Artist: Rub Kandy

love these perspective works by rub kandy. (via notcot)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Yellowgoat

Good Time Ring

i love all of the items by yellowgoat on etsy!

 

A Perfect Match - Matchbox Necklace

Taking off earrings

Architecture: World Cup Stadiums

i'm ready for some world cup!  look at the amazing stadiums that have been built for the event.  i've picked two of my favorites below.

nelson mandela bay stadium in port elizabeth by Architectural Design Associates(Pty)Ltd & Dominic Bonnesse Architects cc

moses mabhida stadium in durban by gerkan, marg and partners

Finish: 70f Carpet

love this rug crafted from black climbers rope, designed by carina nilsson and produced by 70f architecture.

Interior: KRE House

have a car you want to show off in the middle of your home?  check out this amazing interior in tokyo by takuya tsuchida that does just that.  (via thedesignblog)

(images koichi torimura)

Lighting: Bound Lights

wow.  check out these amazing bound lights by andrew o. hughes that contemporist posted today.  love.

Etsy Lunch Hour: KingAnkylosaurus

aluminum telecaster

i've got a new etsy seller that i've marked as a favorite...KingAnkylosaurus.  check out these amazing made to order guitars.  ugh, i want one of each.

prehistoric mustang

petrified wood/copper jaguar

Furniture: Hold on Tight Shelf

i'm in love with this hold on tight shelf by colleen & eric.  (via swissmiss)

Artist: Paul Octavious

up/paul octavious

i really love these works by paul octavious.  you can buy one here.  (via society6)

cloud collector/paul octavious

Etsy Lunch Hour: Plush Goodies!

Polaroid friend by LetsBeFriends

 

Minimoog by pulsewidth

Architecture: Porciuncula de la Milagrosa Chapel

porciuncula de la milagrosa chapel by daniel bonilla architects.  the chapel opens and closes to allow for different functions, accomidate large crowds or small intimate groups, and is set beautifully in the bogota, columbia country side.  (via contemporist)

(images:  Alberto Fonseca & Natalia Borda)

Finish: Stucco Risers

when we moved into the house two years ago the front steps were a terracotta colored tile. (above)  over the first winter in the house the tiles started popping off (below)  all of the tiles on the top and bottom steps were completely loose and falling off which does a lot of damage to the appearance of the house.  note to my readers:  if you do use a tile outside, make sure it is suitable....in my climate we cannot use ceramic outside because we are in a freeze/thaw zone.  also, make sure you use the correct thin set for the setting...something rated for exterior.  our previous homeowners did neither.

i had the brilliant idea of just using stucco on the risers since the rest of the house is stucco.  i didn't worry about getting it completely even either since the rest of the house has a lot of movement in the stucco.  we repainted the treads and risers with an exterior porch paint and voila!

Etsy Lunch Hour: Lovely Neutrals

Hand Dyed, Handspun Australian Merino Yarn by fiberstory

Bleached Coral Porcelain Dish by seaurchin

Decorative Wood Candle Holders by jeanpelle

 

Interior: Emily Johnston Anderson

have you ever found a shot of an interior that reminded you of your house but was a hundred times better?  i'm sharing mine with you now.  i find myself looking at these photos from time to time and just get happy.  this is the interior of photographer emily johnston anderson.  her color palette is perfect, furnishings fantastic, and styling impeccable.  (via design*sponge)

(all images emily johnston anderson)

Lighting: Wind by Vibia

i love good outdoor lighting.  the wind collection by vibia is fantastic.  (via chictip)

Etsy Lunch Hour: A Favorite Color Combo

She's Pretty Drops by greenlaundry

slice of dome by spinthread