1. To see the rest of this handmade tiara (made by Kuwatani) and many other thoughtful pieces - please visit a very important California Fire Help website where artists and designers like myself have donated pieces to help California wildfire relief charities. The site/web shop/fundraiser was created by caring supportive designers Jess Brown, Molly de Vries and Dana Weitzenberg.

2. A sultry pretty dress by Mary Katrantzou Autumn/Winter 2017 Ready-To-Wear Collection via vogue.co.uk. Picturing this tiara with this dress makes me smile, so snazzy. I’m seeking solace in lighter moments of relief from the chaos and devastation going on with our neighbors North and South of us. I’m beaming with gratitude for those, like the local designers highlighted above and especially for the rescuers and firefighters, who go above and beyond to help others. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

1. Textile wall hanging no. 7 via kuwatani

2. Peter Doig painting via itsnicethat

1. Make a table setting more vibrant and memorable with floral stems via kuwatani. Using the stems as party favors to decorate and mark a special occasion as well as bring guests joy is an extra thoughtful celebratory gesture.

2. Enjoy viewing more lively paintings by Miroco Machiko via mirocomachiko.

Kuwatani handmade accessories - these two gift toppers displayed in small vessels could add welcoming mini details to architect Giancarlo Valle’s Brooklyn loft via architecturaldigest.

1. Have a peachy week. A soothing boutonniere-pin designed and made in Marin, California via kuwatani.

2. Really tempted to add this winsome coverlet to my list of comfort pieces please via schoolhouse.

1. Fern, astilbe, acacia, lily of the valley are a few flowers and plants that inspired this mix of handmade floral stems via kuwatani

   2. Blooming Prairie Smoke via wildflowerfarm is playfully similar in shape and color to the pair of carefully composed botanical gift toppers. What billowy visual splendor.

Designed and handmade in Marin, California - a lively pin via kuwatani to wear with this Prada spring 2017 ensemble via vogue would create that friendly bit of texture up top to gracefully balance the texture on the skirt. Yes!

While making these gift toppers, I was probably dreaming of this wallpaper. I can't wait to freshen a patch of wall with a botanical pattern like this.