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Today is an exciting day here at the WOM offices…we can FINALLY debut our all-new, exclusive Tini Tables in partnership with one of our favorites, Oomph! They couldn’t have turned out more gorge, hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Chappell Green with a raffia top and in my two favorite shapes…perfection.
This made-in-America, handmade piece is one of my favorite ways to accessorize a room, no doubt about it. I was hooked after including a Tini Table in my office as part of my first One Room Challenge (and it was used again in Round #2 of the ORC for my loft makeover!). While small and lightweight, the tables’ impressive craftsmanship and high quality shine through. They prove to be incredibly versatile in your home, serving as the perfect surface for your morning cup of coffee, reading material and of course, your glass of vino. In fact, many a Saturday night you’ll see me move my Tini Table from the office to the sofa to get ready for movie night. You know I’m obsessed with Chappell Green, it’s the perfect chameleon color. It adds a pop to every room, while never competing with the overall design.
The WOM x Oomph Tini Table II and Tini Table IV are available exclusively through Oomph Online and the WOM Shop. And we mean exclusive, we’re only making about a dozen of these pretties so when they’re gone they’re gone! Tell me loves, how will you enjoy your Tini Table?Truly, MKR
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Photography, Rustic White | THIS STORY IS IN COLLABORATION WITH OOMPH, A BRAND WE LOVE AND ADORE. ALL IMAGES AND OPINIONS ARE 100% OUR OWN.
Chances are, you’ve seen some of these striking faces around the web. Done by talented Austin artist Hayley Mitchell, each of these bold, colorful pieces somehow seem to still tell a separate intriguing story. It’s easy to see how these works can be considered statement pieces in a home, and as you saw in our team office’s One Room Challenge Reveal, an original piece by Hayley simply steals the show. (And in my opinion, neutrals never looked farther from boring!)
Hayley sure knows the staying power of statement art in the home, which has a lot to do with why she loves collaborating with interior designers. But she also shared with us how knowing others find joy in her pieces is the ultimate reward. Check out our full interview with the talented lady below, go peruse her current originals, and pop over to her Etsy shop to find her prints available for purchase. Cheers, Kat
WOM: Describe your aesthetic in your own words.
KM: Vibrant and bold. I love a bright, colorful statement.
WOM: How would you say art plays a role in the design of a room?
KM: Art is like jewelry. It has the power to bring a room’s statement to fruition.
WOM: Where do you find inspiration for your pieces? KM: Everywhere! Everyday life, my kids, historical figures and various cultures around the world.
WOM: Who’s your girl crush and/or style icon?
KM: So many but Alice Temperly has my heart.
WOM: Tell us about the creative process for you. How often do you produce new pieces?
KM: I create new pieces daily. My creative process is a bit of a mess. I create and care for 3 little humans simultaneously. I take a very bohemian approach to motherhood and the creative process. All ideas start in my sketchbook. I sometimes pull from sketchbooks from years past.
WOM: Do you ever get attached to any specific pieces?
KM: Yes. I started an abstract series a year ago. I only created 5 pieces but I cannot part with any of them.
WOM: Tell us a little about your journey in pursuing your creative dreams. Had you always dreamed of being an artist? Have you hit hurdles along the way?
KM: Since childhood I’ve wanted to be an artist. At ACU I majored in graphic design. I took some time off from school to travel with my sister in Europe as she modeled. We lived near the Pompidou which was amazing. Wondering around alone in Paris was amazing but I realized my dreams of being forever single might not be for me. I met my husband Ben (from ATL) and married young (21) during the Recession and soon there after found out we were expecting. That bit of time was definitely a hurdle but it was very formative (both literally and figuratively). Within the next 3 years we had a total of 3 kids. Despite the challenges, it fostered a great amount of personal growth that inspired me to really purse my artistic career.
WOM: How has your work evolved over time?
KM: Yes and no. Most of my work (since childhood) have been faces and people.
WOM: Have you had any “pinch-me moments” or significant milestones that have helped solidify your name in the creative world?
KM: Honestly, the moments that mean the most to me are kind words from those that truly love and enjoy my work. That feedback is sunshine for the soul. Knowing that one of my pieces brings someone joy or comfort is everything.
WOM: What would your dream collaboration look like? Anyone you’re dying to team up with?
KM: I love working with interior designers! It would be a dream to work with Eddie Ross or Jonathan Adler.
So one of my highlights of NYC was being able to get a little Zac Posen Fall 2012 sneak peek, and honestly I’m dying. Not only is the fall line beyond amazing, but his Z Spoke handbag line, which seems to be taking over, is really whats on my everyday radar (not to mention we have a MAJOR giveaway happening below). However, let’s not get ahead of ourselves because truly there is no place to start but at the beginning with the finale dress. I mean there are no words, literally, see for yourself…
Finale Dress pre runway
Finale walk
Okay on to the fall 2012 collection full of rich colors, amazing tailoring and such old school femininity…Obsessed!
Berries, Neutrals, Golds, and Navy
Amazing hanger appeal
And now my favorite part…the handbags. Z Spoke has really stepped up their game this season because the fall 2012 handbags are beyond perfection. With the olive green suede, classic black and major fur it’s hard to choose which one to purchase first! Though I’m planning on the olive green suede hobo with criss cross leather…AH-MAH-ZING!
The collection in all its glory
My personal fav
So here’s the deal…though I begged and pleaded Zac and friends to let me take the finale dress home for some reason they wouldn’t let me, however they did gift me with Zac’s favorite Spring 2012 large Darling Satchel to tote around town and one to give away to one of you lucky loves! Not only is it Zac’s personal fav which he bestowed upon all of his employees and inner circle, but it just hit the shelves and is already selling out everywhere…not to mention it retails for $675!!! I’ve been carrying mine non stop full of all my nearest and dearest possessions and I know one of you will soon be doing the same! So check out the pics below (try not to drool) and see how you can get your hands on one. xoxo
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