halloween is around the corner and it’s time to get your halloween atmosphere going! our whimsical halloweeny items will help you add that special spark to your celebration.
1. ceramic rubber glove mold 2. vintage display dome 3. vintage dental mold 4. vintage books
1. vintage oval vase 2. pair of brass candle sticks 3. vintage ceramic pitcher 4. pair of mirrors 5. smoked drinking glasses 6. brass serpentine tray
“the expanding small house movement serves as a direct reaction against the excessive consumption and superfluousness of the past- a cultural striptease that becomes more enticing the more it takes off.”
the quote above really struck a chord with us while reading the awe inspiring book we discovered over the holidays, rock the shack: the architecture of cabins, cocoons, and hideouts. although we love luxury, this book has us thinking about going off the grid! if you’re in need of amazing getaway inspiration look no further, rock the shack has 240 pages of dwellings that connect people back with nature, from intricately detailed cabins to sparse tree houses. we chose a couple of our favorite hideouts below, including hut on sleds by crosson clarke carnachan architects, polyhedron habitable by manuel villa architects, and villa asserbo by eentileen with facit homes. every project in the book is unique and intriguing, while promoting the idea of sustainable living.
this might be kp’s most adorable press feature yet! plus, it is the pug packs first official press feature! they are pretty excited for you to see their professional photos snapped by our dear friend, sharon montrose. not only is sharon a wonderful friend, but she is an incredibly talented photographer, with an emphasis on animal photography! we are so honored to be selected for her first installment in a new series on her blog, ‘pets and their people‘. you may remember a peek of her work when we featured her book, menagrie, on our blog this past fall. if you are not familiar with her or her work, you must stop by the animal print shop and check her out. prepare for truly awe inspiring cuteness.
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be sure to check out the full blog feature here!
valentine’s day is a hallmark proclaimed lover’s holiday, but just because you’re solo this year shouldn’t keep you from enjoying the heart-drenched hoopla around the 14th day of february! we love getting gifts for our parents, since they will least expect it! even better, for your single friends, especially those recently single, and obviously our pups who are our most loyal and adorable valentines. i mean, you love these people, right? so why not take this day to celebrate any loving relationships in your life. a valentine’s day gift should be sweet and simple, either something that will make them laugh or something small to keep in their home or on their work desk that will make them smile and think of you. we’re not trying to be serious and sappy here!
1. for the sweet and stylish vintage lover in your life, these pastel tumblers are a unique and fun gift.
2. for the design lover in your life, we suggest this gorgeous, hand embroidered pillow by leah singh as a cozy reminder of your love.
3. for the candy lover in your life, sugarfina carries tasting boxes of various gourmet candy to satisfy that sweet tooth.
4. for a special lady in your life, we really love the simplicity yet distinct design of this hammered gold bar necklace. great for layering with other dainty pieces.
5. for the eco-friendly lover in your life, these beautiful vases are hand-painted, recycled fire extinguishers!
6. for the animal lover in your life, or in our case for the pug pack, these assorted dog treat trays are our favorite way to spoil our valentines!
7. for the gardener in your life, these seed bombs have become all the rage and we think they will appreciate thinking of you as the flowers grow!
8. for the tiniest lovers in your life, we love this finger puppet set that is sure to bring endless smiles and bouts of playful creativity!
9. for the art lover in your life, this book is a lighthearted reminder they can keep on their coffee table as a reminder of your love for them!
this past week kp was interviewed by artspace magazine to discuss art and everyday life! if you feel you don’t know how to buy art, or are unsure on exactly how to display your art, this article is for you! also note that art doesn’t have to be expensive, we have found plenty of great pieces that we love at flea markets for an affordable price. see the full interview below for some great advice and be sure to visit artspace for online art shopping!
even while the kpi ladies are spread out across the country for the holidays, we haven’t stopped sharing all of our usual finds for the week! with a little extra spare time to search for after christmas deals and cute holiday animal photos, we’ve got some links worth sharing with you for the week! please forgive us for our quiet time as we have been busy soaking up time with family! we have loved sharing 2013 with you all, and hope to share even more with you in 2014! be sure to follow us on twitter and facebook for sneak peeks of our projects, and check back to the blog for our completed projects coming up so soon!
first christmas with all of the perera pups! we couldn’t ask for more happiness!
with fast approaching holiday travel, we couldn’t make it to the la renegade craft fair, but we are scouring the local vendor list!
since we can’t travel as much as we would like, we’re wanderlusting away with this list of 23 world travel instagrams
still going on, our rummage end of the year sale! snag up those long lusted-after vintage pieces for a steal!
we love this list of random act of kindness, especially as a little (belated) holiday gift to a stranger
chocolate tubes of syrup ‘oil paints’ would be a fun, and potentially messy, activity for all ages. we’re thinking wine and chocolate on a new level.
we agree, we’d like to open this book and watch the reaction of strangers on an elevator, or a child at bedtime
intricately cut newspaper pages transform into lace-like art with the combination of an xacto blade and serious patience!
this book has one hundred years worth of exclusive stories and photographs from the beverly hills hotel and surrounding city
we’re sharing one of our favorite bathroom remodel projects along with some great tips for taking on your own bathroom renovation on pop sugar home!
have you seen the adorable holiday outfits that our friend tuna sported this year?
we all have at least one foodie in our life who talks about ingredients we have never heard of, and has every kitchen gadget imaginable. if not this foodie, you definitely have the foodie in your life who loves food and every single thing about it, even if they might not have their cooking skills up to par just yet! either way, we found some unique gifts that will fit the bill this year!
we all have that traveler in our life who we can’t even keep track of these days; whether it is that awesome job they took or their gypsy soul that keeps them from sitting still. it is hard to find them something unique and useful for their lifestyle, but we think we’ve found a good round up this year. hopefully you’ll agree!
your boss will never tell you anything on their list, so you’re left to guess what they don’t already have and would love to receive this year. this can be tough, but thankfully we put some real thought into our top ten picks this year!
we know the art lover in our life doesn’t want for us to buy them art, but we still want to find that unique art related item that they never knew they couldn’t live without! we found some seriously artsy items we are particularly excited about this year!
i am always keeping my eyes open for great gifts throughout the year for my friends and family. this way i avoid the mad dash and ensure that my gifts are truly personal for the recipient. when it comes down to the wire, it can seem so overwhelming and hard to find those unique gifts that will be most appreciated! don’t fret, we have done the work for you and rounded up so many wonderful and unique gifts this year! we will be starting with for her and for him, but have many more guides to come so check back for even more ideas.
okay, we all know women can be difficult to shop for, but most of us can agree that men are even more so! most guys don’t care so much for things that are more beautiful than useful, so we search high and low for the perfect item he can use but will also think is totally awesome.
in the words of walt whitman, “i think i could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained, i stand and look at them long and long.” this poignant quote opens sharon montrose’s most recent book, menagerie. melding her passion for photography with her love of animals, award winning artist, and friend, sharon montrose’s definitive photographic style has made her one of the most sought-after commercial photographers specializing in animals for over a decade. here at kp we love to shop her amazing online store, the animal print shop. prints from the animal print shop, specifically her series’ babies and little darlings can be seen adorning some of the most perfect nurseries and children’s bedrooms. being long time friends, we love seeing sharon’s new work, and even have a little top secret project we are currently working on together! stay tuned for more animal prints and of course darling nurseries.
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