Prints for food lovers

Whether you love to cook or if you're like me, just love to eat... especially if someone else is doing the cooking, it's hard to resist these playful and colorful illustrations by Anek. Plus any words in Italian just makes them that much sweeter. Ana's simple design reinforces the joy of everyday moments. I've always believed that some of the best things in life are good food and good company- sharing a wonderful meal with your loved ones.

Can you just imagine some of these prints hanging in your kitchen, breakfast area or dining room? Mangia!

I could relate to this last print, since I got use to drinking stronger coffee after living with the sweetest vibrant Italian lady in Florence. She had her handy stovetop Moka pot, an essential ware in any Italian  household.....hmm just remembering that smell of fresh brewed coffee. Here's a lil' Moka pot brewing guide via.

Modern meets Classic

Emerson Fry's new collection is the perfect combination of classic tailoring and modern chic for the silhouette, materials, colors and subtle unexpected details. Their business motto is also inspiring:

"Emerson Fry is a company that believes in celebrating the uniqueness of the individual, the joy of being alive and all the smallness that makes up the Big Beautiful"

I want every single piece from this collection, but for now they will just have to go in my closet wishlist.....the following are some of my favorite  pieces.

tie waist dress

blazer trench

Mod Dress

Love all the polka dot blouses this season

Pin Stripe Skirt

Lily Pads and a Fish

 Happy Friday!Just wanted to share this close up image of the lovely koi pond at Balboa Park. If you're in San Diego this summer, try to check out the Shakespeare Festival, a tradition at the Old Globe Theatre in the park.  Have a restful weekend!

Design Function: To Catch and Carry our Essentials

Manufacture des rigoles linen pochette

Erin Templeton Kiss + Make-Up Case

Hammocks and High Tea Dopp Kit

There's no doubt that there are must-haves daily essentials that we keep close to us in our bag, tote or carry all. Although for me, there are times when I should probably purge items and clean some stuff out of my purse or bag. When I do have that urge like a spring cleaning for my bag or when it's time to rotate to another bag,it feels good to get rid of those crumpled up receipts and other items weighing it down.

I sometimes find myself digging around for whatever I need and not finding the item when I actually need it (keys, pen, gum, make up). It has been essential to have a catch-all case, pouch or even a small clutch (ready for a night out) in my bag. It easily holds tech gadgets, jewelry, hair clips, makeup, candy, or knickknacks. These are lovely options to access just what we need daily or in our travels.

Art by Faryn Davis

Two Trails-mixed media on wood by Faryn Davis

Red winged black birds painting

small works

acrylic and ink on wood, resin, grass.

 As Vuela means "fly" in Spanish, there is no doubt I'm drawn to art or print with images of birds, especially when they're in flight. Using mixed media, these paintings by Faryn Davis are just amazing for the texture and feel of the images. She also makes hand painted jewelry and incorporates found organic elements in her line. Some of her artwork are available at G. Gibson Gallery.

Hay Fever

Hay Festival Cartagena

Hay Festival-Wales

Hay Festival Kerala

Hay Festival Dhaka

Hay Festival Kerala

 These beautiful images are from the Hay Festival at different places around the world.  I wish I could simply "fly" to this literary and arts festival in Wales this week as it celebrates 25 years since its inception around a kitchen table in 1987. Hay Fever is part of this festival and is dedicated to children and families offering workshops and activities. Here's a nice interview with founder Peter Florence via.
 
In a digital age when information are communicated in an instant, it's great to see how words are communicated through a gathering of people, personal interactions, conversations- as people share  ideas and inspiration.  It brings together the most exciting writers, thinkers, poets, filmmakers, comedians, politicians and musicians to share stories as well as entertain.

Check out this wonderful book and post by Caroline Lawrence from their blog.

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Message on a Friday

Happy Friday! Just a little message I came across at one of our trips. Have a nice weekend!