markus linnenbrink.

german artist markus linnenbrink is famous for his wildly colorful, psychedelic installations, sculptures, and paintings. i don't know about you, but if i had the money i would totally commission him to paint a hallway in my house!

a dreamer woman.

loving this dreamy aqua and yellow treasury curated by virginia of bw photo studio... featuring my photo, the po in portland :)

manish arora fall 2012.

fluorescent, graffiti-inspired designs by manish arora.

textile designs by holli zollinger.

if you haven't discovered spoonflower yet, it's time to jump on the fabric designing bandwagon!

not only can you design your own fabrics using designs you've created on your computer, but you can also browse through thousands of user-created designs to find the perfect fabric for your next project.

holli zollinger is one of my favorite designers on the site. i am enamored with her use of fun colors and geometric patterns mixed with organic shapes.

these are some of my favorites... don't you think they'd be perfect for a modern patchwork quilt?

bianca brunner.

the beautiful colors and psychedelic abstract patterns of bianca brunner's spill series of photographs are simply mesmerizing. i've been staring at them all afternoon!

hope you have a wonderful friday and a happy weekend!

love obsessed jewelry.

i am definitely love obsessed with stacy dill's hand painted neon rhinestone jewelry. each piece is one of a kind, inspired by the designs of the vintage jewelry stacy uses to create them.

the fun pop of neon would be the perfect modern accent to a simple, classic dress or a t-shirt and jeans. definitely on my must-have list for spring!

smoke.

silence/shapes by filippo minelli

april awakening.

etsy's taste test can be hit or miss, but they hit the nail on the head when they recommended i check out april awakening.

i am enamored with april's irreverent combinations of vintage and modern... from neon-painted lace doilies to geometric stamped victorian portraits, every single item in her shop is a winner. add it all to my wishlist!

color & light.

untitled photograph by ross bleckner, limited edition print available from artspace.

pink paint.

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i recently borrowed an issue of house beautiful magazine from my mom that had a whole section on decorating with pink. now, i can't get all those gorgeous pink interiors out of my head!

i love the idea of orchid pink, almost verging on lilac, walls. paired with crisp white trim and taupey-grey accents, i think it could be so beautiful and sophisticated... dare i say even a bit parisian?

what do you think... are you brave enough take the plunge and decorate with pink? and how do i convince my husband that we need a pink room in our house?

friday fave finds . . . happy summer!

1. happy summer banner via you are my fave

2. pretty pink + gold drinks via 100 layer cake

3. pie chart magnets by studio fludd

4. striped ballerina flats by anniel

5. tie-dye backpack by baggu

6. diy tassel banner via prudent baby

7. pastel manicure photo via lovelyish

8. macaron ice cream sandwiches from jeni's splendid ice creams

wordless wednesday . . . girls in the windows.

photo by ormond gigli.

friday fave finds.

1. prize ribbons from the curiosity shoppe

2. tassel-back wedges by dv dolce vita

3. layered tank from anthropologie

4. color angles brooch by lepidoptery

5. farmhouse lounge chair from yliving

6. vintage graphics from vintage me oh my

7. ladurée macarons poster via

8. geo scarf by echo design

sky series by eric cahan.

have you looked at the sky lately? eric cahan has.

dip dyed hair.

i've always had a weakness for hair color. no color is off limits, from beachy blonde to mysterious brunette to punky fuchsia! but sometimes coloring your entire head of hair is intimidating, especially when the color is a little out there.

here's a fun solution: dip-dyed hair! i love this bold, festive look for summer. and the best thing about it... when you get sick of it, just cut it off!

check out the dip-dye tutorial at mod.

p.s. hope you had a fabulous fourth of july weekend... i know mine was filled with great friends, family, food and fireworks!