Colorful Coffee | Studio Lorier

I nearly fell off my chair when I stumbled upon these Polygon Espresso Cups by Dutch company Studio Lorier! Aren't they just dreamy?! And at an affordable $18 a piece you could be living your minimalist dreams while staying super alert.

Support handmade! Order them via Studio Lorier's Etsy shop

That's a Wrap!

Wrap magazine has stolen my heart. It's a magazine like no other, it's two things in one! Awesome interviews and features with illustrators, designers and other cultural creatives paired with 10 original sheets of wrapping paper by the issues creatives, ingenious!

No more guilt for hoarding all those beautiful design magazines you just can't seem to part with, you've got a reason to hold onto Wrap, its something you can read and then use! 

And those designs, yes, so swoon worthy!

Hey, check out their Wrap blog for an extra dose of eye candy.

Monday Inspiration | Free Download!

Oh hello again Monday, I am going to lasso you like a rodeo calf!  

Today's Monday Inspiration is super special, you can download the image as a desktop wallpaper. Harness your inspiration and stay motivated all week long!

Just click on the image to enlarge it, and then right click to download.

What quote would like me to whip up a Monday Inspiration wallpaper for new week?

Monday Inspiration

 

I've been reflecting on a bunch of tough thoughts the past few days, and this quote really nailed the emotions that I am feeling. Watching someone you love make the same toxic choices time after time can be cripplingly difficult. It's a tough thing to have your thoughts swim in circles trying while trying to penetrate someone else's thoughts in an attempt to rationalize... you inevitably come up empty handed. So I suppose today's Monday Inspiration is more like an inspiration of positivity and faith this week. Going to channel this turmoil into drive and productivity. Thanks for bearing with the heaviness.

 Image: myself

Let the Games Begin!

It's Friday, but not just any Friday.... it's the opening day of the Olympics people!!!  

In honor of this glorious day I've created this quirky little illustration from a drawing I made for the city that I hold as dearly as my own hometown in NY. 

How are you celebrating? Any country in particular that you are routing for? 
ME? Well I'm supporting USA of course but I've saved a bit of my heart for the athletes of Great Britain as well. 

Weekly Roundup | 1

This is the first of my new Weekly Roundup series where I will be sharing little treasures I find throughout the week while surfing... uh I mean working. Enjoy!

1.  Sparkly creations from Confetti Systems
2.  Breanna of Scout & Catalog shares her daily life and inspiration (and styled oh so perfectly) on her blog
3.  Hand-embroidered gauze stole by Kapita, who doesn't like embroidered UFO's?
4.  Perfect little gemstone necklaces by Curious Creatures, a Summer wardrobe staple if I do say so myself! 
5.  Get lost in Jenny Kemp's paintings, a healthy mix of design and organic forms
6.  Versatile and affordable the Baggu canvas bag is awesome! Take your pick from classic patterns, retro colors, even neons! I've snagged this bag up for my adventures in Italy and Sardinia this summer, can't wait!

What's Your Sign? | Ekaterina Koroleva

Smitten with these astrology illustrations by Berlin illustrator Ekaterina Koroleva.
Visit her site for the complete whimsical collection.

Sean Greene | Artist Spotlight 2

 Follow Your Thrill, 2010

 Stay In Touch, 2010

Let Love In, 2010

Sean Greene's paintings are compete eye candy.  Ribbons of transparent color luminates from the canvas and is reminiscent of neon signs and mod patterns.  But don't let your eyes fool you, all the paint is completely opaque. 

* If this post leaves you itchin' for more, snag one of Sean's Prints from 20X200

Nina Yuen | Artist Spotlight 1

I am so on the floral train at the moment so when I stumbled upon Nina Yuen's fantastic floral mixed media pieces donning Hollywood royalty like Greta Garbo I had to share! Added bonus, glitter!! Enjoy.

LINK Nina Yuen

Anyone who knows me knows im'a sucker for graphic black and white patterns, and classic gold accessories are one of my summer go to's. Here are a few of my current faves

1. OX Print ($65) by VIZart

2. Tribal and faceted bangles by Monique Pean

3. Black and White Flat Laminate Oval Ring ($35) by Neivz

4. Geo Pyramid Stud Earrings ($17) by The Urban Lady