Tell me this is not the cutest DIY project ever! Man, I really wish I had a pair of these when I was little. Well now your kid can. Check out the tutorial here.
Fly Away
Tell me this is not the cutest DIY project ever! Man, I really wish I had a pair of these when I was little. Well now your kid can. Check out the tutorial here.
Dream Land
I have completely and utterly fallen in love with Tim Walker and his photographs. I want to live in them. So inspiring and creative.
So long 35mm!
For the past few months, I've been using a Pentax 35mm to take my pictures. Since it's using film, I'm quite picky about what I take pictures of. The last couple of times I've used it, I've been incredibly excited to get them developed, thinking I had taken some really great pictures. To my disappointment, CVS has ruined not one, but TWO rolls of film. I've been let down more than you can imagine. Here's a few of the pictures they "salvaged". Since my heart can't take the pain of losing some once in a lifetime shots, I decided to upgrade to a DSLR. I'm super excited to try it out. I'll keep you posted.
Watercoloring
How awesome are these illustrations? Emma Leonard is super talented. The top one is by far my fav. Here's her Etsy shop, Belafonte.
Classic
Check out these awesome Penguin Classics with embroidered covers by Jillian Tamaki. They'll be released October 2011. Love. Them.
Everything Will be Ok
These super cute pick-me-ups are just the kind of gift for someone who has chronic bad days. Find them here at Kim's Little Monsters.
Kinda Sketchy
So I found a new fav website that really helps you pass some time...or feel really bad about your sketching skills. Check check check it out at Odosketch.
Coffee Anyone?
I love these original coffee cups by Boey. Entertaining and a great way to pass the time sipping hot chocolate/coffee.
Block it out
Article from my Examiner site: With spring fast approaching in Houston, you might be dashing to the nearest floral or pastel dress you find. But these aren't the only trends spring fashion has to offer. Enter color blocking. The look all urbanites should try at least once. It's fresh and bold and easy to put together, even for those who would like to be a little more under the radar. If bright orange and fuschia clashing together isn't quite your look, try mixing beige with black and white. Neutral tones have a way of playing down the striking effect of color blocking. There's such a varity of options to choose from as well. Try mixing tan dress pants with a bright lemon-lime top or a banded dress with three loud colors. Forget coffee. These looks have enough pop to jolt anyone awake.
I've got the Bug
I'm not sure what has gotten into me, but I've got a serious case of wanderlust. While I always have it mildly, this time may be different. I'm considering selling my car and furniture just so I can get a one way ticket and spend a couple of months going wherever the wind may take me. But since I've been learning French, my head is filled with chateaux, cobble-stone streets, and baguettes. I've also watched Sophia Coppola's Marie Antoinette one too many times. So until then, I'll have to settle on Google images to quench my European thirst.
Illustration Bonanza
Retro Whale has some pretty fun prints and coaster sets. There's some Royal Tenenbaum, Sixteen Candles, and Rushmore sets, among others. Check 'em out.
Tres Chic!
Garance Dore, one of the best known fashion bloggers in the world, is definitely someone to watch. Hailing from France, her style is always effortlessly chic. So chic, in fact, that a photo of her posted last week on The Sartorialist has generated over 380 comments. Surprisingly, or perhaps not, The Sartorialist is the creative genius of her boyfriend Scott Schuman. They say great minds think alike and in this case it's completely true. Her site, Garance Dore is truly inspiring.
Though she started out as an illustrator, it was her great fashion sense and photography that really captured the world's heart. She has incredible influence and can merely mention a brand of sunglasses or photograph a new pair of boots and sales go through the roof. Regardless of her accidental advertising, her photos can tell a story about each individual. Are they late for work? Relaxing on a New York City curb? Maybe they just fell in love. Luckily for the creatively challenged, she supplies a little information on the enchanting people she finds. The intimate way she describes her work makes one feel as though they've stumbled upon her diary or a personal letter to a friend.
Garance has mastered the art of blogging with her sophisticated, yet relaxed writing. She combines beauty, talent, and a little wit to everything she does. Readers of her page continue to brighten their day by simply following her everyday, if not enviable, life.
Parlez-vous francais?
In my quest to become more feminine and cultured, I've decided to learn French fluently, thanks in part to Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur. So now my iPod is fully loaded with Carla Bruni and Joe Dassin. I also watched A very Long Engagement and Coco Before Chanel for inspiration. So far I've learned about two sentences completely. Not too bad considering I feel like I'm talking with marbles in my mouth. So in honor of the French, here are a couple of pictures of a famous French fashion icon. Pop quiz: Who is this Mademoiselle?
Google Earth Creeper
Artist Jenny Odell has created these amazing prints using Google Earth. The top picture has approximately 1,376 grain silos, water towers, and other circular buildings. The bottom one has 195 different types of boats. I'm in awe. And I wish I would've thought of it first.
Sock it To Me
I can't tell you how happy I am that socks are making a comeback. I mean, they've always been around, of course, but they're beginning to make the outfit rather than accessorize it. These are a few that I love from Urban Outfitters. I picked up a pair of white floral anklet socks yesterday and couldn't be happier. Now I just need some new heels to go with 'em.........
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