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THIS + THAT

Cory Pouch, Rebecca Minkoff, via Shop Sweet Things (a new favorite blog!)

Susanna Vento, interior designer and stylist.  This shot in particular has me ready to trash my decorative pillows and find a simple coverlet for the bed.

Dylan Reyes, a Brooklyn based photographer.

Eclipse bikini, Maurie & Eve.  The Summer and Spring collections have killer dresses in them too!

Rope planters made for Anthropologie by dullDiamond

Meredith Pardue (an Austin based artist). Her site has zillions of lovely pieces like this one.

Anthropologie look shot by Diego Uchitel, via Fashion Gone Rogue 

Anna Dello Russo capsule collection for H&M.  Gaudy and Gorgeous!

Untitled Blue Monochrome, by French Artist Yves Klein.  The color is TOO amazing!

Monique Pean, insanely beautiful ecosensitive fine jewelry.  

Bacsac garden containers, via French by Design.  The perfect solution for renters and people living in small or shared spaces!

ANDREW HOLDER

I think that these whimsical illustrations by California artist Andrew Holder would be dreamy in a nursery!  Thoughts?

all images:  Andrew Holder, shop here.  

PAPER CUT PROJECT

How incredible and gorgeous are these creations?  Paper and glue, can you believe that?  

Amy Flurry and Nikki Nye, of Paper Cut Project are an Atlanta based duo.  They have no staff and sometimes work up to 80 hours a week to complete projects for the the likes of Jeffery, Hermes, Cartier, and Kate Spade.  

Flurry and Salk's custom-made art installations are fueled by a love of fashion and an appreciation for the grace and nuance of this humble material.

I often hurt my head trying to hard to think of that 'One Great Idea', a creation all my own.  While I feel artistic at times, I always lose steam on projects quickly.  

How do these people function in the real world and exist an abstract one simultaneously?  I greatly admire those that do so successfully. These intricate handmade masks and wigs are seriously inspiring! 

all photos:  Paper Cut Project

THE FLAMING LIPS

How does one describe a Flaming Lips show?  

It is weird and wonderful, exciting and magical....... like going to the circus when you were little.  You kind of know what to expect, but it is slightly different every time.  

My first  Lips show was in NYC in the late 90's, and I have seen them many times since.  That makes me feel old and young at the same time.  

I am a very different person then I was all those years ago, but the great thing about live music is that when you are in a crowd full of people and really listening to the words, it doesn't really matter.  I was grabbing confetti out of the sky just like the young girl next to me........and I was happy!

photos:  mine. Other great shows at Party In The Park that day-  Dawes and Young The Giant!