Putting me to shame!

A girl can aspire. Me, I love to throw parties.  They are always amazing in my head- mediocre in presentation.

Someday, I want to achieve the level of awesomeness that I see on one of my favorite blogs- Hostess with the Mostess.

This one is amazing and makes me fantasize about the day when I can throw a grown up party!

Voila Gallery- freakishly beautiful

A housewares studio in LA with deliciously reworked vintage furniture, art and fixtures- Voila Gallery. I have a very large soft spot for functional art, I am one who has to justify my purchases and function makes it so... I finally have a good reason to visit LA again.

A little bit of LOVE

I am nuts for all of the great Valentine crafts and ideas- love is in the air! EVen if I am mostly loving an excuse to get out the glue, but alas...

I made this sweet little mobile that would be great for a baby room or a wedding or.... you decide

I am also loving this vintage art

 

and this idea from Misako Mimoko

Brilliant Paper Hats by Stuart McLachlan

One of my favorite kids e-zines LMNOP has a gorgeous photo essay featuring Stuart's hats. You can see more of his work here.  Not only do I adore finding a new artist to admire, but Stuart's work has my mind bending and my head spinning. So brilliant!
He is what I am all about- taking a simple material and using it to capture an imaginary world, promoting  magical thinking in children and adults alike.  

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I Candy

 

Thanks Inkspot! 

I know this is old, but the blog is new so I'm playing catch up.

Petit Kitchen

Exceptionally beautiful play kitchen's from a land I've never heard of - Kfar Hess anyone (Levi, I just know you have been here)? The shop is Petit Kitchen.  Absolutely the best play kitchen I've laid my eyes on!

Plaid Boots!

I love these! They combine my love of graphic prints and boots and coziness all into one. Yes, please.
Pajar boots -top- can be found  here.

 Sorel's can be found here.

Bowling Party Plans...

I am in motion planning my almost 4 years old's Birthday Bowling Party at a beautiful vintage bowling alley in Milwaukie.  In my efforts to keep the cheese factor down and the kitsch factor up I am pulling together some great vintage bowling details... I found these on Etsy and E-bay- very inspiring color and graphic wise. Too fun! I love birthdays!!!

The Art of Living Cheerfully

Persisting Stars has a photography and meditation e-course beginning November 14th. 

The overview captured me:
~ live a creative , extraordinary, and impassioned life,
~ explore our artistic natures and express ourselves creatively by realizing creativity extends beyond our art into the way we live our daily life
~ clear negative energies and people from our lives
~ discover techniques to uplift our joy and energy
~ delve into the art of the self portrait through photography
~ rejuvenate our creative living spaces
~ embrace a healthful way of living through food, meditation, exercise and much more.

What a fantastic way to lead into a new year with some good tools in your possession and from the comfort of your own home! If anyone enrolls, please let me know, I would love to chat about it.

feather photo by David Pohl Illustration