want. now.

I want this. I was just looking at Design*Sponge and came across this new "mook" (magazine/book) called SPACES. It's 256 pages of pictures of and interviews about the spaces of graphic designers, photographers, vintage collectors and shop owners from all over the world. It's being sold in Australia for about $22.50, but you can find more information about how to get it here by visiting Frankie Magazine. Here are some sample pages:

happy colors

I love this artist. Her name is Polly Apfelbaum. I absolutely adore the colors and designs she uses. Just looking at her work makes me happy. One day, when I am not poor, I am going to own a piece of her art. Until then I will view her work on her website. Check it out!

have to go back...

I am so glad we went to SoWa today! The weather was kinda iffy- but it ended up being worth it! There were tons of cool artists and local farm stands with beautiful flowers, herbs, and plants. One artist I really liked is Nathan Murrell. He designs these wooden wall plaques on the computer and a woodworker cuts them for him. They are really gorgeous.


I didn't end up buying anything for myself, because I want to wait until I have moved into the new apartment and know what kinds of things I need to decorate. But I did get an end-of-the-year gift for a teacher I work with who absolutely loves owls.

How cute is he? I'm going to have a really hard time giving him up!

Going to SoWa!

On Sunday Allie and I are planning on going to The SoWa Open Market. It is open every Sunday (mainly in the summer) from 10 am- 4pm. The market hosts a wide variety of vendors including hand-crafted accessories, original art, indie designer clothing or just a fresh loaf of bread, you'll find painters, sculptors, photographers, clothing and jewelry designers, handbag designers, florists, bakers, local farmer's produce and much more! I've never been, but from what I have read it seems like we will come across some really cool vendors. I'm really excited to see what I'll come across. I'll let you know Sunday!

This Sunday The New New, a group of artists from NYC, will be there.