Marie Antoinette Fake Criterion Cover
Because I just really, really, really like this and kind of really, really, really want it as a poster.

Issue #7 of We Like We Love Magazine
Because I like and love it lots. (My favourite 3 spreads are above.)

These 2 pairs of shoes from Charlotte Olympia’s A/W2011 collection
Because they’re unique, unexpected and a little bit sentimental to me (subject matter anyway).

Imitation Wood Wallpaper
Because I love the raw natural texture.

Digital Orca Sculpture (by Douglas Coupland)
Because I randomly happened upon this picture on Flickr, and now I want to go to Vancouver immediately to see it in person.

This Editorial (Jemma Baines by Derek Henderon for Russh #41)
Because it’s kinda spunky.

Ice Cream with Antlers drawing by Marc Johns
Because I kind of worship hm and his work. And also ice cream.

This Calendar
Because I’m kind of really superduper obsessed with it and want to make one for myself.

Special Edition Washer & Necklace from Pour Porter
Because “raw” and unexpected materials are all the more beautiful when it comes to jewelry.

Elle UK Subscribers September 2011 Cover
Because it’s beautiful and delicate in all its collage-y goodness.
(Sidenote: Elle UK always has the best covers. Wish I was a subscriber so I could have it.)

And bonus no. 11…

Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Because I finally saw it and it’s just as beautiful as everyone’s been telling me all along.

Art by Pheobe Wong
Because it’s made with skunk hair. Ca-razy! Crazy awesome.

365 Calendar from CB2
Because it’s like a little puzzle for each day of the year!
Also, all their desk accessories are awesome. Lovin’ the lucite.

Julie Sohn Boutique by CCT Arquitectos
Because it’s naturally beautiful, has stunning lighting and an amazing geometric ceiling treatment.

Mum Shower Curtain
Because it has me itching for a sewing machine.

Cori Kindred Rock Collections
Because it’s so sweet how she labels the rocks with words that are inspired their shape/colour.

Knotty Bubbles Light by Lindsey Adelman
Because it’s just the right combination of industrial and chic.

AIFOL Print by Orignauxmoose
Because it quotes one of my favourite Björk songs.

Filigree Letter Lollipops
Because they’re almost too gorgeous to eat.

Ice Cream Cone Lamps
Because not only are they whimsical and delicious looking, they’re also eco friendly. Rock on!

Zebras
Because they’re stripey. And just really cool animals in general. Too cool for school.

The Weather, City Edition Screensaver for Mac
Because it boasts pretty type and is quite handy to boot.
Download or request your city here.

Sparkler Bracelet by Ayofemi Jewelry
Because it’s like the grown up version of a braided friendship bracelet.
Unfortunately, it’s already sold.

Rainbow Types by Marc Johns
Because he’s always so simple, clever and to the point. Added bonus for consistently making me laugh, and in this case, the rainbows which make this automatically awesome.

Alexander McQueen Resort 2012 Collection
Because, as always, it’s totally gorgeous and totally badass.
(View the whole thing here.)

Bunny Lamp from Heima Store
Because it’s a bunny – it needs no explanation for my love.

Waterfall Braids
Because they’re a fun way to spice up the typical side braid.
(Totally giving this a try soon! For anyone else interested, here’s the tutorial the above image comes from: click!)

Photoshop in Real Life
Because it’s pretty amazing what we can create in real life, too.
(See more here.)

Leaf Swing
Because I will never grow out of swing sets. (Plus this reminds me a bit of Rivendell.)

Design of El Japonez Restaurant
Because it’s lush, sophisticated, dramatic and full of texturetexturetexture.

Archie Grand Notebooks for Friend & Foe
Because they’re cheeky and rainbow!
(I bought the Architects I Met And Liked notebook just the other day, actually. I couldn’t resist. It was just so suiting being in grey and all [my favourite]. It was fate.)

Blair’s Alexis Mabille Haute Couture Dress in the Gossip Girl Season Finale
Because it’s possibly breath-taking and a vision of pure artistry. And she looks gorgeous in it.

D’Espresso: The Sideways Coffee Shop
Because this is officially the COOLEST tile ever. Wowzas!

Art by Dominique Gaucher
Because I have a weakness for abstract paintings, gloopy paint, and soft, dream-like palettes.

Jutta Rikola’s Studio Tour (via design*sponge)
Because it’s just so darn happiness inducing! Love the bright cheery colours, and whimsical details left, right and center. So fun. (And do I even need to mention the bunny lamp perched on the chair?)

Feather Pendant from Jayson Home & Garden
Because I have an obsession with feathers.
(And true story, I DIYed myself something almost identical for my living room. I have two lamp shades I covered completely in white feathers. I looooove them. This bad boy could be their older, slightly more sophisticated sister!)

Two Flamingos Print from United Thread
Because I love the detail and the patterning.

Swan Ring from Broken English
Because it’s elegant and unconventional. Wouldn’t it make the most darling engagement ring? (I was never the kind of girl who liked the ‘big ole rocks’… something unique for me, please.)

White Pottery
Because I love me a good collection, especially one that involved pretty dishes and excessive amounts of white.

There’s Thunder In Our Hearts Tote from Field Guided
Because anything with Kate Bush lyrics on it automatically wins in every way.

Confetti System Garland
Because it’s metallic and fun and makes my inner child squeal.

Massive Ice Wall by Jeremy Miranda
Because it’s the perfect combination of beautiful and terrifying. (And I have a strange fixation with ice and snow.)

Felt & Linen Art from Castle and Things
Because it’s cheerful, crafty, and a little bit nostalgic.

This illustration
Because it’s delightfully girlie.

Klimt
Because Klimt is love and needs no other explanation.

Flying Elephant by Cake with Giants
Because it’s simply darling! I really like the simple “stick figure”-like city below, and, of course, the rotund balloon-shaped elephant is enough to melt your heart into a constant stream of “Awwwww!”s.

Captured Dreams Exhibition
“The work ‘Captured Dreams’ is an allegoric attempt to visualize the idea of the existence of pillows that could capture dreams and display them.”
(View more here)

This GIF (via tig-fashion)
Because GIFs count as art when they’re this pretty, right?

Literary Ikebana IV (Reference Library) by Anna Gray & Ryan Wilson
Because art + books = a match greater than peanut butter + jelly.

Birds of Australia (also) by Cake with Giants
Because birds are adorable and… Australia!!!ⁱ

Lost in Translation Poster
Because I love this sooooo much. The layout, the simplicity, the white space… lovelovelove. I really wish I knew who made this (found it on Tumblr with no original source give – sad face) because I would purchase this in an INSTANT. It’s taking every ounce of restraint not to print it out before I can find the artist.

ETA: Just noticed that Cake for Giants (who makes the bird and elephant prints) has 20% all prints until Easter – check it!

1. Can you tell I’m getting really excited about my internship?

Laura Wood Photography
Because it’s mysterious, ethereal and dreamy, and I totally covet an image from her chandeliers series.

Mary Katrantzou Fall 2011
Because it’s a feast for the eyes – artful and graphic patterns, immense depth and dimensions, bold colours and oh so much intricacy. Mary Katrantzou is quickly becoming one of my favourite designers.

Salt and Pepper Shakers from Pottery Barn
Because they’re adorable, and bunnies (duh).

Skins Series 5
Because it was all-around a very solid season – charming, relate-able, touching, heart-wrenching. I’ll miss my weekly dose of Alo, Franky, Grace, Liv, Matty, Mini, Nick, and Rich!ⁱ

Colour Combination: White & Gold
Because it’s sophisticated, glamourous and chic.

This illustration by Kris Atomic
Because neon is the bee’s knees.

Angular Pyrite Bangle from Totokaelo

Mismatched Type in Interior Design
Because I just adore the vintage/eclectic vibe it gives off. I’m trying to decide which word I’d like to use in my own place so I can start the hunt for the perfect letters.

Kate Spade Book Clutches
Because they’re quirky, colourful and literary! Available in Romeo & Juliet, Emma, and Great Expectations. However could anyone choose?

Paris Hotel du Petit Moulin (found via Nubby Twiglet)
Because this is the sort of hospitality design that excites me to my very core! I can only hope and wish that some day my design career will lead me down this path.

1. Mini, Grace and Alo were my favourites. To those of you who watched, who was your favourite character?

Art by Marilyn Minter
Because who am I to say no to glitter?
(P.S. Click through the above link at your own risk. Some of her art is NSFW.)

Handwritten Jane Austen Quotation Mugs (from Brookish)
Because these are so perfectly charming! I would love a set. (I’ll wait patiently until she adds some Emma quotations though. It’s my favourite Jane Austen novel.)

Light Patterns
Because I’m strangely fascinated with how light is captured in photographs.

Landscape Design / The Deichmann Square by Chyutin Architects
Because I have a new-found love of modern landscaping practices and this is far and away my favourite outdoor space. Score one for simplicity and minimalism.

Chanel Spring 2011 Couture
Because it’s shimmery, feathery, pastel, and just darn pretty. And of course, it’s Chanel.

Juju Hats
Because I have an unhealthy obsession with them. I think this complete and utter adoration comes from the same place in my brain where my feather obsession lives.

Elle Decor’s LookBook
Because it’s filled to the brim with inspiring contemporary eclectic interiors. Yummy!

Marie Antoinette Painting from Bec Winnel’s “Film Scenes” Series
Because… wow! (No others words are needed. Just the “wow!”. Looking forward to more in this series.)

Elle Fanning
Because she’s so flippin’ adorable I almost can’t take it.
(P.S. I want to see Somewhere so badly!)

Art by Theo Altenberg
Because the vibrant colours and erratic paint dripping techniques are like a daydream on acid.

Black Swan
Because it was mind-blowingly gorgeous and horrifying and I want to see it over and over again.

This Wall Paint Treatment (Found on Apartment Therapy)
Because it’s kind of bizarrely pretty. And I wish I could try this on my own walls.

Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2011
Because she’s the queen of black. And she’s proven yet again why she deserves that title.

Cut Paper Art by Hina Aoyama
Because their delicacy and craftsmanship are awe-inspiring.
View more here.

Church of Santa Maria Novella
Because I love the radial symmetry and the play of circular shapes against triangles and rectangles.

Astrology Wall Calendar (Found on Etsy)
Because the white-on-black graphic quality and simple constellation diagrams appeal to my inner craving for pared back design.

Lee Bul Metal & Crystal Sculptures
Because they’re sparkley, raw, and organic… and I want one!

Art by Cake With Giants
Because these little brightly coloured doodles of an unusual and eclectic assortment of items are just down-right adorable.

Video Tribute to Alexander McQueen
Because it’s hauntingly beautiful. It gave me chills.
(Added bonus: it’s accompanied by the perfect Björk song.)

Natalie Portman for Miss Dior Cherie
Because its freshness and simplicity is delightful. (And I heart Natalie Portman loads.)

Living Room by Heather Garrett Design
Because it has purple, mirror, exposed brick, texture galore, a lofted ceiling with exposed piping, a copious amount of white, and a mix of traditional & contemporary design elements. 100% up my alley!

Origami Jewelry
Because origami is already awesome as is, but as jewelry? Even awesomer!

Prismacolour Markers Student Redesign by Lauren Mae Oswald
Because it’s a fun and creative redesign of an equally fun and creative product. The hand rendered type is a nice touch. I wish my set of Prismacolours had her shining packaging; might make doing my homework a tad more fun. ;)

Anna Inghardt Photography
Because I just cannot get enough of her work! I’m sure it’s become tiresome how many times I’ve gushed and drooled ad nauseum about her. But she’s magical in some special way that makes me fall in love with every single one of her photographs.

Book Cover Clutches by Olympia Le-Tan
Because they combine three things I love: book cover design, embroidery and whimsy! (And if it’s good enough for Clemence, it’s good enough for me.)

M is for Magazine Holder (from paperdollwoodshop)
Because I’m on a serious white + wood kick right now. If this came in a “K”, it would be in my shopping cart right now.

Louis Vuitton New York by Aoki Jun
Because this is one of my new favourite buildings. The layered glass panels over the existing structure is a clever and stunning link between the buildings’ architectural past and future. I wish I lived next door so I could stare at it all day.
(Image via Door Sixteen)

KG by Kurt Geiger Jasmine Heels
Because how can I resist something gold and shimmery? And look, they even have a bow!

The Wild Unknown Prisms
Because itty, bitty little trinkets displayed in unusual ways are the key to my heart.

This Wedding Dress (View a photoshoot for the entire wedding here.)
Because, honestly, is this not the most incredibly gorgeous, eclectic and perfectly unique wedding dress you’ve ever seen in your entire life? I know it is for me! Coveting commences… now!

That said, onward to ten things I’m lusting over so badly I’m weak in the knees…

Transparent Boots
Because they’re just downright amazing and I want/need them in my life.
(For once, a fashion lust that would actually be practical since I’m severly lacking in rain appropriate footwear.)
(Found via Studded Hearts)

Pantone 2011 Calendar
Because just looking at the rainbow of colours makes my insides giddy with delight.
(And this thumbnail doesn’t do it justice at all. See the full sized version here.)
(Found via Not Your Average Ordinary)

Lindsey Adelman Make-Your-Own Chandelier
Because is this not the most amazing DIY light fixture you’ve ever seen? I love the shapes it creates. I foresee a trip to the electrical section of the home improvement store…

What Shall I Wear Today? by Fifi Lapin
Because her debut book is charming, inspiring and fabulous just like the blog-ette we’ve all come to adore. So glad I pre-ordered my copy; definitely something I will cherish for always.
(Image via Kris Atomic)

Feather Cape (from TopShop)
Because it’s feathers!! No explanation needed. (In case you hadn’t noticed, I have an obsession with all things feathered.)

A Collection of Short Stories from Kate Spade
Because not only are the book covers wonderfully vibrant and cheery, but the stories are based around this fantastic phrase that I wish I was clever enough to come up with on my own: “She is quick and curious and playful and strong.”
My new mantra? Perhaps!

Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton Bags
Because they’re elegant and chic. (And I could really use a classic bag in my life stat.)
(More can be found here.)

Chair Makeover
Because these have so much energy and character. I’ve never loved ikat more!
(View the Before at design*sponge.)

Sequined Animal Holiday Decorations (from West Elm)
Because they’re cute little animals – bunnies, squirrels, and little birds, no less – and they just melt my heart! So adorable. ♥
(Actually, all of West Elm’s holiday decorations are super cute. Check out the snow globes, too.)

This Apartment Tour
Because it’s so sweet, cheery and whimsical. It’s the perfect balance of girlie and chic.
(And I adore that coffee table to pieces!)
(View the entire tour at Apartment Therapy.)