pattern play: wood grain

Playful and a little kitschy,  graphic wood grain prints bring the outdoors in and look good doing it. 1. Wood Grain Lamp Shade from Land of Nod 2. Wood Grain Mug by Soule 3. Decomposition Book by Michael Roger 4. Wood Grain Soap from Uncommon Goods 5. Retro Glasses from ASOS 6. Wooden TV Table by Israel Yoav Avinoam 7. Coaster and Placemat

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wanderlust.

An unexpected and, frankly, unappetizing combination of mint and mustard make a winning color palette. Whether warm meadows under a cloudless sky, or this fashionista-turned-secret agent, this color combo is a perfect transition into fall color! TOP: PRESERVE CREATIVITY / BOTTOM: FASHION GONE ROGUE

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Kimi Pryor.

I am always drawn to artists that portray their work in a celestial way; mixing stars, constellations, the moon and planets. Anything cosmic, really. There’s just something pure and primeval about it! Now you know why I choose Kimi Pryor for today’s feature, right? Her work combines all of the elements mentioned above + symmetry and

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ARTISTIC APPAREL.

1. Watercolour Mini Pini Dress ($130) at Topshop 2. Faith Strappy Flat Sandals (47.68) at ASOS 3. Spike and Stone Chain Necklace (10.22) at ASOS 4. Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses ($150) at Urban Outfitters 5. Farmhouse Heart Stud Earrings ($30) at Endless 6. Pink Fluorite Ring ($180) at Urban Outfitters 7. Something About You Bag ($62.99)

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Richard Selwyn.

No. This can’t be real. It’s photoshopped, right? WRONG. This stunning photograph of Mount Fitzroy in Patagonia was taken by Richard Selwyn. You don’t always need a canvas to create something beautiful, sometimes you just need to step outside and enjoy nature, the ultimate mother of beauty! By the way, the colors in this photo would

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vasilisa forbes.

I am a fervent lover of mixed media, so seeing Vasilisa Forbes‘ work just made me weak at the knees. This London-based artist has quite a broad portfolio ranging from the kitschy to the high-tech inspired. Don’t you love when an artists explore different creative venues? IMAGE: Vasilisa Forbes on Saatchi Online

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MIXkind 24.

Good morning, friends. I’m back again with a dreamy/dance-y/hip hop-y playlist to get your week started! Let’s give this Monday a kick in the pants. [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/961788″] 01. Unable — TEEN 02. Sweet Talk — Jessie Ware 03. Paradise — Wild Nothing 04. Lessons — Beach Fossils 05. Shadow — Blouse 06.

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life design 101.

Watching the Olympics (OBSESSIVELY!) got me thinking about new beginnings, learning, and commitment. At some point in each of their respective lives, these athletes – the best in the world – woke up not knowing how to be good at their sport. There was one day in their lives when they started. And then they

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