Music Philosophy

I'm officially obsessed with the Music Philosphy project by Mico Toledo, where he combines his love for music and typography.

You can download the song quotes for you Iphone, and you can buy a limited series of prints here.

I wish the Strawberry Fields print would be available for sale, since it's one of my favorite songs.

See more song quotes from iconic artists like Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and Johny Cash.

Construction of the Eiffel Tower

I love these old pictures of the construction of the Eiffel Tower in 1888. It's such an important landmark that it's hard to believe that it wasn't there at some point in history.

Photographer: Henri Roger

Images: Paris in images

Dietlind Wolf

Yesterday, Aran tweeted about this wonderful blog and I'm in love with it, too!

Dietlind Wolf, a visual designer and prop stylist, is already a favorite. 

Isn't it fantastic?

Styling, concept and illustration: Dietlind Wolf

Photos: Thomas Neckermann

Food: Marion Swoboda

Barcelona

I'm in love with this tumblog: Varcelona (yes, with a "V"), dedicated to one of my dream destinations!

See more pictures here. 

A Top Model's Fashion Week Ride

15 year old model Lindsay Wixson was followed by photographer Gabrielle Revere during last September's Fashion week. It's really interesting to see the behind the scenes and the life of a  top model. What a glamorous job!

Images: Gabrielle Revere for Life

BHLDN

You've probably seen this all over the internet but I wanted to share my favorites from BHLDN.

Lovely.

Ticket Kitchen

What a sweet idea! Ticket Kitchen offers these one-of-a-kind vintage spoons personalized with a message of your choice. They set the spoon in a block of their signature chocolate, send it your way and when you're ready, you simply stir the spoon in steaming milk and the message will be revealed!

Found via Uncle Beefy & Stephmondo.

Venice at night

My favorite city in the world looks even more magical at night.

By the way, did you know that Johny Depp just bought an old palazzo in Venice? As if I needed another reason to go!

Images: Cuba Gallery

Found via: Pinterest

My Future Listography

I love to-do lists, so this book "My Future Listography" is already on my "Books to Buy List".

This book encourages to envision goals and aspirations and includes over 70 thought-provoking list topics like places to visit, habits to break, good deeds to perform, animals to adopt and my favorite events to time-travel to! I can think of hundreds of historic events that I'd love to witness like: the Spaniards arriving to the New World, New York City in the 1800's, the Beatles Revolution and so many more!

Where would you like to time-travel?

Dream Bedroom

How peaceful! This is my dream bedroom. I love the soft color palette, just the right amount of furniture and some beautiful art hung on the wall. Also the pillows look so inviting!

Image: Lonny.

Via You are the river.

Snow Play

I wish I'd found this book sooner! Snow Play is a book full of fun ideas on how to be creative with snow.

I'm sure every snow lover out here will enjoy this book! I'm almost wishing for another blizzard just so I can go and build something crazy!

Images: Transplat

Stripes & Shorts

Cute outfit! Worn by Chloe Grace Moretz.

Top From Topshop and shorts from Carven.

Shoes Shoes Shoes

Officially obsessed with the fashion house Sandro and their fabulous shoes.

The whole collection is beyond gorgeous.

Happy birthday, Jimmy.

Today is James Dean's birthday. He would be celebrating his 80th birthday.

Images: F#*k Yeah James Dean.

Girls in the Windows

How fantastic is this picture by Ormond Gigli? In 1960, he wanted to immortalize the brownstone set of buildings across the street from his own studio that were about to be demolished. He had a vision of women in formal dresses adorning the windows.

Careful planning was crucial as he had to take the photograph during the construction workers' lunch break. He had to get City permits, arrange for models and secure the Rolls-Royce. The day of the shoot, models arrived wearing their finest attire, went into the building, climb the old stairs and took their positions. (Some of the models were brave enough to stand on the crumbling sills!) 

Bullhorn in hand, Ormond directed the shoot from his fire escape across the street.

This picture has been an international awards winner ever since and is Ormond's signature picture.

You can request prints here.

(Funny fact: Ormond's wife is the woman on the second floor, far right, and the demolition supervisor's wife is the one on the third floor, third from left.)

Live the Language | Paris

EF - Live The Language - Paris from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.

Ok, watch this video and then tell me you don't want to pack your bags and move to Paris.

Beautifully edited, this video manages to capture all the magic of The City of Lights and makes you want to be there. Also, AMAZING typography.

Vivez la langue, indeed.

Also, other cities: London, Barcelona and Beijing.

Via the fantastic @owltastic and @coach

Kitchen Favorites and how I learned to cook

For most of my life, I made sure I stayed far away from the kitchen. It's not that I didn't like to cook, I loathed to cook. It wasn't until I had the chance to spend a few months in Italy (a few years ago)where I started to experiment in the kitchen. But it was out of necessity ( I had to eat, my roommates weren't gonna cook for me and after spending the first days eating out, my wallet was starting to look rather empty).

My first experiments were simple: pasta with a cheesy sauce I invented, roasted tomatoes with oregano and olive oil and vegetable soup. (By the way, I never liked tomatoes until I went to Italy, and all the time I was there, it was all I ever wanted to eat. So juicy and delicious! Also an Italian obsession: milk.)

Now, it's safe to say that I love to cook. I spend hours looking for new recipes to try, I'm contemplating   buying a Dutch Oven and I've become obsessed with Jamie Oliver. Not only is he a great chef but I love his whole philosophy. He has definitely inspired me to eat healthier and now that I spend more time than ever in the kitchen, there are a few things that I have my eye on:

a. Large Ceramic Storage Jar

b. Wood Pestle & Mortar 

c. Jugalo Jug

d. Morph Mill

(All from Jamie Oliver's Shop)

Kelly Weastler | My Vibe My Life

A vibe tray for a residence in Manhattan.

Kelly's studio.

So exciting! One of my favorite designers Kelly Weastler has a new blog! My Vibe My Life shows a little bit of Kelly's process and how she gathers inspiration.  Most designers use mood boards and I love her take on this using a vibe tray. Can't wait to read more posts!

Via Decor8

Mocuin

 I'm a big fan of delicate jewelry, so Mocuin turquoise and diamonds earrings seem perfect for me. (Specially the mismatched pair!)

Also on my wishlist are their great selection of necklaces and bracelets. Mocuin is already a favorite.

Via Creature Comforts.

Animals as they are

I adore these vintage images from a tutorial drawing book "Les animaux tels qu'ils sont".
Not only do I love the detailed step by step, but the type used is equally fantastic.

Would look great as a framed print, too!

Images: Agence Eureka.

Via Paper Tastebuds.

Wall Decals

So darling! Totally in love with the work of Shanna Murray, the artist behind these illustrated wall decals.
The little lamb is my favorite, she's beyond cute!

P.S. I love that Shanna calls herself an artist, stylist and optimist.