Scheme

I live in a space that is Weimaraner taupe and dusty blue *coughTwoandTwentycough*. (1 / 2)

Atelier Beau Travail

I recently discovered these sweet embroidered clutches from Atelier Beau Travail. I'm smitten with the texture. Lots of other cute stuff in there, too, including some jewelry, lamps, and tops. And I really like the way they styled their product photography. Check out their header below:

Pink Friday

This eye makeup look is pretty daring and bright. I'm usually pretty straight-forward when it comes to my makeup, and if I'm going bright, it'll be on the lip (all day, everyday). But hey, if you can rock it, you should definitely try. And that wildlife pattern on the right is just something I found pretty sweet (never too many owls). Have a great weekend.

Nice weather we're having

I don't think I've ever had a user interface design post on the blog before, but this seemed like a good place to start seeing as I'm one of those people who obsessively checks the weather (sometimes while I'm standing outside. True story.) Bill S. Kenney designed this weather app interface using icons by Adam Whitcroft. The result is clean, easy to read, and pretty damn attractive.

You shoulda put a ring on it

Tree rings, that is. The Time Rings Puzzle was designed and handmade by Manu Rapoport and Martin Sabattini (of Designo Patagonia) from the wood of Cyprus trees that have died naturally. Before they were sold out (I know, heavy sighs), they came in two levels: easy and difficult. This would have been such a treasure to own.

Beautiful mess

Creative block? Take a cue from Mia Christopher and grab a sketchbook, sit down, and have at it.

Vintage!

Say that title in a sing-song-y voice, it's Monday after all. These are ads for Metropolitan Printing found in Push Pin Graphic between 1976 and 1980. Seymour Chwast wrote and designed the ads in exchange for services. More here.