Ann He

You might already be aware of Ann He's work because her images have been making the blogosphere rounds recently, but I just had to join the fray. I'm blown away by her work and when I found out this Dallas based photographer is only 15, it gave me a new found respect for her. To be so young and have such vision and self-motivation is astounding and quite inspiring.

Katherine Sandoz

I'm in love with the beautiful colors and soothing quality of Katherine Sandoz paintings. The abstract nature of this Savannah based artists landscape work is mesmerizing.

Leah Sakellarides Jewelry

When I recently discovered the jewelry designs of Leah Sakellarides, I instantly had a crush and wanted to buy everything on her site, after finding more out about this lovely Southern California artist, that crush quickly grew into an obsession with her pieces. inspired by space and science her jewelry has an earthy yet edgy quality to them while still staying refined and beautiful. Any of her pieces would make the perfect unique Christmas present for that eccentric/nerdy/hip girl in your life (hint to my boyfriend!) Leah also shares her thoughts and inspirations on her great blog Velokova, definitely check it out.
And I almost forgot to mention she is offering 15% off total purchase over $100 until December 4th!

Holiday Gift Guide - Week 3

Time for a new installment in my holiday gift guide. Every Wednesday morning leading up to Christmas I will be doing a round-up of things I've found that I think would make wonderful presents. My goal is to include everyone you might have to buy for, from your niece to mother-in-law and at different price points. hopefully it will give you a little inspiration for those hard to buy for individuals. (Links below image) Also I want to mention a couple of my favorite gift guides from fellow bloggers that went up this week, the first is the annual gift guides over at the incomparable DesignSponge, another one of my favorites is over at Oh Joy blog, and last but certainly not least are the wonderful gift guides at I Art U, so go check them out.

1. Upsycled Messenger Bag - $450

2. Reindeer Socks - $28

3. Scarab Pendant - $18

4. Meg Doll - $42

5. Into Midnight Ring - $58

6. Fancy cup of tree set - $44.99

7. Loomed Bowl - $14

8. The Artist in the Office Book - $13.99

9. Juxtapose Dishtowels - $24

10. La Mer Oversized Square Watch - $110

Mixing Old With New

I'm obsessed with this house I found on a belgium website, I'm not sure who the architect is because the website is not in english but I just had to share, I love how it mixes the really modern pieces with very traditional elements like the brick walls and wood beams.  

Duffy & Partners

I first learned about Minneapolis based design firm Duffy & Partners when I was in design school. As one of the best design firms in the midwest it would have been hard not to know about them. And through the years, after school, I continually find myself looking back at their work and finding inspiration in their beautiful packaging and branding. Also fun trivia fact, did you know that Genevieve Gorder of Trading Spaces fame was working at the New York Duffy office when she was tapped to do the TLC show?

Swimwear Inspiration

Ok I know swimsuits are probably the last thing on most of your minds lately, but I'm currently planning a winter escape to Puerto Rico in early February, so I've been swimsuit stalking lately and I was so smitten with this suit from the Rosa Cha resort lookbook, I had to share.

Friday Etsy Round-up

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend and yummy leftovers! I plan to go Christmas tree shopping and decorating this weekend which I'm really excited for, I'll try to remember to take pictures and share next week. And now I leave you with my Friday Etsy round-up, where I compile a list of the best handmade and vintage items I've found while scouring the corners of Etsy, so you don't have to. (Links below image). 

1. Ivory Knit Headband $35

2. Citrus & Spice Wreath $99

3. Smoked Little Pot of Gold $90

4. Geode Slice Ring $154

5. Bourbon Pecan Caramel Bar $7

6. Large Brass Doe $39

Black Friday from the Comfort of your Couch

Since there are so many great sales and give aways going on around the web today I thought I would do a bonus post with a few of my favorites so you all don't miss out. Personally I love deals but hate crowds so to me this is a much better way to celebrate Black Friday (in the comfort of my own home) But don't worry I will still be doing my Friday Etsy round-up this afternoon.

1. Everyone knows how much I adore Chronicle Books, and they are currently having a Friends & Family Sale of 35% off and free ground shipping! Wheeeee!
2. Poppytalk has a great list of black Friday & cyber Monday deals, all on handmade items.
3. The super hip Need Supply Co. is having a black Friday sale worth 25% of sale items
4. Apartment Therapy (and their sister blogs) are having some great holiday give aways.
5. J.crew seems to always have great sales and today is no different, get 25% off order of $150+
6. Need some sexy undies for the holidays? one of my all time favorite blogs is featuring a give away of Simone Perele Lingerie
7. Many of the items I've been eyeing on West Elm are included in their Thanksgiving weekend sale
8. Fawn & Forest is currently having a 30% sale on DwellStudio items!!
9. Shopbop.com is also having a big sale, so big it's called "The Big Event"

Evan B. Harris

I'm very drawn to the storybook style of Oregon raised Evan B. Harris. His work reminds me of fables I read as a child mixed with traveling circus artwork of the 1920's. Using his rural upbringing as a source of inspiration I feel I can relate strongly to his work because of a similar background. You can find prints of his work at the Sebastian Foster Gallery website for purchase.