11/30/10

pretty in white


I love this pretty home in white! Something about the Swedish and how they've perfected the ability in making white warm and cozy! I adore the white floors, the high ceilings, and most of all ...accents of personal touches! (clutter, sweater thrown somewhere.... traces of the inhabitants) Pictures via Desire to Inspire

casual chic


Favorite outfit of the month! 1. Jcrew chambray shirt 2. comme des garcon cadigan 3. Jcrew sweatpants from the little boys section! (yep...i'm short enough. size 14!) 4. white tank from Forever21 5. Necklace from Forever21 6. classic Converse chucks! 7. Goyard tote 8. Elizabeth and James studded ring.


11/29/10

iconic outfits


Illustrators James Mathers and Andrew Lau of ad team Moxy Creative has redefined _capturing the essence. The 1st collection called DRESS THE PART, consists of 10 re-design movie posters inspired by Men's Style. 2nd collection, ENSEMBLE, consists of 20 posters of all time favorite musicians, and their lovely style!

11/24/10

cute little friends

I love these amazing little stamps from The Small Object! I want to collect them all and stamp them on everything i own. Like inside a book cover, on a tissue box, or woo.... on my napkins!

11/22/10

pretty in pink


I recently purchased this wonderful ruffled dress(2) from H&M for only $59! Which has in return inspired me to do a 'PrettyInPink' posting. 1. J Crew wedding fall 2010 3. PartyPoms 4. Paul & Joe Lipstick 5. Forever21 pearl earrings 6. Chantecaille Lip Potion 7. Christian Louboutins

11/21/10

three potato four


I discovered Three Potato Four thru Lonny Mag. And what an amazing store it is! They have everything from French ceramic plates to vintage clocks to even metal clamps!(from woodshop class!) This is totally my type of store!

secret squirrel winter...


Awesome outfits from Secret Squirrel winter 2010! I love the splash of glitter in the casual but chic looks!

framed objects

They're finally in stock again! I saw these a year ago on OH JOY...and wanted to buy them ASAP...but they were all sold out. Get yours now at Framed Objects by THE....before they run out!

11/18/10

vintage inspired collages


I newly discovered a wonderful artist and her blog Tania-Wildheart and her brilliant creations! I love them all. I've always had a thing for vintage graphics and I say BRAVO to her.. she's nailed it on the spot! Perfecting every one of her lovely compositions!

a little R&R time...


The weather is getting cooler and sometimes I just want to do nothing and lay at home all day. Found these great items from one of my favorite stores_Z Gallerie! Imagine this scene_romantic ruffled pillows, cozied up with a soft cable knit throw.....all while enjoying the aromas of Edgar Allen Poe' s Library Home Fragrance collection. (Cardamom, Absinthe and Sandalwood!)

11/17/10

yummy cookies




Look at these delicious cookies by Whimsey & Spice! I'm thinking about ordering a box for Thanksgiving!

11/16/10

romantic whites


My obsession with white continues. Lovely white spaces found from French Blue blogspot.

favorite illustrations...


Are they adorable or what?... from one of my favorite etsy shop_ badbird! I wanna to buy them all!

11/14/10

great finds...

Here are some of my favorite items from Jayson Home & Garden. The store is based in Chicago but has an extensive online stop! It's the perfect mix of vintage, bohemian and modern chic. My favorite section is the "flea & accessories" tab! 1. chinese screens 2. antique settee 3. horn magnifier 4. horn spoons 5. clotches 6. kale and roses 7. copper kettle (sold out) 8. soap set

11/13/10

cotton and tomatoes for a wedding?


Who woulda thought instead flowers for a wedding center piece...cotton, tomatoes, and succulents would be a splendid swap!? I love the rustic feel this wedding has been set to. It celebrates LOVE in the most understated, down-to- earth way. Bravo to floral & event stylist Carissa Jones_ founder of JL Designs.

11/12/10

great packaging essentials


Woolala~didnt know we can do so much with just tape! Looky_ pokadots, rainbows and stripes oh my! One of my all time favorites for wrapping gifts is...butcher paper tied with red/white string. Check more out at Papermash!

11/11/10

babykit for adults



I don't know if its the kid in me that never wants to grow up...but I've always been slightly obsessed with buying baby stuff for myself. Is it not normal for a grown adult to have 2 baby blankets? 1. coin bank 2. baby blanket 3. candle 4. pokadot pj pants 5. lotion 6. giraffe 7. night light 8. bamboo utensils 9. containers


11/10/10

pretty fall colors

I love the colors of the mist, branches, and lavender skies the photographs from DACE has captured. This has inspired me to get my next batch of nail polishes from essie. (left to right color: turguoise caicos, merino colors, miss matched, cafe forgot)


11/9/10

biodegradable tableware!


Finally somebody jumped on board to design green-disposable tableware! Sometimes we really do need a single-use option...right? We're not lazy. This collection_Simplicity Wasara is designed in Japan by Shinichiro Ogata and may I say_ it's magnificent! They're made from 100% tree-free renewable materials- sugar cane fiber, bamboo and reed pulp! And get this_ they're suitable for cold, hot, and even oily foods! Since it's oil and water-resistant! Me likey! Even the packaging is awesome!

11/8/10

kanye's runaway


I recently watched Kanye West's new Runaway video (more like a short film...being 34 minutes long)_ and may I just say BRAVO! I love the colors, the cinematography and most of all_ the amazing ballerinas!! (images were screen shots from MTV)

11/7/10

nancy zhang...

I discovered these a while back when i was browsing thru one of my favorite websites_lookbook.nu. I love these illustrations of Nancy Zhang's daily outfits.

11/6/10

casual chic


All of a sudden felt the urge to shop it up online. This is what I had in my shopping bag! 1. 3. 4. all from Jcrew. 5. vintage jumbo Chanel bag. 6. boots from Jeffrey Campbell. 7. leather shorts from Vanessa Bruno 8. necklace from Jcrew again.




11/5/10

i want this!


I'd love to have my bedroom look like this! A mix of woven leather, Egyptian cotton and cashmere! So luxurious! I just wanna plop down and lay in bed all day. Image from Lonny Mag. Monogramed sheets from Pottery Barn.

11/4/10

wonderful foods


Recently discovered photographer Beth Galton and her amazing collection of work. Her photos are clear and to-the-point, and wonderfully composed! She makes everything that is photographed seem magically delicious, vibrant and captivating!

11/2/10

paperdolls...

Amazing paper dolls illustrated by Dollas Shaw in collaboration with DACE. Reminded me of my childhood collection of paperdoll books. Wonder where I've stash them away...

favorite outfits from....


some of my favorite outfits from The Sartorialist.

11/1/10

my Amish bliss...




Photograph taken by Tamara Muth-king sparked a little Amish daydream for myself. Antler sconce from DWR. Chair and vintage book boxes from Wisteria. Fabulous madeline hat from DearGoldenVintage shop. A white pleated shirt from Vanessa Bruno. Ruffled shorts from ISHII. And lovely oxfords from Loeffler Randalls.

my favorite letterpress people


Let's get letterpressed! I love the eclectic styles of graphics the designers at Sideshow Press creates. Look at the snake skin texture!! love it.