Ladybird: Warpaint - Undertow

Warpaint is a new to hit mainstream band from LA. What i love about this band is how they have morphed from clean LA look to grungy new york look; they call themselves "progressive brutal" which i have no idea what that means. undertow is one of my favorite songs from this band but the entire cd pulls me in. when watching countless interviews i cannot understand how this band can actually finish a song but maybe the extreem craziness of this band makes them even better. Finally a good girl band, thank you warpaint for bringing the grundge back

signing off ladybird

I have to admit I love grunge. Being that grunge was born is Seattle the trend has never really left here, an oversized flannel has been a staple in my wardrobe for as long as I can remember..is that bad?

photo 1 via fashion toast, art from top: Gerard Richter, Artofdecay, Sam Gilliam

There is just something about that gritty relaxed look that I love, and these works of art give off that same vibe. Of course now that I'm a working girl I don't get to rock this look all that much..Make sure to come back soon for a giveaway with Miss strataflora on Thursday, a guest post from Cristina of FUJI FILES on friday, and the debut of my new series, On the Job with Kelley Moore, see you soon!

Love it / Live it: Walking on Sunshine [Seldon Conor Gile]

Hello and happy monday everyone! After a grey and dreary weekend here in Seattle I'm craving the sunshine more than ever. 'Pink Trees' by Seldon Conor Gile is the perfect fix when the Winter days just won't stop. I love the tonal purples and blues against the saturated yellow-greens. The grass in the foreground seems to glow in the sunlight.

chairs aka found on architonic

These chairs seem to have that same effervescent glow, the neon transparency appears to almost be lit within. A chair like this in my living room would give me that daily shock of color that I so need this time of year. As this blog also serves as my own little sunshine I have so many exciting plans to come, starting with a (Strataflora) GIVEAWAY in only 3 days, so start the countdown!

Art + Interiors: Geometric Abstraction [Sarah Morris]

 I hope you all had a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend. I myself spent the weekend completely unplugged moving into my brand new place! I am so excited to share with you all the projects we're working on very soon (you know, in all that spare time I have). In the mean time I'm feeling inspired by these bold geometric paintings by Sarah Morris.

There is something about the graphic intensity of these particular works mixed with their toned down palettes that gives them a uniqueness that only Sarah Morris can accomplish. The crossing lines play with space beautifully and I'm thinking about a space that does the same thing... 



end table west elm, chair chiasso, screen abc home, pillow etsy ship ginette1223, coffee table wisteria, wallpaper flavor league



A different kind of geometry in each piece keeps the overall effect from feeling stale while a few black and silver pieces really help to anchor the space. Imagine this wallpaper on a far accent wall, the room would open up before your eyes in every direction...Enjoy!

Love it / Live it: Winter Glow [Abby Blaine]

Happy Friday everyone! Today I'm embracing winter's cool neutrals and lusting over this gorgeous ethereal photography by Abby Blaine. And this necklace by SADIE is just my style, earthy with a touch of glamour...

Also consider this a sneak peak of our exclusive interview with The The Head and the Heart's stylish and inspiring front girl. Enjoy! 

Ladybird: Nightnurse - Dean Wareham Britta Phillips

hi readers, i am sorry i have been absent for the past week or so, like Laura i have also been going through some changes in my life. the stresses of work and constant reminders of things needed to be done are why i need to post a song that is soothing to the heart, sole and mind. Nightnurse by Dean Wareham is a lovely song w/ a carefree melody. i have been playing this song on repeat just to get through the day. i hope that it releaves the stresses in your lives too.

signing off ladybird

And from me, Laura, a little inspiration to take with you...

via fancy treehouse, living etc.

via fashion toast, lonnymag, fashion toast

Thanks for stopping by today, hope you're leaving just a little bit lighter. Enjoy!

Love it / Live it: Juice it Up

Well as you know this has been a huge time of change and transition for me and I am thrilled to begin sharing with you all the exciting new developments in my life. I am thrilled to have been hired on to work for the fabulous and incredibly talented Kelley Moore and will be bringing you the backstage look in a new series here very soon. In the meantime I am getting excited about the upcoming launch of the new online lifestyle mag High Gloss in which Kelley will be dishing out her Entertaining wisdom. And since I've been thinking in glossy pinks and oranges....

Gorgeous fashion shots from Fashion Squad mashed up with this deliciously juciy glassware from Zara Home ..hope that's enough to wet your appetite for High Gloss and get your creative juices flowing today, Enjoy!

Stylish Blogger Award

Hello! I am so flattered to have been given the Stylish Blogger Award by one of my absolute favorite bloggers, Miss Amy of Strataflora (Whom I will be doing a GIVEAWAY with very soon..) With accepting the award comes a few responsibilities...

And though I have tons of blogs I read daily (check out my blog roll on the right) I did my best to narrow it down to 15 to pass along the award to...

eva-lu

Sweat Pea

Grayson

A to B

Sabina Vavra

Fuji Files

Chapman Interiors

le petit happy

Once Upon a Tea Time

Happiness Is...

Jennifer Nicole

Old Brand New

anne louise likes

handmadelove

Color Collective

I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about me today I will be back with more very soon and make sure to check out all these wonderful blogs for some extra inspiration!

Art + Interiors: Mountain Graffiti [TCHMO]

Hello and happy weekend! So glad to finally have had time to sit down and create a full post. This time of year in Seattle can be tough , a lot of grey days and misty mornings and while the mountains do provide a bit of relief I find myself craving the addition of color and texture to the horizon. These prints satisfied that craving beautifully.

The Giclee prints found on tchmo.com caught my eye with their frosty mountains peaking through clouds of pinks and blues. I love the layered method and abstract mixed with photographic realism. It makes me want to spray paint a little color on my windshield to update my view of the winter days.

end table wisteria, chair cb2, pendants studio bel vetro, end table architonic, pillow sachin + babi, pillows abchome, salt+pepper shakers wisteria

A little bit of organic texture thrown into a Winter to Spring palette makes this a fresh take on a living space, mix in some greys and natural surfaces and you've got a room with modern sophistication that will leave a lasting impression. Thanks so much for stopping by today and come back soon for a little forecast of things to come!

Love it / Live it: Great Waves [Katsushika Hokusai]

One of my all time favorite pieces of art is The Great Wave by Hokusai, (I've lived with an oversized poster of the print over my bed for years) I love the juxtaposition between the flowing wave and the stark contrasting lines of the wood cut. There is just something about the wave crashing bold and crisp against the unknowing sky that gives me both a sense of excitement and of calm. This just so happens to be a great analogy for my life right now...Huge changes, overwhelming responsibilities and bold moves are happening in my life and as hectic as it feels it's all coming with a peaceful calm that is undeniable...

I'm absolutely loving this handmade leather iphone case from Tinder & Bloom Studio's etsy shop, (and for those of you lucky enough to have one, they have ipad cases too!) and I'm dying for this wallpaper by walnut wallpaper to cover my powder room with...I'm looking forward to sharing all the exciting changes in my life with you all soon, until then...Enjoy!