Rifle Design

Rifle Design is graphic designer and artist Anna Bond from Florida. I've been in love with her stuff for years (well, at least more than a year) now. I love her funny paintings and wonderful typography. You'll surely agree.

Expressionless

Not to be confused with emotionless... these pieces of art are far from that! There's a fine line between intriguing and creepy when you decide to paint a faceless person. These artists have embraced that line.

For some reason, painted children tend to be a little creepy to me so I'm for sure a little more creeped than intrigued by artist Lisa Golightly's children. But her contrast and delicateness win me over. She does some great line drawings too, check out her Etsy store and her website. Lisa also does amazing family portraits (with or without faces!) so be sure to check her out if that's something you'd like to get done.

Aren't they gorgeous?! These inked men are from a series called "Brawlers" by Fredrik Tjernstrom. I wouldn't say they're creepy, but I would say I wouldn't like to confront one in a dark alley. Or in a well-lit alley for that matter. But aren't they wonderful? So fashionable and masculine.


Oh man. I want all of these paintings. Clare Elsaesser is another talented artist selling her wares on Etsy (lucky for us!). Her acrylics are so feminine and breezy and simple, yet so full of emotion. Check out her shop.

Herringbone

Fall always makes me yearn for preppy patterns like chevron and plaid and herringbone—they must remind me of tweed jackets and a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving or something. Well herringbone is one of my absolute favorites—it's great in fashion and amazing in interiors. Look at these floors!

Stunning right? Now check out these beautiful, white subway tiles and the amazing reclaimed barnwood laid out in a herringbone pattern.

Super fun right? Maybe you live in an apartment and can't rip up (and replace) your floors and walls or maybe you just don't have the time/money/desire to do so but still want to bring some herringbone in (if only for the fall). Grab cushions like these or an ottoman or refinish a chair.
Maybe you have millions and are totally obsessed with herringbone? Take some inspiration from this amazing house.

Via: Plastolux // La Dolce Vita // odi et amo // apartment therapy // life is just so daily

Mad for... well, you know...

I sincerely miss Mad Men. I can't even buy the show on iTunes! Well, not yet at least. It's about 5 episodes behind. Also, since I'm not in the states, I didn't even see this beautiful cover of Rolling Stone featuring the ladies (and one handsome devil). Luckily the internet exists and I was made aware of this editorial. The photos are stunning. I love to get a behind-the-scenes look, don't you? It's where all of the secrets lie...



Would you just look at that gorgeous Jon Hamm? Don Draper my heart beats for you only...

The Stylings of Ms. Emily Henderson

You may recognize this sweet gal from HGTV's Design Star? Well, maybe you don't watch that show, but you're going to love her. She's styled for magazines and blogs and (recently) a wedding. Oh and she also has her own show called "Secrets from a Stylist". Before I left the country I was able to watch the premier episode with a dear friend and I really enjoyed it. Check your local listings folks!




She does a really good job with adding just enough character to make it interesting without overpowering anything. And she's ridiculously adorable (that's her—the blondey in the floral dress above) and really clever and funny. I didn't realize it until just now, but I may have myself a little design crush. I'm not surprised...
Check out her portfolio/blog/wedding she styled (via Once Wed and Frolic). And seriously, watch for her show — she's got some really good ideas on incorporating your style into your home. Have a good weekend!

Love is a Big Deal

If I got married tomorrow (ok, with the way I fall in love, let's say today just to be safe), I'd want it to be this. Nick and Surya got married on a mountain top. They had an awesome sign at their altar (that will be simply stunning in their house). They were married by the most beautiful man ever (that's him in the sunglasses below). The groom cried (my favorite). The guests were comfortable and taken care of (flip-flops and blankets were available). The flowers were gorgeous and unpretentious. The brides sister sang an enchanting song for their first dance. The bride sang Ingrid Michaelson's "You and I" during the ceremony. The bride and her ladies got ready in an Airstream trailer. Goodness me. Does it get more lovely?




So good.
Of course, a wedding (at least to those uninvited) is only as good as it's pictures and these photographers did an amazing job : Jonas Peterson (you can hear the brides sister singing the song she wrote for the couple on his site) and Poser Images. I also got pictures off of the couples wedding site (of course, amazing) and Once Wed.

Kitchen Nook

When I was 12 if you'd asked me about my dream house it'd have to have these three things: a wrap-around porch, window seats for reading and a breakfast nook. Don't let me mislead you into thinking those things wouldn't be on my dream house list now as well, but the one requirement that I think I'd get the most use out of would definitely be the kitchen nook. I'd love to drink my coffee/read magazines/chat with you while sitting in this small but comfortable space. I'd take any of these:



Sources: Manolo Home // Just add Dots // Country Living // Rejuvenation // Coastal Living // Living Etc // Home Dzine // Tiny House Talk // Apartment Therapy