I’m not telling you how much these are, but I will tell you that I dreamed of them last night.

LINK:  10 CORSO COMO

Francisca’s blowing it out of the water with her recent collage and mixed media work. Makes me want to cut up some art and play!

LINK:  FRANCISCA PAGEO

Hello, conference attire. Let’s do this.

[Blouse: Libby Story, Romper: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Simply Vera at Kohl's, Vintage Cameo Necklace: Flea Market Find, Turban: Target]

I’ve been in San Fran attending conferences and teaching classes nonstop. And because I’m here for eight days with just a carry-on, monochromatic is the name of the game.

Black, white, solids, patterns. Done. Also, hello! I miss you.

FULL DISCLOSURE

A few pretty, muted shapes from artist Sam Falls.

LINK:  SAM FALLS

Wowza. Very, very creative.

LINK:  NANIMARQUINA

I don’t know, but I love.

LINK:  ERIN JANE NELSON

So many goodies on the web this week! Here are a few faves:

1. One of my favorite Canadian mags, OCW, just launched another issue! Whee!
2. Did you catch Little Paper Plane’s large format print release this week? The only thing better than art is massive art.
3. Hammocks & High Tea’s newest Hammam tote is begging to take a ride on my shoulder.
4. In case you missed my Tweet, I Wish This Was is by far the most compelling neighborhood installation I’ve seen this year. [Thanks for the tip, Etsy!]
5. Matt Moore’s latest gallery work is insanely graphic, bold and colorful. Plus awesome.
6. Vintage Seekers sells airstreams online? Who knew?

p.s. I’m speaking at Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs in San Fran today and tomorrow. Come say hello!

Oh, snap. Friday has been good to us.

LINK: ROBIN CAMERON
via all the mountains

Color Mankind is a weekly guest series from Lauren Willhite.

I’m pleased to announce Design for Mankind’s newest Friday contributor: Laura Burkhart! She’ll be following M. Fay’s “Samesies” format, but rather than trend-spotting art & fashion, she’s melding art & interior design with her new column, “Artful Interiors!”

Ahh, we have such a delightful team, don’t we? Welcome, Laura!

LINKS: GREG KUCERA GALLERY & ELLE DECOR

Catherine cut up her photographs to create one-of-a-kind mixed media collages. Dude! People are so cool.

LINK: CATHERINE SOTO