NATURE MAGIQUE / Guy Bourdin

Well this certainly would make a fine gift for (me!) the holidays! A published book of late photographer Guy Bourdin exploring nature & magic. Goodness gracious sooooo good!

'The book explores the theme of nature in Bourdin’s work which seems to have had an underlying influence.'

Get your copy (and one for me) from the wonderful independent publisher Jane & Jeremy (always a favorite stand at Los Angeles Art Book Fair).

Phases de la Lune

So can't wait for my dear friend Cheri's new line of jewelry Phases de la Lune to come out! We got to collaborate on this project and lucky me I got to shoot it! The collection is really beautiful. Stunning, actually. I really can't wait to share it with you (soon) and I am overjoyed with the collection and for her! 

*Better be safe than sorry and pre-order yours today at info@cherimesserli.com.

Frederick Bouchardy: Ames Sœurs

Have you ever smelled any of the scents that Frederick Bouchardy created for Opening Ceremony, Rodarte, or Alexis Bittar? The third Joya scent Ames Sœurs created by this scent whisperer is to be released soon and I want one of these limited beautifully 22kt gold encrusted porcelain candles! Since my blog is not a scratch n' sniff, his description will have to do for now (my heart is swooning):

The top notes are  tamarind, Cyprus and grapefruit; the middle is rose bulgur, ginger and orange blossom, and the dry-down is cedar wood, incense, amber and sweet musk, so the overall effect is orange blossoms, wrapped in smoke, incense and musk.

 

Read more here!

(bottom image borrowed from W magazine)

Kusafune

Such sweet little ceramics from KuSaFuNe! I want all three of these! They would also make perfect mother's day gifts. Just sayin'. Hope your week is off to a brilliant start so far*

via allthemountains

CM of Scout Holiday

Have you seen the delicate and beautifully crafted work of artist Cheri Messerli? This is her collection of flag necklaces that she makes individually and laboriously by hand. They are such a treasure to possess and make for the most perfect gift. I have one in all white leather and one in all black leather, and it is always the perfect finishing piece for whatever I am wearing! I love them so and I think you will too. But I have to tell you, go quickly and buy them now here because her line is quickly and quietly soaring off...oh, and while shopping, check out her incredible paper crane mobiles, also made individually by hand. Makes my heart swoon...

*Don't forget to check out her winsome blog too...you're all gonna love me for this one*