CHRISTMAS THINGS

 A few snaps of Christmas around the house.  Our tree started out as a boho woodland theme but now I just keep collecting cute animals for it.  The ceramic paint tube and paint brush from Anthropologie last year are my favorite though. I picked up a few more from there this year (like the deer below).  Less is more for me with Christmas decor, or maybe it's because I have expensive taste in ornaments. haha. More importantly, Urban Outfitters instagrammed the above photo of my tree yesterday and I was pretty stoked about it to say the least! 

 Cable knit stockings from Target, a fresh wreath, and greenery I clipped from the back of the tree for the mantle.

 A dream catcher I found at a thrift store

 The kitty girls being cozy together (only when it gets chilly in the house)

Hope you are enjoying the holidays and finding some time to relax.  Today is my last 'real' day for the week and I'm looking forward to sleeping in, gift exchanging, and cooking with my family. 

XO 

2016 CALENDARS IN THE SHOP!

Better late than never! 2016 calendars are up in the shop! They are each 11 x 14 and ready to be framed.  All new orders will now ship after Christmas. 

XO

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + SOME LINKS

Halloween weekend is here, yay! 

Do you still dress up? 

It's my favorite. Hunter is always a good sport and will dress up with me, so that makes it more fun! His parents started having an annual party a few years back, so looking forward to that.  It is also the weekend we met four years ago! Man time flies. We will be celebrating at our favorite restaurant tonight. 

Some halloween related favorites from this week: 

*DIY gold leaf pumpkins via Free People 

*Halloween wedding inspiration via Green Wedding Shoes 

*A fall colored bouquet, painting / color inspiration!

*Love these crazy but pretty Halloween makeup ideas

*I think this is my favorite couples costume I've seen on Pinterest

*Beautiful fall decor // fireplace with pumpkins

And a few non-Halloween: 

*Ted Baker floral luggage, come home to me!

*Love the colors and composition of this photo, more painting / palette inspo!

*Gucci S/S '16 is still KILLING me, all those sheer pastels and ruffles

*Can I have this in my backyard please?

*This embroidered dress from Zara, now on my wishlist

AND since this is one of my favorite weekends of the year I decided to offer a special little discount just for the weekend.  Use code 'HAPPY' for 15% off through Sunday.  Shop my prints and stationery right here

Have a spooky weekend kitty cats! 

XO 

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

TGIF! We are off to New York today and I couldn't be more excited.  I have a photoshoot there on Sunday and the rest of weekend we plan to visit friends and enjoy some real fall weather! 

I still need to finish packing, but first some favorites from the week: 

*Fantastical Floral Embroidery, just so fun

*This color palette via Valentino Spring 

*More long sleeve floral prints, can't help myself

*Love this pumpkin DIY 

*Emily Soto's photography is so alluring

*This gallery wall is a dream

*Since my bff is having a girl I can't stop hunting for the sweetest dresses, this!

*This scalloped suede skirt, the green is amazing

*The prettiest blush colored felt hat via jcrew

Have a lovely weekend!

XO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS (+ VOTE FOR ME - MARTHA STEWART AMERICAN MADE FINALIST)

Just a bit of news today and some favorites from this week...

Hope you have a magical weekend! 

*This photo, just pretty 

*Leather business card cases

*These twig cocktail picks would make the cutest hostess gift

*This post on Upperlyne about using the Bloglovin' app

*Love this modern cube shelf

*Kids reactions to MoMA made me LOL

*This looks like the best salad ever

*Sam Edelman Leopard pumps for f/w

*An inspiring color palette

*Pumpkin recipes for fall, obviously

And because I've had lots of fun things going on lately, this week on SK:

*I was chosen as a finalist for Martha Stewarts America Made, voting open up this week and if you have a moment I would so appreciate it. You can vote up to 5 times, right here

*My floral print for Plum Pretty Sugar x BHLDN

*Invitations featured in this beautiful french blue inspired shoot on Green Wedding Shoes

*Discovered I was on Town & Country Mag's list of top wedding illustrators 

*Posted some new prints in my shop (the cactus, 3 different bright florals on black, and a couple others)

*My halloween crest greeting card is up in the shop

Oh, and happy fallllllll!

XOXO

SHANNON KIRSTEN x URBAN OUTFITTERS

I am so thrilled to have been selected for Urban Outfitters artist series. A new print shop launched this month where you can order prints in a variety of sizes and printing options! You can also read a little about each artist next to their print(s).  Available on www.urbanoutfitters.com (visit the apartment section and you can view them in 'wall decor') 

XO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

Hope you all had a wonderful week! I'm working hard to wrap up projects lately and add new work to my portfolio.  We are heading to Tampa tonight to see some of our favorite bands play with friends.  I'm looking forward to a fun evening and then catching up on more work the rest of the weekend. 

And of course, some favorites from this week: 

*Dying over this little Marc Jacobs backpack, the poppy red color is irresistible!

*Love this leather phone case (that you can get monogramed)

*I put some of my prints on sale in my shop (like the photo above), they will remain in the sale section until they sell out!

*Really fun illustrations by Cat Lee

*These gorgeous hand woven pillows, I love the color combinations

*Loving these retro style Karen Walker shades, again with these colors!

*This funky light caught my eye (for a side table perhaps?)

*Obsessed with this top, probably because it looks like something I would draw!

XOXO

STYLED BY : SK PRINTS FIND HOMES

 I adore seeing tags pop up on instagram of people sharing photos of my prints styled in their homes. It's my favorite.   These are a few snaps from friends that I had to share (maybe we're all friends because we love neutrals? ha).  I would love to see more pictures of your vignettes / gallery walls with my prints included.  Please tag so I can share @shannonkirsten !

Photos: @jmgunn / @stef_adams_ / @_sarahtucker

all prints above available in my shop

XO

SHANNON KIRSTEN ON SOCIETY 6

I've tried to be better about updating my Society 6 shop because, lets be honest, the products they offer these days are just plain amazing.  So quirky and fun! Here is a sampling of what artwork I have on there, there's lots more so stop and check it out! 

society6.com/shannonkirsten 

XO

NEW IN THE SHOP!

I've got some new prints up the shop.  Four new quotes in black and white calligraphy and these feathers in two different sizes. 

Click here to shop now 

XO 

WEEKEND NOTES : HOME

Can someone please explain why it feels like Monday again today? I'm tired. 

I didn't do much this weekend besides try to relax, clean up the house, and sketched a TON for upcoming projects (that I can't wait to share).  I also added a few new prints to the shop including these fun florals, a couple easter cards, and the colorful poppies!  

XO 

SHANNON KIRSTEN X BUDDY EDITIONS

If you've yet to visit Buddy Editions, well it's time.  Buddy Editions consists of work by emerging artists all around the globe.  It has been carefully curated by the talented Katie Armour (of Neo-Traditionaist blog and co-creator of Matchbook Magazine).  Each artist has a collection of limited edition prints.  There are only 100 of each size (8"x10", 11" x 14", and 16" x 20") and only 10 large scale prints of each design!  They are exclusive to the Buddy Editions site... (So my three pieces above will only be sold there and only 100 of each size) aka get 'em while their hot! 

Since being approached to be a part of this I've been beyond excited (and had to keep it under wraps for a few months).  We took inspiration from Mexican and southwestern influences to create my pieces, more specifically the festivities and colors of a dia de los muertos celebration.  I'm so thrilled with the outcome.  To be grouped with this talented bunch of artists is just amazing.  There is a bio / questionnaire where you can read some fun facts about each artist.  Buddy editions instagram is also quite inspiring.  Enjoy! xx 

shop here: www.buddyeditions.com

HELLO NOVEMBER {AN OCTOBER ROUNDUP}

A few work and life snippets from October.  Such a good month, always… 

 WORK:  I slowed down on custom for hot minute to work on some illustrations and products I've really been wanting to create for my shop. I can't wait to receive samples back from my printer and have them available in the coming weeks.  I've been working on some Christmas items as well, more on those very soon!  The second photo is from a photo shoot for a colloboration that we'll be announcing later in the week. I updated my shop with a handful of new greeting cards, listed some past holiday favorites, and new suites from the summer that are now available for customization.  Check out the new listings here!

 HOME:  We decorated for fall just a tiny bit with the cutest heirloom pumpkins from Trader Joes.  I hung some of my vintage paintings in the dining room, they've been needing a home for awhile.  Twiggy has enjoyed laying on the table and basking in the sun from our back windows.  We enjoyed pumpkin everything, including these bagels from Trader Joes.  Lastly, I began painting and reforming my walk-in closet, I'm probably a little too excited about this room of the house.  I decided on a very dark accent wall (the rest white of course). Before and after photos to come! 

LIFE:  The weather was finally cool this weekend! We were beyond excited to sit outside and enjoy a chilly ocean breeze.  We actually caught a sunset this month.  Even though a few trips to the beach and to Ringling (the rose photo) were for photo shoots, it's still such lovely scenery to enjoy while working. Lastly, Hunter and I celebrated three years on Halloween.  Life is good.  I'm getting so stoked for the holidays, even though this will be my last chill week and weekend at home, I'm looking forward to all that these next two months have in store.  

Happy November (& Monday!) my friends… xox 

HELLO OCTOBER : INSPIRATION

sources: bed / living / coffee / entertain / candles / leaves / bones / kitchen 

Welcoming October with open arms, it's definitely my favorite month.  The weather cools down and the hustle of the holidays is near.  It it a good transition month and promises of much excitement ahead! I love fall color palettes and entertaining, it's a time to get a little more rustic and dark.  The first photo of the bedroom is my main inspiration for this season, I'm obsessed with that rusty color.  You should probably click the link and view that entire home tour (via because I'm addicted).  It's just beyond.  

Happy October!  I think I will finally allow myself to partake in pumpkin spice today! 

xox 

OFFICE REMIX : THE INSPIRATION

images: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9

chair / boxes / light / shelves / vase / filing cabinet / lamp / rug 

I've been on a mission lately to get my office in shape for the busy months ahead.  Throughout the year I have arranged and re-arranged (using what I've had for a long time) to find that it just hasn't been quite right.  You see, a big issue is my battle between keeping everything organized and visually pleasing versus functionality (aka having my supplies out at all times so I can quickly and easily stop and start projects).  I decided to take the time to evaluate my process, the things I'm using everyday, and what set up will work best and keep me inspired for the long run. 

A few things I've considered are that I need three main areas in my office.  I need my messy table where I paint, my desk with my computer where I do my e-mailing, editing photos, etc) and a clean table I can use for packaging client projects and photographing my products.  Also, I've decided what bothers me most is seeing lose papers everywhere (and there are a ton of them between paintings, scans for clients, actual business paperwork, etc).  I decided to get a few filing cabinets like the above simple white one from Ikea.  These have helped sort my papers and I labeled each drawer with things like "artwork originals", "client artwork / scans", "to be scanned", etc.  This has helped tremendously in cleaning up the place!  Just a small step into it's complete makeover but I'm excited about the way things are turning out.  I took some (scary) before pictures so I hope to share both once I'm finished.  The above spaces are a few that inspire me greatly.  The fresh white walls, inspiration boards, and fun lights and accessories…love. 

Any tips on how you stay organized and productive while maintaining a space that is aesthetically pleasing?  Any resources for your favorite office supplies and furniture? 

And also, happy friday! xx 

NEW PRINTS IN THE SHOP

Excited to post a few new prints to my shop this week! 

You can find these here along with some other past favorites.  

xox