I guess this is when you know you're in the right profession: when something so simple and meaningless to most people provides so much beauty and inspiration to me.
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favorite night of the inds year
It's tonight! And I can't wait! It's my favorite industry event of the year - Color Invasion - and I'm hoping to get some more fun pictures like this again. Fingers crossed!
speaking my language...in korean
This picture came from all the way across the world in a Korean library from my good friend Anna Curl. I got very excited to see this! I wonder if I could read it?!
anthro beauty
ο»ΏBesides the fact that I have the square flower pillow on the far left currently on my bed, I love this display! I love the sideways turned portraits to add visual interest and something unique. Of course, I love all of the colors in the bedding, the wallpaper and the vibrant portraits. I especially loved the layer effect they created in the "mantel" overhead. If you're around the Anthropologie on 5th Avenue and 16th Street, take a peek. I couldn't stop snapping photos!
[Caylen, this would look perfect in your bedroom with that little "K" up top.]
marimekko 5th avenue
I recently discovered earlier in the week the new flagship Marimekko store on 5th Avenue. (In my defense, I think it is fairly new?) And, boy, was I ever thankful for this discovery! I have been familiar with the popular Marimekko patterns and colors for quite some time, but this store was even more beautiful and robust than I was expecting. The window display doesn't do justice to the rich, bold, vibrant colors & patterns that are just inside. Check it out if you're in the area!
[located at 23rd and 5th Ave]
just peachy
This stationery is just that. Beautiful, subtle, and...rainbow. I think this is going to be my next project: re-creating a similar version. I love it! Even the brown-paper envelopes.
[found here at Mercier Beaucoup Stationery Shop]
candy key
I found this today while searching for something else and I am pretty sure that I am dying to have it now. I would never lose my keys or get confused about which one opens the door!
[found here on Urban Outfitters]ο»Ώ
plenty of colour
New fave blog!
Check it out. You won't be disappointed. A blog devoted to finding the beauty in color, and from someone who loves rainbows as much as I do.
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eye candy
After all the craziness this past weekend from Irene and the endless rain over the last two weeks, I could use some serious inspiration. Thank goodness for the Pinterest app for iphone! I've been using it frequently for my daily dose of beauty and creativity.
caycuts wall art
My friend Caylen has started making THE most beautiful and intricate wall art I have ever (ever) seen! You can check out her Etsy site, too, where I'm sure she'll be constantly posting and updating her work. It is beaaaautiful. And completely hand-made. Isn't this the most fabulous thing you've ever seen?!
[Caylen and I were interior design majors together at Auburn. I always thought she hated the X-Acto knife as much as I did. Turns out, she was a master in disguise!!]
anthro display
I've been to a lot of Anthropologie displays in my day, but this was one of the best I've seen! Although, I think I say that every time... I love all the different shades of wood tone and colored drawers with the various pulls.
3form at the smithsonian
Another neat thing I was able to see at the Smithsonian was the Star Spangled Banner flag made from 3form material! I had heard a lot about it, but hadn't seen it... it was spectacular!
hand-painted packing list
So beautiful...and useful. Wish I had the time or patience to do this! Maybe my next trip...
[found here via Design*Sponge twitter page]
4th of july craft
Design*Sponge posted this photo with a link to the tutorial on how to make this cute little 4th of July DIY craft with paint chips. It's so cute & easy... and free (which is the best part)! If I was having a party this independence day, I certainly would be adorning my walls with this. So maybe next year... but in the meantime, check it out!
