Winter Cheer

For all of us that live in Northern California, we're no stranger to slightly colder weather, clouds and drear. Yet, in the midst of anything, something beautiful can be created.  Here's a little winter cheer from Design Crush.


Winter Songs from Crush Design on Vimeo.

color me mine

for those of us who wish we could be fashion designers, here is maybe the next best thing: a color-it-yourself dress. the black and white patterned dress comes with a set of permanent markers so you can really make it your own.

Edible Art

This site sells and gives information for making edible pictures on cookies and cakes. It looks pretty cool! I know that you do this on cakes at like albertson's and stuff, but this site has inks you can buy and stick them into your own printer at home! Kinda gross but actually pretty cool if you can get over the potential grossness. http://www.kopykake.com/

a crafty advent calendar!

japan brand's wish list gives you something new to lust for everyday.

the standout for me is tosa hokubo's knives in the shape of whales.

A Feast for the Eyes

It's been a while since an update here, but just wanted to share a few great blogs that have been making my day lately.

print & pattern
This snazzy blog features pretty patterns, whether they be for paper, fabric, cards, stationery, or other goods.

bryn alexandra
An aspiring interior designer (and my former fellow knottie) shares her finds and DIY projects. See how she refurbished two secondhand dressers (one from craigslist and the other from salvaltion army) in one design project.

These blogs inspire me daily to live in color and be creative. What are your go-to inspiration blogs?

Art in Action

Oren Lavie's new music video for "Her Morning Elegance" strikes a beautiful chord with its simplicity (one set) and complexity (watch it).

Oleg Dou

Oleg Dou takes surrealism to new heights in his eerily beautiful photographs.