I have a little vacation coming up this Friday! I’m headed East to visit my mom and sister in good ole Greenville, SC for a week. More than a stone’s throw from Seattle, I tell ya. I am S...
Stumbled across the work of Pius Fox the other day and left feeling incredibly motivated to work on my own paintings. Check out the installations – seriously amazing, from the paintings themsel...
I know I’ve been a little out of the loop here lately (sorry about that!) but I’ve been around the blog world in some other places. Today I’m over at Breanna Rose sharing a recipe f...
simplicity is such a wonderful thing. i think to be able to achieve that look of “just enough” is incredibly admirable – knowing when to add and when to take away is a crucial skill...
Pretty sure my fascination with space/the universe will never die out. I’m planning on working a celestial feel into my new branding, as the stars and sky are a constant inspiration to me. A qu...
A project I worked on with Jenn from Scout. launched this week! You may remember that I did the branding for her boutique rental company back in November, and this Spring she decided to launch a new ...
I’ve definitely been dreaming of escaping this week – my schedule has been particularly overwhelming lately. The day job has kept me super busy all week (they seriously need to let me hir...
It’s no secret that I’m a coffee fiend – it’s an affordable and delicious indulgence that I look forward to every morning (okay, and afternoon usually too). We are going to ha...
Just realized I skipped this series last week – oops!! We have been have some really yucky weather this week in Seattle…it being May now, I assumed the temps would start climbing at least...
Over the last few months, I’ve felt a distance growing between who I am and what my blog is. I started strataflora almost three years ago, and since then, I’ve matured considerably as a d...
I loved this artwork by Michael Carson the moment I saw it. The way he uses heavy contrast to highlight certain parts, mixed in with expanses of flat color in other areas makes for such a dramatic an...
Loved this beautiful branding work from Motherbird (all their designs are amazing – serious inspiration over there!) The photos used on the front of the business cards are lovely. Who wouldn...
really digging the style of emil kozak’s work; it’s always inspiring to see a designer/artist with such a solid + unique point of view. kudos.
photos from the april issue of jalouse by ina jang – so awesome. via trendland
these dark, intriguing pictures of the sea drew me in immediately.
I’m feeling a little bit better about things today. Thank you guys for all you support and sweet comments about my little man – Oliver stopped peeing blood last night, so I’m hopin...
Life is a funny thing: just when you think everything is turning around for the better, it can throw you a nasty curve ball. I was finally starting to get back into the swing of things with my job, ...
digging these bright collages…always inspired by great color palettes and fun layouts. getting back into my groove big time lately. even got a couple personal projects up my sleeve…hooray...
Ahh – my thirteenth Room with a View post on Friday the 13th – not planned! Pretty cool though. I’m a sucker for a pretty pink sunset, I must say – especially when it has l...
We sure have been enjoying some gorgeous weather here in the Pacific Northwest lately (and we totally deserve it!) I took my camera out to explore our neighborhood and the surrounding areas on a rec...
This Saturday we are going to go pick up a new white quilt and a bed frame – I’m SO excited! We have just had our mattress on the floor since we moved from California. We can’t af...
Hello there! I’m back today with some abstract work from Caitlin Lonegan. The fresh and feminine color palettes and haphazard placement of paint give off such an effervescent feel…chann...
love these printed silk scarves – amazing product and styling in these images!
The exquisite colors in that sunset coupled with the lush, green rolling hills and fog are exactly what I’d like to see from this funky sofa. I don’t do a lot of bright colors and patter...
Well hello there! Sorry it’s been a few days…changes have been happening in my little world, with more to come – good things! My boyfriend started a new job and now his schedule l...
I’ve been entertaining thoughts of moving to southern Italy lately…I think it may be all the House Hunters International that Henry and I have been watching. I had no idea that real esta...
I’ve always wanted an inspiring studio space to work out of – this one is ideal. The white-washed hardwood floors, plenty of light, beamed ceilings…no shortage of character there! ...
Whenever I finish up a project or reach a goal, I like to buy myself a little present for a job well done. It keeps me going. I am in love with this etsy shop! They offer the prettiest handmade c...
I’m reveling in the beauty of these still lifes by Brigette Carnochan…there is something very soothing about the ivory-colored roses. I’d love to have one of these hanging over my...
apologies for my absence from the blog lately – time has just gotten away from me! this past weekend was much needed…I got to rest and enjoy time with henry for the most part (only a tee...
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