pink unicorn

I think this temporary tattoo from Julia Pott is hilarious. She is quite a talented illustrator, check out the work in her portfolio on her website.

{via krisatomic}

white + detail

Lately I have been really inspired by white, especially when it includes fine detail (check out the crown molding and medallions on the ceiling)... amazing!

{via this is glamorous, photo from 2+6 - Vogue Living Australia}

something blue

I'll take one of each, thankyouverymuch.

{via The Bride's Guide}

enchanting 4,000 sf, 1910 queen anne victorian

Saw this over at design*sponge today and I think I have found my dream house in east Athens, Georgia. Let's buy it, yes?

Read more about the house here.
See the house's website here.
It is for sale here.
You can see more pictures here.

Enchanting 4,000 sf, 1910 Queen Anne Victorian that was moved to this private 5.5 acres setting and has been passionately restored by local artists over the last 20 years! Also there is a whimsical 2-story retreat/guest house nestled in the woods at the end of a path behind the main house (an additional 20 acres is available for purchase). Both houses are full of magic & artist's whimsy while still being respectful of the historical authenticity of the house. The woodwork is beautiful, heart pine floors throughout, bead board ceilings and wainscotting, detailed trim and mantels. Artist/craftsman built-in bookshelves modeled on original woodwork to create a library within the full dining room, pocket doors separating an old-fashioned parlor from the large living room and many original plumbing fixtures. Copper counters in kitchen, a 1920's vintage stove, several clawfoot tubs, beautiful tile showers (including a room sized master shower built with handmade tiles and multiple shower heads). There is a wrap-around front porch, a balcony porch and rear wrap-around deck with the main house.The guest house has a huge screened porch with Eastern European and North African style wood detailing. People have traveled from around the world to do photo-shoots on this property and with good reason! It is truly a magical setting.

{via design*sponge}

pattern by hand

oh, i really love a lot of things about this space.

{via design*sponge}

alberto seveso

Today I am really enjoying this series called Destructive Vintage TyPO experiment from Italian illustrator and graphic designer Alberto Seveso. Here are few more...

{via Oh Joy!}

something's hiding in here

Today Grace at design*sponge featured the most fascinating sneak peak that I had to share it. The sneak peak gives us a look at the home of Shauna Alterio & Stephen Loidolt , owners of the lovely shop called Something's Hiding in Here. Here are some of my favorite images from their loft...

I really love their headboard with a nook for their deer collection and the paint-by-numbers above the mirror.



And I just love this image taken looking through the mirror where you can see their print of an eye chart, which I think I may be right by saying it is the 'hind sight is always twenty twenty' print from the Keep Calm Gallery.



How cool is the porch swing in the bedroom?



Doesn't their studio make you jealous?

You can see more images from their loft here.

Last but not least, if you haven't already seen any of the products that Something's Hiding in Here makes you should definitely check out their shop and visit their blog for a view of products in the making. Personally, I love the paint-by-number United States {pictured above}.

{photos from design*sponge and something's hiding in here's flickr}

digitile map

Today I am loving this translation of a world map to tile. Digitile is a company that features collections of digital wall tiles, custom floor tiles, photo tiles as well as bespoke wallpaper and wallpaper murals from internationally renowned designers and photographers, check out their website for other interesting tile art.

{via the style files}

a furniture wish list

I'm taking a break from production on EU's July issue (yes, I'm working at midnight on a Friday night - I'm awesome!), and I was thinking about some lovely pieces of furniture design I recently added to my ongoing [unattainable] wish list. Aren't they pretty?

{clockwise} Heirloom Ellinor Rocking Chair, Danish Modern Vanity (I really love this), Pharmacy Floor Lamp from Urban Outfitters (this piece is actually do-able), Heirloom Nora Table

muto by blu

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

i don't normally post videos, but i'm making an exception to a really incredible piece of artwork, in one my favorite forms. you have to watch it to believe me.

{via urbismus}

help i need help!

Today I am sick, and in lieu of being so, I'd like to express my appreciation for the package and web design on these Help products.

Go to the website and make sure to check out the 'Bored?' section. It's humorous.

small magazine

Have you ever heard of Small Magazine? Although it seems like they are on their 6th issue, I just discovered Small Magazine today. It appears to be an exclusively online publication.

For anyone with little kiddies in their life (or anyone who can appreciate good design for wee ones) take a look at the magazine. They show off some really cool artists.

And feature some pretty amazing photography.

I love the For Frida spread {pictured above}.

{via Black*Eiffel}

well styled: the black kids

So I was just scrolling through my daily RSS subscriptions (thank you beloved google reader), and I happened upon a blog I enjoy quite a bit, grain edit. And whadya know, a post about our local hometown heroes, the Black Kids, and their new tour poster designed by Michael Fusco and Co. !

Which I agree, is awesome! I'm really loving the direction of the band's style. I mean I have known Kevin and Reggie for years - I believe I first saw them play at my best friend's brother's birthday party back when I was still middle school (gasp! that's at least 11 years ago) - but point in case, I have never thought any of the band members lacked in style, so the choosing of the posters and artwork is not surprising at all, and I think is great. I'm also really digging this photo / graphic:

Not sure who put this last one together, I've just seen it on their myspace page and other random places.

Good job, y'all! Jacksonville represent!

white porcelain

Lately I am loving the clean look of smooth white porcelain, especially when grouped together.

{above} Lock & Key key chains ($25), Porcelain Paper Plates by Virginia Sin ($35-$85), Triple Long Neck Porcelain Vases On Stand ($78)

{above} German 70’s pop porcelain vase, stamped Kaiser (£48), Industreal Chapeaux Pour Vase ($100), Industreal Tissé Vase ($243)

tinctory

Ooh.. I really like these beautiful necklaces from etsy seller tinctory. Thanks Ez, for pointing them out!

{via creature comforts}

Aida Coronado on Etsy

This weekend I stumbled across Aida Coronado's shop on Etsy. In her shop she shares wonderful and beautiful handmade items from Mexico. The design and embroidery work is stunning, and the colors are bright and beautiful. I don't know how the prices compare if you were buying them yourself on the streets of Mexico, but the fact that you can purchase these beauties from your own living room, I think the prices are fair and reasonable. Any of these pieces would be a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe, check them out!

in the kitchen

{from top to bottom} Soy Sauce Dispenser, Go Kumagai, 2004 ($14), Eva Solo's Table Grill ($300), Plum Party Basket Weave Coral paper plates ($4.50-$6.00), oven mitt, blue and green platter from Svenskt Tenn , Chat Plates, Ikuko Nakazawa, 2007 ($45), Anthropologie Parrot Bottle Stoppers ($12), Bambu low bowls ($34), Anthropologie Rondavel Serving Bowl ($49.95), Anthropologie Crocheted Food Cover, Yellow ($18), glass bottles (oops! i started putting this post together a couple of weeks ago and i cannot seem to find where i found those glass bottles! if anyone has the link please comment below. my apologies!)

on the patio

{top row} raspberry linear wire lantern $85, sagaform herb pot $15, bird feeder by perch $88 {second row} patio from big red sun {third row} from the moma store, grow your own veggies kit $19 {fourth row} farrier platters $105, conch shell pot $58

(5.16. 08) update! I just found out you can purchase the bird feeder by perch {shown above} for $84 here locally in Jacksonville at a fairly new store in 5 Points called Nest-Living. You can purchase it in the store or online.

christiaan postma

Wow, take a look at this calendar wallpaper from Christiaan Postma.

{via black*eiffel}

live wire farm

Today I was on the Domino magazine website checking out Grace's affordable bathroom accessories under $100 monthly gallery contribution, and one of the things she featured this month was a hand-carved wooden hook from Vermont's Live Wire Farm. Upon further curiosity I hopped over to the Live Wire Farm website and I was really impressed with the photography and photo styling for their products.

I love the clean, raw look. The photos were styled by Susan Robohm and the photography was done by Ewan Burns.