As I prepare to welcome my second daughter into the world, I’m having a lot of special feelings about mothers, parents and families in general. So today it feels appropriate to celebrate the work of someone I admire who just became a mother herself: Lily Stockman, painter and co-founder of Block Shop Textiles. I first fell in love with Lily’s work two summers ago when Grace, Sasha and I visited the Block Shop headquarters in Los Angeles to photograph Lily and her sister Hopie for our book, In the Company of Women. But Lily’s mastery of the paintbrush began long before that — she graduated in 2006 from Harvard University where she studied painting and botany, studied pigment and Mughal miniature painting in Jaipur, and eventually made her way to NYU where she received her MFA in studio art and taught painting for two years.
Impressive resume aside, what strikes me most about Lily’s work and skill is how it makes me feel. The vibrant colors she uses through her paintings are energizing and calming at the same time, the forms of which evoke both subtle movement and harmonizing symmetry. And, those lucky enough to know this force of nature personally know how aptly her works reflect her personality. Check out more of Lily’s work here and below, and we’ll see you back here on Monday! —Kelli
- Perfectly Pink: Orlando Soria’s “ballerina pink” bedroom is a magical, soothing escape that’s the result of finally doing whatever the heck YOU want in your home (and life).
- Happy Pride Month! To check out and attend celebrations in your neck of the woods, click here for an events database.
- Murals for Days: The newspaper I spent much of my early career with documented all of the gorgeous painted murals throughout downtown Santa Ana, CA. They’re packed with bright colors and inspiration.
- Star Necessities: During a photo shoot for InStyle Magazine, the cast of Orange is the New Black sat down for this cute video to tell us the very last thing they bought from the drugstore. (Also Season 5 is out today, yay!)
- Speaking of Pride: All proceeds from prints sold of this photo captured by Sam McGuire will go towards the onePULSE Foundation, which funds a memorial for the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting last year, supports their surviving family members, and other efforts.
- Flavor Explosion: I just wanted the world to know that I made this Tahini Noodles with Carrots and Chickpeas recipe from Love & Lemons over the week, and it was ridiculously good. My picky toddler even wolfed it down.
- Flavor Explosion: I just wanted the world to know that I made this Tahini Noodles with Carrots and Chickpeas recipe from Love & Lemons over the week, and it was ridiculously good. My picky toddler even wolfed it down.
- Interiors: This Midwestern Home Celebrates the Art of Collecting, A Historic English Farmhouse Preserved with Skill and Style, In Pittsburgh, A Home for Literature, Art and Asylum, A Hairstylist and Chef’s Maximalist Atlanta, GA Rental
- Decorating: A Study in the Versatility of Brass Lighting, No Matter the Style, 10 Amazing Pink Bars and Restaurants, 5 Modern Concrete Counters to Inspire Your Dream Kitchen
- Small Business Focus: A Workshop of Our Own: A Chance to Support Woodworking Education
- Before & After: A Budget-Conscious Kitchen & Dining Room Makeover
- Food + Drink: In the Kitchen With: Burma Superstar’s Chicken and Mint
from Design*Sponge http://www.designsponge.com/2017/06/best-of-the-web-27.html
from Home Improvment http://notelocreesnitu.tumblr.com/post/161626113884
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