space.

Hi there! Can you believe it's already the middle of the week? Almost the middle of November? I cannot. I just CAN'T!

So. Let's get right to what we're loving today--the collages of UK artist Joe Webb. Using only two or three images, a pair of scissors and NO Photoshop or any type of graphic manipulation, Webb's deceptively simple and elegantly surreal pieces make quiet statements on the political, social and environmental.

I'm especially fond of his collages created from vintage movie star imagery and playful uses of negative space. Again--in the most minimal way--the artist illuminates the fleeting--and ultimately--empty nature of cinematic romance and fantasy. You can see more of his work at his site and Saatchi Art.

All art © Joe Webb

And here's a few more things to love.

This Norman Parkinson photo. Via Beetles and Huxley.

Wenda and the Ostriches, 1951

This fan poster for Mulholland Drive. Via Notebook.

Art (c) Kevin Tong

And art on the ceiling--yay! Via Carla Aston.

That's all for now. I'll be back with more this week. xoL

her name is tran.

Well Monday, here we are again. But thank you for welcoming me with the otherworldly illustrations of L.A.-based artist Tran Nguyen. They have managed to keep me in a dreamy, surreal mood for most of the day.

All art © Tran Nguyen

More to love right now:

The ceviche negro I enjoyed this weekend at Petty Cash.

The view from Mulholland on my hike this morning.

And this fabulous new app that matches dog lovers and shelter pets for daily walks. Wonderful! Dogs get exercise and loving human interaction. Humans get a daily dose of doggie magic. Everybody wins here, people.

Image via @hellokingston

That's all for today. I'll see you tomorrow. xoL

chickens.

This week, I came across artist Holly Frean's portraits of chickens on plates and fell madly in love.

These are paintings from a recent exhibition at Anthropologie in London. The unique, colorful beauty she lends her subjects reminds me why I almost never eat chickens. She also works magic with portraits of dogs, cats--and yes, even humans.

You can view more of her gorgeous work at her site and at artsy.net. There are still a few plate designs for sale at anthropologie.eu.

30 Chickens no. 1 via artsy.net

30 Chickens no. 6 via artsy.net

Plates available at anthropologie.eu

All art (c) Holly Frean

More to love:

Cinespia has announced their schedule for late April/May, and The Godfather (April 25th) is already sold out! I'm most excited for Vertigo and Mulholland Drive.

Poster by TinyButDeadly via Deviant Art

Poster by kuse2ooo via Deviant Art

This gorgeous botanical print number from Seed Store in San Francisco is the perfect summer dress (IMHO).

I've mentioned my friend and artist Jeff Newman before--one of his brilliant paintings hangs in my living room. He is having a show at NUisms Art Show this Saturday night, April 18th at Vapor Star Beverly Hills, 7-11 p.m.

Art (c) Jeff Newman

Anyone who pokes fun at Coachella fashion? I'm in love.

Photos: Rachel Murray/Getty Images via nymag

And here's your Song of the Day, courtesy of the delightful Murder City Devils.