We are beyond excited to share the images from Ericka McConnell's latest project for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Yesterday we received the catalog in the mail and it looks absolutely beautiful! Take a look below to see the some of the shots Ericka took for them. (more after the jump)

On the off chance you don't know what Mary Kay is, according to a feature on ABC Nightline, "the women of Mary Kay are bringing America back". Mary Kay was started in 1963 to give women the opportunity to "achieve unlimited success" by selling cosmetic products independently. According to their blog, when speaking about the committed women who sell Mary Kay products, "the diversity of their backgrounds, experiences, and personal stories will show you that Mary Kay is about so much more than lipstick!"

We are so glad Ericka got to be a part of this awesome shoot! The pictures came out beautifully! For more information on Mary Kay or to see more of Ericka's Work for them, click here.

Travel + Leisure recently sent Marcus Nilsson to seek out the best places to eat in Marrakesh, Morrocco's capital city. What he found were the vibrant people, places, and dishes of this historic city. Every photo gives a deeper glimpse into the day to day of life in Marrakesh, and we are loving everything we see!

For their special Valentine's Day edition, glo.com is featuring a love-themed image by Ericka McConnell! Check it out for the latest relationship, style, living and beauty news. Or just admire the cover while you finish up that box of dark chocolate truffles...

Leave it to legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola to open the most picturesque 7-suite hotel, Palazzo Margherita, in the small town of Bernalda in Southern Italy. Every detail enhances the magical setting, from the hand painted ceilings to the personality of each suite, named after members of the famed Coppola family who helped with the design. James Merrell photographed the luxury compound for WSJ Magazine, on stands now.  See the full story here.

As winter continues to drag on and on, it's easy to crave a little fun in the sun. Mikkel Vang's recent story in Conde Nast Traveler makes it even easier. You can almost feel the sun tanning your winter-white skin! I think it's just about time to plan that Caribbean getaway. Who's with me?

Lajos Geenen is featured today on Arcademi, an art and design blog in Germany. The blog which was created to "be a habitat for young creators, a place to connect libertines and to advance talents, a grove for people to evolve, and to admire astonishing positions in creation," found the "Symbiosis" series particularly interesting. Take a peek at the blog post and also Lajos' website!

Image from "Symbiosis" series.

Happy Friday! We took a mini Photo Phriday holiday hiatus but we're back!

Earlier this month Colossal (great art and design blog) featured a story on an awesome installation at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. Artist Yayoi Kusama created "The Obliteration Room" by taking a standard exhibition room and transforming it into a modern (colorless) domestic space fully equip with tables, chairs and various other household items. The white room serves as a blank canvas for the young visitors who are then provided with unlimited access to all different colored stickers upon entry into the exhibit. Take a peek at the evolution of the room and the end result of the interactive experience.

Pretty cool, huh? It's safe to say that if there were more exhibits like this when I was a kid, I wouldn't have given my parents such a hard time every time the word "Museum" entered a sentence!

Have a great weekend!

Model it-girl Karlie Kloss first graced the glossies with a fashion spread in Teen Vogue at the tender age of 15. She's since grown up (18!), and so has her portfolio. You can find Karlie on the pages of every major fashion magazine and as the face of numerous luxury brands. This week, she's the subject of Shopping Snapshots in the New York Times, shot by Lee Clower. Check out the young muse's high/low style here!

Winter woes have you wishing for a light snack on the beach? Well, there are a few more months before you can defrost the shrimp cocktail, so why not warm up with these simple, delicious and filling slow-cooker recipes from Real Simple? Marcus Nilsson shot the cover and beautiful story featuring meals you can set and forget....that is until the mouthwatering aroma greets you after a long, snowy day! Winter doesn't seem so bad with creamy chicken and mushroom pot pie in your bowl, does it?

The cover of this month's Parents magazine isn't only special because our very own Lucy Schaeffer shot it, but because Lucy produced and art directed the entire shoot herself, with the help of stylist Martha Bernabe! We are so delighted to see Lucy's creativity and hardwork in this beautiful cover shot.