living in a tall loft has its pluses and minuses. it gets great light, feels open and airy, and there's plenty of room to do jumping jacks, but when it comes to the ceiling, i can't reach it let alone think of hanging things from it - like awesome chandeliers. but if i had the right space, this SHY light by bec brittain would be my lamp of choice. i love how it "uses the spare beauty of thin LED tubes to define the edges of its shape; in this way the function of the piece is created by its form, and vice-versa." the construction of the light also allows it to be configured in any manner of ways. now i just need a really tall ladder. see more from bec brittain here.
alba prat is a spanish fashion designer whose pieces from her recent "neon cold war" lookbook have really caught my eye. i love the workwear aesthetic on its own, but it's always nice to see something old updated with a little something new. those shoes with the neon piecing are to die for! learn more here.
what i love about searching through the art & antiques site 1stdibs is that every now and then you come across an item that leaves you totally flabbergasted. sometimes i look for inspiration and sometimes i look for fun, and today my moment of astonishment happened with this drop dead gorgeous medieval stirrup ring. made purely of gold and sapphire, this gothic ring dates all the way back to the 13th or 14th century(!) when it was likely worn by bishops alone. the unusual shape, the rustic engravings, and the peculiar setting of the stone completely intrigue me. it's uh, not exactly in the range for purchase, if you check the price, but even after all this time it serves as wonderful inspiration and a great bit of history. check it out here.
anyone that knows me knows i'm a huge fan of a cateye, and i'm always collecting images to see how i can jazz them up. but that top photo might be my favorite cateye yet - perfectly executed with just a hit of unexpected sparkle in the right places. definitely trying that for the next big night out!
damn, these are some gorgeous specs. they are just the right amount of retro and the watery color makes me long to be stretching out on a faraway beach. looks like i'm going to have to stock up for summer vacation! check out the breslin by raen optics here.
i love the featured color palette over at ferm living right now - the mixture of mint, gray, green, and dark teal are even managing to change my feelings on mauve, my least favorite color. somehow it all works together splendidly! not to mention, the detail in each of the pieces is beautifully restrained. i want it all - and if you want it too, see more here.
