a dash of pink, a splash of purple sets an energetic and playful mood. below, images of a couple brooches with layers of soft and feminine mixed with strong and rustic elements - smooth satin stitching hand embroidered in pops of color juxtaposed with nubby linen yarn and twisted wire made to playfully add a boost of tactile sweetness to any ensemble.

hope you have a playfully energetic week.

sources:

1. kettle watercolor by misato suzuki via alittlepainter 2. hand embroidered brooch via kuwatani 3. a couple of brooches, designed and handmade in marin, california via kuwatani 4. jess brown interior via silenceondecore spotted on pin by bon boutique 5. garden photograph by hannah via gravetyemanor 6. mociun sapphire and ruby ring via mociun

new plans for our front yard have had me busy pinning and visiting all the local nurseries for inspiration. wishing you an inspiring holiday weekend.

images, clockwise from top left:

1/ via uncovet 2/ via sf girl by bay 3/ via Sunset courtesy of Gardenista

4/ via Mondo Design 5/ via  Hither and Thither 6/ via A Beautiful Mess

sources:

1. apiece apart resort 2016 ensemble via style pin by elisa ahonen 2. window image via apartmenttherapy spotted on pin by tractorgirl 3. christian dior spring 2015 dress via styleindicator 4. gallery wall image via framedandmatted 5. valentino spring 2013 dress via style spotted on pin by megan mitsuoka 6. marrakech-menara airport image via wikiarquitectura first spotted on pin by june

now that summer has officially begun, time to explore the water. happy weekend.

images, clockwise from top left:

1/ via Dea Vita 2/ via Architectural Digest 3/ via Dezeen

4/ via Better Homes & Gardens 5/ via Arch Daily  6/ via Contemporist

hope your father's day solstice weekend went smoothly. a hand-embroidered hand-beaded boutonniere or pin shown below is in the shop.

have a soothing dreamy week.

sources:

handmade in marin county,california - a boutonniere or pin via kuwatani 2. frederik vercruysse photo of bedroom interior as seen in dwell magazine via frederikvercruysse 3. photo by misato via alittlepainter 4. georges lacombe marine bleue painting via wikipedia 5. forget me not ring via inezstodel spotted on pin by jeanne van etten 6. rosanna castrini image of villa bricherasio botanical garden via elblogdelatabla spotted on pin by fredric herbinet

second annual dedication to all the wonderful dads out there, the classic, well deserved, relaxing hammock. happy father's day, happy solstice, happy weekend.

images, clockwise from top left:

1/ via Jim Zivic Design 2/ via ArchDaily 3/ via Topista

4/ via Cote Maison 5/ via Lonny 6/ via At Home In Love

sources:

1. ellery ensemble via fashionreview spotted on erica tanov tumblr 2. matthias Heidrich photo of bilbao guggenheim via matthiasheiderich 3. alexander mcqueen ensemble via metmuseum 4. photo of toshogu shrine by tarot via carex 5. the row chicness via styleindicator 6. studio mama scheme via studiomama

winding down a busy week of home improvements focused on french doors - feeling very lucky indeed for all they add to the rooms in our home. wishing you a happy weekend.

images, clockwise from top left:

1/ via St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles 2/ via House & Home 3/ via Remodelista

4/ via Style Court 5/ via My Domain  6/ via Architectural Digest