where you wear it
Maison Margiela Fall Winter 2015 Fashion Show in Paris The-American-Standard-Building-built-in-1924-for-a-radiator-company-black-stands-for-coal-gold-stands-for-fire-very-fitting-via-James-Maher-Photography
emiliopucciaw15 davidcollinsstudio
PatternPrintsJournal_0019Antonio Marras maisondeschutes

sources:

1. maison margiela couture fw 2015 via nowfashion 2. the american standard building via vkvvisuals 3. photography by virginia arcaro of emilio pucci aw15 via dazeddigital spotted on ellie mac pin 4. david collins designed bar via idzoom spotted on camille guss pin 5. antonio marras ss 2015 via patternprintsjournal spotted on ellie mac pin 6. damien fluchaire designed sport hall - not exactly where you'd really wear thiis dress unless you had a change of clothing - via archilovers spotted on pin by pier angeli sa celliini

monday mood lifter

lovely wallpaper, a corner of my work table, early 18th century prints and a sweet sequoia pin....a small dose of what's swirling around in my head keeping my spirit lighter these last days before the holidays. have a light and lively holiday season.

indiewoodwallpaper Version 2
early18thcent.poster sequoiapin

sources:

1. indie wood timorous beasties wallpaper via timorousbeasties first spostted on erica gimson pin 2. works in progress - more handmade accessories via kuwatani 3. martin engelbrecht's adolescent boys via magnoliabox 4. crafted by new york designer michael michaud - sequoia pin via terrain 

made in marin

botanically inspired....the sprigs and wreath will be in the shop very soon.

Version 2 Version 2

sources:

1. handmade dangling mixed leaves and berry sprig, golden olive sprig and bay leaf sprig via kuwatani 2. hand beaded fern-like wreath via kuwatani

from marinkaren kuwatani
monday mood lifter

the art of layering....always striving to discover and create a bit of brilliance and a lot of texture layered with that mesmerizing combination of colors leaving me wanting to see more. it's that electric time of year where the urge to discover or unveil this combination is magnified. below is a photo i took of a few ornaments and an embroidered wallflower bouquet mixed in with some objects around the house. the handmade ornaments and bouquet are in the shop ready to be layered with....?

enjoy a week layered with discoveries that mesmerize you.

gerhard richter-artstack charleston_studio_fi1b622a
davidnealsteelwork Version 2

sources:

1. gerhard richter artwork via theartstack spotted by pin by kate lyden 2. painted mantel at charleston farmhouse studio via angelandblume spotted on belinda seper pin 3. david neale's steel and paint piece via thegoldensmith 4. hand-embroidered ornaments and wallflower bouquet made in marin, california via kuwatani

monday mood lifter

thinking about the holidays and liking the idea of keeping it simple yet adding unexpected thoughtful details that make the events more memorable and special. these colors and the objects soothe and rejuvenate me. more handmade cocktail napkins and lavender filled sachets to soothe you and your guests - making you and yours feel special - shown below and in the shop.

have a delightful thanksgiving.

heidilerkenfeldt arne maynard copper beech spiral l Gardenista
Version 2 grape and ivy flower

sources:

1. interior shot by heidi lerkenfeldt via stillstars spotted on a muted palette tumblr 2. photo by tom mannion of arne maynard's garden via gardenista spotted on paradehuset pin 3. soft handmade cocktail napkins and set of four arrowhead inspired sachets via kuwatani 4. photo by jim powell for gardenista