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Sit and Read Rug Chairs

Summer — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:48 +0000

I am sooo looking forward to this long, sunny Memorial Day weekend! The plan is to spend as much of that time outside in the beautiful weather, as possible. If only I had one of these Sit and Read Rug Chairs on my patio... I can picture it now- lounging in the shade while reading a book and sipping a frosty glass of lemonade. Sounds heavenly, doesn't it? Designed by Brooklyn based company Still + Co., their overdyed rugs are cut, hemmed, and hand stitched into welded wrought iron frames to create these beautiful custom pieces. Happy Memorial (3-entire-long-days) weekend!!

Steal Like an Artist

Summer — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:59:09 +0000

Wise Words...

"When Broome Community College in upstate New York asked me to give a speech at their convocation, I sat down and wrote a list of 10 things I wish I’d heard when I was a college student first starting out. That list became the speech, the speech became a popular blog post and the blog post became my second book, Steal Like an Artist. A lot of people have told me they wanted to hang my handwritten list on their wall, so now, almost one year after I wrote it, we’re releasing the list as a print. I hope you hang it somewhere you want to get good work done." -Austin Kleon

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Justin Timberlake + Interior Design

Summer — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:29:58 +0000

Have you heard of HomeMint yet? This recently launched website is where where you'll find a collection of home goods and art designed and curated by pop-singer/style icon Justin Timberlake and his renowned celebrity stylist/interior designer Estee Stanley. I find it fascinating when celebrities get involved in the design world... especially when they're someone like JT! Who knew he had such a domestic side!? ha. The site even features some of his personal photography! You have to go through a quick sign up to view the collections, but it's definitely worth it to check everything out!

Love My New Tattly!

Summer — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:31:20 +0000

The beloved Tattly brand has paired up with another one of my favorite shops - Photojojo - for a new line of temporary tats called the The Tattly Camera Tattoo Se t. Just got mine in the mail this weekend and am so excited to show them off! I've had this one on for 3 days and it's surprisingly still as crisp as the day I put it on! The designs are so cute- it's hard not to consider what it would be like to have it there permanently. The beauty of it is that I can keep swapping it out every few days with a new design!

Dried Pineapple Flowers

Summer — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:12:58 +0000

Because I don't have much of a sweet tooth, it wasn't until recently that I found myself getting into the whole cupcake craze. Based on presentation alone, I can't help but appreciate all the imagination people put into these little baked treats. I've been inspired by so many of the ideas coming from these cupcakes, like when I saw this dried pineapple flower garnish over at Annie's Eats. I love how impressive looking, yet incredibly easy to make they are! This idea doesn't have to just stop at cupcakes. These dried pineapple flowers can also be used to garnish salads, meat, rice... endless possibilities! Check out Annie's Eats for more cupcake decorating and baking ideas!

Re-inventing the Brooch

Summer — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Don't you just love discovering ways to re-use items that have been long-forgotten about? I'm thinking about my vintage brooches! I know I have a few lying around that I never use (not too many outfits call for a fancy brooch, you know?) But see how beautiful (and expensive) they look when put on top of a napkin at a dinner table? Or what about using it to finish off a wrapped gift? Take a look at these images from Glitter Guide to discover more inspiring ideas!

Brass Pendant Shade

Summer — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:44:57 +0000

It's exactly what I've been looking for!! AND for only $64? This is my plea to Urban Outfitters to get it back in stock ASAP!!

The Boyscouts Lookbook

Summer — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:22:01 +0000

I adore Zelda Beauchampet's graphic brand for girls entitled "The Boyscouts." You see it brought to life in this wonderful Lookbook styled by photographer and art director Joost van Brug. I love the pink backdrop used in this shoot, something I don't recall ever seeing before. The colors pop out beautifully, and each piece is displayed likes its own little work of art.

Not Always What It Seems...

Summer — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:37:43 +0000

Inspired by the photography of Chema Madoz today...

Bringing the Green Indoors

Summer — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:35:19 +0000

Love these sweet tips (& photos) from the blog A Beautiful Mess! As I'm notorious for having a black thumb, so I highly recommend visiting her blog to read up on how to take care of various types of household plants :) Check out the entire post HERE!

1. Choose the right containers!

2. Air Plants!

3. Succulents

4. House Plants

5. Groupings