PINNING : PINK AND BLACK.

I frequently notice that when I am pinning things, there are common color themes that I gravitate towards. Recently I've noticed a lot of pinks and blacks, which I think, other than just looking so damn good together, is the perfect mixture of feminine and masculine.

Pinned images (from top): Black Leather Sofa, Sarah Wood Illustration & Design, Pink Dress/Knee Socks, Mixed Chairs, The Art Of, Swinging Cat Necklace, Barry Leonard : Oh My Days, Cats Wallpaper, and Ceramics Monthly 1953.

YANGYANG PAN.

Check out: the stunning paintings of Toronto-based artist Yangyang Pang. So many beautiful colors! (See also: shop & Facebook)

APPAREL COLLECTION : SUMMERTIME STYLE.

Los Angeles has been turning up the heat. The temperature this week has been lingering around 100 degrees. Summer is just a little over a month away and I am preparing myself for the constant dry desert heat (which I happily accept). Here are a few items I'd happily adorn during the hottest months of the year.

1. Cat Print A Line Dress ($17.18), 2. Supernova Galaxy Bikini Top ($54), 3. Wander Wedges ($148), 4. Vintage 1960s Bathing Suit - Bold Floral Skirted Swimsuit ($50), 5. Short Twill Shorts ($9.95), 6. Eternal Dreamer Tank Top ($44), 7. Maybe Baby ($49, sale), 8. Bold Color Block Eye Cropped Tee ($18.90), and 9. MOTO Short Denim Dungarees ($76)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SAILOR.

"I'm A Lady," t-shirt from Thug Life. I think I need this. ($24.95)

COLLECTIONS : A NEW HOME WISH LIST.

Just some things I have been adding to my ever-growing list of awesome home goods that I would like to acquire someday...

1. Travel Series Pennant - California ($25), 2. You & Me Hook Pillow ($48), 3. Welsh Lamp - Quayside - Silver (£100), 4. The Life Aquatic Inspired Poster ($20), 5. Birch Bench Box with Upholstered Pad ($699), 6. Diamonds Are Floor-ever Rug 4x6 ($104.99, sale), 7. Casper Skull Statue ($168), 8. Pebble Bud Vase ($20), 9. Home Sweet Home Linen Banner - Script ($85), 10. Honeycomb Tray ($68), and 11. Gold Triangles Coasters ($26)

TEN LOVELY VESSELS TO HOLD YOUR SUCCULENTS.

Although it's true that I do not have the best track record for keeping plants alive, I can't help but envision our new California home filled to the brim with wild succulents and flowering cacti. In handmade pretty vessels, of course.

1. Modern small geometric Icosahedron planter from Concrete Geometric ($14.95), 2. asphalt// planter vase from the good machinery ($38), 3. Wooden Succulent Planter from Cattails Woodwork ($41.07), 4. Mini Square Planter with Herringbone Pattern from Elizabeth Benotti ($20), 5. Ceramic Skull Planter from mudpuppy ($42), 6. Succulent planter from Viruset Studio ($38.90), 7. Geometric Mini Planters set of 3 from Shade on Shape ($45), 8. Hex spora from Light + Ladder ($32), 9. Chevron Hanging Succulent Planter in Porcelain from redraven studios ($46), and 10. The Modern Dewdrop Hanging Planter from The Zen Succulent ($40)

GOOD SHIT: 10 THINGS I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW.

Summer Bracelet from AHC ($25)


Pipe Man by Shayna Quinn for Hello Polly ($62)


14k Yellow Gold Crest Diamond Signet Ring from Nangijala Jewelry ($238)


Seafolly Summer Garden Boyleg Maillot from Anthropologie ($148)


Stockholm Felt Tote from LEIF ($18)


Womens Fall Houndstooth Blouse from Nicole Carey ($72)


Man Cushion Cover from Depeapa ($41)


Cute wood Pendant collar from The Twenty Fingers ($14)


Antique Victorian Bird Locket Necklace from Maejean Vintage ($180)


White Dotty Tote from Poketo ($275)

SCIENCE POSTERS.

These brand new science posters by Jessica Rose of Vol. 25 are absolutely wonderful. I have this one hanging up on our bedroom wall and it is by far one of my favorite pieces of art in our home. Each is printed on textured canvas and comes in beautiful deep, vibrant colors. Here's a little bit on how these vintage-inspired science posters came to be...

"We moved into a cabin in the mountains the beginning of January/ 2013. The cabin we moved into has beautiful wood lining the ceilings, beams, and throughout the house. I've found my home decor style evolving into something a little more rustic, and natural. Lately I have been crushing on Science themed accessories and was immediately drawn to glass beakers and educational science charts. I was excited to think that I could create my own art, pulling inspiration from pages out of vintage text books, and old school charts. I digitally illustrate each one of these posters, and I use watercolor techniques to acquire a look reminiscent of an older time in our history. I've been digitally creating and printing my artwork for years, but I found that selecting, cutting and staining the wood for these posters, is a process I have really enjoyed."

See also: blog.

THE BEAUTIFUL ART OF ANNE SIEMS.

Discover: the incredible work of Seattle-based artist Anne Siems. (See also: fan page)

MUST SEE : LITTLE BRIGHT STUDIO.

Check out: the beautiful accessories by one of my best friends in the world, Amy Nieto of Little Bright Studio. Not only are her products bright, cheery, and stylish, but she also donates 10% of all proceeds to teachers in low-income school districts to help provide the tools necessary for their students to succeed in science. Bags for science- yay! (See also: LBS website)

HANNAH METZ AT HOME.

Check out: Hannah Metz's Brooklyn home on The Selby. I have been following her online for ages- she has such incredible style. (See also: Hannah and Landon)

FIFTEEN ETSY SHOPS...

...that have caught my eye lately.



1. By Beep : Chicago, Illinois



2. Egretta Garzetta : Riva, Latvia



3. Tilissimo : Athens, Greece



4. Wise Apple Vintage : Buffalo, New York



5. Datter Industries : London, England



6. Flat Earth Studio : Brooklyn, New York



7. Twenty Fingers : Tyumen, Siberia



8. Shadowplaynyc : New York, New York



9. Oelwein : Paris, France



10. Rock Shop : Albuquerque, New Mexico



11. MajoRey Lingerie : Montevideo, Uruguay



12. Lunahoo : Valencia, Spain



13. HRUSKAA : Grand Rapids, Michigan



14. extase : Toronto, Canada



15. Design Atelier Article : Cherkasy, Ukraine