ten images of inspiration : the ladies of alt.

I know that it's been a silent week on here. I have been completely consumed with Alt Design Summit, which has proven to be one of the most inspiring events I have attended. All the bloggers, industry folks, and sponsors have been so genuinely kind and knowledgeable. I feel like I have learned quite a lot and have made quite a few new friends. So, to end the week, I'd like to share some original photographs, projects, and creations from ten of this year's speakers. Have a lovely weekend and I'll see you Monday!

Sources/creators (from top to bottom): Ashley Meaders, Dwell Studio, simplesong, Lisa Warninger, Creature Comforts, frolic!, Oh Joy, Creative Thursday, not martha, and Simply Grove

maria elina.

I cannot remember how I came across the blog of Buenos Aires-based artist Maria Elina, but I am quite glad that I did. Her work is so sweet and inspiring- I love how she combines pencil lines, paper cuts, and paint. (To purchase one of her pieces, visit her shop.)

a kitchen gallery.

One of my favorite things when redecorating my home (which I am in the process of right now) is figuring out the art to go on the walls of each room. Today I am working on the kitchen, a place where I want to be spending more time in, but I am realizing that none of the illustrations and photography prints I own seem to work right in there. And so, I am dreaming of a wall of perfect food-related kitchen art that I could look at every day while baking, cooking, and drinking my coffee. I think a collection is in the making...

1. Tea Revives You - Red (£18), 2. A Good Egg is Hard to Find Print 8x10 ($16), 3. Chocolat Print ($60), 4. Maxine ($250), 5. Heather Amuny-Dey Apple Bird Print ($40), 6. Cupcake equation Print 8 x 11.5 ($20), and 7. Lumberjack Breakfast. Limited edition 11x14 print by Matte Stephens ($45)

thought of the day : never.

"It Never Stops," a painting by the ever-inspiring Wayne White. (See more of his work here.)

thought of the day : they say.

"Try Harder," a piece by the extremely talented ceramic artist Ruan Hoffmann.

(Via A Cup of Jo)

thought of the day : deep breath.

"Keep Breathing," work from the great Anja Mulder's photostream. (See also: blog)

so entirely smitten...

...with this Royal Tenenbaums-inspired illustration by Argentinian artist Maxim Dalton.

thought of the day : thread.

"The Thread That Binds Us," an illustration print from Small Talk Studio. ($16)

on to december.

How is it we are already three days into December? The past few months have gone by all to quickly- I suppose this is just a part of getting older. Anyways, I hope you all have a lovely almost-winter weekend!

(beautiful print shown above by sponsor Weather Girl)

stunning photographs...

...by Toronto-based graphic designer and photographer Cristian Ordóñez. Complete beauty.

thought of the day : strength.

"Always Stay Strong," a new illustration/print by Portland's own lovely Ashley G. ($20)

thought of the day : fleeting.

"all is fleeting," from this set by Katie Madeline. (See also: blog.)

ten images of inspiration : dia de los muertos.

Happy Day of the Dead! One of the few things I miss about living in Los Angeles is the fabulous celebrations they hold on this day of remembrance. I miss all the sugar skulls, classic Latin music, pastries, and shrines. Tonight, here in Portland, I think I will have a margarita and raise my glass to the dead.

Sources (from top to bottom): Anna Wolf, Curious Prints, Vintage Vivant, Aneta Bartos, Flickr: grandylion, Denise Grunstein, Sylvia Ji, Francesca Tallone, Hanne Piasecki, and Dreamery Studio.

morrissey owns my heart...

...which means these limited-edition prints from Hunting Bears do as well. Beautifully well-designed posters featuring lyrics by The Smiths? I'm definitely sold. ($35 each or $90 for all 3 designs)

(Via A Cup of Jo)

thought of the day : hello there.

"Bonjour mademoiselle," another stylin' and fabulous print from Blanca Gomez's shop. ($30)

enthralled by...

...the very candid film portraiture of London-raised photographer Viktor Vauthier. His images are almost voyeuristic and just so beautiful.

thought of the day : our hearts.

"Our Hearts Reside Here," another great piece by Jen Renninger of Please Be Still. ($39.99)

my fave.

I am off for the weekend, but I completely forgot to share this illustration that the great Gemma Correll did of me and my husband for a post over on you are my fave (as a part of Melanie's "cool couples" series.) I just love our little dance moves. Thanks ladies!

Wishing you all a very lovely weekend...

autumn colors week : brown.

And so, the end of Autumn Colors Week. Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Sources (from top to bottom): Sarah Bernhard, Sergio Membrillas, Katie Baum, Brian W. Ferry, and The Paper Apartment.