an animated {sherwin-williams} color palette

Through my daily blog roll I was reminded of one of the most creative commercials I've seen in some time, via the OrangeBeautiful Scoop. I had seen these colorful commercials throughout last week, and every single time they made me smile, but I really had to pay close attention to see every little detail. This is one of the four print ads which will be run in Architectural Digest, among other magazines.

This is one of the commercials airing right now. Doesn't it make you smile with joy when seeing all the vibrant colors, and imagining they're all paint chips? You can catch the other commercial here, even the music fills you with glee.

These are a couple more of the print ads created by talented paper sculptor Matthew Sporzynski, of Real Simple magazine fame.

You can view more colorful images on Sherwin-Williams' Facebook Album.

{ Images Via :: Sherwin-Williams on Facebook }

the colorfulness of jonathan adler

I've been a fan of Jonathan Adler for some years now. I'm such an admirer of his bold color and pattern choices as well as his quirky pottery creations. These are a few place-settings I put together for my dream dinner table.

Isn't this orange and gold mod dot porcelain setting gorgeous?! The floral table linen is a great contrast both in color and and pattern and would make for an interesting table.

I'm loving this blue and platinum Greek key motif china set, very modern but classic at the same time. Perfectly accented with the contrasting orange hued table linen.

{ Images Via :: Jonathan Adler }

a {jazzy} summer day

Hello all, and welcome to a new week. It's a gray, gloomy June day in San Diego and I'm feeling in a Jazzy summer mood. These are some of the tunes I'm listening to.

Always love a good Chet Baker tune...and this is my all-time favorite!

{ Image Via :: nnm.ru }

happy weekend + a {dream} parisian flat

I've got Paris on the brain again (when don't I?!) after this great view I spotted via Prêt à Voyager. This is a visual + sparkle of my dream Parisian apartment to remember that it's always a flight away.

Isn't that bathroom a dream?! Imagine soaking in the bathtub with a view of the city at night. Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday.

{ Images Via :: Haven in Paris :: Haven in Paris :: Haven in Paris :: Haven in Paris :: Flickr }

a lot of lotta

I found these great illustrations by Finnish designer Lotta Nieminen.

I love the grainy texture and the colors.

Some have interesting patterns and compositions.

I could so see this framed...maybe hung next to my Sweet Bird.

This interesting composition of a woman...

along with this one of a man would be perfect to hang on the outside of bathroom doors as markers.

This one is just sweet, and interesting at the same time. Make sure to check out Lotta's website for more great illustrations. She's also a graphic designer.

{ Images Via :: Pekka :: Lotta Nieminen }

some color in the kitchen

I was feeling like a little color in the {dream} kitchen. I'm loving these great colorful kitchen must-haves I came across via Hostess with the Mostess. One of each please!!

{ Images Via :: Hostess with the Mostess :: Vintage Magnetic Kitchen Timer :: Salad Server Set :: Delight Lunch Napkins :: Lemon Squeezer :: Le Creuset® Stoneware Petite Au Gratins }

we can change the world

So much to say, yet I can't find the words. This video is a great reminder that while we pass through hard times, it's still possible to change the world. May it inspire you, as it did me, to always keep fighting for what you want and remember that anything is possible.

{ Video Found Via :: Sapling Press }