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I was so excited to see Natural Curiosities studio featured on Apartment therapy, as I have not had a chance to get up there yet.  When I say them in Las Vegas I made a tentative arrangement to go up to their studio for a tour and to take photos... I still have it on my list but this is a great little sneak peek into their amazing and creative space.  I love just about everything that they do and this is a great inspiration for the creatives on their team, fun, funky and eclectic. Artwork speaks volumes in an interior and Natural Curiosities pieces are always a little bit special and creative.

Finding inspiration for the garden seems like it would not be difficult but I am not sure that I have found this much in just one place as of late.  I am deeply in love with the outdoor spaces that Arne Maynard has created and will be referring back to them often as I start to plant again here in our garden.  I think I may love everything I see.  

Julie Abijanac's pieces are a wonderful mix of organic pattern that I adore.  What an amazing statement these would make in any space.  I love the soft lines and depth, they would make amazing fabrics, don't you think? 

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Stephen Gambrel has ventured into commercial design with Cole's Resturaunt in Greenwich Village, NYC and I love the outcome photographed here by Adrian Wilson.  The Grey and yellow make a wonderful statement in the space along with the vintage mix.

Their site discribes it best:  Inspired by the artistic scene of 1950’s Greenwich Village, Steven Gambrel designed the 94-seat space to evoke the decade that earned the neighborhood the romantic reputation it has to this day. Each one of the intimate rooms has its own distinct feel, incorporating retro and contemporary design elements. Burlap panels in the Dining Room are the backdrop for the art provided by charity partner ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America) as well as pieces from Swet’s own collection, ranging from ’50s-era sketches to ’90s street art. The Café, situated between The Bottle Room and the Dining Room, is lined with wooden plank booths ideal for groups while The Bottle Room offers seating at the bar and high tables, and is lined with amber-toned panels reminiscent of the warm hues emanated from light hitting a whiskey bottle.

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So I know I am not typically talking fashion here but it goes hand in hand with design on so many levels.  Personal style often seems to flow over onto both sides of design, so I hope you don't mind if I share once in a while my little obsessions with you.  Currently I am loving clutches.  I have picked up some vintage pieces here and there but recently I have become totally obsessed with Claire Vivier clutches.  I snatched up the Wallet Clutch in Leopard cause I love it!  Now though I have a little list going of what I want... so bad I know.  I decided though that they are great little accents and perfect for when I don't want to carry my large bag, you know to dinner or out with girlfriends, and I can toss it in my bigger purse in the AM when I have forgotten to empty it out.  LOVE LoVe all the way around!  I want all of these please!!

Ummm.. what can I say here, I adore the small lanterns hung in this kitchen.  So simple and almost out of scale but in reality absolute perfection for this type of understated style.  The stools are not to shabby either.  These lantern style pendants reminded me of some that I am loving from Circa right now!  

This small version of the Morris Lantern is a cutie and I can see extending the chain to get this look.  Perfection.  However, if you know where a couple of little guys just like this can be found please send over the info as I would love to recommend them for a project I am working on!