ready, set, decorate

It's about that time of year to get my home decorating & craft projects in order. Since we've moved, I feel the pressure's on, word on the street is that our block notoriously goes all out for Halloween. So, perhaps I'm starting a bit early- but really you never need an excuse to get inspired. As you can see, I'm thinking lots of garlands & pretty paper crafts. {decor top to bottom: frazier & wing custom mobile, bash please event design, pinwheel project by posh paperie, and confetti system's event decor for the craft inc book signing party via ohjoy blog}

and then there was rue

Another fabulous interiors, fashion & lifestyle magazine straight to your computer screens. View the premiere online issue of Rue. {all images from here}

"print is not dead"

I know many people (me for one) who've been sad since the end of magazines like Domino and Blueprint. So imagine my delight when a friend told me about Anthology, a new shelter & lifestyle magazine by Anh-Minh Le and Meg Mateo Ilasco. From the preview of Anthology magazine's first issue to the cast of amazing talent on the masthead, I am beyond excited. I'm also in love with their premiere cover illustration by Kris Atomic and can't stop watching the genius stop-motion video by Thayer Allyson Gowdy. There will always be something very special about an actual print magazine, that I'll end up holding onto for years. Definitely signing up for my subscription today!

Print Is Not Dead from Anthology Magazine on Vimeo.

best in show

I wish I could have been at last week's Scandinavian fashion storm (literally, walking the runway in the rain). Here's a glimpse of the Spring/Summer 2011 designs from Copenhagen fashion week. photography by copenhagen fashion week. {shows top to bottom: Stine Goya, Ivana Helsinki, Munthe plus Simonsen, Guldknappen, Minimarket}

how's your weekend?

I spent mine with moose and my pretty new eames rocker.

I just came across this blog through Frankie magazine's site. It's kept me captivated for the past hour. I find it so enjoyable peering into the lives of what others do and see. {all images via how's your weekend}

summer romance

I love nothing more that a hot summer day, only to jaunt around in a cute flirty dress and sandals. So as the temperatures in the bay area are rising, I am inspired by my summertime loves. {love the jar flower display & a good outdoor lunch spot, photos by Polly Wreford. Lemon fresh goodness by local jam maker Shakirah Simley . Vivienne Westwood's Bale Sunday dress. Happy amusement park photo from angie nan. Love to live in sandals, the morgan shoe by Seychelles. And weekend getaways, photo of luggage by the fancy lamb.}

dresses & jumpsuits

It was almost a year ago that I visited Copenhagen and got to experience the Danish fashion & culture first-hand. I was in a constant state of visual stimulation. I am reminded of it all while looking through Danish designer, Stine Goya's collections. I especially love her latest set of frocks & rompers in alluring citrus and summery colors. The styles are perfectly unique pieces of casual & effortless high fashion.

decorate my home...

...{please} I am sadly so behind in doing any holiday decorating this year. Where does the time go? I wish I could wake up in the morning and have the beautiful & festive stylings of Tine K home throughout my house. View their Winter collection & inspiration here.

look on the bright side

a pop of yellow and a smile, dip dyed umbrella by echo

To celebrate the rainy & gray weather we're having, I dream of the vibrantly colorful musical masterpiece, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.

office space

my current mood board in the studio

The office is where I spend most of my time, therefore I need my studio to be as bright and inspirational as possible. I gather lots of little knickknacks and paper products on a regular basis. Some pieces get displayed and others get filed away somewhat neatly. Despite everything I already have, I'm always on the lookout for more office accessories to enhance the space. Because it can forever be a work in progress...

all products from the anthropologie home selection

wedding season

real wedding from once wed. photo by our labor of love

It seems it's always the season of love & marriage... and with weddings usually come crafts. Especially in these budget saving days, handmade wedding invites, favors, flowers, decorations, etc. are becoming more prevalent and creating an even more unique & beautiful setting for the big day. I have been drawn to the website Once Wed and their gorgeous assortment of DIY/decor ideas and real wedding photo inspiration. Plus it introduces me to an enormously talented pack of designers, illustrators, photographers & crafters. Some of my favorites here:

event design by darling dexter

fabric flower garlands by dolci odille. photo by our labor of love

sweet & clever "will you be my bridesmaid?" cards by rifle design

This makes me reminisce of my own wedding 5 years ago, where I designed all the paper goods for our garden themed fiesta. I enjoy throwing parties all the time, as it gives me a good excuse to add flair to any occasion. And am already thinking about how to design it right 5 years from now for a big 10th anniversary bash. Thanks again to Once Wed, I'll have a huge archive of creative ideas by then.

Philip & I in the garden July 3, 2004

My printed designs from our wedding. The invitations were letterpressed, bound & packaged by Kim Vanderheiden of the Painted Tongue Press.