alessandra olanow.

I love this gal. In a HUGE way. She reminds me a bit of Camilla Engman (who is my LOVE), but minus the imaginative scenery. Instead, she’s more of a hardcore sketcher with BIG talent. Check out her portfolio here, and prepare to laugh, cry, swoon.

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ryan jacob smith.

Born in Orange County and now residing in Portland, OR, Ryan Jacob Smith spends his days collecting old science books and thrifting. Oh, and ruling the world. Ryan is an artist who combines the mediums of spray painting, screen printing, acrylics and graphite to make some pretty ridiculously cool goods. Although he’s still hard at

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krista stout.

HAPPY MONDAY! It’s rainy here in L.A.; my FAVE fave kind of weather. I love to curl up in a blanket in the middle of my living room (which I will post pics of SOON, no worries) and read on rainy days. Which is sad, because there are only like four rainy days in L.A.,

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p.o.s.h.

How badly do I want this spoon rest, available from P.O.S.H. right here, right now, for twenty smackers? Very, very badly. It’s like a vintage John Derian. If he was French, that is. Ahhhhh, I’m in LOVE.

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reader’s write: another makeover!

[before] [after!] [Jessie’s 80’s toys collection] [She made these magazine collages specifically for her office.] Jessie over at My Mod Style just sent me a tip about her new VERY pink office, so naturally, I just had to find out more. I do love a good makeover!!! I am SO SO impressed with this space,

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reader’s write: another makeover!

[before] [after!] [Jessie’s 80’s toys collection] [She made these magazine collages specifically for her office.] Jessie over at My Mod Style just sent me a tip about her new VERY pink office, so naturally, I just had to find out more. I do love a good makeover!!! I am SO SO impressed with this space,

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robin richman.

To all you Chicago readers, you’re in for a serious treat this Halloween. Robin Richman, one of my many style icons, is hosting a masquerade at her shop. Join Robin as she honors the Eve of All Hallows with a curious exhibition of photographs from the Museum of Mourning Photography. Best part? Those in costume

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