Weekend inspiration: My Vibe My Life

Kelly Wearstler has an incredible knack for creating design experiences that stimulate your imagination in indescribable ways. As someone who is very visual, I have a fond appreciation for her aesthetic. What draws me in the most is her use of unusual yet beautiful items in unexpected ways. I sometimes think a Kelly Wearstler design museum is in order.

So I was super excited to learn that Kelly has launched a blog. She describes it as a personal collection of photos of the things that capture her attention…and give her moments of happiness and inspiration during busy days. I’m already inspired.

Check out some of the inspiration trays she's created for projects. 

A vibe tray for a living room in a Miami villa

  

A vibe tray for a dining room in a Manhattan residence 

A vibe tray for a bedroom in a Kuwait estate

Loaded with contradictions: My kind of azabache

Like many Cubans and other Latinos, I was wearing an azabache within minutes of being born. In Latin culture, it’s custom for babies and adults to wear one to protect them from mal de ojo or the evil eye. I wore some version of it (pin, necklace charm) until I was old enough to refuse to do so.

Much to the dismay of many family members, I chose not to follow the tradition with my son. I’m definitely superstitious (you’ll never catch me walking under a ladder or putting my purse on the floor), but this was one superstition I didn’t feel the need to follow.

But I might just be having a change of heart. Enter The Light and the Truth Bracelet by nomoikoru. The strong modern gunmetal is an interesting contrast to the rustic vintage eye stamp, while the magnesite bead is a lovely counterbalance to the dark black glass bead. I’m considering picking one up for myself, and even having one sized down for Jules, because this here is an azabache I can get down with.

Weekend inspiration

Surviving snowmageddon is going to take some serious inspiration. I’ve got new tubs of paint and clay for Jules, fresh broccoli for a yummy soup and the PBS documentary The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo on DVD.

Here are a few other things that should keep us occupied….

 

Matchbook joins the growing list of online lifestyle mags. Charmed indeed. Yet another reason to get an iPad.

 

I’m not the only one that could use an iPad. These beautiful apps warrant a bigger screen.

This print has been calling my name for weeks now. A 20% off sale might seal the deal.

Loving this one too. 

Lollia products make me happy. And the Imagine handcreme my sister gave me for Christmas definitely makes me smile. And no wonder – according to their website, Imagine is a floral fragrance impression of the most beautiful day imaginable. 

Catching up on all things Alt will be a breeze with this handy list of posts. (On my list of things to do next year). 

Bloggers are swooning over Steven Alan’s Spring 2011 collection. Can’t say I blame them.

 

Lights, camera, crewcuts! Jules needs new outfits for that Palm Springs trip I’m dreaming about. 

Snowy haze

Dreaming of the desert...

 Parker Palm Springs image via T Magazine Blog

Longing for a warm cocoon...

Warmer by Yokoo on Etsy

Coping with lots of coffee...

Image and DIY version of French press coffee method via Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

Paris is flying...and so am I

 

Last weekend I celebrated another birthday. And I must say, this one felt really great. I feel positive about my intentions for the New Year. I’m truly happy and eager to experience all that life has to offer. Luckily, each and every day I’m able to experience life through the eyes of a child. And that has been a big part of the inspiration behind this blog. I will be using this space as a place to collect things that inspire me, but more importantly, I hope to stimulate my creativity, curiosity and imagination. This blog will serve as my reminder to experience more  -- to look up every now and again. The view might very well be amazing.  

Image via ChelseaVictoria on Etsy

(I'm buying this print as a birthday present to myself!)

 

To new beginnings...

Welcome to Birds of a Lovely Feather. I hope to use this space to capture all of the things that inspire me. Because life is in the details.