currently coveting akari light sculptures

i feel like i've gone through some months now not knowing exactly what is inspiring or moving me in some way, besides nature...

but thease akari light sculptures stopped me today and i'm finding them particularly interesting and a bit dreamy. what do you think? read more about the artistic process here in creating a modern take on the traditional japanese gifu lanterns. just loving these. enjoy!

artist feature: rogan brown

artist rogan brown's complex hand cut paper sculptures are desperately breathtaking, to say the least...

i wanted to share this description of rogan's work and process from an interview and feature with this is colossal: "rogan just completed work on his latest paper artwork titled outbreak, a piece he describes as an exploration “of the microbiological sublime.” over four months in the making, the work depicts an array of interconnected sculptures—entirely hand cut from paper—based on the smallest structures found within the human body: cells, microbes, pathogens, and neurons. outbreak represents nearly four months of tedious planning, cutting and assembly. he shares about his process:

"i am inspired in part by the tradition of scientific drawing and model making, and particularly the work of artist-scientists such as ernst haeckel. but although my approach involves careful observation and detailed “scientific” preparatory drawings, these are always superseded by the work of the imagination; everything has to be refracted through the prism of the imagination, estranged and in some way transformed."

just wow. see more of rogan's work here and enjoy!

monday & lcd

i hope that you had an amazing weekend friends! i wanted to share a few fun items that i'm currently wishing for from venice california-based lcd...

lcd was founded in 2012 by former music exec geraldine chung and supports finding an eclectic mix of independent designers from around the globe with what she calls "likeminded attitude, a unique point of view and quality craftsmanship."

i really like lcd, it's a little bit punk, a little bit funk, with a polished high end finish. pieces are unique, unusual and slightly edgy. you would feel like a rockstar in any of lcd's clothing choices. and i WANT that today! enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

happy friday! what are you up to this summery weekend?

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i just started this book, and it's already awesome. listen to the author's candid interview, here. i'm getting into rosé wine, so i'm up for trying a new one this weekend ;) (tastes refreshing when it's so hot out!). oh, and if you are searching for some fun new summer cocktails to make, these look delish! (especially that spicy rhubarb margarita!).

well i sure hope that you enjoy the heck out of your weekend friends! and it's friday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

ooh, this long embroidered waist coat on is on sale.

fun serving boards.

want, love & need this plant holder.

not sure if this cake could get any more beautiful.

pretty rose gold silverware set.

a wow dining room makeover.

she spray painted this abandoned house.

not usually a print purchaser but like this one!

an interesting article about photographer robert frank.

speaking of photographers, ansel adam's recipe for eggs poached in beer.

man, i really just like this!

i'll take one of each of these cottages in iceland please.

wouldn't these be a fun addition to office spaces?

that wall hanging is pure love!

wanting this sweatshirt.

wow, these swing sofas. over water...this swing too! (image near the bottom of page).

i like the winner of the eames design challenge.

just a great table lamp in white.

fun diamond cocktail glasses.

awesome cards.
enjoy!

here's to the weekend!

i have a serious case of nesting these days. grey skies, winter weather, sweaters. uggs. hard to snap out of it...

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as soon as i start smelling spring i'm excited to get outside and start painting again. been itchy creative these days. do you have big weekend plans or hunkering in too? sometimes it's fun to embrace the seasons and if winter is saying "hey, curl up on the couch with your favorite pair of socks on and a glass of red wine" then sometimes you have to go with it. you know what i mean? ha!

have a great weekend friends! i thought i'd share some fun finds from around the web...

if you like star wars, you'll love this.

beautiful spanish wine glasses.

how about wine with this dip?

been enjoying going through the archives of this fabulous blog (great free downloads & design courses to take too!).

would you try fake bangs?

i think that this would calm me down year round.

a rad top.

helsinki knows how to put on a light show.

a very cool line of statement lighting.

a pretty peony scarf, for spring.

rolling stone magazine on david bowie.

would love to know what this smells like.

this aint no party, this aint no disco, this aint no foolin' around (card).

still my favorite clutch in the world.
enjoy!

planners for planners.

lots of people have done posts recently highlighting some planners, you know, to make planning more fun. these are a few of my favs...

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enjoy!

thatch & thistle. etsy love.

these are just fun today. & some etsy love to boot!

the sweet etsy site, thatch & thistle supply co. is offering up these paper bags, 20 to a set and for a super reasonable price tag. check out more here...don't they make you smile? enjoy!

pia design.

you know when you stumble upon a company and the very company stops you, and then the product line sends you over the edge? yeah, that's pia design...

what i love most, what sort of made me stop and really look, really read and love this company and their product line is its originality, because you are seeing hand-made in india and something new. i love that! this line of paper production lights have me today. they are amazing for spring, amazing for summer and just amazing in general.

pia design's product line is also super varied, from tables to shelving to stacking vessels and vases. have a look and enjoy!

some happy energy.

satsuki shibuya is an artist of broad projects. from music, to music writing, to pattern design and sewing, satsuki created this super fun and fresh postcard line...to give her friends some happy energy...

i know if i opened one of satsuki's postcards, they would make me smile ;) enjoy!