Colombian illustrator Catalina Estrada is one of many artists Bloom Papers has collaborated with to create the most unique and quirky wall coverings. Her fantastical wallpapers and murals would add magical ambience to any room!
A Day At The Beach
Having lived within reach from the beach for my whole life, I’ve become somewhat of an expert at packing for a summer’s day at the shore. It’s really all about transitional items, from what you’ll need to play in the water, to layout on the sand, and to explore the town. This means I’m never without 5 key pieces : sunnies, sunhat, sunscreen, turkish towel, and a beach friendly bag. My Persol‘s are my go-to sunglasses for many reasons. Not only are they timeless, handcrafted and polarized, there were Steve McQueen’s eyewear of choice. It doesn’t get more classic than that! Seriously though, I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to protect your eyes with quality polarized lenses. Then there’s my turkish towel, which is lightweight and doubles as a shawl when the sun sets. Stash that, with sunscreen and a sunhat, into a woven basket bag and you’re officially a happy beach go’er!
Emma Gale
A self confessed color junkie, Emma Gale mixes textures from crayons, pencils, feathers and fabric trim to create mesmerizing collages. I love that she draws inspiration from different cultures like beaded guls of Afghanistan, tribal jewels of Pakistan, patterns on a kilims, old Moroccan tiles in a mosque, traditional Lao costumes, and of course, Frida.
Plümo
Just about everything from Plümo‘s collection of artisanal clothing, made from organic cottons and eco-friendly dyes, is exactly what you’d want to take along with you on that summer getaway. And even if you don’t have any exotic trips planned this year, at least enjoy their incredibly summer sale happening now.
