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October 17, 2016

Light One Up

October has me reaching for hot tea, blankets, and candles! As soon as it’s in the 60s I’m ready to settle in and get cozy, nesting at its finest my friends. I like to keep a small stash of scented candles on the shelf in my coat closet and bring them out one by one all fall and winter long. Not only do they make great last minute hostess gifts come the holidays, they also keep my cold weather wear smelling lovely.

ROW 1: Bergamot + Black Tea // Campfire
ROW 2: Clary Sage // Cucumber Sweetgrass // Eucalyptus Clove
ROW 3: Fleur D’Oranger // Hygge // Le Feu Gris
ROW 4: NO. 2 Indica // Oakmoss + Amber // Orange Cardamom
ROW 5: Bourbon & Brown Sugar // Pennsylvania Homesick // Roam New York
ROW 6: Yosemite’s Firefall // Tea Leaves & Bergamot // Sweet Pea & Clover
ROW 7: Surf // Starry Night // Calm

Posted In accessories, house and home, living, round up, series

October 17, 2016

Brian Donnelly

Brian Donnelly‘s paintings melt my face off. Wait, no but yes. The Toronto-based artist’s “melting” portraits are half perfectly coiffed, half perfectly defaced. The destroyed appearance is achieved through the use of hand sanitizer and turpentine, which has me curious as to what they look like before the chemicals are applied. How close to completion is each face?

Posted In create, painting

October 14, 2016

Atelier Février Rugs

These beautiful floor rugs by Atelier Février cost more than my first car (a 1987 VW Cabriolet convertible for those of you wondering), but goodness they’re a treat for the eyes. This is the kind of rug that people hang on the wall rather than lay underfoot. Each design features a modern look that’s been created with traditional craftsmanship.

Posted In create, floors, house and home, living, textiles

October 14, 2016

Shang Chengxiang

The year 2016 feels a bit upside-down, so maybe that’s one reason Shang Chengxiang‘s photorealistic paintings resonate so deeply. Each piece digs into the human mind, inspired by dreams and observations Chengxiang has made in the world. A theme that appears in several paintings is smoke, which the artist uses to compare to the disappearing quality of dreams.

Posted In create, painting

October 13, 2016

Pitchers + Jugs

I’ve been taking stock of serving vessels that I have in the house as holiday entertaining season starts to draw near. By putting out pitchers of water, decanters of wine, and jugs of cream for coffee you’re sure to save yourself time and make your guests feel very much at home. No one needs to ask about refills when it’s serve yourself!

ROW 1: Pot De Lait Collection // Arctic Jugs
ROW 2: Carter Pitcher // Gold Serve Pitcher // Halston Pitcher
ROW 3: Morandi Pitcher // Northern Lights Pitcher // Onyx Dipped Pitcher
ROW 4: Stainless Steel Mirror Pitcher // Still Life Jug // Trap Pitcher

Posted In entertaining, house and home, kitchen, living, round up, series

October 13, 2016

Christie MacLean

Portland photographer Christie MacLean did a fun take on the Victorian era concept of ghost mother portraits, using pets in place of children. Back in the day exposure times were lengthy, and babies and small children are notoriously difficult to keep still. Photographers would hide the mother, usually under draped fabric, so that they could hold the kiddo in an attempt to minimize movement. I love the way the relationship between pet and owner is so obvious in each of Christie’s photographs in this project, brilliant idea.

(via Got a Girl Crush)

Posted In create, photography

October 12, 2016

12 October DIYs

Click on each image to go to the project.
All photos copyright of their respective sites unless otherwise noted.

Posted In accents, accessories, bags, entertaining, furniture, house and home, kitchen, living, make it, outdoors, style, wear it

October 12, 2016

Kreh Mellick

Folklore, nostalgia, and the past are all running themes in Kreh Mellick‘s fantastic works of art. I’m hard pressed to choose between her mirrored illustrations and the unexpected monochromatic red pieces, each telling a fictional story.

Posted In create, illustration

October 11, 2016

Grab Your Jacket and Go

Levi’s Denim Sherpa Jacket

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve left the house lately only to regret not grabbing a jacket. It’s just that time of year where weather is unpredictable and temperatures can change in a matter of minutes. My go-tos this season are my jean, leather, army jackets – how about yours?

Bonded Button Down Jacket // Oversized Denim Jacket with Checked Lining // Oversized MA1 Bomber Jacket

Esker Trench Jacket // Petit Bateau Raincoat // Short Water Repellent Trench Coat

Stays On Tour Satin Bomber Jacket // Twill Denim-Style Jacket // Washed Cotton Summer Jacket

Posted In round up, series, style, wear it

October 11, 2016

Paolo del Toro / Baba of the Woods

You’ll never look at felt the same way again after seeing Paolo del Toro‘s sculptural masks. My favorite, Baba of the Woods, is a collaboration with photographer Tifani Truelove that takes on an otherworldly feel thanks to the woodsy backdrop and red-eyed creature.

Posted In create, sculpture, textiles