Inspiration Daily: 9 .08 .08

Many and the Eucalyptus Tree - print by Paola Zakimi {ETSY} {DAWANDA}

(Photo Border by wwitch22)

Color Crush: Nature Inspired

The other day (on etsy's front page) I discovered this amazing Bead Encrusted Beetle and was immediately captivated by it.  I love the idea of taking something natural or nature inspired and creating something so completely unexpected.   My favorite part is how the delicate bead work so perfectly mimics how a beetle might actually be colored.  Beautiful!  And on a side note: if you ever have the chance to look through, borrow, or purchase the book An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles, do it.  I am not a big insect lover, but the photography in that book will blow you away!

{LINK LOVE}
Late for Tea Dress by Makool Loves You,"Forgiven" - Bead Encrusted Beetle by elJan, Oxford Pumps (in Pine and Navy) by L.A.M.B. at KarmaLoop, We Are All Connected - art print by Please Be Still (Jen Renninger), Mountain Lake Butterfly Necklace by Mama's Little Babies, Tierra Colombian Emerald and Horn Ring by Galerie Urbana

Inspiration Daily: 9 .04 .08

Wild Card by Shaz Madani (via ffffound!)

Today I Love:

Isn't this beautiful calendar by Cavallini & Co wonderful.  I always have the hardest time choosing a new calendar (last time I checked I had no less than seven), but this one is on my list of possibles for next year.
Find it here at Paper Source.

Inspired Artist: Jonathan Viner

Oh how I love the artwork of Jonathan Viner (also known as Jonathan Weiner)!  I've been pining away for several of his pieces for ages now, and so wish that they were with my budget.  Alas, they are not, but I can still admire and be inspired from afar.  See more on his official site, at the Jonathan Levine Gallery and if you are very lucky, purchase his work here.