...fp loft...

...here are a few snaps of the pad of doub hanshaw, creative director for free people.  I love her renovated loft & everything in it!

...She has just the right mix of old & new/ vintage & modern...such great style....you can find more pics in anthology magazines latest issue, here...

...how lovely are these?!?!

...I love the idea of pairing prickly cacti with dainty tea cups...such a fun contrast & blooming cacti are one of my faves...we've got a shop up the road that has loads of mini blooming ones- I'm planning on 

swooping up a bunch real soon...cheers to Friday! x mvg

...fancy gems...

...I found these amazing stackable vintage gems at a brocante down in hendaye this past weekend...they were amongst a huge box of jewels- it was like digging for buried treasure- I loved every minute of it!  I ended up with a huge handful, but carefully edited my selection down to the trio above, but now I'm wishing I had come home with more!  Iosselliani has an amazing collection of stackable rings where you can score your own fancy baubles. x

...closet piece...

...this was too good of a project not to share from apartment therapy...if you're in a rental & don't have the option to wallpaper this is a great project to spice up your walk in closet or any small space really...

I'd love to do something like this in our bathroom...stencil it gold baby...love it! digging the pattern as well...x mvg

...spring cleaning...

...it's about that time to kickstart your bod into spring & I'm definitely feeling it after a long weekend of eating & drinking with some friends that were visiting from the US.  Don't get me wrong I thoroughly enjoy champagne & french cuisine, but there comes a point when you just need to flush, restart, & recharge- good for your body & your mind.

Beets are one of my favorite root vegetables so here are a couple recipes below to check out for your spring cleanse...

...beetroot soup recipe at inspiring the everyday....yummmmm...& how awesome are these food pictures?

 ....beet green chopped salad recipe over at the sprouted kitchen... 

I'm also about to hop on an 8 day yoga detox over at my yoga online that seems relatively easy to stick to...seriously if you haven't joined this site yet you should, it's amazing! wish me luck! x mvg

...root x designlovefest...

...check out my patternfest post from last week over at designlovefest!  hope your weekend was snazzy...{images via here and here} x mvg 

...spring texture...

...so much texture & richness to this fabric! loving the spring collection from matthew williamson....definitely worth checking out! cheers to friday! x mvg

...just saying...

 ...so wishing that was me right now basking in the sun in that cool pod...{images via here & here}

...antik batik...

...antik batik summer 2012- sooooooo well done...I want them all, don't you?!?!  It's making me crave a serious tan & margaritas on the beach- NOW...x mvg

...floral reflections...

...I had this pen & ink sketch circa 2009 I think- that I scanned in & played around a bit with- I'm kind of digging the kaleidoscope effect...more to come soon!

...daydreams...

...I have been mildly obsessed with this house featured in dwell magazine in 09 for quite some time now- and you're now well aware of my A-frame obsession so this should come as no surprise!  Designed by jean-baptiste barache this home is tucked away in the farmland of upper normandy here in france.  It's a little rough around the edges but it's what gives it, it's charm I think.  Minimal amenities- built & filled with re purposed materials & items.  A wood burning stove providing the only heat & nights lit by oil lamps....I love this idea.  This would be the perfect summer bungalow in the hamptons or nantucket- marked by beautiful sunsets & oyster feasts with friends & fam- perfection...x mvg

..leif...

...I'm loving the exposed wood beams & hanging chair in the interior above....I actually love this whole space- the shapes combined with the white, wood, & brick are so perfectly paired...this image is from the leif blog.  I just stumbled upon leif- a boutique based out of brooklyn of carefully curated things to inspire & enrich.  I really love the small offering & how each piece chosen for the shop feels unique & special.

....bangles handmade in mali & eames style drop pendant necklace....

...constellation box card set...

...gemstone magnets & marbled salt//pepper shakers...

...just saying...

...live-work-create- mantra for the week (& always really)...hope you had a great easter weekend! x mvg {images via pinterest, cole&son, & here}

...sherin guirguis...

...while sherin guirguis' mixed media paintings are beautiful, they're pretty deep & represent egypt at a time of both social & political upheaval- current exhibition in san francisco at Frey Norris Gallery- worth checking out for sure...x

...summer hit list...

...just a few little rad items I'd like to collect for summer fun....whats on your list?

un // two // trios // four // cinq // six //

...tuzzday inspiration....

...here's a little creative inspiration to get you through your day..this project by Ian Ruther is truly inspirational- & beautiful...x mvg

...kind of loving...

...everything about this....via leen's

...flea mkt finds: anglet...

...I was on the basket hunt this weekend for my upcoming art show to use as display pieces for prints...of course I walked away with a couple baskets that won't serve the purpose I need for the show, but I loved them!  I'll find some other use for them...I'm thinking succulent pots, what do you think?  Hope your weekend was fancy! x mvg

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