what's making me happy at this exact moment.

sometimes life can get a little drab when you're sitting in a cubicle all day. that's what pictures like these are for. this is a little selection of images that are bringing some color and inspiration back into my day today. thank God for the internet and color printers.

xo.

cole

i'm a dreamer. are you?

come to kelli murray's solo art show {Dreamer}

who: Kelli Murray of Jedidiah

where: the habitat house.

when: wednesday dec. 15

how much: free dollars

it's going to be magical. plus kelli is one of the sweetest girls in the world. so come out and show some love.

prophetik + griffin

Prophetik + Griffin at London Fashion Week 2010 Final Cut from Newspepper.

this weekend i am going up to LA to help throw a party for Prophetik's new Fred Segal store opening. super excited about it + will share more pics after the weekend. love this litte video about Jeff + Griffin teaming up to make a recycled iphone folio.

xo.
cole

oh my my.

i want this little stripes number!
looking for the perfect picnic outfit? look no further.

dress +vest+sunglasses=ooh la la

perfection.

and last on my wishlist...this dress, the peftect dress for all occasions.

so, Lauren Moffatt has been a favorite designer of mine for a long time. her new spring 2011 collection is titled The Honeymooner, and it blew my mind! makes me want to get married right now, just to have an excuse to buy every article of clothing in this collection. i am in love. to see the full collection, check them out here!

happy honeymooning!

xo,

cole

i wanna throw a party.

love love love the colors.
glam pinatas!
honestly, i dont even need a party.

i want this as my headboard for my bed.
gorgeous use of color.

sometimes you find something that just makes you want to get up and do something. today, this did just the trick. these were so inspiring to me, that now i want to throw a party just so that i can make some garlands just like these from Confetti System. they throw a modern twist on a classic party decoration, with their use of color, composition, and texture. kills me. so good. guess a new years party on dicken's street is just the thing so that i can try these bad boys out.

xo.
cole

art: {tobias+nicole+watercolors=this guy}

just wanted to share a little piece made collaboratively by Tobias + I. It was such a fun night. We sat on my couch and passed the paper back and forth...and this is what came out. I kinda love that he's not finished yet. I have a lot to learn about watercolor, but it was fun trying! Hope you enjoy.

xo,
cole

sweet sweet victory

we won! we won! Lauren, my sister and best friend for life, entered our DIY chandeliers into a contest on Ruffled blog. And suprisingly, we won! Crazy. Never really won much before, so this was a pleasant suprise. My mom, the talented and artisitc woman that she is did such an amazing job designing the whole thing! The chandelier is made of recycled materials- found glass, plastic, and other things. We also used a stencil to spray paint the lanterns and give them a paisley look. It was so much fun to work on! Loved it.

trendz: {color blocking}

This is a trend that lately I am digging. Color blocking. I love the simplicity of it... it's stunning, and honestly- it's just downright fun. I love seeing men try the trend too. Gotta love the stylish guys. I myself plan on attempting this soon and will let you all know how it goes. Happy colorblocking!

xo,
cole

food: {Searsucker}

I cannot wait to try this restaraunt! Searsucker is located in Downtown San Diego, and is the new project of celebrity chef Brian Malarkey. The jaw dropping decor is equally matched with the menu's delicious dishes. Simple, great food is what's for dinner. With fresh fish caught in the San Diego harbor, succulent steaks, and locally brewed lagers, you won't be disappointed. What a fantastic spot for a night out with the girls, or an intimate date with your man. Mmmm can't wait!

xo.
cole

fashion {Prophetik}

So I've recently started working for Jeff Garner, designer of the sustainable fashion line Prophetik. I am so excited to be working for a line that is not only beautiful, but ethically responsible. Jeff has a passion for creating garments that bring men and women back to romance in a time where everything has been sexualized. He is paving the way for ethical fashion; called by God to introduce the fashion world to a whole new way of thinking and creating. All of his dyes and fabrics are organic, created from plant and earth based dyes, all created by Jeff in his local town of Franklin, Tennessee.

I will be sharing more about this journey, but for now, check out this mini-documentary about Jeff and his mission at Lani Inc.. I hope you'll be inspired by his artistic talent and passion for being a good steward of the environment.

xo.
cole

the brothers burrier.

Speaking of my teammates for tomorrow night, I just wanted to give you some examples of some of their work. Their logo was made from foam they hot wired and painted...and the bee was made of Popsicle sticks and tape! Crazy.

They are so talented and their creativity always inspires me. Tobias and Beau Burrier are unreal. Jacks of all trades, they work in so many different areas: graphic design, fine art, urban farming, architecture, construction, t-shirt design...ect. Check out some of their stuff at YUNG

xo.
cole

the art of war

so...tomorrow night at 7pm i am going to be competing with two of my most talented friends in, The Pro Art League's first ever Art of War competition.

for 2 hours, we will be doing a live art installation against 3 other teams from all different regions of San Diego. we're repping Encinitas of course.

our team name is team mobias. i will be working with brothers beau + tobias burrier of Yung SD and Dunlop Boys. they're amazing.

here's the website for the competition Pro Art League

anyway. hope to see you there.

xo.
cole