Favorites of week no. 30

Here are a few favorite things that caught my eye around the web this week. Do you have any fun end of July plans? Can you believe next week we are in AUGUST! Have a fantastic weekend dear readers. What have been your favorite things you've seen or done this week?

1: Love the line Brochu Walker (via Mrs. French + Unruly Things)
2: Amy shared this limited edition polka-dot bike by Gorman Industries... so cool, along with this very pretty post - swoon.
3: Icelandic photos by Peter Baker (Bonnie Tsang shared)
4: Chance line -- if you haven't already, check it out.
5: A bit pricey, but the Impossible Project is rolling out polaroid film shipments

Free People

Enjoying the sneak peek of the Free People catalog shot in Marrakesh. It reminds me of the week I spent in Egypt back in the day the heat, sand, and camels -- oh my. Gorgeous.

Simon Filip

Check out this whimsical photography by Simon Filip. They all make me want to go someplace magical, and can you believe that Simon is only a teenager?! I can't wait to see what his future will bring.

(All photos by Simon Filip)

Thinking about aqua...

(Beautiful Jessica Hische letterpress prints now available // Ceramic Aqua Vase // Pie Charts // Map Tote - San Francisco )

Jim Denevan

I came across the work of Jim Denevan a few weeks ago.... not only does he do these breathtaking amazing drawings in the sand but is also the founder and organizer of a worldwide moveable feast called Outstanding in the Field. You should check to see if they are coming to a town near you. So inspiring!



(images from Jim Denevan)

Meg Ruth Photography + Giveaway

(*The giveaway is now closed and winner has been announced)

Last spring I won a photo shoot giveaway by Meg Ruth Photography, so I decided to have some photos of our daughter taken, and above are a few of my favorites.

Cool part? Megan is kind enough to offer a photo shoot for one of you readers also! This would be a great opportunity for one of you lucky ducks to get some fabulous shots. The giveaway includes a free session with a disc of 15 of the winner's favorite images and 15% off any prints purchased for 1 month after they go live on the proofing site. Megan was a joy to work with, and it was a lot of fun to watch her do the shoot -- she is really great with kiddos. Check out her website here.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below -- it is open until Sunday evening, and the winner will be randomly selected and announced on this post on Monday! **The winner can be located in Utah, Vegas, or the Los Angeles area or make arrangements to get to one of those areas for the session. You will coordinate with Megan, of course.

Good luck everyone and thanks Megan!

* The winner randomly selected through random.org is Mo from Pink Argyle. Congrats Mo!

Brandi Strickland

Brandi Strickland is an incredible mixed media / collage artist and her work is colorful, moving and feels like summer to me. Have a peek at her shop and website.

BA&SH

I wish I would have come across the line BA&SH sooner because I adore it. It is a simple and chic line designed by Parisian childhood friends, Barbara Boccara and Sharon Krief who decided to create the ideal closet of clothes they felt like wearing everyday. I like many items from their various collections, the images above happen to be from their Summer line. Can't wait to see Fall/Winter!

Mila's Daydreams

Gabrielle shared a post to a website that is super clever -- it immediately made me grin. Adele a creative mother in Helsinki, tries to imagine her baby's dreams and captures them while she is sleeping, you've got to check out the rest of the photos -- what a awesome idea!

(Photo by Adele Enersen from Mila's Daydreams)

Music Monday : Pacovolume

Hope you had a great weekend! For Music Monday, I came across a French band called PacoVolume for the first time, and dig their creative videos and sound. What do you think? This other video called Cookie Machine is also pretty cool. Happy Monday!

Smeilinener

Inspired by beautiful colors and patterns from Smeilinener.

Week no. 29

I've been feeling a little under the weather the last few days coupled with being quite pregnant -- hence the light posting and slow response to emails, I will be better next week. Here are a few things to leave you with for the weekend that have made me smile. I really hope you have a nice weekend!

Weekend Magazine Covers by Khuan Caveman Co.(via Design Work Life)

Amazing Book art by Cara Barer (via Style Swoon)

Beautiful new Paris Apple Store -- I want to go to there.

Another great outfit worn by Giovanna Battaglia.

Genius packaging for Panasonic headphones designed by Scholz & Friends (via Lovely Package)

Yummy recipes we've tried lately : Chipotle Shrimp Tacos | Summer Corn Chowder | Perfect Spaghetti w/ tomato sauce (tweeted about here)

Rethink Design Studio

I really love this place designed by Rethink Design Studio out of Savannah. I am especially drawn to the clean lines, calm colors, industrial fixtures and enlarged black and white photos in the dining room area ... and more. You can see additional photos and rate the space over here. What do you think?

(via Full House - a new favorite interior blog)

Crocheted Clothing by Teeny Tini

These creative hand crocheted clothing and toys for kids by JK Lange for Teeny Tini really made me smile this morning. Aren't the colors and originality awesome? Inspiring...

Tree Hotel

Check out this camouflaged refuge/tree house in the sky designed by Tham & Videgard Arkitekter that opens as part of a Treehotel in Sweeden! At first I thought it was a photoshop job -- but I guess it isn't. Wow -- talk about blending right into nature! Love it. I enjoy it when my husband sends me awesome links -- and today we are off to celebrate his birthday! Check out more options like the ones below from their website. Some are still under construction.



(via Inhabitat)

Man Shops Globe - Down Under

Every time I watch an episode of Man Shop Globe after it is over I sit for a moment and think ... wow that was incredibly uplifting, and inspiring. Being constantly impressed by what comes from the land down under, I was especially intrigued by the Australian episode I watched last night, and I just had to see more of what the artists were creating.



Like these incredible paper sculptures by Anna-wili Highfield that she decided to start creating out of paper for her child's room. These amazing handmade porcelain by Samantha Robinson -- some of which she cast out of her belly while pregnant. Then of course the creative genius Sibella Court -- her shop, book and lovely sneak peak at Design Sponge.




Also, all of the aboriginal art which is absolutely stunning -- the colors, the patterns and meaning behind them. It reminded me of seeing Linda Gregoriou's home showcasing this type of gorgeous art a few years ago from Vogue Living, so beautiful!

Who are some of your favorite artists coming from Australia? How many of you watch Man Shops Globe? Did you know you can now get episodes on itunes?


Image Credits:
(1: Linda Gregoriou's home from Vogue Living 2: art by Lucy Yukenbarri via Another Shade of Grey | 3: Paper Bird from Anna-wili | 4: Porcelain Bowls from Samantha Robinson | 5: Sibella Court bottles from Design Sponge | 6: Sibella Court from Living Etc. | 7: Linda Gregoriou's home from Vogue Living via Another Shade of Grey )

Music Monday : Active Child

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

A few weeks ago my music guru brother Jake shared with me some new to me music that he thought I would like called Active Child. On their website they describe the singer Pat Grossi as a choirboy-turned-indie pop musician and when he throws in the playing of a harp -- boy, you've got a unique and interesting sound. The song I like is called, "When Your Love is Safe" and he is totally right -- I really dig it, I hope you like it too. The video below is from a Pitchfork Acoustic session, the same song is on itunes but has a different vibe. I hope they release the hauntingly beautiful acoustic version sometime soon. If you want to hear more, Active Child was also recently on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Dace

One of my awesome sponsors Dace has updated their website with their new hip Fall 2010 line and it is gorgeous. I love the black and blue color palette, the great patterns, and styling -- it feels very fresh and hip. Another cool thing is that from now until supplies last, you'll receive a free stationery set which includes a note book, pen and postcards made by The Paper Whale with every Fall 2010 purchase.


(*If you would like to advertise with Black Eiffel, email blackeiffel@gmail.com for ad rates.)

Chronicle Book Friends & Family Sale

It's funny -- the other day I was mentioning to a friend how much I like to stock up on great things when Chronicle Books has their bi-annual Friends and Family sales. Luckily, it is that time of year again and you can save 35% off plus enjoy free ground shipping by entering the promo code FRIENDS at checkout now through July 28th. Thanks Chronicle!

Here are some titles and things I have my eye on...

Print & Pattern
The Small Stakes Music Posters
Super-Charged Smoothies
Masha & Friends Nesting Doll Notecards

Fine Little Day

The fabulous photos Elisabeth from Fine Little Day continues to share, delightfully tells the story of what Summer is all about -- don't you think? Ah Summer...

(photos by Elisabeth)

Paper Earrings

The creativity and uniqueness behind these paper earrings by Esther in her signature colorful layered style from Essimar are so cool. Check out her etsy shop and website to see more.

Fudge Magazine

Thanks to Lovelorn Unicorn + Clever Nettle I really want to get my hands on the Japanese Fudge Magazine. The photos and styling looks amazing -- although, I am frequently drawn to the simplicity of Japanese style. Anyone seen an issue in person?

(images scanned by Clever Nettle -- see more here, here + here)

Dresses of Color

I came across this photo over at Style Bubble and it instantly made me smile. If you are a lover of color, you've got to see their other photos from Andreas Murkudis' store. Wow, what a fun place this would be to see in person.

Music Monday : Taken By Trees

'My Boys' sung by Taken By Trees (a cover of this song) is on one of my playlists that I have been playing on repeat lately. I am in the big mood to make some new summer playlists -- any fun summertime suggestions? Hope you enjoy -- Happy Music Monday!



(photo from Taken by Tree's Myspace)

Evo Conference

A few weeks ago, I was invited and sponsored by Avery to attend the Evo Conference : The Evolution of Women in Social Media. It was an extremely enjoyable conference, the setting and venue in Park City were perfection, and I was very impressed. The two ladies who put on the event Rachael Herrscher and Jyl Johnson Pattee are dynamite, and I left the conference feeling incredibly inspired being around such a large group of fine women.

A few of my favorite highlights from the event included:

• Seeing how social media and the internet has made a huge difference in helping people grant children wishes for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The quote that stuck with me from that address was, "Courage is not the act of fear, but acting in site of it." - Mark Twain. It was an incredibly moving address, and my heart goes out to that foundation and what they stand for.
  

• Attending the Food Workshop and meeting the amazing and talented Helene from Tartelette who talked about photography and food styling. If you haven't seen her website and blog, you should really check it out.

• The closing keynote address about Authenticity by two inspirational women - Karen from Chookooloonks and Brené Brown from Ordinary Courage. I took copious notes, and there were many things that stuck with me including, "What is your intention?" In life... in everything...

Keep your eyes peeled for the Evo conference coming up next year, it is definitely a great one to attend. Thanks to all involved and the wonderful and talented speakers.

(photos taken w/ my phone)

Beautiful Secret

I saw this well-done video clip that has a enchantingly beautiful message by Jean-Sébastien Monzani over at Lily and the Muse and it really brightened my Friday! I thought it would be an excellent thing to leave you with for the weekend. I hope that we can all do a little of this each day.

Have a beautiful weekend...

The Cliff House

Ooh la la... check out this Cliff House in India by Khosla Associates. Who wouldn't want to spend some time in that pool? Insanely cool, no? The rest of the house is just as amazing.

(Photography by Bharath Ramamrutham as seen at the Contemporist via the Architecture blog)

Charming Wedding

I can't get enough of the lovely wedding photos by Kamp Photography for Jessie and Tyler's charming wedding. The bride and groom are both graphic designers and the details of the event are delightfully well done.

I love the letterpress balloon wedding invitation created by the couple -- and those jam jars for favors are so precious! See more of the details of their sweet invite over at their website One Plus One and more photos over at Kamp Photography.




(all photos by Kamp Photography)