The Selby: Jeff Halmos and Sam Shipley

Whenever I'm feeling the like the decor, layout and general feng shui-ness of our house just isn't up to par, I jaunt on over to The Selby to reaffirm that, then provide enough beautiful inspiration to forget it.

The playful studio of Jeff Halmos and Sam Shipley (the guys behind Shipley & Halmos) is speaking very loudly and excitedly to my inner child.  There's so much open, airy, bright space in that loft!

(Love the tree, painted brick wall, geometric duvet and that essential-info-only calendar)

See the rest of their fun place here.

Studio Space Inspiration

I absolutely LOVE working in my studio.  As soon as I step into my own little creation station, all bets are off, and Erica's rules reign.  The weirdness and creativity lets loose and sometimes I have trouble reeling it back in.  Right now I am in the process of organizing the enourmous boxes of beads, fabric, paper, paintbrushes, pencils, glue, glitter, rulers, string and such that I've accumulated over the years.  It's always helpful and inspirational to see how and where others get their creative on.  Here's a shot of the studio of jewelry designer dou, IWAS+WILLBE, a featured seller on the Etsy blog this week.  Major wall envy...