Musical Inspiration: Gold Leaves

Happy happy Friday! One of my favorite things about living in Seattle is the amount of live music we have the opportunity to see, and often in small, intimate venues. Last night I went to see the Gold Leaves at the Crocodile and it was the perfect way to spend a late summer night. Their music is soulful and light at the same time with an incredibly refined sound that still maintains its folk roots...

Gold Leaves - The Ornament by hardlyartrecords

art via May Yang

Their wonderful cover art for this album reminded me of an artist I had filed away in my inspiration folders for a later time. Artist May Yang's paintings and prints use color such wonderful ways, mixing texture and geometry for a look that has the feeling of nature meets street art. And you know I always love someone that isn't afraid to let things get a bit chaotic...Enjoy!

p.s. check out a great interview with front man Grant Olsen here

Love it / Live it: Golden World

Lately I've been thinking a lot about traveling, which means spending some time gazing at the map, dreaming of adventuring in distant countries. Unfortunately I'm not quite in a position to get away at the moment but I love the idea of using maps as decor, and better yet as adornment...

art via ThousandViews on etsy, necklace via A+R

So while I'm not able to start booking flights just yet, I wouldn't mind having a few decorative reminders on the wall and around my neck of the big wonderful world we're a part of...Enjoy!

I want to live in...A Scout Designs Interior

Today I'm inspired by the modern bohemian interiors of Scout Designs. The design duo blends vintage and modern seamlessly, adding a mix of worldly accents in absolutely gorgeous palettes...

I love the warm neutrals and the mixing of patterns and textures in this space.

Green and gold always feels luxurious and I love how the unexpected pairing of the combo on weathered wood floors.

More and more lately I'm loving clean white walls. They allow for each and every shape and texture to create the color story of the room. This space has an understated elegance that draws on the elements beautifully. As much as I love a bold interior, it takes an incredible eye and attention to detail to create a space that doesn't use color to set the tone...Enjoy!

Adorn yourself

Gustav Klimt...Adele Bloch-Bauer

It is no secret to anyone who knows me that I am a lover of gold. Whether it be a sunlit room, an ornate gilded headboard or over-sized embellished earrings, gold gives a feeling of luxury and beauty. It is warm, decadent and bold and not at all understated. This painting, fiercely feminine in pose, excessively adorned and fluid in texture embodies this feeling for me. To be fearless, composed and utterly undeniable, that is to be golden. Decorate yourself, adorn your space or simply soak it in.

Live in it..

A gorgeous gilded gold cuff found on RocHouse Interior Design adds punch to any outfit. This incredible embroidered golden head board is done by Bo & Jangles and is unlike anything I have ever seen. You could create a whole room around it. Lastly the Tudor screen by Armani Casa screams modern luxury without being too overbearing. I'm in love with them all, but again, I'm a sucker for anything gold..