ideas + inspiration + aesthetics

Spring 2010 collection from Ella Peru, an upcoming and popular clothing label by Vancouver-based designer Su-Hui Chu, which features contrasting mix of edge and classic pieces for the creative urban female. See the collection here.

What a wonderful way to begin a Monday morning with a cup of tea while admiring beautifully styled interiors and still-life pictures! Lovely images taken from the portfolio of interiors and lifestyle stylist Lucy Berridge. Hope your Monday morning has been bright and cheery too!

I was happy to discover the spring jewelry collection of Elva Fields, which combines classic design with vintage elements. These necklaces are gorgeously beautiful! And I’m sure Mallory would agree with me …. {via}

If you’re a bag lover like me, you’ll enjoy Quote’s unique contemporary bags. Quote is a Bangkok-based design studio by Jim and Vicki, which designs and creates quality bags and purses in limited quantities. Some of my favorites include the quote street couture bag and two way canvas leather tote. See more bag collection here.

Loving these gorgeous footwear by London-based shoe designer Tracey Neuls, which features cast rubber soles covered in vintage Sanderson textiles. This dedicated collection of shoes is part of Most Curious, a 3-way collaboration between Tracey, Danish artist Nina Saunders, and British textile company Sanderson. Read more about it here.

I really love Chloe’s summer 2010 ready to wear collection, which consists of relaxed retro-inspired coordinates and dresses in a lovely color palette, together with stripes and prints. See the entire collection here.

Italy-based Neo creates a unique line of handbags, jewelry and home accessories that are either knitted, crocheted or woven from neoprine rubber yarn. These modern handmade crochet bowls are available in 3 sizes, in black or white at Gretel.

Fun, pretty and roomy bags handmade and designed by Rebecca of retrofied. Shown here are scooter bag no.3, floral shoulder bag, and screenprint jute tote. I’m spoiled for choices here, there are so many fabric designs to choose from …