Wanna know a secret? That thing about yourself that you try to hide the most, the one that made you stand out (maybe not in a good way) in high school when fitting in was the only way to be? That thing that has always prevented you from feeling like you’re just like everyone else?
1. I think we’re all happily familiar with the lovely ARH and Hunter Gatherer. And Ashely Helvey’s Comme Ci, Comme Ca is already shaping up to be equally pleasant, with it’s interviews and home tours, featuring minimal spaces and down-to-earth chats. 2. Hermine is a textile designer residing in a little Belgian village who’s blog, Joural
This week on MakeKind, it’s all about making napkin rings from supplies you’d find in the plumbing section of the hardware store. Who would have thought?: MATERIALS // pvc coupling (found at your local hardware store), embroidery thread, tacky glue, scissors STEPS // 01 CUT THREAD Choose a color of thread to start with
1. Neon Lace Flippy Dress ($92) at Topshop 2. High Heel Sandal ($89.90) at Zara 3. Sunburst Bobbi Set ($20) at ban.do 4. Jacobson Acetate and Brass Bangle ($78) at Net-a-Porter 5. Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt ($10.44) at ASOS 6. Earring Studs ($10) at Ear Sugar 7. Shoreline Perry Clutch ($348) at Kate Spade LINK:
Freshly washed linens hang to dry against a backdrop of warm, golden buildings while sumptuously draped fabrics take on a saturated, almost vegetable dyed vibrance. Yummy. LINKS: CINQUE TERRA, ITALY & HAIDER ACKERMANN
I hope all the moms and lady mentors out there had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday; especially our effervescent host and awesome mom-to-be Erin. Now let’s get this week started and make our mommas proud! [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/761667″] 01. The City — The Dismemberment Plan 02. Millions — Eternal Summers 03. Take A
Typography has that way of evoking a certain essence of design; that feeling surrounding whatever it’s touching. This week, typography is loved for… it’s chaotic sense of class, it’s simple elegance, it’s play with imagery, and… it’s attention to detail.
Hippopposites(which is nearly impossible to spell, I might note), is the international debut book from French graphic designer Janik Coat. Adorably modern, Hippopposites introduces opposites and vocabulary in a design-driven fashion (and in the most charming way!). I’m adding this one to my favorite baby books list asap! Purchase Hippopposites for $15 at Amazon.