tuija helena markonsolo.

I’m endlessly inspired by this work of art from Tuija Helena Markonsolo, which is crazily covered in beading and other generally awesome things. Also of note? This insane dress. And because I’ll never be able to afford the original to frame in my hallway, the print is available at Saatchi for just $20. Is it

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pattern explosion!

Birds absolutely freak me out (I can’t tell what they’re thinking!), but patterns? Patterns I will embrace forever. Especially when they’re all exploding together like a melting pot of deliciousness. LINK: JULIA GALDO on BEHANCE

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kids in costume.

Hello, future Halloween costume inspiration. Admittedly, birds scare the pants off me (I can never tell what they’re thinking behind their beady little eyes!), but an avant garde version of a tiny bird? I’ll take it.

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a multi-tasking rocker for kids.

Moms know a thing or two about multi-tasking, right? So why shouldn’t your child’s toys be working double duty, as well? Enter Wishbone Flip Rocker and Ride-On. A genius two-in-one system that grows with your child’s interests, the Flip is sure to guarantee a spot in your kid’s heart for at least five years.

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color of the week: stormy blue.

The weather has been dreary here lately, and I’m feeling endlessly inspired by the cloudy hues of the sky. Here are a few beautiful products enveloped in subtle shades of stormy blue!: 1. Dinera bowl ($2.50) at IKEA 2. Park Avenue pearl studs ($180) at Astley Clarke 3. Seersucker capris ($98) at J. Crew 4.

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