so smooth, so sexy, so simple

2 words: Emma Bracefield

I have been in LOVE with Emma's work for years.

Her jewellery is purely exquisite.

period.

The understated elegance, the fluid lines, the weight of each piece... I have received so many compliments on my silver ring, I am quick to give Emma her credit! Dress it up in lashes & glam, dress it down in jeans & a T... It's a rare day I'm without my ring.

encircle by Emma Bracefield

Sorel - we have a date!

I just can't decide... 

Cate the Great™ was my first love....

Sorel Women's Cate the Great™ (Style #NL1642)

"Named after a Russian Empress and inspired by a pair of Cree winter moccasins, these style-savvy boots are ready to conquer the coldest days, the deepest snow, and the slickest streets.

The waterproof full grain and suede upper is whipstitched by hand and features beautiful faux fur around the cuff. A plush recycled felt InnerBoot and bonded felt frost plug combine to keep feet warm down to -25º below zero, while a rugged vulcanized rubber shell provides the durability needed to create a boot destined for greatness. "

FEATURES:

• Seam-sealed waterproof construction
• Waterproof full grain and suede upper
• Removable recycled felt InnerBoot
• 2.5mm bonded frost plug
• Handcrafted waterproof vulcanized rubber shell with herringbone outsole
• Imported

But then MacKenzie Holiday Lace™ caught my eye...

Sorel Women's MacKenzie Holiday Lace™ Tall (Style #NL1603)

"With its cheery plaid print, no one could accuse this skate-inspired winter boot of not being in the holiday spirit. A waterproof leather upper keeps feet warm and dry in a wide range of conditions, while the soft fleece lining pulls moisture away from skin to prevent Sweaty Boot Syndrome.

An internal footbed provides an extra layer of insulation between you and the cold ground, while a rubber toe rand protects toes on rugged terrain. Underfoot, a lugged outsole gets its inspiration from the go-anywhere tread found on snowmobiles. "

FEATURES:

• Waterproof leather upper keeps feet warm and dry
• Fleece lining helps wick moisture
• Simple pull-on design
• Removable recycled felt InnerBoot
• Quick-dry, removable PU footbed offers great comfort
• Imported

Ohhh decisions!!!

Drool worthy

What do you get when you mix modern Australian architecture + coastal living?

Heaven.

Stanwell Park Beach House

Images & design by Casey Brown Architecture - Published in Modern Architecture | Coastal Homes

"This modern holiday home, designed for both entertaining and family vacations, consists of three attached pavilions in local stone, timber and copper, overlooking Australia’s Stanwell Park beach and the Pacific Ocean. 
Situated on a steep site, the building features separate levels and a series of decks, allowing external, yet private, living spaces.
...carefully planned, the different levels also allow a number of families to comfortably enjoy their vacation together."

i LUV letterpress

My friend Michelle found the most beautiful letterpress card for her chef of a husband ;)

I'd say Michelle is the first person I've met who drools over great works of letterpress as much as I do!!
Plus she totally gets my random explanations for things:

T - Hey, you know that guy with the thing...
M - Oh yeah, smelly guy in the yellow striped shirt!
T - Ya him!

Hahaha, wow - sidetracked easily! Back to some fantastic letterpress!!!!!!

the female dog collection is letterpress printed in two colors on fine italian-made paper. each card measures 3.25″ × 5″ and comes individually sleeved with a matching white envelope.

"Gilah Press + Design is a boutique letterpress and design studio. We’re dedicated to giving our clients the very best marketing and design solutions out there. We like to think our eye for design is rivaled only by our attention to detail.

Some say we’re obsessed. We prefer to think of ourselves as nit-picky perfectionists with incredibly high standards. Either way, we’re confident you’ll be happy with the outcome.

We’re not ones to brag, but we can’t help if others do it for us. Our award-winning designs have been featured in Food & Wine, Print, HOW and Lucky, to name a few.

We’re disciplined graphic designers. We’re also masters of the centuries-old form of letterpress printing. We have five hand-fed platen letterpresses perfect for printing limited color, small run items. If you’re a designer and you’re looking for a letterpress, let’s talk. We’re more than accommodating."

Ham & Cheese

I came across the fantastic duo of Jordi Gisbert, and Veronica Coloma (product & graphic designers) which make up Ham & Cheese from Spain.

 "...which follow the philosophy of the sandwich developing all projects with a smart combining of simple elements to make fresh ideas and innovative with a special flavor."

 Glob by Ham & Cheese

"Glob is more than just a children's lamp. The idea merges thinking about som children fears and the need to have a light point to sleep. Glob's body is soft as a cuddly toy, so the child can sleep huging him, his eye lights up, but doesn't heat. The child can control the intensity of the light just pressing both hands of the toy at the same time, this way, child can use a softer light to sleep and increase intensity if he wants to go to the bathroom or to their parents room.
Glob is available in five colors and two sizes, the XL (110cm) and the standard one (30cm). Choose yours and paint it! draw an eye on its screen, a face or a big smile!"