Art + Interiors: Horizontal Calm [Kenneth Noland]

The devastation of last week across the world has put my own little frustrations profoundly into perspective. My heart goes out to all those who have and who continue to suffer right now. On a more personal level, on top of feeling sadness for the events in Japan, I had a stressful week ending with my car getting broken into, nothing in light of the week's events but still frustrating... So welcome to a fresh week, I thought we could all use a little peace and calm this morning and the horizontal art of Kenneth Noland is just that...

Horizontal line is incredibly calming as well as the color blue. Combined with the subdued palettes and understated rhythms, Noland's work is bringing me just the serenity today...

light 1st dibs, pillow by thomas eyck, sofa storage and shelving the future perfect, end tables wisteria, clock west elm

Inspired by Kenneth Noland's work, sleek, modern and fresh, this space would create that sense of peace while still containing enough energy to keep you sharp and witty throughout your day. It is not the kind of space you want to curl up and take a nap in, but the kind to take a deep breath, shift back into perspective and take on your day with a renewed sense of determination...Enjoy!

Love it / Live it: Scandalous Abstractions [Kate Banazi]

Happy Friday everyone! I'm loving this silk screen print by artist Kate Banazi. Her work has a great sense of nostalgia while mixing in futuristic vibes and touches of scandal. I love the vintage imagery mixed with vibrant pops of color and overlapping shapes..

These tables from abc home are just as intriguing. The stacking of shapes creates such interesting geometry and the way the warm overlapping hues mix to create a spectrum of shades is absolutely stunning...Enjoy!

Ladybird: 1, 2, 3, -Riding Coach

Hi readers, sorry I have not posted in a while. The lack of posts is not because there is a lack of musical inspiration out there, actually I have found some amazing stuff recently. The song I am posting today is by the Duo 1, 2, 3, you can say that one comma two comma three comma. The song I picked is called Riding Coach, sorry they do not have any videos out yet. I had the grand idea of trying to make a video myself but I know that will not happen anytime soon, so to not leave you any longer w/out amazing tunes. 1, 2, 3 is a Pittsburgh band who will definitely be making a statement. This song gets me swaying and I have to say I have listened to this more than twice on repeat. Enjoy

signing off ladybird

1, 2, 3 - "Riding Coach" by indiemusicfilter

A perfect soundtrack for a few things the gorgeous photography of Harper Smith is reminding me to be thankful for today...

Love it / Live it: Moss Love [Jessie Rasche]

Today I am inspired by Northwest Native Jessie Rasche. Her paintings have a quiet peacefulness to them. I love the abstract simplicity of this particular painting, the way it's left hazy and undefined. It reminds me of a rainy day when the green of the grass is the brightest light...

And for a man who does patterns better than most designers out there, one of my favortie textile designers, John Robshaw, continues to produce gorgeously effortless products as well. I cannot get enough of these dyed throw pillows in this warm, mossy green. They are simple and eloquent yet pack so much color and character into one little cushion...Enjoy!

Art + Interiors: Virtual Landscaping [Jonathan Zawada]

Good Morning everyone, I hope you had a beautiful weekend. Mine consisted of much food, wine and some much needed quality time with friends, family and of course, my man. For me there is nothing that brightens my world more than connecting with the ones I love. Speaking of brightening my world... 

I'm loving these conceptual landscapes by artist Jonathan Zawada. Zawada's process is as intriguing as the works themselves. Each piece is derived from a line graph comparing information found through online searches of parallels in the online world and the real world. He then used 3D modeling software to transform the graphs into Mountain Ranges. 

I love the dreamlike palettes and complimentary hues set within the multi-faceted Mountain tops...

Chair, and tables via architonic, pendant via abchome, purple pillow and yellow pillow via burke decor, bedding via crate&barrel, blue pillow via howkapow, watercolored chair via anthropologie, irregular object via phillip low

I love the way all the irregular shapes and faceted surfaces reflect the light at different levels, the tonal range it creates within one solid colored piece is striking. Loving these bold Spring hues as well, bring on the blooms and blue skies, please! Enjoy!

Love it / Live it: Prismatic Technicolor [Brandi Strickland+Phillip Low]

Good Morning everyone and HAPPY Friday! It's been so grey here lately that when I saw these technicolor collages by artist Brandi Strickland I was smitten. I love the delicate hand drawn elements juxtaposed against the mix of flowing colors and angular geometry...

I'm just as in love with this acrylic pieces by artist Phillip Low, they seem to glow from within. How great would the set be on your desktop for a daily dose of neon? Enjoy!

Working girl...3.3.11

One of the many perks of working for Kelley Moore is getting to attend industry events such as the Hermes Festival des Metiers i.e. A Rendezvous with Hermes Craftsmen. Now I have to admit I am not a luxury brand sort of girl but after seeing the amount of hand work and quality ethics that goes into each product left me a bit in awe...

Being a former Print Making Major I could not look away from the artisan silk-screening scarves. A scarf like this has ten plus printed layers. They begin with the intricate outline first then have to print each and every color individually alligned perfectly to the last to build up the design.

I love the range of prints and saturated hues from one end of the spectrum to the other...

Hope you enjoyed this little peak of our time with Hermes, head on over to Kelley's blog for the rest...Enjoy!

Style + Interiors: SASS & BIDE

Good Morning everyone! Today I am completely inspired by the creatibe geniuses behind Sass & Bide. These women personify vibrancy, individual style and artistic brilliance...

Their latest show at London Fashion Week was a true work of art. I love the intense cheery hues, the mix of texture and pattern, and the flowing textiles with cinched waists.

images via style.com

I love the way each look is a it's own little masterpiece from the styling to the accessories to the pop of yellow around each model's wrist. There are several pieces here I would rock right off the runway if given the chance and a room with these same sensibilities would be heaven...

chair arteriors home, ring free people, lantern suite ny, rug, stripe pillow madeline weinrib, ikat pillow fabricadabra, end table arteriors home, chair american leather

I don't believe in any rule that says you should pick one pattern or shape when designing and stick with it. It's the eclectic mix of it all that makes this space so interesting. The palette is incredibly uplifting as well with it's bright, warm tones, I could be in this space in the grayest of the days and feel total sunshine...Enjoy!

D.I.Y. NORTHWEST: Tie Dye Ottoman

As promised I spent the weekend doing projects around the house and I wanted to share my latest with all of you. You may have noticed lately tie-dye is back. But now it's in these gorgeous airy subdued hues and is expensive! So I decided to get out my trusty Rit Dye and transform this old storage ottoman that I couldn't stand to look at anymore...

I grabbed an old white sheet we had lying around, used rubber bands to pull out sections of the fabric, then left it in a bucket of dye water for a few hours.

Voila! If you're not picky about how the bottom or inside looks, all you need is a staple gun to reupholster to your heart's desire...Thank you so much for dropping by today, I hope you liked this little project and leave inspired to make your own furniture as stylish and unique as you..Enjoy!