With this holiday weekend officially kicking off the summer, I can’t help but post these dreamy summer images. It’s too bad we won’t be having any beach days this weekend, but hopefully those days aren’t too far off....

The simple structures that Pheobe Philo creates for Céline, both in her clothes and accessories, have a complex simplicity that I find fascinating. A few months ago, I tackled the leather knot bracelet from the Spring 2013 Céline runway, and today, I’ve moved onto one...

A little over 6 months ago, I cut about 10 inches off my hair, which at the time was a welcomed change… But after seeing the Fall 2013 runway shows, I am having long lock envy. From the hold your hair back strap at...

I love a chunky piece of jewelry so it was no surprise when I fell in love with the Celine leather knot bracelets that walked the Spring 2013 runway last September. This bold bracelet makes the perfect Spring accessory, and making it yourself is simple....

Last week I visited friend, and former ceramics teacher Helen Levi at her quirky Williamsburg apartment for tea and pottery. Drinking from tea cups she made herself, Helen walked me through her ceramic collection sighting function and form as her inspiration. Helen’s ability to...

I am currently obsessing over the artwork of Egon Schiele. I find inspiration in his lines, the strange poses of his subjects and his sporadic use of color. I see beauty in his subjects who exude an underlying vulnerability. As an early 20th century Austrian...

My current boredom with movies has allowed me to find the beauty in film. This weekend while I was bored by the story of The Master, I found great inspiration in the colors and cinematography. The slightly nostalgic colors had me mesmerized, so I ended...

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