Standards. Designers have them, and they stick with them. They don’t bend to trends or make decisions out of moments of weakness. All of their choices are made with a final look in mind, a look that they’ve committed to meticulously. It’s up to you to set meticulous standards for your own life. If you
Pattern play is back with one of the favorite new prints out there. These marbled whirlpools of color pull me in happily: 1. Tibi Dress from Net-a-Porter 2. Watermark Pillows from Design Legacy 3. Marbled Sunglasses by MG Sunglasses 4. Black and Green Marble Scarf by Missoni 5. Marbled Notebook from Zazzle 6. Pellini Bracelet from Marissa Collections
Not really candy-coated, of course, but just as sweet! How lovely are these happy-hued cribs? They’d cheer up even the grumpiest of babes, I’m quite sure. And if you can’t stomach the price tag, there’s always paint! A fun little DIY idea, yes? LINK: LAURETTE
I’m not super sure what’s happening here, but I like it. LINK: FREDERIK HEYMAN p.s. Remember that song ‘Shake Your Bon Bon’? Ye old Ricky Martin? Discuss.
Simplicity is the name of the game with this pairing — whether it’s the cobalt roofs in The Blue City of Jodhpur or this exquisitely tailored power suit. TOP: SOUNDSTORM VFX / BOTTOM: FASHION GONE ROGUE
I’m totally kickstarting this rad storage idea from designer Matthew Plumstead. Three cheers for anything that keeps the backpacks off the floor, yes? LINK: KICKSTARTER
My friends with boys always complain about how much cuter girls’ clothing is (they’re mostly right!). This one’s for you, ladies:
Happy midweek, friends! I’m moving into a new workspace later this fall (YAY!) and itching to find some jazzy office accessories. Nothing over-the-top, just a few fun pieces to give it some life. This week I decided to start small and bright, revamping a trusty old stapler. Say hello, to my newest (colorblocked) desk accessory!
