Mint

Olga Bennett, the talented Australian photographer with a love for artist studios, has a book coming out called Environments and I can’t wait to get my hands on it! It’s currently available for pre-order (coming out in early May) and you can place yours right here.

From Olga:
I was wondering if there is a connection between the space and creative work that comes out of it and set out to explore. In December 2009 I visited a friend’s house and took photographs of her studio, surroundings and bits and pieces of her ceramic work spread around her place. I then went on photographing places where my favourite artist and designers work. While focusing on the details of the space and  behind the scenes moments, I was hoping to capture the person who works in the space, but without necessarily pointing my camera at them directly. Most of the studios captured are not decorated for display, but rather naturally come together in the way that is comfortable for a person working in it. I’ve been always inspired by documentary photography in my work and I tried to document those spaces as they are: messy, ordered, casual.

Love Anja Mulder’s work! This image was found on her blog, but there’s more on flickr and her shop.

Marianna started the blog Him in the Kitchen to showcase her boyfriend’s food photography and culinary skills, and I’m excited to share some of Armando Rafael’s work today. (The couple also has a wedding photography business, and you can see their beautiful portfolio right here).

They started off with the Fried Plum Ravioli recipe on Epicurious and added Candied Spiced Mint Leaves (recipe below).

Candied Spiced Mint Leaves

Ingredients:
Fresh Mint Leaves
Egg white, slightly beaten
3 tbsp granulated sugar
pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Directions:
1. Wash mint leaves and separate from the stem
2. Brush egg white on one side of the leaves
3. Sift sugar & cayenne pepper over mint
4. Cover with wax paper
5. Leave in a warm place until dry

Amazing! Thanks Marianna & Armando!

I’m on a mission! My friend Jessie Gladin-Kramer brought me these beautiful flowers for my birthday. They’re growing in her wild backyard, and the more pruning she does, the more she has in the spring. They have multiple blooms on each stem… and no one knows what they are! Maybe you do? I’d love to plant some!

photos by jessie

George’s family is from Texas, so naturally a Texas style BBQ seemed the perfect theme for their rehearsal dinner. I jumped at the chance to go all out with a western-style poster invitation, and matching cowboy boot address labels to match! (Have I mentioned lately how much I love my job?)

Now available in the Hello Tenfold shop.

Deborah, Sarah and Ron Powell work from a studio on the south coast of England, taking inspiration for their jewelry shop Rah and Rah from archaeological pieces. All their jewelry is made by hand, so each piece is unique.

Also seen on For Me For You and Where the Lovely Things Are

You may have seen illustrator Judy Kaufmann’s work before (or maybe her home’s sneak peek on Design Sponge), but these “famous prints” are adorable! I couldn’t resist the Frida Khalo print myself.