0 artist spotlight: inaluxe

One of the easiest ways to update your home for a new season is to add new artwork. I love this collection of prints from inaluxe because they remind me of spring, in a modern way!






Purchase prints & see the rest of the collection here!

0 georgia gray paintings

Clearly this week I'm into bright color! I'm such a fan of bold saturated colors in abstract paintings. The rhythmic repetition in these pieces from Georgia Gray really drew me in!


This one reminds me a little bit of Mondrian...


....and Josef Albers here!



See more of her work here!

0 ann harper paintings

Loving these beautiful abstract paintings from Ann Harper.






See more of her work, buy the original paintings or prints right here! PS - She's a part-time ATLien! And musician as well. Loved learning a little bit about her in this interview.

0 art inspired

Sometimes a piece of art can inspire and entire room. In this case, I love this abstract piece from Jen Garrido. It inspired this feminine seating area featuring this fabulous sofa from Furbish Studio.


:::art by jen garrido. wall color my mythic. starburst sculptures. lamp. sofa. throw:::

Happy Monday!

0 artist spotlight: caitlin mcgauley

Because I'm a sucker for great watercolor illustrations, and I haven't spotlighted an artist in a while!







Purchase prints, read her blog and see more of her work HERE.

1 painted love

Over the weekend I picked up (and dusted off) my paint brushes to take something that I'd been rolling around in my head for months onto a canvas. I actually painted over a painting I'd started last year and didn't like. I wanted something modern & fun above my bed and really large scale since I don't have a headboard yet. I'm in LOVE with this piece. Something about that segmented heart on all that bright white negative space does it for me! You can't see here but the perimeter edges of the canvas are painted back, so it gives the illusion of a frame.


I snapped a close up photo with my iPhone so you can see the heart & border...
I love that the texture of the previous painting shows through!!

Do you love it??

1 artist spotlight: illadelphsouL

Digging these digital paintings from Philadelphia-based artist illadelphsouL. I love the layering of texture and the depth of color. Amazing that you can develop this on a computer, right?


You know how much I adore Nina...






See more of his work here!

0 artist spotlight: michelle peterson albandoz

The country girl in me loves these mixed media pieces from artist Michelle Peterson-Albandoz. She uses 2 x 4s to create these rhythmic abstracts that would command the center of attention in any space. I love the idea of repurposing old wood too!






See more here.

0 artist spotlight: nick lamia

Loving these bright abstracts from painter Nick Lamia.



Images via Design Milk

The right abstract painting can make a room. Do you have any abstracts in your home? Look at this space from designer Tobi Fairley...

0 artist spotlight: radcliffe bailey

I had the pleasure of visiting the High twice this month to check out the phenomenal exhibition on Atlanta artist Radcliffe Bailey. I had a special connection to his work because he's heavily influenced by music, in particular jazz piano! He repeatedly used piano keys in his work as well as sheet music & even the body of a baby grand. I took some snapshots with my iPhone just to give you a glimpse.



The exhibition was titled "Memory as Medicine"
   Most of the pieces were multi-layered mixed media works like this one where he incorporated family photos given to him by his grandmother.
Here's a closeup of the same piece where you can see the texture of the paint and other materials beneath a thick layer of polyurethane. 
 My friends Dani & Loren standing in front of one of my favorite works in the show!
 A dramatic installation piece composed of 1000s of piano keys took up an entire room...
And another piece featured a deconstructed baby grand piano.
And lastly, here is another vibrant mixed media piece. The entire exhibition was just really cool. His works are filled with history, individuality & vibrancy. Definitely one of the best shows I've been to in a while!
And another cool fact about Mr. Bailey? He's married to the fabulous Victoria Rowell! Unfortunately, his exhibition at the High has ended but you can find information on where it will be next here.

1 artist spotlight: thomas saliot

Beautifully soft oil paintings from artist Thomas Saliot





My favorite! Love the lighting in this piece.... There are sooo many great ones on his website. Please check it out!

0 rue issue 6

The Rue team once again delivered an awesome issue packed full of decor, fashion and travel inspiration. Here are a few of my favorite "tears" from this issue.


The cover is stunning! It's so vintage glam...


I loved these picks from guest curator David Bromstad - his pieces are numbers 2,3 & 7! By the way, have you seen the new season of Color Splash? Crazy good!


This layout was such a creative way to display a DIY project for a "staycation" party.


A close look at the Arabian nights cover story shows more of the glamorous setting they created in this desert scene.


My favorite room in the whole issue because that headboard is SICK & paired with a canopy? Love it!


And last but not least... Bless whoever made the decision to include this little bit of eye candy. :)

If you haven't checked out the latest issue, what are you waiting on? Click here. If you have, tell me what you loved most!