darlings, i meditated today on gifts of holidays past and realized that my jewelry holders get a lot of play. after all, our best baubles and precious gems deserve some swank storage, don't they?

here are a few of my faves:

{above: 1. pixie faceted ring box made from reclaimed wood by oh dier living; 2. love bunny ring holder; 3. astrological jewelry stand; 4. baubled brook jewelry stand; 5. jackalope jewelry holder; 6. unicorn ring holder; 7. great plains dish; 8. random crap mini stash box.}

{top image: joan crawford...of course!}

otherwise known as PMS fun land.

{photography by aiala hernando instagram.}

of course, i imagine the ride to look a little something like this.

{via visual bits.}

on this rainy morning in los angeles, i'd like to thank belgian creative designer jelle martens for taking us into 'the quivering forest' for a little psychedelic sun and relaxation.

makes me want to send myself a "wish you were here" postcard.

{via the189.com.}

bullet bras, coral walls, shag rugs, red lipstick...and murder.

the LA times recently featured stills from the new film hitchcock and i couldn't resist the production design by judy becker (the fighter, brokeback mountain) and set designer robert gould (the artist).

filmed primarly in homes around los angeles and pasadena, styles range from english tudor mansions and a mid-century bachelor pad to hollywood regency bedrooms and wood panelled studies.

a most curious collection indeed...

read more behind-the-set of hitchcock at the LA times. article by the one and only david keeps.

hi kittens!

a little while ago, i mentioned that i was embarking on an exciting new project with some fabulous bloggers, gadget stalkers, design mavens, pinning junkies, and all around hotties.

well...here it is -- LUVOCRACY!

luvocracy is a groovy new site for super cool shopping, collecting, browsing, coveting, and gifting. think pinterest meets amazon. simply pin or "luv" items for sale (using the simple plug in), put them into a collection, and the next thing you know -- you have your own little curated store front! click here to peruse my collection of luv.

you can also take a peek at other member's collections. while perusing, you can make a purchase or add another member's item to your collection.

purchasing is easy peasy, too. just enter your credit card once (and only once) and you're ready to go to town.

there a some dandy perks, too! read here for details.

honestly, i'm not writing about luvocracy with any other intention other than i think it's really fun and you should give it a spin. plus, it incorporates social media + pretty pictures + shopping (and you know how much i love all three). it's a trifecta of whorange.

currently, luvocracy is invite only, so if you'd like to join, shoot me an email at tula@whorange.net. include your name and email address and i'll send you an invitation.

also, luvocracy makes gift giving and wish lists easy. just point mom towards your "pretty please" collection and she'll know exactly want to tie a bow around.

here are some of mine: 

{above: 1. bau pendant light; 2. kaleido trays by hay & clara von zweigbergk ; 3. vintage mushroom lamp; 4. perrette containers; 5. glass menagerie fox; 6. thoroughbred pine box.}

pretty fun, don't cha think? now let's boogie!

welcome back, darlings! hope you had a glorious long weekend. 

let's ease back into the week with a little more visual feasting, shall we? binge now, thank me later.

{interior design by brinkworth.} {via plastolux...of course!}

darlings, in celebration of the holiday, i give you these gifts of visual indulgence.

lap 'em up, drink 'em in, and dive into all things tasty. shag rug blanket optional, yet highly encouraged.

happy thanksgiving. i'll see you early next week! 

xoxo,
tula

{hiroko matsubara for spur february 2012; candies; couple under shag with banquet platter - source unknown (posted on my facebook timeline by this fellow.}

visual designer, shelby white, photographs signs, places and objects, framing them to form graphics shapes.

then he posts them on instagram. and for this, i am very happy.

{read more on ISO50.}