A Little Studio/Office Inspiration for the next project at my Condo:
See more [p]INSPERATION here!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Nothing is Original
"Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said:'It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.'" -Jim Jarmusch
A few things that I'm Loving
I think pretty much anyone who has seen "Pitch Perfect" can agree that it's great entertainment. A wonderful combination of romance and comedy that definitely isn't trying too hard and obviously isn't afraid to make fun of itself. Also, I'm kind of love the music in it. Including the song "Cups" which has recently made its way to the radio. I was delighted to see that it also has a music video.
Something else I'm loving, which is completely unrelated... half aprons. I have been coveting the beautiful aprons below from Terrain for a while now and have been on the hunt to find more budget friendly options. After a few months I finally found two fun and affordable half aprons on Joss & Main for just $18.95 each!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
My Shoe Story
I had so much fun with J.Crew's "Pin it to Win it" Contest titled "My Shoe Story". I thought I'd share my entry with you in the form of a design board. You can also see it on Pinterest here.
The Contest Rules:
My Quote inspiration, "I think everything in life is art. What you do. HOW YOU DRESS. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in, and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks. And the way you feel. LIFE IS ART."
My J. Crew Outfit inspiration, the perfect summer outfit for a day in the sun:
My Shoe Story: "I want to Fly Away"
A stroll through Central Park in NYC, and a day spent visiting the Markets in Venice, Italy.
Very summery, girly and fun! There's still time to enter, visit http://promotions.vogue.com/jcrew.php.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Before + After
Sometimes I draw... Here are a few "Before + After" images.
{I apologize for the low quality of the drawing images, they were taken with my phone.}
This past Christmas I drew my friends' children as Christmas presents. I still have two to complete... my plan is to finish them by my next visit to Maryland for Memorial Day Weekend (I know.. I know... procrastinate much?). Drawing people can be a challenge for me but I like how these pictures turned out. I've found profile and 3/4 view are much easier to draw than straight on faces. Also, these drawings are small about 4"x5" which helps speed up the process. What do you think?
Other project posts by me:
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Sneak Peek!
Here's a little sneak peek of my living room in my new-ish (6 weeks is still new, right?) condo!
You might recognize some items from my previous post "Home Sweet Home". I'm so eager to have this room completed and to take better photographs to show everyone! It will probably be months before the entire apartment is finished but I'm looking forward to moving on to organizing and furnishing my office next!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
the happy movie
A few weeks ago I watched "happy" on netflix and something the narrator said at the end of the movie has stuck with me:
"The formula for happiness is not the same for everyone, but the good news is that the things we love to do are the building blocks for a happy life. Play. Having new experiences. Friends and family. Doing things that are meaningful. Appreciating what we have. These are the things that make us happy. And they're free. And with happiness the more you have the more everyone has."
What's making me happy right now... The start of spring. The weather is slowly getting warmer, the dogwood tree outside my bedroom window is beginning to bloom, the sun is setting later in the evening. All of these things make me happy.
(link to the happy movie.)
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