BASICS

Lately I've been feeling like I need to simplify. Utilitarianism has never been a staple of my style. I usually gravitate to pretty patterns and uncomfortable shoes. But more and more I'm so attracted to its basic shapes, colors and materials that are fuss free and really quite cool. There is something very honest about these objects. It's very obvious what their construction and materials are. They've not been over designed or exaggerated. They are just what you need.

Be still my beating heart

Every once in a while IKEA out does themselves, and they totally did with this new collection of textiles. The collection is called ANNAMOA. My favorite print is the mountains, I love the rams bucking horns. A couple of the designs are heavily influenced by Josef Frank. If you're not familiar with his designs you must look him up. You may not be able to afford Josef Frank fabric at $200 a meter, but you can definitely afford these. Thank god for democratic design!