Architectural Digest recently published photos of painter Alex Katz’ Soho studio and the images are just lovely. I’m a huge admirer of Katz’ work (especially his paintings of his beautiful wife and muse, Ada) and own several of his books. Someday perhaps I’ll be in a position to buy one…after all, a girl can dream!

(images: Todd Eberle for Architectural Digest)

These clever Annie Hall prints are right up my alley. I’ve been staying up far too late wandering around Etsy recently and you really do find the most fun things :)

What’s your favorite Woody Allen film?

If you read The Daily Spark you’ve already heard me gush about The Beholder, a beautifully curated contemporary art site. I love it so much I’ve decided to give another photographer, in this case Lisa Wiseman, a shout out here. I appreciate how her images are both strikingly yet soft — feminine in the prettiest of light. To me, “MeiLing” at top embodies how I imagine the adventurous Matchbook girl…

I stumbled across these paper cut wigs last night and can’t stop thinking about them and all their intricacy.  Aren’t they so very sculptural and fabulous? Yes, I would like one for display in my apartment.

I am absolutely, positively smitten with this DIY wreath created by the talented Chelsea Fuss of Frolic! for Project Wedding.  I am the farthest thing from crafty, but it’s such a beauty I may just give it a go!  Have you ever made a wreath?  If I just use boxwood (trying to keep it simple, folks…) how long do you think it would last?  Any tips for the craft-challenged?

I just love these deliciously hued paintings by Maira Kalman.  I saw her exhibit, “Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World)” at San Francisco’s Jewish Museum this past summer and it has since relocated to the Jewish Museum in New York.  If you haven’t yet seen it, be sure to go!  So much marvelous color and whimsy—your imagination will thank you.

How darling are these Laduree screen prints from Lucile’s Kitchen?  The limited edition iridescent silver has my name all over it.  Scrumptious!

Did you know that this darling illustration of “What’s in Audrey Hepburn’s Bag?” by Kristina Hultkrantz for Matchbook is available as a print?  I’m smitten with all the little details, especially the monogrammed matchbook!  Can’t wait to see what she comes up with for next month…Let’s just say it’s someone I think you’ll appreciate : )

P.S. I’m planning to buy the imaginary bag print each month and hang them together as a cute, quirky series!

LOVE these pen and inkwash postcards of classic French films.  The artist lived in Paris and illustrated four of her favorites — Amelie, Marie Antoinette, Before Sunrise and Breathless.  A kindred spirit indeed!

Kate Spade recently added this charming set of three artists’ prints to their online shop.  The January illustration (the room) is by Caitlin McGauley, the February (the heart) by Jenny Bowers and the March (the yellow rose!) by Pie Bird Press.  I’m so in love—can’t wait to see what they come up with for April, May and June!