorgeous photos) and recently moved from Brooklyn to London. Brian's photos were always good, but his shots of everyday life in London are phenomenal.
I think this is gonna be a good year for you, Brian.
Check out Brian's portfolio here, his blog over here and his flickr here.
Thanks, Brian!
There's a totally awesome sale going on right now over at Sycamore Street Press. Many of their gorgeous letterpressed goods are on sale for up to 50% off!
I bought a frame mat to put one of my photos in, and if I had a kid's room to decorate I would definitely be getting one of these fun posters.
It's on until Friday I think so if you need some cool cards, pretty posters or a unique gift you should check it out.