there's something soft and pretty about a pastel palette and a bit of shine or glimmer. it's a light and airy lift to a look or a space. a pastel inspired piece shown below will someday be most likely a wall hanging available in my shop. oh so many works in progress laying everywhere in my house right now.

happy spring.

sources:

1. photo by kindra clineff from the book the unexpected houseplant by tovah martin via gardenista 2. terra cotta necklace by erin smith via shipandshape 3. david neale gold bangle via thegoldensmith 4. one of my works in progress, possible wall hanging someday in my shop kuwatani 5. missoni sample via creatoroflittleuniverses 6. ball-nogues multicolored stainless steel ball chains installation via ballnogues

it is time for spring cleaning or at least that is what these images are inspiring me to ramp up and imagine how good it would feel and look to be this organized. imagine your week to feel this inspired.

sources:

1. old french labeled boxes arranged by sibella court via designsponge 2. vintage industrial display at no. 40 copenhagen shop via remodelista 3. photo of printmaking drawers by andrew montgomery via andrewmontgomery 4. paula greif's living room via remodelista 5. set of drawers via maisonboutique 6. a couple of banners in progress i'm making soon to be in my shop kuwatani

spring is all about the flowers..there's an incredible sweetness in the air. it's making me want to update my wardrobe with something a little more colorful and jazzier. so i'm listening to jazz while imagining some rejuvenating color combinations out there. let the sweetness of spring inspire your week.

sources:

1. magnolias via houseofbliss 2. madame de la porte by jean marc nattier via sollertias 3. sh404 botanical illustrations via patternbank 4. laurence amelie painting via landscapefocused 5. one of my handmade tiaras via kuwatani 6. piet oudolf planting via timberpress

labyrinths and mazes of any kind are incredibly intriguing and appealing to me. they make me want to stroll though and be surprised at what's revealed just around the next quiet corner, kind of similar to a treasure hunt. a topiary or culinary type of kitchen/potager garden maze is another little dream of mine. it's easy to see why children and grownups alike find patterns like these playful. have a playfully thoughtful week.

sources:

1. labyrinth toy via global.rakuten 2. hand colored lithograph via theantiquarium 3. lindman photo of castello ruspoli via lindmanphotography 4. la roseraie du val de marne via roseraieduvaldemarne.fr 5. rozannie's hof, netherlands via landscapefocused 6. lindman photo of giardini della landriana via lindmanphotography

felt in the mood to look and feel like a princess or at least be treated like one. indulge and embrace the princess in you this week. 

sources:

1. tiara handmade by me via kuwatani 2. joseph halleman painting - spotted on runway ruby pinterest board - via josephalleman 3. curiousa and curiousa pendants via interiorholic 4. from jasper conran's book country, photo by and via andrewmontgomery 5. garden photo by volker michael via focusongarden 6. victorian ring via eriebasin

a couple more handmade items from my shop are hanging below in this windswept whirlwind of whimsy. enjoy a week of whimsy 

sources:

1. edward gordon giclee on canvas via reigngallery 2. elisabeth cummings painting via brabournefarm 3. louise bourgeios web sewn work via littleyellowbirds 4. handmade waxed linen basket by greg via my shop kuwatani 5. van gogh's road with cypress and stars via iloverainandcoffee 6. handmade hanging basket by greg via kuwatani

pleasing poms liven the mood, softly soothing winter doldrums. have a soothing week.

sources:

1. handmade lavender filled necklace in my shop kuwatani 2. 47 park avenue interior orig. seen on greigedesign via 47parkavenue 3. albizia tree via plantesdiscount 4. adorable wool dog by domenica more gordon via limilee 5. cecile daladier vase via ceciledaladier 6. kaneko sasaki pin cushions via kusafune

sweet surprises, welcome details, thoughtful gestures and actions....to take in and fill your upcoming heartfelt holiday with feel good ideas. have a nice valentine's day and a feel good week.

sources:

1- beautiful flowers via byfryd 2- clementine cake via theforestfeast 3- debra cronin designed woollahra house via debracronin 4- lavender filled hearts handmade by me via kuwatani 5- heart shaped puddle photographed by and via lesliewilliamsonphoto 6- lavender filled heart necklace handmade by me via kuwatani