"An interiors project by Jaime Hayon that explores the balance of an aesthetic link between past and future using his very personal style that connects harmoniously with the imaginative and innovative kitchen of La Terraza del Casino chef Paco Roncero." (Holy long sentence!) Wow. Just wow. This place is one part South Beach Luxe Hotel, one part Alice in Wonderland. I kind of expect to see a giant white rabbit, pocketwatch in hand, sippin' some Earl Grey in the corner...

{ photos: hayon studio }

These bowls are perfect for picnics or summer bbq's in the backyard... love the fresh colors and the adorable matching utensils. I'm so excited for summer... it's almost here! No more allergies, yay!

{ photo: viva terra, via cinderella project }

{ via kygp's flickr }

This made me laugh... no offense Pepsi.
{ photo: blow at life }

This is one of my favorite design systems of all time - the identity for branding agency ID Branding in Portland, Oregon. They're the masterminds behind the perfectly drool-worthy Lovejoy Vodka packaging (last photo below). On a side note, when I saw the Lovejoy packaging for the first time way back when, I almost fell off my seat the designs were so beautiful. Seriously, I wanted to HUG all five bottles... maybe even a kiss or two. Anyway, I digress...

Working with a variation of 6 different logos, employees were asked to relate their own personal "identity" to their business cards. No two are the same, yet there's a distinct and cohesive look and feel to it all. The result is not only eye-catching, but really reflects the unique culture of this highly creative design firm. Love it. Read more here.

{ photos: jared milam's portfolio }

Just saw this beyond pretty card by Sugar Paper on Nole's blog, Beautiful Paper. The lovely Nole is at NSS (National Stationery Show) this week, and she's been kind enough to post photos of some of the new paper goods debuting at this year's show. Definitely stop by if you haven't already. Mmm, where was I?? Oh yea, I really, really am in love with this card! Trés chic, magnifique - that's the extent of my French... unfortunately.

{ photo: nole at beautiful paper }

Thoughtful series by Susan Anderson...

{ photos: susan anderson via behance }

By artists Trish Andersen and Maureen Walsh of Domestic Construction. It's got that Alice in Wonderland kinda charm about it... love it.

{ photo: shopscad and domestic construction, via design milk }

Why, oh why, are these so darn beautiful?? I love how the tiny matchbox is made of wood... everything is so delicate, even the label aged perfectly.

(PS: I'm baaaaack! I was contemplating inserting a photo of the Poltergeist girl here, but then i thought maybe that was a bit much... )

{ photos: studiosmith flickr }