Archive for the ‘Inspired’ Category
7 “things” in the next 7 months
I read this post by oh, hello friend this morning and it really resonated with me. {designed by oh hello friend, which she compiled from brenton little, and this pin} I am a designer, I like to make, to thrift (which I really see as treasure hunt) to design and to create. I want to make anything and everything and I am constantly seeing new things. Another quote that hit me was this one by Chris Piascik I am a truly victim of over-inspiration. Whether the facilitator is my google reader, full of endless design blogs, pinterest (of course.) Or my fantastic designer friends on facebook. It … Continue reading
Oooing & Ahhing
Maybe it’s that it’s the day after Valentine’s Day, Maybe its that I know 3 lovely ladies who are currently engaged and planning their big day. Or maybe, despite being married 3.5 years, I am still in love with wedding goodness and planning 3 or 4 more dream weddings isn’t that strange of a hobby right? Don’t get me wrong, I loved our wedding, But But I just love weddings! And I also love Anthropologie, and now the two are combined! They have launched a wedding line BHLDN and I am loving their looks. From Wedding Gowns: (loving the sleekness … Continue reading
Ikea has Everything
I went to Ikea for lunch today, No shopping intended but lo and behold. Ikea has Gift wrap. and not utilitarian boring paper either. Cute rustic/ski lodge-esc gift wrap! Exactly the look I wanted this year! I guess that’s what I get for smugly thinking I could leave Ikea without buying something All the gift wrap available in store or here I think these would be really cute paired with some old textiles, knitware and rustic wood elements to add texture and depth, how cute would the gnome wrapping paper be accented with some felt and twigs?! I love it. … Continue reading
