hello & happy 2011 to you!! so happy to be back after serious computer meltdown issues as well as some much needed r&r! as well as gearing up for the year ahead, way too much...

awesome castell footage from spain found via madame says THANKYOU to those who braved the grey skies and came down to MARKit last Sunday -  it really was such an inspiring selection of designers and...

the New York Times 'Home & Garden' section is an envy-inducing favorite around these parts - liking alot the faded palette of this home in the 14th arrondisement of paris... images via The New York...

been finding a few of these hopi kachina dolls in the blogosphere recently - the authentic vintage ones go for many $1000's on Ebay,  it's crazy, even if the top white one does have something...

how beautiful are whales? gorgeous! ...and that beautiful little boy! Last week we listened to Philip Hoare on Radio National talk about his fantastic book 'Leviathon or, The Whale' - among many enchanting whale watching...

in amongst the bright silkscreens and superstars we have a soft spot for this side of andy warhol... his kiss movie is beautiful ...as are his 50's illustrations He would have turned 82 today RIP...