Pretty Lil' Abstracts

It's official.  I REALLY want to learn how to paint abstracts.  I have always wanted to paint as a 'release' and it seems my uber busy schedule is making that desire stronger (as if I have time to sit down anymore!!).  Who knows, maybe I could create some beauties like these:

Aren't these to-DIE-for?  I have been searching online for classes and even visited my local art supply store to search for instruction, but **sigh...** I live in Utah.  No one here appreciates modern art as they should.  Anyone know where I could turn for some Abstract Art 101??

{All art by Jen Ramos.  Images via Cocoa&Hearts & MadeByGirl}

Madeline Weinrib's Brooke Rug

Yep. Looks like these rugs are accurately named. They are definitely Brooke rugs.

Check out all of Madeline's fabulous rugs here.

{images via Madeline Weinrib Atelier & Decor Pad}

Perfect Pair: Yellow + Grey

Spring is right around the corner... right?  RIGHT? Well, maybe it's just wishful thinking.  Today it should get up to 38 degrees and I'm over the moon excited about it.  I'm over this teens business.  If I can't will Spring here any faster, at least we have beautiful bright interiors to inspire us!  What better than the perfect combination of yellow paired with grey?

Material Girls

Bally's Spring 2011 RTW

I am DIEING over the gloves.  There is nothing more chic than shoulder length gloves scrunched down to the forearm.  They are the perfect shade of grey, too.

Apiary Designs

Anthropologie

My sister and I are going to attempt to make this quilt from Anthro next week.  It looks like we're in for a LOT of work, but I'll let you know how it goes!  Love me a little DIY.

Bally's Spring 2011 RTW

Apartment Therapy

Lonny

Apartment Therapy

The above image is how to do traditional-- with a dollop of graphic contrast!

Bally's Spring 2011 RTW

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart

Who knew Martha could get so groovy?

{images via Style.com,  Martha Stewart, Lonny, Material Girls, Apartment Therapy, Anthropologie & Apiary Designs}

Color Inspiration: DVF Pre-Fall 2011

If honeysuckle (the 2011 Pantone Color of the Year) just isn't your thing, take a look at the fun palettes from Diane von Furstenberg's Pre-Fall 2011 line.  The woman who ruled the 70's (she invented the ubiquitous wrap dress) is revisiting the decade with a unique twist on color.  Why go along with the crowd when you can stand out as an individual?  After all,

"Life is a risk."

-Diane von Furstenberg

 

{all images via FGR, edited by Brooke H. Jones, Allied ASID}