Interiors can be so challenging to capture - but some talents, like photographer Paul Costello seem to do it effortlessly. For me his images are able to capture the life and vibrancy of each space while still conveying a sense of calm. I especially love the casual and wild feel of many of the rooms - everything looks stunning but nothing is too perfect, which is so inviting - after all that is real life in the end! Here are few of the images I found most inspiring, and for even more beauty check out Costello's New Orleans home here. . . .

Hope you are having an inspired day! 

Etsy Find: Eye Poetry Photography

As many of you well know, I am addicted to souring Etsy for paintings, art prints and photographs for my clients {I can literally spend hours at a clip!} And how could I not be when I find gems like Eye Poetry Photography? It features the work of Montreal based artist Irene Suchocki and I especially love her shots of architecture, parks and cityscapes. They are modern and fresh yet there is always something so dreamy and peaceful about each one. I think the way she experiments with focus is so engaging and I also adore the colors she captures. 

I also love trying to guess which locale each photo was shot in . . .  

While you can never actually see people in any of her images, there is such a welcoming feeling! Like that perfectly still moment before everyone gets up in the morning . . . 

So which is your favorite? 

Wish List: Clinton Friedman's Botanical Photos

We still have a few very blank walls in our apartment, and I have been eyeing these amazing succulent prints from West Elm in collaboration with artist Clinton Friedman. I love how they are a fresh and modern take on old fashioned, hand drawn botanical prints. Plus the soft, watery colors are so pretty while the prickly subject matter keeps them a bit cool and tough - a great combo. And lastly I love the oversized scale of these photos, a set of 4 of them makes for such a bold statement!

This vignette above is so casual, natural and chic - and the succulent photos look so great as part of a larger gallery wall! 

The Clinton Friedman photos are not badly priced at all and come framed, but when you consider we need 4 of them and have to pay for shipping to Singapore, I think these guys are out of the question. But I still love the inspiration, so here are a few solutions I found . . . 

These oversized photographs by Italian Etsy shop Due Alberi might be a lovely substitute - a bit more delicate, but the rich indigo and crisp white color contrast is so pretty! 

And I love the dreamy quality of these photos from Notes From the Field too! {And they will custom print almost any size you want!} 

Or this Southwest succulent print is also really wonderful {what a great touch of peach!}

What do you think? Do you like this look?

Are any of these options as cool as the originals? 

Steal of the Week: Minagraphy Photography

I have long been a fan of the photography of Massimo Vitali but of course his pieces are more than a little bit out of my reach! That is why I was so excited to discover the beautiful large scale photography of Minagraphy. Their panoramic scenes and soft, watery colors remind me a bit of Vitali's works but are even more lively and have a slightly vintage feel. Plus, they are really affordable and offer prints up to 30x40 in size. I love the oversized scale of the larger pieces and certainly am going to be asking for one of Minagraphy's prints for the holidays this year {hint, hint!} 

Be sure to visit the shop here to see the full collection!