Over the past few days I’ve been thinking how I really want to upgrade my luggage/traveling bags. How stylish would I look traipsing into Salt Lake City for the Alt Design Summit next week toting this Ravine bag along my side? (I realize it would get smudged and dirty, luckily there are also mauve and black to choose from!) I know, I know. Who am I kidding, my packing list would never all fit inside, but a girl can wish.
Scotch Naturals WaterColors is most likely not the scotch you’re thinking about, although it’s so classy it might as well be. It’s a line of non-toxic eco-friendly polish that not only decorates your nails, it also conditions them and has lasting power. Choose from thirteen colors, any and all of which I’d gladly wear. (Again, classy.)
Do you ever see something and you can actually picture it in your home? The exact spot, how it would look with all of your things, what it would be like to see it every day. Me and this modern cuckoo clock are so there.
PS: In the entryway, above the bench, across from the coat closet.
Posted In accessories, house and home
Such a clean, pared down aesthetic on these Accento Serving Ware pieces from Konstantin Grcic and Serafino Zani. They include a cheese knife, risotto spoon, and pie/lasagna server and would look great with just about any dinnerware you’re already using.
Another great collaboration from Threadless just hit the table. This time they teamed up with Baggu to release ten limited edition Duck Bags, each sporting a design from the Threadless design community. These bags are heavy duty and super strong. Each 100% recycled cotton canvas tote has an adjustable strap with brass hardware for versatility, a center snap, and an inside pocket.
I love all things tarnished, maybe I equate them in some way with myself. I’m not quite sure. What I am sure of is these authentic coin necklaces from etsy shop oatie’s and how much I like them. Which is to say, lots.
Thanks, Kaelen!
Posted In jewelry, wear it
These Fortune Cookie Coin Purses from Diana Eng are too clever. Made from recycled leather, each one comes with a fortune inside and a unique number so you can track its origin. {via Josh Spear}
Posted In bags, wear it
The Universe and Forever by Wendy MacNaughton for 20×200
Grey Skies by may day studio
via that’s happy
Grey Feathers by Larkspur Studio
via seesaw
Embrace Messy Hair by funnelcloud
via A Cup of Jo
photo: James Adams
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since the last Alt Summit! My experience last January can only be described as life changing in the best possible way. I met so many amazing people, networked with the best of the best, and had gads of fun all in three short days. The only thing I can even compare it to is Design Blog Summer Camp, I didn’t want to leave!
And at this time next week I’ll be on my way to Salt Lake City once again! This year they’ve expanded the summit to include five days of discussions, round tables, networking, and parties. There’s even a chance to hit up Sundance, ski, or thrift around the city.
I’ll be speaking on the Striking a Balance: Balancing Social Media and Your Day Job panel Friday with three lovely ladies who I have the utmost respect for – Jaime Derringer of Design Milk, Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove, and Suann Song of Simplesong. If our prep meetings give any hint of how the conversation will go on the panel, well, it’s going to be fantastic. We even have a few surprises up or sleeve for those of you who plan on attending our session! You can check out the entire list of speakers and schedule here. Hope to see you next week!
PS: I threw together a little wardrobe planner/packing list for myself and decided to share after a few people asked for it. You can download your own here.
Posted In create, shameless plug, travel
Jonathan Zawada’s Over Time exhibition is not only breathtaking, but also brilliant. The landscape topographies are created from graph data, modeled in 3D, and then oil paintings are created from those 3D renderings. You can see them in person at Prism Gallery in L.A. through February 28th. {via The Jealous Curator}
