It’s always amazing to be how inspiration strikes, especially when you’d least expect it. Last summer I was working on a branding project and my team and I researched the term ex libris. What is an ex libri you ask? Yeah, I had no clue when we first started out research. It’s a stamp or
1. yuimade is full of goodies from artist, Yu-I Chan. I’m particularly in love with her latest wood carving and the beautiful prints it’s yielding. 2. Ilsa Acke is weaving some serious magic. A large, neon weaving as a wall hanging? so pretty. 3. la buena vida (by food and lifestyle photographer, Nicole Franzen) is filling up my recipe book
With the weather allowing more dinners al fresco, I have found the need for candlelight as the sun goes down and the meal time lingers. These candle holders I’ve created are simple and offer a world of possibilities! Follow along for the instructions!:
Mothers of crust-haters unite; your wishes have been granted. Vrrrmm! sandwich cutters make lunchtime for your tot almost as fun as the good old days of airplane games and pureed veggies. Even better? They’re BPA, lead and phalate-free. Purchase the Vrrrmm! sandwich cutters for $18 at Spoon Sisters. p.s. If you’re feeling extra generous, snag
1. Turquoise One Shoulder Dress ($44) at Dorothy Perkins 2. Gold Glitter Tipton Heels ($49.99) at heels.com 3. Black Triangle Cuff ($49) at Shopbop 4. Elastic Metallic Belt ($34.99) at Mango 5. Moonstone Square Studs ($100) at Charm and Chain 6. Empire Nylon Clutch ($102) at Nordstrom LINK: NANCY RAMIREZ
Happy Monday, friends. Enjoy this mix featuring some fun covers, old favorites, and a new tune by Cat Power. So excited she’s back! [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/867642″] 01. Ruin — Cat Power 02. Werewolf — Fiona Apple 03. Strangelove — Bat for Lashes 04. You Know What I Mean — Cults 05. Cannons —
If you haven’t been able to figure it out by now, I’m a huge sucker for pretty much anything vintage or vintage-inspired. These typographic packages are no exception. So when looking to create my own type, it’s finds like the above that I turn to for inspiration first. From top to bottom: 1, 2, 3,
Dainty and feminine, ditsy prints are a regular summer time favorite. These vintage-inspired picks pull at my girly and nostalgic strings simultaneously: 1. Vanity Case from Top Shop 2. Full Tilt Sunglasses from Tillys 3. Massimo Alba Scarf from Farfetch 4. Bow Hair Clip from American Apparel 5. Rebecca Taylor Dress from Net-A-Porter 6. London