On The 2nd Day Of Cool…

by Melinda
As a lover of all things beauty and design, I recently got to meet Akiko, the talented illustrator at akr Design Studio. The moment I saw her work from across the room, I ran over and bought this exact print. Illustrated prints are a fantastic way to decorate your walls with effortless style. Minimal and chic, and yet […]
Categories: HOME, Post Slider • Tags: 12 days of cool, Akiko, AKR Design Studio, Art, Giveaway, Illustraion, Xmas
by Melinda
There’s so much room to play with gifts under $50, while still remaining on a budget. Everything from kitchen, dining, decor, beauty, fashion, and accessories – pretty much everything is covered. I decided on an eclectic list of chic essentials that everyone will love. This also proves the theory that you don’t have to break […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, Collections, HOME • Tags: Accessories, Art, Beauty, Books, Bra, Decor, Holiday Gift Guide, Jewelry, Tech
by Melinda
With many different types of people on a ones holiday gift list, it only makes sense to have a guide that’s affordable and can cover the gamut of everyone on your roster. With these chic 25 gift ideas, use them to double up, as stocking stuffers, secret santa, or as a single gift alone. A […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, Collections, HOME • Tags: $25, 25 under 25, Accessories, Art, Decor, Holiday Gift Guide
by Melinda
One of the quickest ways to add style to your home is with good books, whether its design, fashion, art, or inspiration. Stylish coffee table books add a unique chicness to any space. Place them either stacked on a coffee table, side table, bookshelf, or even have one opened as an inviting piece of art. […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, Collections, HOME • Tags: Art, Books, Collections, Design, Gifts, Style, Stylish Coffee Table Books
by Melinda
I grew up immersed in art, I see art in everyday life, I live art, and I believe we should all seek art. There is art in a dress, art in a song, art in wrapping paper, there is art in everything! And of course I love wearing art. An abstract set of patterns, colors […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Art, Chloe, Wearable Art
by Melinda
I am a painter, a drawer, a photographer and a lover of the arts. I did 2 levels of art for my finals, so you can bet safely I love art! Everything around us is inspired by art. Fashion, design, food, history….So today is a throw back to my art days, where comfort and experimentation […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Art, Black, Gray, Splatter Paint
by Melinda
There’s a reason I GET Michelin Star Chef David Myers. Yes we both live in Los Angeles, yes we both have a love of food, and yes I have dined at his many restaurants many times. I get him primarily because he gets ME, which is my hometown of Hong Kong. He spent the summer […]
Categories: ARTICLES, BLOG, HOME • Tags: Art, Chic, Culture, David Myers, Food, Hong Kong, Tim Ho Wan, Unique
by Melinda
Nail art is a trend. From a little glitter on the tips, to flowers, to some serious artwork. This Gold/Brass nail collection by K/LLER COLLECTION is like wearing Goldfinger Press On Nails – it’s the best I’ve ever seen (You only need nail glue). Done in such a classy way, the detail on the engraved brass finger nails are rather chic. The best part is, is that it’s one tone: gold brass – That’s where the magic is. Hand made in New York City, it’s best applied by your local nail professional, and can be reused. The set of 10 engraved brass nail shields are so unique, and reusable. Now that s BOSS. If you need a polish up – here’s how to clean brass: http://bit.ly/1cyyBuz
Categories: ACCESSORIES, GIFTS, HOME, TECH | GIFTS, WOMEN • Tags: Art, Gold, K/LLER Collection, Nail, Nails
by Melinda
Purchase authentic Asian Elephant trunk painting. Hands down one of a kind. Debi the elephant painted this you for! Debi shares a glimpse of an elephant’s dream in vivid color, titled “Nightmare”. Asian elephants are in danger. By making paintings widely accessible to the general public helps to increase awareness, encourage conservation and raise funds to assist throughout Asia. Debi holds the paintbrush carefully, by the tip of her trunk – which is also the elephants delicate nose area. Slight smudging, and an occasional water droplet here and there are to be expected. I like to consider that these imperfections add to the conversation value of each piece. Debi is a young female elephant artist from Sumatra who took up painting in February of 2010, and is developing her own style. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. Auctions have been held at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Acrylic on Canson paper. 30″ W x 21.75″ H
Categories: GIFTS, HOUSEHOLD, TECH | GIFTS • Tags: Art, Asia, Color, Elephant, Painting
by Melinda
Boreal Forest flora and fauna color block print. In order to bring harmony into a space, there has to be the right about of tension, color and contrast. Color block printing does that. Flora and fauna are soothing, and this block print brings the hipness factor forward. For real. The text at the bottom reveals facts about the animals & plants found in the Boreal Forest “Did you know that Violets contains the chemical ionine and the power to short-circuit our sense of smell? The skin of the electric blue salamander is black with electric blue flecks, the shamrock shaped leaves of the common wood sorrel tuck themselves into a downward position at night, and the iconic jack pine is serotinous, meaning fire is necessary to open the cones and release the seeds”. I heart the outdoors. Limited edition print. Stonehenge paper. 20″H, 28″W
Categories: GIFTS, HOUSEHOLD, TECH | GIFTS • Tags: Art, Boreal Forest, Color block, Fauna, Flora, Gift, Print
by Melinda
Yoko Ono is art. Art is important. The Art Production fund is extremely important. As a non-profit organization, it is dedicated to commissioning and producing ambitious public art projects. Which allows it’s reach to extend to new audiences and encourages awareness through contemporary art. Art fundamentally poses thought, expands cultures and intrinsically motivates the mind. The Art Production Fund also puts original artwork onto everyday objects like this LOVELY LARGE BEACH TOWEL so that it is accessible to fans that couldn’t otherwise afford it. 100% cotton. 70 x 60″/177 x 152 cm.
Categories: GIFTS, WOMEN • Tags: Art, Beach Towel, Yoko Ono
by Melinda
How does an artist create a sea sponge vase that adheres to its own form? Each sponge is uniquely different as are these vases. By dipping them is fluid porcelain clay, then when kiln fired the sponge burns away of course. Rather chic and alluring, Marcel Wanders is an artist worth collecting. His work is included in such significant museum collections as MoMA New York, The Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam and the V&A Museum, London. 2.5″H x 3.9″D. This Vase is definately worthy of your art collection. Or is it the other way around……
Categories: HOUSEHOLD • Tags: Art, Decor, Porcelain, Sea Sponge, Vase