Tuesday, another word for ...

... the point being I had planned on posting these guest posts on a Thursday, right? No problem.

Hello. So, it's Jonas from way over at beyond wunderman here, once again, regardless of the fact that it's Tuesday. It's always a bit of a pleasurable nightmare, trying to come up with something bright and appropriate for the english muse, but a couple of weekends ago, as I worked through a commitment I had made weeks ago in a rustic haze, I knew the photographic result was going to end up on this very page. Why? Because for the first time in my life I consented to photograph a wedding. A friend of a friend's. Hmmm. Initially I refused, but then I was told that it would include travel and a night in a disgustingly expensive hotel overlooking a fantastic lake, champagne and food, spirits and room service and literally as much food as I could eat and steal and at that point my mind began to wander over all the possible outcomes of such a scenario. It was ... an interesting weekend.

Until next Thursday ...

Pen and Ink to Blow Your Mind

click all images for larger, more mind boggling viewing

The truly mind boggling pen-and-ink drawings of Melissa B Tubbs can be purchased here

xo, Flux

Kate Spade Fall 2009

I have always been a huge fan of Kate Spade handbags. Until recently, I didn't know Kate Spade made clothes, too. Well, the Kate Spade Fall 2009 collection is utterly darling, just perfect and happy for Fall. I must say, I'm partial to the ensembles with colored tights.

Anthropologie Dinnerware

My home is ill-equipped for entertaining dinner guests. Six years ago, I started off with a set of half a dozen plates with matching bowls, glasses, and cups, all from Target. Today, I'm down to 3 plates, 4 bowls, and 4 cups. So, for my little get-together over the weekend, I had to make an emergency trip to Safeway to buy disposable plates. Maybe if I had guests over more frequently, I'd be better prepared.

I really don't mind the deplorable state of my china. In my fantasy world, where I have lots of dinner parties, I'd have the following eclectic selection of bowls, cups, and plates in my dinnerware collection. These pretties are all from Anthropologie.

Colour Lover: Sweet Tooth

color palette

{ via Pretty Foods, via Bakerby }

Noteworthy: Cavallini & Co.

My heart swoons every time I come across stationery by Cavallini. All their products are beautifully designed with a classic and vintage flair. Oh, the Paris sticky notes...

Quotable: Emily Gould

Orla Kiely Autumn 2009

Of all the Fall 2009 looks I've seen so far, I admire this collection the most.

2010 Agenda by Cath Kidston

I'm looking forward to 2010. In fact, I already have my planner. The 2010 agenda by Cath Kidston is cute and practical, features a zip pocket cover, has monthly and weekly views, an address book, with a generous section for notes (perforated) and comes with lots of labels and stickers. It's a Chronicle Book.

Card Collection

Reading Jek's Week in Review gave me the inspiration I needed to clean up the messy half of my office, which up until recently, had stark empty walls behind a heap of boxes filled with clutter and a whole lot of Stuff. Armed with a lot of good ideas, I enthusiastically organized my shiz and though it took a long time, I'm pleased with my new space.



I felt inspired to arrange my cards this way after reading The Art of Jordan's How to do a home office makeover post. To set up this type of inspiration board, all you need are some nails, twine and a hammer. It's a brilliant way to showcase my card collection.