Handmade with Love

Nothing beats a good ole fashioned handmade Valentine. Probably one of my most favorite things to create all year. Made with lots of love...

And the yummy brownies I made for our Sunday supper we hosted for friends and family last night....

Happy Valentine's Day to you. :)

Monday Mild Obsession: The Coveteur

So, yes, Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark's The Coveteur (formerly The Coveted) has been ALL over the blogosphere these past few weeks, but how can you not be addicted? The comments and intimate photos of closets of some of the most influential fashion trendsetters in the world keeps me coming back for more, post after post. I'm obsessed. And definitely inspired.

Can you tell I like accessories? And seriously, those polaroids on the outside of shoe boxes - almost better than looking at the gorgeous shoes themselves. Love it.

Pushing My Buttons

In a good way, of course. Some things tickling my creative fancy this week....

This immediately got me in painting mode. I am crazy about the colors, the use of space, layers of paint...I could go on and on...

I am seriously considering making my own bed fort after seeing this.

All the BHLDN sneak peeks get me SO excited for the official reveal on Monday. I could become really comfortable with "always a bridesmaid" with these beauties.

Kelly Wearstler's new blog is packed to the brim with visual delight.

Happy Weekend!!

Flowers From the (Vegetable) Garden

Like many people, I absolutely love fresh flowers and usually try to pick them up weekly for the house. Last week I checked out a local flower shop that recently changed ownership and among the roses, carnations, lilies and other "common" flowers, she had some b-e-a-u-tiful BIG white flowering kale. Completely new to me. Never used vegetables as flowers before. We put it with some eucalyptus and other wild-looking fillers, and it has been one of my most favorite bouquets I have bought yet.

Here the flowers are a week ago fresh as can be:

Yesterday (a WEEK later) I trimmed the dying outside pieces off the kale and wah-la! Good as new! How gorgeous?

After getting curious and doing some research, I realized I am WAY behind in the floral design department because although this is the first time I have ever seen kale used this way, it looks like it isn't uncommon at all. Um, where have I been?

Here are some gorgeous examples and future floral inspiration for when I hit up the produce stand at my local farmers market next week:

Beautiful, right? What other "veggies" are you using for your floral arrangements?

Images: Blush Floral Design, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, Design Sponge

Monday Mild Obsession (a little late!): Eskayel

While browsing this adorable blog, I was introduced to Brooklyn, NY-based, Eskayel, a design studio that creates textiles, wallpaper and ceramics. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. I think I could wallpaper my entire house with their designs.

Some of my absolute favorites:









I think a wall hanging will have to do for now... :)

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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Polaroids of Paris

I am officially ready to plan my trip back after seeing these beauties. Nothing beats the perfect imperfection of Polaroids....