Austrian based photographer Ákos Major’s beautiful waterscapes have me wishing I was elsewhere. In fact, it’s my guy bestie’s birthday today so I wish I was in the Bay Area celebrating with him! I hope he has as relaxing and lovely a birthday as these waterscapes.
Where do you wish you were today?
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CC Skye Lucite Clutch ($275) | Louis Ghost Chair ($410) | Lanvin Lucite Wedge Sandal ($1590) | Alexis Bittar ($275) | Lucite Trunk | Jonathon Adler Lucite Lamp ($487) | Natasha Couture Bead & Chain Necklace ($24) | Nesting Tables ($130)
With Spring around the corner, lucite is bound to be another fun trend. Since getting the nesting tables above, I can’t seem to stop looking at any piece of furniture that features lucite. It not only helps make a space look bigger, it’s fun when they’re injected with a hint of color. That clutch and those wedges (a pretty splurge!) would definitely go with everything.
Are you a fan of lucite?
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A single word: WOW. These wax pencil drawings on paper by Christina Empedocles just fly off the page.
Have you ever used wax pencils in drawing?
Marble Title Background | Marble Wallpaper (€67.50) | Marble Pastry Board ($130) | Michael Kors Marble Print Dress ($1013) | Marble Salt Box ($26) | Vintage Marble Lamps ($695/2) | Marble Cake Stand ($128) | Marble Butter Keeper ($16) | Marble Print Flats ($78) | Marble Rolling Pin ($90) | Marble Cheese Board With Slicer ($13) | Marble Mortar & Pestle ($14-25) | Marble Cord Necklace (£28) | Saarinen Round Dining Table ($1800-4645) | Marble Fruit Bowl ($50)
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of marble. Since getting our new home, I’ve been obsessing about the stuff and I want every antique marble table or marble top dresser we come across. I don’t know what it is. Its beautifully natural pattern, its cold smoothness, or maybe even the thoughts of rolling out pie dough on a cold winter’s day. I just can’t get enough of it these days. I was lucky enough to get a marble pastry board from my bff one year that has a permanent place on my counter for when the baking (or cold stone-ing) urge hits. Now I was to deck out the rest! (If marbling in the colorful graphic sense is more your thing, check out this past daydream post!)
Do you like marble?
Black and white have such a classy striking contrast. In photography, it really brings out what you are trying to capture. Such is the case with Hengki Koentjoro’s work. Each is more breathtaking than the next. I really couldn’t stop browsing through it all until I was finished.
Have you ever experimented with black and white film or photography?
Zebra Bust ($68) | Letterpress Zebra Coasters ($14) | Zebra Necklace (£12) | Marc Jacobs iPhone 4 Julio Case ($48) | Orange Zebra Scarf ($17) | Zebra Wallpaper ($395) | Pink Zebra Notebook (€66) | Zebra Salt & Pepper Shakers ($19) | Zebra Woven Tunic ($68)
Looking through my half unpacked closet, I was trying to see what I might actually be for Halloween this year. I realized I had a lot of black and white stripes in shirt, dress, and sweater form. Suddenly ideas of becoming a zebra seemed likely. I’ll probably need some ears, mask, and a tail, but these all seem very DIY-able. In the mean time, I’ll be daydreaming in zebras.
Do you like zebras?
Boucle Bow Barette ($12)| Dot Bowl ($235) | Nendo Black and White Globe | Paper Chess (€13.5) | Splendid Sleeveless Collared Shirt ($78) | Kate Spade Paradise Pebbles Graduated Necklace ($124) | Dipped Porcelain Cup ($35) | J.Crew Invitation Polka Dot Clutch ($158) | Broken Stripe Loafers ($155)
I’ve always loved the pairing of classic black and white. The contrast is so bold and striking. The picks above show that black and whtie can go beyond band and honor chorus uniforms (that’s what we used to wear for performances) and can be incredibly fun and chic.
Do you like black and white paired together?
Topshop for Opening Ceremony Crop Top ($120) | Emerson Made Gold Medallion Necklace ($68) | Topshop for Opening Ceremony Skirt ($160) | Ladybug Gaga Heels ($43) | Bunting Picture
Have you been watching the Summer Olympics? It’s amazing what those athletes are capable of. I’d love to hang out with friends, BBQ, and watch the games in this cute outfit! Of course, the outfits’s not complete without a “gold medal” of my own.
What’s your favorite Summer Olympics sport?
Striped Cloth Bags | Felicity & Coco Striped Tank Dress ($68)
Last summer I loved this color palette and even made some printable business cards to coordinate. I’m still love this summer-y and bright palette and thought it’d be perfect for playing color memory!
Do you love stripes in this color combo?
Party Setting | Rouge And Whimsy Clutch ($19) | Kate Spade Folders ($15) | Headband ($14) | Boatneck Top & Kelly Green Jeans | Wedding Bouquet | Dining Room | Kate Spade Stationery ($26) | Skirt | Zebra Pillow ($80)
As you can tell from my website, black and white with pops of color are my fave. So, when I started noticing green paired with black and white stripes I couldn’t wait to share with you. It has a classy and even preppy feel to it that just draws me in.
Do you like green paired with black and white stripes?
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