Local Native

Tribal prints have made their appearance here and there recently and are nothing new, but lately, this trend is popping up everywhere I turn. And I'm not going to lie, I kinda like it...

Images: Wolfum, Blue and Cream, But Does It Float, Amber Interiors, Alexandra In The Forest, Tom Tom Jewelry, Honest WTF

Typography Love

Images: H&FJ, Friends of Type, Beautiful and Useful, Typography Love

And how kick-ass are these? In lieu of holiday cards, this Minneapolis-based strategic design firm sent Valentine matchboxes to give their friends "a gift that would spark inspiration and re-energize the love for what they do". Imagine how fun it would be to receive one of these bad boys. I would feel inspired just being their friend.

Images: Lovely Package

Monday Mild Obsession: Striped Walls

I don't know why but every year when Spring hits, I am crazy about stripes. They are so simple and classic but have the power to make such a bold statement, in fashion and interiors alike.

If we owned our own place I would definitely do this. However, the aspect of painting the stripes myself is a little intimidating. For instance, last month this painting project became a DIY that turned bad (don't even ask) and it's size is quite the small fraction of an entire wall. Regardless of the labor of love aspect (if you do it yourself), striped walls can be such a fun accent to any room or home - as subtle or wild the color you choose - and the finished result is by far definitely worth the work.

Images: The Decorista, Lonny, Frank Roop, The Decorista, Lonny, Centsational Girl, House Beautiful

Monday Mild Obsession: Watercolor

If you can't tell, I am totally in spring mode. And perhaps this is why I am SO attracted to anything watercolor right now. The soft, translucent colors remind me of pretty blossoms, fresh grass, and the newness that the season brings.

{We Heart It, Once Wed, Pinterest, Etsy, Pink Wallpaper Design, Erin ever After}

P.S. I want those business cards.

P.P.S. I also just saw Lonny does a Wednesday Watercolor feature on their blog. Awesomeness.

The Bold + The Beautiful

{ feeling a little more COLORFUL this week! }

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Off to Big Bear for a little snow weekend with friends. Enjoy your weekend...

Creativity Boost

I have always been a huge fan of inspiration boards. I love that they are always-changing, three-dimensional, mindfully powerful, yet aesthetically pleasing and oh-so-fun to look at. You can get such an incredible snapshot of someone and their personality and creative processes with just one glimpse. Definitely works of art themselves.

What do you have on your inspiration board?

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Black + White and Handmade Details

No birthdays around here for awhile but what an adorable invitation. Food looks tasty too.




Via this is glamorous.

Lite Brite Tory Burch Style

While finishing some last minute shopping yesterday at the mall, I came across this fantastic window display at Tory Burch. Lite Brite + huge deer = awesome!



I wonder what Sky would think if made something similar for the living room?...