hooked on these

born in brooklyn and now vermont-based artist altoon sultan is designing and producing these amazing textile pieces, "using the traditional technique of rug hooking", incorporating abstract patterns influenced and based on islamic design...

i would love a series of these placed together in such a way that each one stands out on it's own, but somehow they make up a larger picture or narrative somehow, at least in my imagination. see more of altoon's work here, & enjoy!

luxury loving

in amongst the christmas shopping, wrapping & baking, i'm currently coveting a variety of striking luxury items, wow pieces, pieces that when placed in any space, modern or more traditional, will seriously make a mark...

(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
enjoy!

sunday & first try

swaying around the house to johnnyswim and first try today...

it's very new from johnnyswim, so all that i could find was the audio stream, but wanted to share it with you anyway...have a listen & enjoy!

have a fantastic weekend!

happy friday friends! it's christmas crunch time, i hope that you are taking a few moments here and there to be still, to take it all in...

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though i admit, i'll be running a little bit this weekend. in between that, i am stopping at one of my favorite french bakeries for hot chocolate, trying to slow down and sip red wine at night and toying with trying to get caught up on this hbo series. do you watch it? a friend of mine is LOVING IT. wherever you go (aka, christmas/office parties/shopping) i hope that your weekend is everything that you want it to be! 💝

and it's friday, so some fun finds (ahem, a few gift ideas too!) from around the world wide web:

if you are at a loss for gift ideas, she's got great (color coded!) ones.

a fun wine stopper (would make a great xmas gift!)

pretty holiday hair.

i want to eat here.

quite possibly the perfect black coat.

wow, these lamps.

and wow, what he does with glass, and then this lighting installation.

this is so interesting, i'm hooked.

a gorgeous holiday manicure.

new etsy love.

more etsy love.

really want this tea towel set.

this all white kitchen is breathtaking.

this face ring is cool.

a fun keychain (gift idea!).

i want these socks for my run everyday.

man oh man, loving what these designers are offering in the world of fashion.

i used to HATE sloppy joes, but these look delish!

reaaaaaally liking this "arctic blast" sweater.

amber interiors wishlist

i'm always checking in with california-based amber interiors shoppe for home finds. i'm sharing today a list of great gift ideas and great gifts to yourself ideas. they run the gamut in price but that's part of the fun...

see more of what amber interiors offers up too, here. you be checking in often like me. enjoy!

pretty things: sézane

wishing for these pretty things from the french label, sézane today...

so many sweet, feminine tops! just saying...enjoy!

note: fabulous furniture

the stockholm-based design studio, note, is producing some really fabulous furniture...

the note design team states that they "transform non-material values into tactile objects and spaces." and that they named themselves after what they are trying to achieve, to create objects, furniture, lighting, spaces, of note, to be noticed. i love that!

see more of what the note team designs here. & enjoy!

artist inspiration: kate roebuck

finding inspiration today in the softly stark, black and white interpretive forms of natural objects such as honeysuckle & sea grass created by chattanooga-based artist kate roebuck....

just love all of this. see more kate's works here & enjoy!