TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : LA ON INSTAGRAM.

I love my city. I know a lot of people complain about Los Angeles, but we have been here almost a year and we are enjoying it more and more as the days go by. (Tank tops and beach trips in January? I just can't complain.) Here are some photos from some of my favorite fellow LA Instagrammers...

Users above (from top to bottom): studiodiy, jengotch, teamwoodnote, kimgenevieve, designlovefest, dchaussee, lindak68, girlpartyshop, mollycranna, and bonnietsang

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : PICK UP.

"Damn girl, you look fine," by Copenhagen-based graphic designer Angie Garland.

INSTAGRAM PHOTO OF THE DAY : LIGHT.

"Light play," by michah_hamilton.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : A RANDOM WEDNESDAY.

An non-themed collection of pretty interiors for just another Wednesday night. Enjoy :)

Sources (from top to bottom): Eclectic Slide, sfgirlbybay, 79 Ideas, Mechant Studio, Apartment Therapy, Elle Decor: Spain, Apartment 34, Flickr: Karin Lindroos, Clementine Daily, Phu Tang, and My Scandinavian Home

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : WEIRDNESS.

"Whatever makes you weird is probably your greatest asset," a quote by the great Joss Whedon, lettering by Pommel Lane. (See also: shop)

INSTAGRAM PHOTO OF THE DAY : DESERT.

"Joshua tree at night," by parkerfitzhenry. (See also: portfolio & tumblr)

COLLECTIONS : QUIRKY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

Before we moved from Portland to LA, we sold and gave away so much stuff. We knew that we would be downsizing from a house to an apartment (or condo, in our case) and that we had to fit all of our belongings into two small pods. Our old home was known as a museum of sorts, filled to the brim with an abundance of silly kitschy goods covering shelves and walls. Although I don't miss the clutter (the constant dusting was terrible), I am now craving a little more quirkiness in our California home. I think some pops here and there would be perfect and smile-inducing.

1. None Of Yo Bizness ($95), 2. Siamese Mood Lighting ($79), 3. Sundae Morning Pillow ($10.99, sale), 4. Wooden Dolls no. 3 ($190), 5. Vintage 8 1/2" Brass Pineapple Container ($154), 6. Log and Squirrel Paper Towel Holder ($50, sale), 7. Hello Tiger Table Lamp (£85), 8. Lion Face Clock 11 Inches ($120), 9. Boston Terrier Figure ($28), 10. Dog Lamp - Standing Dog (£120), 11. City Boy Bordfolk Egg Cup (£8), and 12. Key Target ($65)

BEST OF THE WEEK : JANUARY THE TENTH.

A round-up of artists' responses to the Charlie Hebdo attacks.
• This Museum of Curiosities in London looks amazing.
  
• This homemade tabletop ice hockey is adorable for kids.
  
• I've been saying this for awhile: detox diets are myths.
  
• Mmm mmm mmm, homemade Twix bars.
  
• Life before Google.
  
• Faux chicken pho for these rainy days.
  
• The best photos of crazy cat lovers.
  
• A good mantra for the new year.
  
• Flower fireworks.
  
• Make some no-sew conversation heart napkins.
  
• Eclectic colors.
  
• A printable 2015 calendar.
  
• Also from Oh Happy Day, DIY Valentine's Day mini cake stands.
  
• Easy peasy slow cooker beef tacos.
  
• Vintage rugs in nice kitchens.
  
• Smitten with this empire home.
  
• Yes, it's totally okay to hate your spouse for ten minutes a day.
  
• Inspired to make this woven circle mat.
  
• Kitschy homes are my fave.
  
• Totally gorgeous mixed media art.
  
• Perfect desktop wallpapers for the new year...
  
• ...and one just for January.

Much love to y'all, folks! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend greatly. Xo! (artwork above by Clare Owen)

INSTAGRAM PHOTO OF THE DAY : JE SUIS CHARLIE.

"liberté d'expression" by rafaelmantesso. #CharlieHebdo

TWENTY FAVORITE PINNED IMAGES OF 2014.

Other than all the books I keep my nose buried in, I think most of my daily inspiration comes from Pinterest. I have been pinning like crazy all year long, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite images I posted in 2014. If you'd like to share yours, send me your Pinterest links in the comments.

Above: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, and twenty.