let's play house {office}

1.  REDSTAR Ink  /  2.  Linda Monfort  /  3.  Pablo and Fernando Pardo  /  4.  Hee Welling  /  5.  IKEA  /  6.  Paperweight  /  7.  Nicopapergoods

I've been having a lot of fun lately but it's time to really get back to work. There are a few new ventures that I'm prepping to launch this month (fingers crossed) and that means that I'll be spending a lot of extra time sitting at my desk. If I had the chance to decorate anew I would choose modern blacks, natural textures, and pops of inspirational colors and patterns. All three combined would make for a casually sophisticated and artful place - perfect for getting things done. What's your workspace style?

friday pic & pin

Happy friday guys! It's been a busy week but I'm not complaining. I still haven't done much with my office nook so when I saw this vintage + modern work setting I knew that I had found my inspiration. I already have the antique wood table (though would never think of painting it, Joe would kill me), a nice black chair has been on my list, and I do love black and white for artwork. That abstract painting is too awesome for words but the shop it's from is currently down for a re-launch next month (such a tease). However, it did give me the idea to unpack the vintage photos I bought last year in London's Camden Market. Do you remember the DIY wall decor I made with them? I think they'll look great above my desk but I might try a new display method to keep things fresh.  Do standby.

I hope you have great weekend finding inspiration all around ya!

This week's three rad links...

• a practical and beautiful use of vintage canvas paintings via sfgirlbybay

• when Olympic branding was done right: Mexico 1968, Munich 72

• picking the brain of creatives in 60 seconds via Atlas + Isolation

(image left: Vintage B&W Photographs by Ana Maria Muñoz, right: Pin via I Need Nice Things)

happy friday!

This week was a busy one.  Between having my last day at work, the Anamu moving sale, and running necessary errands (ie. a very last minute dentist appointment) I am ready to get on that airplane and watch back-to-back movies for ten solid hours. Operation Do. Absolutely. Nothing. But since I'm not out of the woods yet I thought I'd  kick the weekend off with something bright and energetic. This photo is of a Frank Stella piece at the Norton Simon's new exhibit,  Surface Truths: Abstract Paintings in the Sixties. When I walked into the room - and literally gasped in awe - I knew I had to know more. Stella, welcome to my google stalk list.

Here's to moments that take your breath away. Have a joyous weekend everyone!