Currently Lusting Over...

Quiet post today... I'm currently lusting over these two handbags, I'm hoping the Chloe one will go in the sales this winter ;)

(images from net-a-porter.com)

nymphenburg series:cumberland pattern by joseph zächenberger

In 1765 Joseph Zächenberger, a skillful painter, created the lush Cumberland pattern for Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufacturers. Zächenberger's pattern was meant to replace fresh flowers at table. At the time, fresh flowers were frowned upon as table decorations as they could wilt during the event.

"In his incredibly lush tableware pattern, one finds slightly off-center bouquets enriched by beetles, butterflies, insects, caterpillars, smaller strewn flowers, with larger single flowers decorating the rich gold border. Always in his painting Zächenberger employed the use of strong hues and deep shading to give the flowers a naturalistic vibrancy." ~from moss

Today, painters require up to three weeks to complete a single plate.

All images from Nymphenburg

Colours, Warm & Cold

Recently discovered Annie Schlechter's interior portfolio, and yes I can confirm it is fabulous! Whether it's cold or warm colours that you love, she has lovely examples of both styles.

(images from Annie Schlechter's portfolio)

pippin drysdale

Pippin Drysdale is a ceramic artist living in Western Australia. An exhibit of her work will be on view in Washington DC at the Australian Embassy in February, 2010.

Slumbering Heart

After another day of continuous taking lecture notes, my index finger is really suffering the pain, I'm also feeling very tired and still have so much to do! Although these calm & delicate photos have lighten the weight on my shoulders...

(beautiful images by slumberingheart )

karl blossfeldt treasure trove

An amazing source of Karl Blossfeldt's images reproduced in photogravure, click here.

Marshmallow & Cream

This editorial has nothing to do with marshmallows except the soft pastel colour theme. Everything is just so pretty, from the gorgeous white mansion, the models' porcelain skin to the delicate fabrics...

Yes, you can tell I'm feeling girlish today :)

{all from Net-a-porter.com}

(editorial images by Andrea Klarin)