Feliz

It's August! Wow, when did that happen. Not only does that mean that fall is just around the corner (well not here in Texas, but that's another story) it means today is the last day to apply to be a part of Feliz! If you're not familiar, read all about the awesome annual pop up sale (co-produced by yours truly) here, here and here.

Inflated / Deflated

Musings on balloons, somehow it's perfect. 

via Inflated/Deflated & Wit & Delight

Lovely Leah

I'm pretty smitten with Brooklyn illustrator and designer Leah Goren. I feel like I could happily surround myself with her effortless patterns. Her quick mark making, bold color and sense of space are just dreamy. Happily her work can be found in all sorts of incarnations: iPhone cases, pretty tote bags, note cards, cute clutches, smart dresses (on sale!) & easy tees. I've even got a few of the tees left in my shop, Olive! 

Fonda San Miguel

My hubby has an opening at the Visual Art Center tonight. He's showing a new series of paintings he's been working on for what seems like forever and to celebrate we decided a post opening dinner at Fonda San Miguel would be just the ticket. You really can't ever go wrong with margs, right? Just out of curiosity I popped over to their site to check things out & couldn't resist sharing their gorgeous menu. Couldn't you imagine using these borders for stationary? I might just have to print up a card or two...

Art & Design: Giambattista/van Aelst

Dutch still life painting popped into my head as soon as I saw Giambattista Valli's F/W '11 collection. I've always been kind of fascinated by the intricacies in still life painting during the Dutch Golden Age (around the 1600s). How do they capture all that detail!? It's pretty mind blowing. I took a trip to Amsterdam in college & spent a whole afternoon in the Rijks Museum pouring over them. I think my friends got a bit bored, but it was worth it. Willem van Aelst has always been one of my favorites & Giambattista seemed to nail the mood of his work. The bold reds, rosy pink, ruffles & of course in the amazing floral prints. See Giambattista's full collection here & check out more Dutch still life florals here. Am I the only one? Do you guys see it too?