i think i would be right at home in this eclectic space. i love how the furniture, walls & floor are all white and chairs, accessories and accent walls bring pops of color.
this looks like a nice cozy corner for reading a book or taking a nap.
that turquoise looks so amazing how it is placed in complimentary areas in the space.
i always dreamed of a patio like this with space with wide open doors.
ok when do i move in?
{ source } { pattern dividers }
just came across this card from my older sister. not dated but i think it is a graduation card. {remember to always date your cards & letters} it is a KOCO NY card, art by designer janeen koconis. i like his polka dot bow tie.
the inside reads “i don’t believe in circumstances. rather than blaming their circumstances, the people who get on in this world create their own.” ~ george bernard shaw.
the back side reads p.s. “the quality of the imagination is to flow.”~ r.w. emerson
advice taken.
i have been watching a bit of the 24 hour catwalk on lifetime, not 100% in love with the show it doesn’t get me like the old bravo project runway used to but I do admit that I have a huge style crush on alexa chung. she is the latest “it” girl for veromoda’s spring/ january february collection. i adore.
i came across an image of lisa congdon’s collection a day and it reminded me how much i loved that project. it just amazes me how she creates these projects that are both exciting and challenging. i had to look back and share some of my favorite collections that she photographed. she is currently working on 365 days of hand lettering on her blog. i must say she is quite an inspiration.
i think i could wear all the 24 looks in the the madewell spring lookbook. they really what this girl wants to wear. the collection is full of pinstripes, garden hints, polka dots and the so hot right now COLORBLOCKING. now if that doesn’t brighten your day i don’t know what would. pretty much obsessed, kind of makes me all anxious inside and it hurts a little.
hate to say it but i think it is about that time to make an appointment with the eye doctor. vision is not 100% like it used to be, not sure if it is just too much eye strain from working on the computer or just dying vision and a constant eye twitching to correct eek! if i do need glasses you better believe i will be on a spectacle search for the best frames i can find and maybe i will make a poster about it. they sure do make a statement and can become somewhat legendary. this series of iconic posters from framegeek got me thinking spectacles could be fun.
kanye’s “shutter shade”
yves saint laurent simple black frames
andy warhol’s excistence was a work of art
ghandi’s minimalist look
sorry I missed you yesterday and a bit of today. i have been working like the crazy design geek that i am. i wanted to take a minute and share the poster design i did for the fashion in the ballroom that is taking place friday feb.3rd at 7pm at the crocker house ballroom in new london, ct. it is just one of the fun events on the line-up for the next few weeks downtown.
photo in this poster was taken by the talented foto of pola esther
i will be back tomorrow with a full line up of things to share : )
phew! that week flew by and I feel i neglected to post as much as i really wanted to. getting all my paper goods together for all my summer wedding couples is filling up a lot of my time and i am loving every second. lots of stamps, folds, di-cuts and special things to share soon : ) stay tuned!
i can not wait for a family brunch this weekend for my older brother’s bday at la belle aurore. brunching makes me smile and la belle aurore’s is amazing!
oh and if you are looking for things to do check out my 25 things to do in january. i crossed a few things off my list, but still have a lot to do : )
things that caught my eye this week:
links for the weekend:
one // i have been following lisa congdon’s 365 days if lettering. i like day 20.
two // i heart sweet potatoes & hummus so i am kinda dying to try this recipe from spoon fork bacon.
three // pinwheels are so fun! oh happy day shares a free printable and diy instructions on how to make one.
four // hate hate hate cigarettes, but love these vintage packages on the dieline this week.
five // just waiting for an opportunity to do edge painting in a project. i die. oh so beautiful paper shares the printing process.
the colors in Katie Ermilio’s spring collection are soooo gorgeous on top of the great design of course. jaw dropped! spring can’t come soon enough…
