casa finisterra

I realized I have never posted on Casa Finisterra. This is literally my favorite residence. Ever. Period. It is hard not to fall for it after listening to architect Steven Harris' interview.

I had the pleasure of designing a presentation box for the residence and have dreamt of it ever since. Somedays when I need to get my heart going, I will meander through Steven Harris Architects' portfolio; The work so incredibly well done it is hard to put words to it... see below. And don't get me started on their interior and landscape affiliate, Rees Roberts + Partners. Maybe that will be tomorrow's post.

natural perfection

I can't recall how I came across Le Voyage Creatif's etsy shop. Perahps pinterest or one of my favorite blogs, anyhow, thank you to whomever shared... I love it. The monochromatic materials are beautiful, and then, of course, you have to love how each product is paired with an equally beautiful and dreamy photograph. Perfection.

four-wheel travels

With the planning of our summer road trip, it seems all I can (or want) to think about in my free time is traveling! These campervans would be incredible, no?!

Loved the styling and photography as well. For more information and photos, visit Tina Hillier's photography website and the authors', Jane Field-Lewis and Chris Haddon's, websites: mycoolcaravan.com and mycoolcampervan.com. You can pick up My Cool Campervan and it's companion, My Cool Caravan at amazon.

kinfolk

The new magazine Kinfolk has launched online. It is "a guide for small gatherings". So, so well done. AND they have a limited-edition printed version here. Hat tip to the Kinfolk team. Brilliant.

Photos by Amanda Jane Jones, designer for Kinfolk. Found via Mindy Gayer.

weston

Inspired by the evergreen Grover & Rockwell, this rounded slab serif was created with logotypes and headlines in mind by by Pavel Pavlov for FONTFABRIC. Regular & Light All Caps versions are available for free download.

all a flutter

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore iPad App Trailer from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo.
Came across this video on FormFiftyFive and was in awe. Pretty sure this is going on the iPad. STAT.

summer school

How much fun would this be? Summer school at Ace Hotel Palm Springs with screen printing and letterpress, bands and DJs. Oh, and there is mention of adult chocolate milk. Yes, please! Let's see if I can convince the Mister.

pluto

Excited for the release of Pluto typefamily by HvD Fonts now available at MyFonts. 16 fonts: 8 weights. 2 widths. alternates. opentype. Sweet.

ducks in a row

I have been admiring the Sydney-based Three Little Ducks etsy shop. Darling little frocks, don't you think? And those Charlie pants? Precious.

split level

I was stricken by this incredible home while feeding my (borderline unhealthy) addiction to pinterest. The stunning split level was built by the Philadelphia design studio Qb and recently featured on chictip; such a great compilation of materials... and those windows... and all that gorgeous light! Move me in now.

road trip!

Speaking of travels... MStetson is planning on hitting the road starting the mid/end of August and ending at Yosemite for Labor Day weekend. We would LOVE any ideas for places to visit and peruse along the way.

We will begin here in Southern California and head out to the Grand Canyon, then up through Utah (we love Zion and Bryce Canyon), then Idaho, into Montana, back into Idaho's panhandle, Eastern Washington and down into Oregon, Nevada, finally ending at Yosemite National Park. May just be the summer of National Parks!

summer travels

Hope you had a wonderful fourth of July! The long weekend couldn't have been any better; we had such amazing weather! I am so blessed to live in such an incredibly beautiful place and I was so happy to take advantage of it... barbecues and the beach, all with wonderful friends and their most darling little ones.

These images by Tim Evan Cook makes me ready for another beach extravaganza. Lovely.