Whether or not you are going back to school, you should always be open to learning. Here are our choices for a good September overhaul. Seems appropriate to get stylishly studious when all the kids are doing it, right?

carry books in / THIS

read the board with / THIS

take notes in / THIS

wake up with / THIS

look smart with / THIS

stock up on / THIS

get to school with / THIS

We are so excited to be working with the amazing SALLY ENGLAND for baby Harris’s nursery. She has a passion for art, craft, and style and is a true master in macrame. After seeing some of her work on the walls in the Ace Hotel, we had to get inside that brain of hers.

1. The standard, everybody wants to know but artists hate getting asked – What inspires you?

I take my inspiration from a lot of places, but I get really inspired and excited by fresh material combinations and the magic that is possible through color, texture and pattern.

2. Describe your aesthetic.

Aesthetically I’m inspired by the simplicity and calm of modernism, but at the same time I am drawn to the nostalgia and eclecticism of the 1960’s lifestyle. I believe in the power of connection between environment and self, and I kind of feel like my artistic aesthetic also carries through to my personal style and to the way I choose decorate.

3. If we traveled to your hometown, what would be the first thing we had to do?

I’m currently living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. First I would show you around my home and studio and show you all of my stuff. I live with my boyfriend Nick and my cat Sweet Georgia Brown in a cool old Victorian house, and my studio is in two connected rooms on the second floor. Then I would take you on a short drive to one of my favorite Lake Michigan beaches. It’s just so gorgeous and one of the main reasons I choose to live here.

4. What motivates you?

I am motivated by other creatives. I love to see people who work hard at their craft or business, and are doing what they love and are passionate about.

5. What was your last online purchase?

I just bought a pair of Teva sandals off eBay. They have the straps with the nifty purple Navajo design. I needed some comfortable shoes to wear around the studio since I’m on my feet a lot.

6. What is the best advice for beginning designers/artist?

Don’t quit your daydream.

7. What was your best flea market find?

I love flea markets and thrifting. My happy place is when I feel like Im on the verge of finding a treasure. There have been many great finds, but I think my favorite find are these two beautifully crafted Hopi Kachina dolls. They are carved out of wood and have little clothes a and real fur and represent the spirit of the Buffalo and the Owl. The Owl doll has a removable mask!

8. If we opened your fridge we would find ____________.

Lots of local produce. Michigan is only second to California in agricultural diversity, so we take full advantage of our state’s bounty.

9. What does your best day consist of?

Sleeping in, walking to brunch, hanging at the beach and making macramé with found drift wood, hitting up a flea market or antique store on the way home, then wine, dinner, and playing music with friends al fresco.

10. If you could teleport yourself anywhere this second, where would you go?

Hmm my back kind of hurts from leaning over my laptop, so I think I would transport myself to a natural hot spring in the middle of the forest somewhere, either that, or I would go to Joni Mitchell’s house.

With the Baby Girl Harris Nursery design coming along FAST AND SMOOTH (just like we hope the birth of Baby Girl Harris comes) we have been collecting and curating the cabinets we are having built in the room. What do you think? Once all is in place and photographed, we will give you full resources. We think she is going to be quite the cultured little girl.  Stay tuned for more updates and follow us on instagram to see sneak peeks! instagram.com/bashplease

Her as of late….

We are excited to feature our clients Jackie + John in this week’s DIP. Their Santa Monica inspired wedding consists of subtle beachy California accents within a color palette of lavender, coral and mint. With a vintage California postcard guest book, Pacific Ocean Park ticket escort cards and Santa Monica skyline invitation suite, Jackie & John’s love of their city really shines through. Our custom tinted lavender bottles and watercolor votives are just a few of our favorite design elements for the day.

-Melissa + Sydney

We discovered the quaint and hip Ojai Rancho Inn a few months ago and we were so excited about this property that we just had to spread the word. Prior to finding the venue, we knew we wanted to incorporate a Southwestern vibe into this photo shoot as the earthy elements of Ojai just beckoned for it. From there, we found inspiration from the geography of the venue, took in the natural views of Ojai and added in some colorful Southwestern inspired flair.

Check out the full details and inspiration behind the shoot on Style Me Pretty, featuring stunning shots by Bryce Covey Photography. Thanks for having us, SMP + Ojai Rancho Inn!

Wanna know what we’re up to these days (besides work)?  We will be catching you up on a few fun things our team has been into lately. Hopefully you will find some things you should be into too. First up is our gal Mel who has been with BP for three years and counting!

Her as of late….

Current Snack: Summer peaches!

Last place you travelled: Banff, Canada. (Gorgeous!)

Want, but can’t have: A horse. (of course!)

Wearing a lot of: White.

Recently saw: the movie Man of Steel (she recommends it!)

Accessory obsession: Sparkly, stacking rings.

Nesting with: A new white comforter.

Isn’t she darling? Stay tuned for Siena next!

When we were setting out to design Kelly’s baby girl nursery, we went back and forth on including a crib. So many parents today have a bassinet or co-sleep with their baby for at least a year (the Harris family will no doubt cocoon up with little girl indefinitely) that splurging on a crib from the beginning seemed like a waste of money. So! We are designing crib-less. We can re-fashion the room later if a crib is to be introduced. Check out the palette, textures, and ideas we have going. We plan on painting an accent wall with a gray // pale melon diagonal slant and creating a feminine but cool palette in the room. Our furniture maker is making a custom daybed for naps, we are sourcing gold and brass accessories (hello xylophone), and we found this awesome mid-century dresser that we will make into a changing table at a vintage shop. What do you think??!!

Interiors is totally becoming our strawberry jam.