etsy wednesday - reduction nation

reduction nation has one of the vintage lucite bead collections on etsy. i just stocked up for a new project.

fashion blitz - what i've been living in

i do this thing, i'm sure is not uncommon, where i get into "uniforms." last summer was tube top, cardi, flats & my aa pencil skirt - this winter it moved to leggings & my park life sweatshirt, then distressed skinnies & my chunky cream cardigan. right now, i can't get out my cropped skinnies (free through trade at crossroads), nude camper heals & brixton flannel.

found art - carly waito

these paintings are so beautiful. i'd love to get my hands on a painting (or print) from carly waito. for more visit her flickr set.

music to listen to - cults

a day late - but never a dollar short. north carolina based, cults have a three track ep out that is sooo good. go outside makes me super happy.

handmade days - t-shirt yarn

i've been eyeing these yummy necklaces for a while, but necklush has taken over the etsy market (this was all over europe last summer & i was happy to see someone going for it here in the states). if you want to make your own - it starts with the t-shirt yarn. go - get crazy - make a necklace from those thrift store tees via craft passion.

image via painting daily.

etsy wednesday - crafterall's topography art

 aren't these rad?! beautiful papercut topography from crafterall - prices range from $5 to $35.

fashion blitz - mcqueen's armadillos

i won't say much, because i'm no expert. but mcqueen's armadillos have been all over the place lately (lady gaga & beyond), but this shoot really appealed to me. i love how the shoes set the tone for the entire shoot.

ragnhild jevne for velvet.

found project - small victories

booooooom's project #10 is called small victories - a photographic project. it looks super fun & i may have to submit a few photos (like this one).

"Small Victories is a photographic celebration of the everyday! A collection of 4×6 prints of the quietly beautiful, unintentionally funny, people and things all around us. I believe it is these little moments that make life worth living.This project will culminate in a photo show at Above Second gallery in Hong Kong, in May."

music to listen to - millionyoung & tanlines eps out now

 

 
both of these artists were recently mentioned here & here, but it's worth mentioning again since they both released an album. millionyoung's be so true ep is available here & tanlines's settings ep on matador records can be purchased here.

handmade days - page-turner art

genius. love. page-turner art tutorial from team diy.

etsy wednesday - kiki and polly

  
these paintings take me right back to fife lake, a small town in michigan where my family used to spend our summers. we moved there my sophomore year of high school permanently & i look forward to my annual summer trip. now my nieces play in the water & dig on the beach just like i used to.

kiki & polly, artwork from $20 to $250.

fashion blitz - weardrobe 100

weardrobe 100 is a great collection of 2009's top street style pics. be careful - you'll get sucked in.

found everywhere

 
i've been collecting my current inspirations to share with all of you beyond my blog. take a peak here for both albums, print inspiration & lifestyle inspiration.

please feel free to comment or send me an email if you find a photograph or work that is yours or you know who it is for proper credit. i'm not claiming any of this as my own & would love to share the sources.

music to listen to - reporter & millionyoung

millionyoung -  ambient, dancey goodness. looks like myspace is the best way to preview at this point.


reporter - portland based group, super fun (i'm so well written, aren't i?!).

thanks to dave for putting these groups in my inbox.

henri de toulouse-lautrec

today i'm gushing over the artwork of henri de toulouse-lautrec. i love the broad strokes & colors; this is a style that i've really grown to love as bart has introduced me to more & more. i've always loved bart's sketches, often done on a mid-tone base focusing on highlights & shadows. these make me think of him.

handmade days - pendant lamps

see these? they are my weekend project, alongside an ikea trip & dining chair hunting. craftynest has a wonderful tutorial & i'm super pumped to give this (seemingly messy, but easy) tutorial a shot.

etsy wednesday - bangin' bangles

bakelite lust. bangle crush. color lover. bangin' bangles.

fashion blitz - monday work wear from apt 34

i love apartment 34's monday work wear posts. perfect for a little inspiration to start off your week.

photos via tommy ton via style.

found art - andrea myers

work has been crazy daisies. in the meantime, check out andrea myers colorful, textile work.

i can't remember who led me here, but thanks!

music to listen to - the go! team

a couple year's old, but new to me. i'm loving this track from the go! team's thunder, lightning, strike.

handmade days - chunky knit pillow covers

inspired by this sweet collection of knits - i think i'll replace my current throw pillow covers with a chunky knit. now i just need to find the right yarn; i'd love to do something in a nice persimmon for spring/summer. i'll stick to a simple purl stitch, but you can check out other options here. any suggestions for a spot to buy some yarn online or in seattle?

etsy wednesday - i'm a bunny

but this on my list of things to have on hand - an over-sized, leather white bunny mask. is this a weird want? maybe, but i imagine it with a sweet white/pink dress as the perfect whimsical costume.

fashion blitz - time for glasses

 

i can't help it - i just got new glasses last year & i already want another pair. yes yes please bevel.

found art - wafa collective

the wafa collective is curating in public - i love the frame series. the space in the bottom pic can be found in georgetown, i think that the top is between cap hill & downtown, but i'm not 100%.

a global collective that focuses on collaborative art between emerging artists via slog via slightly north.