THOUGHT OF THE DAY : FAVORITE EVERYTHING.

"everything," an 8x10" by San Francisco-based artist Hillary Bird. ($25, see also: blog)

NEW FROM LITTLE BRIGHT STUDIO.

One of my dearest friends Amy of Little Bright Studio just reopened her shop and I adore every pretty little thing in it. She has such an amazing eye for colors and patterns.

(Check out the Little Bright Studio website for more of Amy's work)

ART COLLECTION : TEN SUMMERY PRINTS.

1. Mountainscape Print by The Adventures Of ($79), 2. Chartreuse Bowl by Julie Parker-Garza ($25+), 3. California Framed Wall Art by Fimbis ($99), 4. Soft Serve Print by TWAMIES ($12), 5. Television Tiger by Sarah Walsh ($20), 6. viewfinder by Ooh Pretty Shiny ($35+), 7. Early Morning by Ashley Goldberg ($25), 8. Top Knot 12 by Elizabeth Mayville ($20), 9. snorkeler by Kate Pugsley ($40), and 10. Carnival Fun by Carolyn Cochrane ($30)

TREND SPOTTING : ALL EYES ON ETSY.

Golden watchful eye ring by Datter Industries ($72.65)


Fashion Eyes on you Plastic Hard Case by CatCheeseCase ($16.99)


Evil eye necklace by Tiffany Avenue Bridal ($16)


Wild Eye Print by Sandi Faleoner ($15)


Eye to Eye Clutch by Roxy Marj ($32)

TEN BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE PIECES.

When we knew we were relocating to California, I ended up getting rid of many of my possessions to make the move easier, rid my life of excess clutter, and start anew. This meant donating and selling a large percentage of the vintage goods I had thrifted for years and years. I do miss some of the things I left behind, but I'm looking forward to adding "new" vintage goodies to our brand new home. These are some I would absolutely love to acquire for sure.

1. Vintage Wood Coffee Table ($85, sale), 2. vase with china vintage porcellain Kaiser op art ($57.04), 3. Mid Century Hairpin Leg Planter ($49), 4. Mid-Century Welby Sunburst Clock ($145), 5. Walter Bosse style hedgehog ashtray set ($102.20), 6. Raymor Ceramic CatchAll Tray Schoolgirl Italy ($87), 7. vintage breyer deer / doe ($24), 8. Up, Up and Away - Vintage Handmade Hot Air Balloon ($128), 9. Mid Century Mod Corning Glassware Set ($12), and 10. Vintage Georges Briard Heavy Ceramic Planter or Ice Bucket ($30)

TEN LOVELY VESSELS TO HOLD YOUR SUCCULENTS.

Although it's true that I do not have the best track record for keeping plants alive, I can't help but envision our new California home filled to the brim with wild succulents and flowering cacti. In handmade pretty vessels, of course.

1. Modern small geometric Icosahedron planter from Concrete Geometric ($14.95), 2. asphalt// planter vase from the good machinery ($38), 3. Wooden Succulent Planter from Cattails Woodwork ($41.07), 4. Mini Square Planter with Herringbone Pattern from Elizabeth Benotti ($20), 5. Ceramic Skull Planter from mudpuppy ($42), 6. Succulent planter from Viruset Studio ($38.90), 7. Geometric Mini Planters set of 3 from Shade on Shape ($45), 8. Hex spora from Light + Ladder ($32), 9. Chevron Hanging Succulent Planter in Porcelain from redraven studios ($46), and 10. The Modern Dewdrop Hanging Planter from The Zen Succulent ($40)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : GO BE IT.

"Decide What To Be & Go Be It," by BW Prints. I'm letting these words speak to me right now. ($14)

SCIENCE POSTERS.

These brand new science posters by Jessica Rose of Vol. 25 are absolutely wonderful. I have this one hanging up on our bedroom wall and it is by far one of my favorite pieces of art in our home. Each is printed on textured canvas and comes in beautiful deep, vibrant colors. Here's a little bit on how these vintage-inspired science posters came to be...

"We moved into a cabin in the mountains the beginning of January/ 2013. The cabin we moved into has beautiful wood lining the ceilings, beams, and throughout the house. I've found my home decor style evolving into something a little more rustic, and natural. Lately I have been crushing on Science themed accessories and was immediately drawn to glass beakers and educational science charts. I was excited to think that I could create my own art, pulling inspiration from pages out of vintage text books, and old school charts. I digitally illustrate each one of these posters, and I use watercolor techniques to acquire a look reminiscent of an older time in our history. I've been digitally creating and printing my artwork for years, but I found that selecting, cutting and staining the wood for these posters, is a process I have really enjoyed."

See also: blog.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : A NEW YEAR.

"2014 Let's Do This," a simple art print by Ciera Design. ($20)

Happy New Year, folks. Let's raise our glasses to a brand new year, and a brand new slate. Much love to you all!

MUST SEE : LITTLE BRIGHT STUDIO.

Check out: the beautiful accessories by one of my best friends in the world, Amy Nieto of Little Bright Studio. Not only are her products bright, cheery, and stylish, but she also donates 10% of all proceeds to teachers in low-income school districts to help provide the tools necessary for their students to succeed in science. Bags for science- yay! (See also: LBS website)

COLLECTIONS : GEOMETRIC WALL ART.

1. Mountains & Rain / A4 Print ($26.21), 2. Triangles N.2. (colourful & black). Geometric large print ($17.93), 3. Geometric Screen Print Design ($52), 4. Lean Duncan // Satsuma Press Print Set ($24), 5. Jewel Tone II, (Geometric Diamond Shaped Stone) Art Print ($15+), 6. Original Geometric Black and Blue Chevron Watercolor Painting / tribal artwork ($20), 7. Stronger (£43), and 8. Eclipse print ($30)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : RIDE.

"Enjoy the Ride," a motivational print from Kate Moore Creative. ($20, see also: website)

COLLECTIONS : EMERALD.

1. Chic-y Clean Shower Curtain ($54.99), 2. Brushed Wool Neck Warmer ($80), 3. Vintage Trinket Holder Emerald Green Carved Wood Holder ($13), 4. Geometric facet emerald print nautical ocean green waves- Emerald Ocean ($29.93), 5. Pantone iPhone 5 Case ($20, sale), 6. Emerald City Dress ($65), 7. Emerald, Deer Head ($78), and 8. Be Brave, emerald art print ($18)

FIFTEEN ETSY SHOPS...

...that have caught my eye lately.



1. By Beep : Chicago, Illinois



2. Egretta Garzetta : Riva, Latvia



3. Tilissimo : Athens, Greece



4. Wise Apple Vintage : Buffalo, New York



5. Datter Industries : London, England



6. Flat Earth Studio : Brooklyn, New York



7. Twenty Fingers : Tyumen, Siberia



8. Shadowplaynyc : New York, New York



9. Oelwein : Paris, France



10. Rock Shop : Albuquerque, New Mexico



11. MajoRey Lingerie : Montevideo, Uruguay



12. Lunahoo : Valencia, Spain



13. HRUSKAA : Grand Rapids, Michigan



14. extase : Toronto, Canada



15. Design Atelier Article : Cherkasy, Ukraine