I love black/white artwork, and I especially love that this piece looks like it was created with charcoal pencils, hated, and then promptly destroyed.

Beautiful.

LINK:  MICHAEL CINA

(psst… It’s actually acrylic paint!)

Based in Australia, Lobo Luxe is an online jewelry boutique that showcases local designers with a knack for creating handmade trinkets. Bonus? An entire section is dedicated to jewelry under $100.

Happy shopping! (Psst… international shoppers get 10% off!)

LINK:  LOBO LUXE

Christina Wessen’s student portfolio is sort of killer. Those shoes!

LINK:  BECKMANS

p.s. Speaking of killer, did you enter our Sleep Number bed giveaway yet? Get to it (only a few more days to win!)!

An entire chunk of pyrite, please. And make it snappy.

LINK:  THE EVOLUTION STORE

I mentioned last week I’d fill you in on my New Orleans travels, but then I got sick. So here you go: a rough round-up from the depths of my memories…

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I had the hardest time naming this post, because “car toile” doesn’t make any sense. But that’s precisely what this is: car toile wallpaper.

Gosh. Who comes up with this stuff? Amaze.

LINK:  FLAT VERNACULAR

p.s. If you read “car toile wallpaper” fast enough it looks like “car toilet paper.” Sort of.

Vicky’s pinhole portraits look like dreamy watercolors. Definitely need these beauties on my portrait wall!

LINK:  VICKY SLATER

Dan makes super cool laser-cut art out of everyday objects. Love the glue!

LINK:  DAN FUNDERBURGH

Happy President’s Day! I’m spending the day away from the computer, so here are some fun links to keep you busy in my absence!:

1. How Valentine’s Day originated.
2. A great reminder to wake up on the right side of bed.
3. The perfect uniform. Well-played, Fleurette. Well-played.
4. This history of mirrors is very interesting indeed!
5. Is there anything cuter than Alexander Wang’s toddler niece?
6. Papers from famous people, including Johnny Cash’s to do list. Ha! (via Woolgathering & Miscellany)

See you tomorrow, friends!

A healthy dose of color to start your weekend off with a bang! Thanks, Lauren!

LINK:  MICHELLE ARMAS
via: FROLIC!