SHAPELY

It is official. I want every product by J Schatz. My affections began with the egg bird houses, but these happening curtains are too much... does not compute... design overload.

I just can't go on...

HIRING? I WISH

Wow. I was blown away as I perused the website of Hong Kong based design firm, WHITESPACE. Not only am I amazed by their diverse portfolio, but I also love their site. The clean layout, ease of use, sensitivity to type, the loaders (see above) are so tasteful and thoughtful. How much do I wish I lived in Hong Kong, so I could apply there!?!

Below is a small sampling to present the quality of work WHITESPACE produces. Want to see more? Check out the WHITESPACE blog as well.

{ muse bar }
cocktail bar and lounge in The National Museum of Singapore

{ brunch club }
neighborhood café in Central, Hong Kong

{ kush }
a luxury apartment brand in Hong Kong

{ deborah oppenheimer }
Hong Kong based interior designer

LIVE , ABIDE , DWELL

There are few places where we literally want every product a company offers. Just you wait and see… Inhabit: Surround Yourself.

{ BuiltBy Lamps }
Have fun exploring every color combination and pattern with Inhabit’s BuiltBy Lamps Custom Builder. If you need a little inspiration, you can check out some of their pre-designed options.



{ Wall Flats }

Seesaw & Braille

Industry & Shangri La

{ Spa Collection }

CHIC vs. CHEAP { IKEA }

Again, why not both? {IKEA}

Ikea Kitchen Systems

Gilbert Chair

Jakob Swivel Chair

Torsby Sideboard

Kulla Lighting Series

Imfors Coffee Table

TONE & TEXTURE

This combination of a larger, simple flower Felt Pillow with the smaller, more traditional crochet pillow caught our eye. We love the subtle tone-on-tone contrasting with the differing patterns and textures.

Make sure to check out the rest of the George website for inspiration... it houses some of our favorites. Unfortunately, the website does not offer online shopping. We thought your credit card might need a break. We know… we are so thoughtful.

JEWELTONES

MStetson is all about a good jewel tone these days, so when we came across Jeannie from Los Angeles’ Domino Magazine decorating design contest entry, we just had to post. We love the peacock teal wall color, the houndstooth Kravet tile carpeting and the gold accents.

Below is Supon from Washington, DC’s. Have we told you lately we love high-gloss?

100 PERCENT

The “paper set” has found it’s newest treat. Nestled in North Laguna, Cotton Idea Studio offers some of the most perfectly letterpressed correspondence pieces, note cards, personalized stationery, and invitations. You can also go home with a piece or two of lovely gift wrap, divine grosgrain ribbon, or scores of ideas on how to dress up your home or the perfect gift.





Friends of Cotton and Proprietor Mindy Gayer celebrated the sweet spot’s new home with a summer soiree to remember. MStetson was lucky enough to be on site for the delightful debut and our favorite photographer Trever Hoehne was kind enough to capture these images and share them with us. Hats off to our friend and bon chance!

MINDY MINGLES MERRILY.

M AND SOFIA MINI.

CRUDITÉS, FRUIT AND CHEESE FROM ZINC CAFÉ, SPRINKLES CUPCAKES, SPARKLING PEAR IZZE SODAS, AND CHAMPAGNE ON CUSTOM LETTERPRESSED COASTERS (OF COURSE).

For an appointment with Mindy...

Cotton Idea Studio
1000 North Coast Highway No.10
Laguna Beach, California 92651
949.715.3600
hello@cottonideastudio.com

‘NOUGH SAID

White on white with a side of white... Eames style.
Casanova Denmark

BROKENHEARTED

You always wonder when it might happen. The gut-wrenching, mind-gripping, nothing can help you throng of heartbreak hell. No one can make it better, people always try, even when it happens to someone else - you always try and you know you're not helping. It's always a little humiliating, and due to my recent bout of blues Stets suggested I spend some time with three little friends in front of whom one will never be embarrassed.

{ BLANKIE }

West Elm's Quilted Wingback Headboard

{ BINGE }

Sprinkles Cupcakes

{ BOOZE } In moderation of course - personal favorite of M.

Corzo Tequila

FOURTEEN KARAT

Stephan poked his eye out. M needs a catscan. Stetson has to tape her girls into a dress this weekend. But don't fret... we're feeling golden. Dolce & Gabbana's GOLD