Scales and mold...

Saffron-tinted scales with a side of delicate, vibrant mold.  And somehow it looks delicious.

This is a glimpse from Sanna Lindberg's lens.

Tints & tangents...

I just can't get it out of my head; the intangible ambiguity of inspiration.  The encouraging notion of creativity in the most unlikely of circumstances.  My hands were marinating in vivid liquid, my senses were offended by the bitter aroma of vinegar, empty mason jars were begging to be filled, and I was suddenly swimming in inspiration.  While my beets were pickling, the brilliance of dramatic colors and invigorating pigments left me craving more color – especially when the sky turned unexpectedly grey and dim on a summer afternoon.

Katie Quinn Davies {of What Katie Ate} always satisfies my delight for delicious color {her beet adventures are significantly more photogenic than mine}.  This collection of images is like a fresh summer day radiating across the senses.

{After a lengthy pause for fresh air and fresh ventures, I am crawling back to elle oh demanding a creative outlet.  And, apparently, I came back with an excess of words to share.}

Mustard yellow morning...

This saffron yellow clutch is a supple dose of mustard in my morning.

{Spotted at French by Design.}

Silk & scales...

This week of frost and disorder has me dreaming of {alright, obsessing over} this bed. 

The texture of silken sunshine and the promise of warm slumber is simply alluring.  And glistening below, vibrant scales.  Silk strands and slick scales – an unlikely couple and beautiful combination.

{For more on the coveted bed, click here.  At the Market is a gorgeous glimpse of scales, slime, and color – spotted here.}

Chromatic theology...

I have been knee-deep and swimming in color lately {the recent sprinkle of posts provides clear and undeniable evidence}. Float through this post as the chromatic theology series continues.

Each post in this series will explore an individual hue, but the characteristics of the topic color can be translated into tints and shades. Keep in mind that the effects and emotions we discuss are most prominent and intense in pure, saturated color. {In case you need to catch up on color - gather basic knowledge and catch a glimpse of red with the inaugural post.}
Basking in the warm glow of gentle yellow is a perfect way to continue frolicking through chromatic theology. To some extent, the distinctive attributes of yellow will be present in color variations - mustard, butter cream, saffron, sunflower, etc.

YELLOW is a strong warm color, with pleasant and optimistic emotional content. Yellow is the least problematic color, a cheerful and non-aggressive hue. This jovial hue is highly-reflective, producing expansive characteristics reminiscent of sunlight. Soft tints of yellow {butter cream and pastel pineapple} serve as great background colors - active with mild stimulation. Inviting yellow into your home is like ordering a glass of house wine, safe; you may not swoon for the taste it leaves in your mouth, but at least you won’t hate it either. Yellow is simple and amiable, and every now and then - unexpectedly brilliant.

Come back next week for a drop of refreshing citrus - orange.

{Photographs from the portfolio of Mel Yates.}

{This series is also running on EcoSalon!}

Grass, clouds, and sunshine...

Lately I have been overindulging in grasscloth.  The texture is beckoning me with calm and serene natural materials, and now a hint of sparkle has enticed me even further.  Phillip Jeffries' Glam Grass collection is nature and glamour woven into polish for your walls; the perfect synergy between casual grass cloth and metallic glitz.    

Here are a couple of my favorite grasscloths.  On the left, Maldive Blue Glam Grass is relaxed during the day and laced with metallic sheen for evening incandescence.  Lovely.  On the right, Mango Manila Hemp for a more casual wall texture. 

{Clearly I was still dreaming of Portland skies and lingering on Twig's image when I pulled my picks.}

Sunshine for your shoulders...

The dreary skies of Portland have me longing for a little glimpse of sunshine.  Twig Hutchinson provides a satisfying shot of glorious London sunshine.

Silken sunshine...

This second day of April is soggy and brimming with puddles; buckets of rain and drizzles of water have moistened everything. 

Everyday would seem a little brighter with this bed, which probably comes with the wrong side removed; wake up to sunshine everyday {or at least wake up to daffodil Dupioni silk everyday}. 

{Just another lovely find from This is Glamorous with beautiful photography by Mel Yates.}