January can be so gray, so this week I’m brightening my outlook with cheery tones of lemony yellow!: 1. Beam Coffee Mug ($3) at CB2 2. Scottish Fine Soaps in Lemon (£5) at Topshop 3. Sloane Stationary Notebook (£33) at Austique 4. Stella McCartney Jacket ($1190) at Matches 5. Mammut Children’s Stool ($8) at IKEA
The styling and concept for Cikolata’s spring/summer collection last year is brilliant in all caps. Kudos to Sachiyo Oishi for the styling and drawing! LINK: CIKOLATA CIKOLATA
Lydia’s the kind of prescription doctors give to white walls. Probably in the form of bubble gum syrup. Like Pepto Bismol or something equally yum. LINK: LYDIA KASUMI SHIRREFF
Jesse’s work is super refreshing for this slow-paced Monday morning. I’m thinking of throwing the above painting an engagement party to this pillow. You know, just to spice things up for the work week. LINK: JESSE BROWN
Here’s a snippet of the awesome that’s been lying around my inbox all week!: 1. Body geometry makes for fascinating artwork. 2. I have an irrational want for this vintage trophy at Hunters Hunt ($15). 3. This multicolored little dress at Wonderhand is quite the statement, no? I love! ($169) 4. Congrats to Lindsay on
This week’s graphic design trend is honoring one of the typographic kings of the court: the ampersand!: 1. Trendland 2. Bloom & Stone 3. Atipo 4. Kyle Poff 5. Buzzbomb Creative 6. Ampersand Design Studio (of course!) Graphic Trends is a weekly guest series from Cassie Pyle.
There are a lot of really great mixed media pieces living in Frances’ portfolio. I’ll bet they all get along very well indeed. LINK: FRANCES STARK
Specks & Keepings is a simple little handmade e-shop for those of you craving something soft, textured and serene. I’ve fallen in mad love with this rock, man and horse mobile above ($168), but am also partial to the origami swans, of course. Sidenote: Swan necks totally creep me out. How is that shape happening?