Back in Action
So it's been a few months since my last post and if you aren't from around the Texas Panhandle you might be a bit confused why... Recently I opened a 15,000 sqft market place down the block from my personal home design and accessories store on Route 66, NEST. It was a pretty crazy process which we somehow accomplished in a mere 3 months! NEST will remain open, however I wanted everyone creative in the community to be a part of something similar. When the old Natatorium came up for lease in early January I snatched it up and began the big plans. The ground floor was fully leased at our grand opening on May 5th (photos from the event below). After being bombarded with more artists, collectors, and craftsman wanting to join in on the big event we've decided to remodel the upper mezzanine area which will be open around the first of July! Thanks for all the support given durning this process- we have had a terrific first month and cannot wait to see what's in store over the next few years!!!
entomology at it's finest
Thanks Honestly WTF for sharing this super legit entomology inspired jewelry line available on Bauble Bar. Isn't it amazing?
Monday Muse
The Inverted Bike Shop out of Brooklyn is something quite amazing. I love their approach to the bike building process...hopefully I can work this into my design jobs as well.
The Inverted Bike Shop from Show Love on Vimeo.
The Inverted Bike Shop from Show Love on Vimeo.
Can't Get Enough
1- Robins Egg Bleu Nest 2- Claylicious 3- Bottle Hood 4- Beechen 5- Etco 6- Pretty Tape 7- Legal Miss Sunshine 8- For Strange Women 9- Bexar Goods 10- Rough Fusion 11- Sweet Tea Clothing Co 12- Chasing The Crayon 13- Giggled Pink 14- Kara Gunter 15- Your Nest Inspired 16- Bark Decor 17- Everly Lane Design 18- M Levin 19- Artisanie Europe 20- Materials and Process 21- Oh Dier Living 22- The Vintage Parlor 23- Teal and Gold
Monday Muse
Sad I'm not a part of the SXSW festivities currently taking place in Austin...I'd take away a years worth of inspiration.
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Thank you Poppytalk for giving us all a peek inside the adorable mobile shop, Wanderlust! This is one of the most brilliant ideas thought up by Vanessa out of Portland...it's a vintage clothing and accessory shop on wheels! Not only does the woman know her vintage inside and out, but she's filled the trailer with some of the sweetest handmade details. So who wants to open one around these parts?
Take it back...
Recently I've expressed concern to those who have made travel plans via cruise ship with all the crazy things that have been happening....but then I stumbled upon this- the M/V Aria. It's a cruise ship custom built by architect Jordi Puig that navigates through the remote waters of the Amazon River near Peru. The boat itself is 147' long with 16 luxurious rooms that feature floor to ceiling windows. I've definitely began to reconsider my views on cruises.
found on HonestlyWTF via My Modern Met
Monday Action
I was struggling to find a Monday Muse video this week and was about to blow the post off all together when this finally reached me. Several years ago I went to see the men from Invisible Children discuss their cause. It's unbelievable to see how far they've come and the fact that over the last 10 years, through all their struggles and disappointments, they have never given up. Please, please take time to watch the entire film...and take action in any way you can.
KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.
KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.
Monday Muse
in case you were ever wondering-
How To Live In A Van - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
found via Better Shelter
How To Live In A Van - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
found via Better Shelter
Oh Me, Oh My
Have you heard about the new Houzz App? It's basically Pinterest on steroids for architects, designers, and anyone with a passion for building their nest. Download it for free and follow us! (from6th)
to be made
here are 3 things from the super creative couple, Garett and Jessica Mayfield, over at the Wednesday blog that I'll be crafting up in the very near future. I know I've shared the book mobiles before, but I've yet to make some of my own. Let the crafting commence!
52moments
I am crazy in love with this photo/font project, 52 Moments, by Julian Bialowas. The goal here is to inspire, motivate, and in the end, result in living a better life. Every week for one year they will release a new image. I've shared my favorite three thus far below.
moment 2
moment 3
moment 6
Gone baby Gone
I made one last quick trip past weekend before really being immersed into the NAT project, and although my family didn't get to make it up at the last minute I still had a rockin' good time. I mean, look at this cabin! After much debate, I decided not to take all the goodies and just to save these pictures instead.
well.well.well
“Once upon a time there was a girl who had 7 invisible horses. People thought she was crazy and that she in fact had 7 imaginary horses, but this was not the case. When autumn came the girl spent a whole day washing all her clothes. She hung them on a string in her garden to let the gentle autumn sun dry them. Out of nowhere, a terrible storm came and its fierce-full winds grabbed a hold of all her clothes and all seven horses (authors note: since they are invisible they obviously didn’t weigh much). The girl was devastated and spent all autumn looking for each horse spread around the country, wrapped in her clothes.”
Photography project by Ulrika Kestere
found via Free People
