Your Custom Text Here
Here's to a great weekend for all! If you don't have any plans yet, flipping through photographer Matt Stuart's portfolio certainly isn't the worst thing you can do
Tune in on Monday to see a stunning staircase collection curated by DC fave, From the Right Bank
Hello, darling readers of Design Crisis! Your hair looks fantastic today.
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Tula and I’m usually turning tricks on a blog called WHORANGE. Like many of you, I rely heavily upon my daily Design Crisis fix to get me out of bed and through the day. Therefore, when Erin and Karly asked me to be a guest blogger, I felt like an addict being given the keys to the crack house Miss America - honored, delighted, and ready to embark upon a glamour-filled journey.
But, before I launch into the talent portion of the competition, I would like to acknowledge the little fellow who made my debut today possible -- Erin’s newborn son. Welcome to this world, handsome guy. You’ve got yourself a tremendously talented, witty, and inspiring mom who is admired both internationally and intergalactically. And that Karly lady she hangs around with ain’t too bad either.
That being said, let’s sparkle, shall we?
Today's inspiration comes to us from a ditty made famous by my hero -- Judy Garland. Judy was a troubled gal with a million dollar voice and Hollywood at her fingertips. In other words...she’s just like us. Please sing along if you know the lyrics.
Somewhere over the…
Yep, you got it.
Rainbow Reproduction. Making rainbows is an arduous task and one that unicorns do not take lightly. The combination of carnal chemistry and heavenly lighting is key and extremely rare, but the result is pure magic. Chris Bishop's educational "Afternoon Delight" is the perfect way to say "I love you" and dispel the myth that rainbows are born of raindrops and sunshine.
Rainbow Kicks. With the long trek ahead of us, let's pick out some sensible shoes, shall we? Salvatore Ferragamo's colorful collection ranges from practical platforms to fancy flats. Since comfort is key, I'll slip on the platforms.
Cue music...
Rainbow Rockers. As we all know, rainbows and rock stars go together like whiskey and rehab. Jason Munn of The Small Stakes takes a page from the psychedelic 60s and spins it modern with his vibrant screen prints. Is anybody else getting the munchies?
Rainbow Cravings. Remember, you are what you eat. Therefore, eat pretty. (Macarons by Paulette.)
Rainbow Poop. And, poop pretty.
Please, take your time. No rush. I'll just be in the next room reading my favorite novel...
Rainbow Wisdom: If only I could remember what color it was. A wise person once said, "Color-sorting your bookshelf may look pretty as a pony, but it's as practical as a Pinto."
That wise person was me. Could have sworn that book was leopard print. Maybe I'll find it in here...
Rainbow reading. The Kid's Republic Library in Beijing stocks picture books from all over the world and provides plenty of technicolor hideaways and colorful corridors for tiny readers. However, something tells me the library doesn't supply these...
Rainbow Rings. Kiddie coloring meets fabulous finger fashion with Timothy Liles crayon rings. Speaking of art...
Rainbow Post-Modern. Yves Klein and Jasper Johns once channeled their inner rainbows with "Yves Peintures" and "0-9". I think I've found the perfect place to hang them, too...
Rainbow Room. Designer extraordinaire Gio Ponti knew how to craft a colorful crib and even created the design magazine Domus, which ran from 1928-1999, to show us how. (Thanks for the tip, Mr. Peacock!)
Rainbow Respite. These Ferragamos are killing me, people. One moment please as I rest on this bench.
Rainbow Relaxation. Speaking of rest, I took a trip to Yosemite over the 4th of July and it looked nothing like this. Perhaps I should go back in the Fall. (Illustrations by Scott Hansen.)
Okay, I'm back on my feet. Let's hustle...
Rainbow Enlightenment. Did you know that if you close your eyes and envision two unicorns humping, a rainbow will shoot from your third eye? It's true!
Go ahead and try it. I'll wait. (Illustration by Brandi Strickland.)
Rainbow Misfire. But, keep your third eye trajectory away from the cats!
We've finally made it -- the end of the rainbow! Thank you for taking this journey with me, lovely denizens of Design Crisis. Sorry, there isn't a pot of gold, field of green, or pocket gnome for you to take home. Sadly, all that's here is the cold, hard reality of what happens when you indulge too much in a good thing.
Stay pretty, darlings!
tula
Welcome to part deux of my deux part pony post. We here at the DC headquarters are still bathing in the afterglow of my birthiversary and enjoying the bounty that you all have provided. So, what are we waiting for, let's hop to it
Since it is day 2 of my horsey round up, I thought it would be appropriate to start with this image of 2 beauties sent to me by, well, honestly, i'm not sure who it was sent to me by. I think I might be going insane. I pulled this link on my b-day when you were all being so loving and kind, but now I've poured through my emails and comments and can't find who sent it or where it is from. I must look like the worst gift receiver in the United States of America. Rest assured, I am. I am terrible. Will someone step forward and please claim this link? I love the pic and am forever in-debt to you.
Bad-Friend-Karly-Crime solved!!! The always lovely Andrea sent me this pic
This double-the-pony-double-the-fun photo was sorta kinda sent to me by the lovely miss Rachel Denny. She sent me a link to the photo below by photographer Tim Flach. I fell in love with all his work and had to go on a wild horse linking spree
A++ on the links, Rachel!
Some of the grooviest links I got showed horses in my favorite spot: the home
This to-die-for wallpaper was sent to me by TWO readers (oh how you know me well), both Gracie and Stephanie know a fantastic wall when they see one.
Raina Bear pointed me to this fine fine image on NKP's blog. I have since suffered from insomnia caused by spending too much time at night trying to figure out how to make my very own. Any suggestions?
NKP took it up a notch by posting this photo on her blog AND sending it to my inbox:
Perfection, oui? Such nice readers we have, I kinda can't get over it.
Let the room tours continue!!
Camilla popped her head up from down under to share this dream room with k-dawg. The wallpaper / lighting / horse combo is almost too much for my heart to handle. Almost.
I am a jerk. Please see the caption under photo number one to find out why there is not more information here. I think maybe I should have asked for an organizer for my birthday.
UPDATE: Case Closed! It was Andrea!!!
Thank you again to Andrea for this amazing horsey:
same here. I really am not worthy of your readership. I know you guys are never going to send me links again. I really can't explain how I lost these, all the comments should be right there and my inbox hasn't been emptied.
I do know that Pillow Mint sent me the lovely works of Emmett Williams, which deserve their own lovely rooms to hang in
Susie Q got all cubist on me, which is just fine, especially when said cubist horse appears to have wings
and finally, I think these photos sent by Gracie best depict how i felt on my big 3-1: Happy as a pink horse with a mouthful of carrots. Thank you so much, everyone, for playing along with my silly reindeer games. I felt nothing but love on the big-ish day
xoxoxo