Sometimes in life you’re lucky enough to stumble upon a style soul mate, and I think I’ve found mine in Leif’s owner, Stacy Longenecker. I hope this doesn’t totally creep her out (sorry, Stacy!), but I constantly find myself wishing I had just about everything she stocks in her shop and on her blog. I check her blog once a week to catch up on her favorite non-shop finds, and I often want to re-blog just about everything she’s posted. Today I couldn’t resist wrapping up the week with some incredible artwork she posted by artist Arite Kannavos. These beautiful drawings and collages are sold through Gilligan Grant Gallery in Australia and have such vivid colors (and neons!) that they’re impossible to resist. While originals aren’t always in everyone’s budgets, many of these pieces are for sale for under $1,000, so if you’ve ever wanted to save up and invest in a piece, these would be perfect.

I’m catching a red eye home from California tonight (congrats to my cousin Matt, whom we watched graduate from the DLI yesterday!), so I’m going to pack up and get ready. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you on Monday! xo, grace

Below is a summary of this week’s highlights:

• Must Read: Interview with D*S (teenage angst), Painter’s Tape DIY Contest!
• After the Jump: Tina Shoulders Interview (mp3)
• Living In: Dreamgirls
• City Guide: Toronto {mini} Guide
• Biz Ladies: Why Philanthropy is Good for Business
• DIY Projects: Ombre Flower Collector + Hanger, Paper Clay Barnacles
• Style Icon: Stevie Nicks
• What’s in Your Toolbox: Ben Fiess
• Sneak Peeks: Molly Jacques & Cody Erickson, Lauren Barr, Frederic Coustols
• Human/House/Harvey: Florals
• Before & After: Modern Kitchen Renovation
• Upholstery Basics: Folding Table Makeover
• In the Kitchen With: Smoke & Pickles’ Whole Roasted Fish
• Small Measures: Homemade Sunburn Soothers
• Artwork: Miya Ando
• Misc.: Swing Stripes Curtain, Cooler Baskets from Peterboro, Potted, Best Apps for Wedding Planning, Matchbook Stories: Issue One, Locally Grown: Portraits of Artisanal Farms from America’s Heartland, More from Ben Fiess, Storage Options at Spartan Home, Vice Versa Throw, Aellon Furniture, Severin Bookshelf, Stone and Agate Finials

 

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