THOUGHT OF THE DAY : HORSES.

"Mountains," a typographic illustration by London-based artist Lizzy Stewart. (See also: shop & blog)

EIGHT FASHION LINES/DESIGNERS...

...that are inspiring the heck out of me lately.



tba (to be adored). Brighton, UK. See: website.



Hansel from Basel. Los Angeles, CA. See: website and tumblr.



Vero Moda. Denmark. See: website and blog.



Frances Baker. Melbourne, AU. See: blog and shop.



wren. Los Angeles, CA. See: website and shop.



Confezioni Crosby. New York. See: website.



ursa minor. Montreal. See: website and blog.



The Hellers. Tel Aviv. See: website and blog.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : STONED.

"magic reiki stones" by Optimystic Arts. (See also: website)

THE PERFECT BAG...

...from sponsor ELF. Lined with lovely hand-printed batik and available in various leather colors, it's perfection. Someday she will be mine. ($180)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : ARTISTIC.

"van gogh quote," an 8x10" print by oh my deer, one of my current favorite Etsy shops. ($12)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : AT HOME IN NYC.

It's a theme that I have done before, but since my mom recently moved to Manhattan and I will be staying there for a chunk of time at the end of August, I have New York on the brain. Plus, who can ever really tire of looking at gorgeous city apartments?

Sources (from top to bottom): New York Magazine, Francois Halard, Michael Freimuth, Better Homes & Gardens, Matthew Williams, Carlyle Designs, unknown, Marcus Hay, The New York Times Magazine, Notre Loft, and The Selby: Michael & Brooke.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : ANTARCTICA.

Untitled by pijus. (See also: blog)

MAY I PLEASE...

...just climb right inside one of Eefje De Coninck's photographs? Such dreamy girls and dreamy scenes. (via Miss Moss)

COLLECTIONS : TRAVELIN' LIGHT.

It's definitely the traveling time of year, whether it be to international locations or just tiny road trips to a different city in your state. This summer, I plan on heading to the coast, as well as a longer trip to NYC next month- I can't wait for either. There's something so fulfilling about little (or big) vacations. Let's go!

1. Suitcase Yourself ($89.99), 2. Principle Reading Glasses By A.J. Morgan ($34.99), 3. Stars Travel Card Holder ($9.68), 4. La Sardinia - Sea Pride 35mm Wide Angle Lens Camera ($59.99), 5. BRIGHT PINWHEEL WATCH ($40), 6. Travel Stub Diary ($14.95), 7. Beach Sounds Portable Speaker ($40), 8. Snappy Trails Picnic Throw ($32.99), and 9. Large Car Medium Tote ($235)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : CITY LOVE.

"I love my city," another lovely print by sponsor Judy Kaufman, who also has a fabulous feature on Design*Sponge today all about her city, Barcelona. ($25)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : MOONRISE KINGDOM.

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of finally seeing Moonrise Kingdom. As always with Wes Anderson films, I fell madly in love with the style, characters, and every little detail. All of the above images are inspired by the colors and little aspects of the movie, which make me want to see it again (right away!)

Sources (from top to bottom): Moonrise Kingdom, The Maple Tea House, photograph of Francoise Hardy, Ruffled Blog, J. Cosmas, Cari Ann Wayman, Oleg Oprisco, Pinecone Camp, Carambas, and Jessica Hische.