Rex Ray

I dig Rex Ray's work. He has a few great books out, which you can find here and here and a splendid set of his note cards are coming out soon, which you can find here.

Simple delights

Kai smells so delicious, and has lovely packaging. I may just have to get some.

one in a million

I came across Richard Wentworth's "False Ceiling" exhibition in a travel magazine. It looks stunning.




I also enjoyed seeing his exhibition of dishes, brilliant.



all images from here

White spaces

Glorious white spaces via emmas from the latest issue of Skona Hem.I love the minimal and clean fresh qualities, of this tiny apartment space.

It looks like she has this vitra wall organizer, which I've always adored. Excellent for small spaces, I imagine. 

petite cakes

Could these mini cakes be any cuter?

from brides
1 : Cheryl Kleinman Cakes
2: Ron Ben-Israel

Homemade Baby

Since I am a graphic designer, I enjoy product packaging to the extent that I will go out of my way to reward companies (through my purchases) who focus their energy on beautiful product design. A happy delight of mine, is when I find items where beautiful packaging design and excellent products coincide. Recently, I found that to be true in baby food of all things. I came across Homemade Baby a few days ago and a large smile came across my face, especially with it being on sale at my local super target. They have great choices such as piwi (pears + kiwi), squapples (squash + apples) and a baby tex-mex meal all good ones that Vienna is really digging. It makes it nice when I don't have time to mush down my own produce, to know that this is the next best thing. Thanks Homemade Baby!

Accessorize with curios

The lovely Anne from Anne Kiel Jewelry emailed me about her fabulous line of wearable art. Check out this beauty! Wouldn't that necklace be a statement piece for anything you wear? I think it definitely would be a conversation starter. She has other great curios here.

Kite from above

I am inspired by these kite dangling shots by french photographer Nicolas Chorier. He puts a camera on a kite to get such a glorious perspectives. via serif.

love maze

I would love to receive a super clever invitation like this in the mail.

from here

Turning colors

These luscious fall color combinations from the Coach catalog are fabulous. It is great to see a company go in another direction besides ultra neutrals and black (although I do love them). Wouldn't it be fun to pair colorful accessories with your current wardrobe to spice it up a bit, to give it some extra sauce?

Great Ideas

Stunningly beautiful book design by David Pearson via Graphic Exchange.

I'll Be Back Tomorrow...

image from here

William Fitzsimmons

I love discovering new musical talent. Like I have mentioned before, I would love to hear your suggestions of what music/artists inspire you. Drop me a line (blackeiffel@gmail.com) or comment below. Anyways... just the other day, I came across a new artist that I really enjoy!! William Fitzsimmons, is my new favorite voice of the hour, his voice is extremely soothing and acoustic. I cannot believe that I haven't heard of him before, be sure to check out his myspace page. (ps. the video may be a little raw)

Vanderslice

My bro. introduced me to John Vanderslice, and I have been a fan for a little while now. Not your average mainstream music, his stuff is both artistic, unique and inspirational. This is a recent new video called Trance Manual.

Ray + Damien

Two of my favorite folk singer/songwriters of the moment. Wait, do I say that every week? Well... here is Ray LaMontagne and Damien Rice playing an awesome duet, "To Love Somebody" together. (Ray has the longer beard) Check out their other incredible jams. 

He was a skater boy.

I enjoy these designs by Emil Kozak. He is amazing. Almost makes me want to learn how to skateboard, so I could learn on that cool skateboard, well almost.

 

Doing the Puyallup

What do all of these photos have in common? They were all taken last weekend at the Puyallup Fair, Western Washington's biggest fair. We happened to be there on a super busy day, crowd breaking - hundreds of thousands! I have yet to go to another fair that compares to this. For more of my photos go here.

Oh Happy Apartment

I am loving the photos that Jordan has been sharing of her San Francisco Apartment, that girl has got some mad style and skills. I am constantly inspired by her at Oh Happy Day and I am excited to see her Flood Street Press + shop coming soon.

Wood + paperie

Wood has seemed to be a trend for a little bit in the paperie world. I think these are unique and stylin' cards from art school girl.

Books and Booties

I first saw Sharon Brunsher's work in a shop in Park City. I thought her little books were very chic and well done. I recently came across her fleece booties and my, do they look cozy.

What about the woods?

Another stunning place in Sweeden by the fabulous Alun Callender. I've really got to take a trip there.