AIR "SEVEN STARS"

I almost missed Air's new album, Le Voyage Dans La Lune, which came out last month.  It's a fresh take on a score to Georges Melies' classic film "Le Voyage Dans La Lune" (The Trip to the Moon).  The cd/dvd album comes with the actual film.  I love the strangeness and intensity of Air.

Here's Seven Stars:

CUT PAPER ALBUM COVERS BY LEVIATHAN COLOR

Gotta love the stuff you can find on etsy.  Gabriel Schama's Leviathan Color shop is here.

THREEASFOUR FALL 2012: CROP CIRCLE INSPIRED COLLECTION

Via Fashionista and Style Defined NYC

The inspiration:

 

 

PAINTINGS BY EGENE KOO

Amazing works by Egene Koo.  More work is viewable on her website.

BEACH HOUSE NEW SINGLE "MYTH"

The song is downloadable on amazon here.

MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD BY THE MYNABIRDS

A beautiful song by The Mynabirds -- almost made me tear up!


The Mynabirds - Mightier Than The Sword from themynabirds on Vimeo.

CREATIVE POWER COUPLE: SIMON DOONAN AND JONATHAN ADLER

I love learning about creative power couples, as I happen to be part of a creative couple (Drew Beam is my beau).   I've always admired Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's style, but it was great to learn more about where they began, and how they live the "happy chic" philosophy.  Plus, Jonathan started out as a potter, and started his professional career by calling up Barneys and asking if they'd like to see his work. He's got an adorable bio on his company website.

Here's the 3 part interview made by Plum TV:

CUT PAPER VALENTINE BY ETSY

Happy Valentine's Day! XO, Etsy from Etsy on Vimeo.

MUSIC LOVE: I BREAK HORSES

UNIQUE TERRARIUMS

Geometric terrariums above from Score + Solder, and recycled glass drop terrariums can be found at Sprout Home, and small terrarium with stand is by Tall Poppy Gardens on Etsy.

THE INTERNET + CREATIVITY = INFINITE POSSIBLITIES

I just needed to blog about these 2 sites to make sure that I keep them close at hand -- one is Kickstarter.com, which is an amazing platform where anyone can fund a creative project.  It's similar to kiva.com, where users can loan 25 bucks to people in the developing world.  I feel like sites like this prove how much everyday people care about beautiful things in this world, and how just a little giving can make a huge impact for someone else.

I also have been seeing a lot of 3d prototyping sites like ponoko.com, which allow users to make 3d prints, or upload their 3d sketches to an online community, where other users can buy their prints.  I'm just so amazed, and can't wait to try these sites out!

SHAGREEN, OR STINGRAY LEATHER

From the top:

Gorgeous art deco jewelry with shagreen leather set in brass by Collette Ishiyama

Shagreen leather purse by Boyy

Ring by Alexandra Beth

Cuff by Karen Bizer via Into Temptation 

Clutch by Genevieve Jones via luxist

SILVER + PORCELAIN JEWELRY BY PAULINE EDIE

I just love any videos that showcase an artist's process -- it's more than half of the fun!

MARBLE ART

The latest thing I've been exploring is marble art -- ebru is the turkish art of paper marbling, and I've never seen an art form where the process looked like more fun than the final product.

I also came across some beautiful pieces by Garip Ay.  He combines ebru with painting...so amazing.

Alter by Garip Ay

Kervan by Garip Ay

Ataturk by Garip Ay

I also just had to throw in some agate slices because I feel like so many of the visual things I love are inspired by mother nature...

ODE TO ROCKEFELLER CENTER STATION

This cinemagraph makes me miss NY... I was in and out of this station twice a day for almost 2 years, though it was sweaty, crowded, and there was trash was everywhere.  ahh, memories... 
via From Me To You 

TEXTILE INSPIRED ART BY ANNE POLESHENSKI

Via Anne's site and Moon River blog

PAINTED FEATHERS

 

Super beautiful gold-spattered feathers at free people. 

DIP DYED FLOWER POTS

 

I love the idea of using natural dyes to achieve this look -- so beautiful.  I also can't believe how beautiful the wasara cups are.  So inspiring!  via design sponge

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FROM UO

HAMMOCKS

This is one of the best ideas I've ever seen. period.  It's Flenderhaus, a building of hammocks.  It's like a temple to relaxation.  via Black *Eiffel 

While I was in Vancouver recently, I came across an amazing hammock store on Granville island, called "the hang out place".  They had the most beautifully colored chair hammocks -- they were gorgeous (and I'd like to think I looked gorgeous while lounging in them ;)  I also like how you can sit or lay down in them.

NEST BY ZALILA

Ahh, there's just not enough snuggily things in this life.  It goes so great with that cup of tea and cozy socks.  by Zalila

DELICATE COPPED DIPPED FEATHERS BY MARGARET HINGE

 

Margaret's amazing etsy shop has many more of these beauties.