TW POTTERY

Amazing pottery by Tracy Wilkinson. You can purchase some of her work at her Etsy store. Tracy also authors the blog 149 Sullivan Street, which is full of beautiful inspiration.

AFFORDABLE UTILITARIAN BAGS

Although I have a boatload of girl purses, my daily go to is the modest utilitarian tote. And because most of them are easy on the wallet, it's hard not to buy like, fifty of them.

1. Session Tote $32  from Salt Surf; 2. Duffle $45 from Ace Hotel; 3. Boat Tote $80 from General Store SF; 4. Top-Load Duffle $40 from Ace Hotel

ELECTRIC LOVE NYC

I want one these awesome dream catchers from Electric Love NYC

FALL SHOPPING LIST

Stuff I need for fall...

1. Crosby Corduroy Shirt, Saturdays NYC; 2. Goldrush Jean Jacket, Madewell; 3. Dieppa Restrepo Mer Boot, Vagabond Boutique; 4. Heather Heron Trestle Tote, Shelter Half; 5. Diamond River Cuff, Dream Collective


What are your shopping lists for fall?

ROBERT MOORE

Robert Moore is so effing cool. Period. He surfs, rides motorcycles, and does some badass batiking at his studio in Bali.


Robert Moore from Deus ex Machina on Vimeo.

You can buy some of Robert Moore's art and handmade cushions at Serena and Lily.

NAUTICAL AWESOMENESS

It's the height  of Summer and all I want to do is throw out all my dark decor and replace them with red,  white, and blue stripes, anchors, and life preservers.

Summer cottage via Kitka Design Toronto

via Port Clothing

Summer Guest Cottage - no furniture yet, but how awesome are those floors and nautical rugs?!
via Kitka Design Toronto

via MQuan

Bells by Michele Quan - I think they look like little buoys

vía Chance

Evan Hecox artwork via Port Clothing

Vintage Life Rings via Remodelista

BLUE

Growing up in California, it was was imperative that at some point you would either end up near or in the ocean. Now that I live far from the Pacific, it's always nice to have a little blue around the house to remind me of the sea.

Serena Mitnik-Miller Watercolor Painting via MIMI + MEG

Indigo and White Ikat Rug available from Cloth & Goods

Bedroom Inspiration from Lonny Magazine

Ikat Basket from 7100 Islands via Etsy

Zig Zag Linen Blanket from Linen Style via Etsy

Jenny Pennywood Pillows via Bridget Designs

Whew! It's been a tough couple of weeks without a computer. But, after three weeks of waiting on checks from Rental Insurance I finally have a new Macbook Pro. Getting burglarized is no fun.

Ok - so now onto more important things... stationary. With the boom of all things handmade, stationary is definitely experiencing new heights of appreciation and popularity. Maybe it's because people miss having a reason to buy cute stickers colored pens. Or - maybe people like having chic office supplies to match their expensive shoes. No matter how simple or extravagant your stationary and pencil needs may be, there are plenty of options available on Etsy. My favorite selection is from Knot & Bow. I love how on trend they are with color!

MUUTO ADAPTABLE TABLE

I swear I'm not into hoarding, but when I see an amazing price for something extremely useful I can't help myself. Behold - the majestic Muuto Adaptable Table!

Although our 650 sq. ft. cottage lacks the space for a 78" inch dining table, I thought that this would be an opportunity to start collecting for a larger and more spacious place in the future. This is what I'm daydreaming to couple the Muuto table with in the future

1. Excel Chandelier by Rich, Brilliant, Willing; 2. Charlotte Perriand Chair via youhavebeenheresometime.blogspot; 3. Beni Ourain from Red Thread Souk

IACOLI & MCALLISTER

Shiny geometric awesomeness at Iacoli & McAllister. The next thing on my shopping list is that awesome Sage Pyramid!

MIKE MILLS FOR COMMUNE

Mike Mills has been one of the most influential people in my life. Filmmaker, graphic designer, and artist - Mills' multidisciplinary talent is so influential. Not to mention all of his clients and subject matter, which range from skateboarding to Sonic Youth. One of his most recent works is a set of posters for Commune Design.

And some favorites from previous decades...

NEW LAMP

Found this at Grandview Mercantile for $55.00! I've been looking for a bedside reading lamp for a while, so when I saw this Koch and Lowy sitting in the corner of the store I quickly rescued it.

SICK THIS WEEKEND

For the past two weeks at work, my co-workers and I have been suffering from colds and influenza. Unfortunately, when my came turn came it extended to Memorial Day weekend. So instead of barbeques and booze, I've been sucking down NyQuil and Naked Juice. Oh well - at least I finally had the chance to see what all the fuss was all about with Downton Abbey. I laid in bed and watched both seasons for three days straight. So much outfit envy!

ETSY SCAVENGE: TERRARIUMS

A little obsessed with these terrariums by Terrarium Shop at Etsy. Such amazing colors!

ROUND OBJECTS

When it comes to grouping things together around the house, the first thing that I usually consider is shape. In this case, I chose round and bulbous vessels. The wooden object was a find from Etsy. I'm still trying to figure out what it is - pole holder? sandwich rest? Oh well, I still think it looks cool.

KEEPIN' IT ORGANIZED

Now that I'm no longer in my twenties, I feel like it's unacceptable to just shove loose papers into my bag. Not to mention extremely embarrassing when I pull out legal documents covered in tobacco confetti and purse dirt - total amateur adult move. This is when I realized I needed to get something professional and chic to solve my scrunchy paper woes. Cue Clare Vivier's Foldover Clutch and Ernest Alexander's Orange Zip Folio - two equally chic and equally sophisticated carryalls that say "Hire me - I keep my papers in check and I'm fashionable."

JUNIPER RIDGE

Whenever I miss California, Juniper Ridge seems to be the solution. Their products are comprised of aromatics from the mountains and deserts of the west.