Flower Safari

My cunning friend Natalie knew just how to get me all fired up and swooning and filled with the kind of inspiration that keeps me from getting a solid night's rest: she sent this my way! HOW BRILLIANT is this art exhibit?? Look at those geometric plant holders. The floral chandeliers. The beautiful manner in which that incredibly exotic looking plant is pinned to the wall for all to observe and admire. I am simply in awe. Furthermore, this happened in Capetown, South Africa. 

OK, how about a little back story here: I don't think that I have ever shared with you how much I love South Africa. Elijah and I traveled throughout that wondrous country for nearly three months in a car and fell so deeply, madly in love with the country. I actually long to be there. Really and truly. That being said it makes my heart burst with joy when I see such creative talent coming out and getting recognition. Please take a moment and visit Mariah of Size Too Small and see some of the magic that is happening there. She is the one who styled Flower Safari and made the floral chandeliers. I am a fan of hers and really appreciate everything she shares, especially her experience as an American living in Capetown with her really beautiful little family.

Cortez

I am really so excited and honored with my newest wildflower account: Cortez! Everything in the space is already so beautifully curated (including the beautiful Sam Gore vases I get to use) by owners Marta Teegan and Robert Stelzner that it makes is absolutely divine to float in there and add some finishing touches.

Have you eaten there yet? Go! It's absolutely stellar. I find myself lingering after the flowers are done to have a coffee and appreciate all the beauty around me.

Thank you so much Marta + Robert!

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.

2 Things:

pic. 1

pic. 2

Firstly, my dear friend Claire sent pic. 1 my way right at that precise moment when I needed a little lifting and boy am I glad that she did---> this beautiful weaving of flowers and leaves and branches set off explosions in both my heart and mind! See it here.

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The really lovely and exquisitely well read Wilder Quarterly also has an equally divine site that posts such inspired and wildly posts. Have you visited it? Go and get your fill! Now is the perfect time to dry your summer herbs, and why not make a garland of it and set it up in your living room while they dry? Do you know how good it will smell and how your walls will thank you for the instant lift? I love this!

Contemporary Slow by HVD

A peek into Hermine Van Dijck's new handmade book. I want one!

Hanging String Garden Workshop

Time to make your own kokedama (hanging string garden)! I am holding the third Midsummer Nights Crafts workshop tomorrow at Shelter Half and it's going to be a lot of fun. Records, summer cake and light refreshments + always great conversations! Come and get your hands dirty!

more info here

161 S. La Brea

7 - 9:30pm

$65

* don't forget to rsvp at info@shelterhalf.com *

DIY Noguchi inspired lamp part II

the incredible Shelter Half space

picking out the right records to play all night

refreshments + candles here and there

hard at work

magic being spun

i felt like a proud mama! way to go girls!

absolutely stellar

Last night was undeniably fun and magical! It was the first of the Midsummer Nights Crafts series and the loveliest bunch showed up! It was the first time I have ever held a workshop and it really was an inspired evening. I thoroughly enjoy working with my hands and encouraging others to take the time to do the same. It was so lovely watching everyone working together, helping each other out, sharing stories and laughing together. I left completly lifted and floated all the way home. Thank you lovelies for showing up! 

 much more here

* a huge thank you to Elijah for baking us the most incredible olive oil + rosemary cake! It was soooo good!! *

Hey how's your week going? If you need a little break, dare I suggest you venture here. Hours and hours of getting lost in beautiful imagery and work. Both of these photos are from here.

Bundle Dyeing!

Wow wow wow! Have you heard of bundle dyeing? Lovely Cheri sent this to me this morning and I haven't stopped thinking about it all day! To be accomplished soon...!

(I think I use the exclamation point a bit too much)

Spencer Studio + TIGERS to LILIES!

The insanely talented and oh so pretty  Lauren of  SPENCER STUDIO and I had a clever little idea: what if we both collaborated on a project together? We work so well ensemble and we inspire one another and so we did: I dropped off little arrangements of wildflowers that I loved on her doorstep for about a week and if she, upon finding them, found inspiration to draw or paint, would. Well lo and behold, look at these beautiful works that she created. We were both so pleased that we made them into postcards! We are selling them for $2 a card and today I will be setting up a little wildflower installation at Shelter Half. I'll be selling some there and also have books and readings on plants + wildflowers to browse through. Stop by from 12-5pm! Or email me if you would like to purchase some of these first limited edition cards.

*HAPPY SUNDAY*

Fox Fodder Farm

Fox Fodder Farm is after my own heart (are you listening Taylor?). Seriously. The nostalgic photos, beautiful floral crowns, nature. Makes me sigh out loud. Take yourself for respite here and then you too sigh out loud. Hope you're having a really nice Wednesday*

TIGERS to LILIES Pop-Up!

Lots of good stuff today! Come to my flowers au natural pop-up!

@ Cookbook Space No.2

1549 Echo Park Ave.

10-6

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Fleurs Sauvage!

I know they're a little blurry, but how sweet is Button? She lost her eye when she was only a kitten but it doesn't stop her from anything. Even though she's the bossiest cat in our clan and really bullies the others, she is always by my side, helping. I let her get away with it all. Cute as a...BUTTON!

Here are some pics from this past weekend's pop-up, by the way! Getting a lil side-tracked!

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

Thunderwing Press

Yup. Sending you some good vibes today.

This is one of the most spectacular cards I have come across.
The paper it is printed on is especially soft.
The design especially inspired.
The design team behind it, especially brilliant.
Thunderwing Press. Check them out and get ready to be carried away...

My lovely friend Blaire took this photo.
I feel like it does justice to what I am feeling right now:
so much gratitude.

Pop-up photos here.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by*

TIGERS to LILIES Pop-Up!

I picked flowers for you in the rain today. It was awesome!

I hope to see you mañana!

xo

TIGERS to LILIES Pop-Up
@ Space No.2 1549 Echo Park Blvd
10am-6pm

COME!

Erba Floral Studio

Beautiful little floral studio in Portland, Oregon. So whimsical and simple. My kinda place.
Pay a visit here.

Thierry Boutemy: fleuriste

I thought that I might delight you with this post on fleuriste extrordinaire, Thierry Boutemy. I'm quite certain you know of him even if his name doesn't ring a bell. He was the flower magician for Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette. 'Ah-ha!' I can almost hear you say! He is a revered player of flowers and all things wild in the fashion world and I am almost quite certain you have seen his work in editorials or photos. I couldn't resist not buying this month's British Vogue just so that I could tear through the article on him and then tear the pages out to scan and share with you! He is a wonderfully brilliant artist. He's more than a florist or lover of flowers, I believe. I cannot say enough good things about him: he really inspires me. The creations that he masterfully builds and breathes life into are so awe-inspiring: just look at the giant balls of white hydrangeas hanging from the ceiling! He pushes any notions of what a flower can be or represents, and yet he really is very quite simple about them. Unfussy, even. He spins magic...