ten images of inspiration : a very fine engagement.

After spotting these engagement photos yesterday on Smitten (taken by Max Wanger who is known around the internet for photographing Joanna and her beau, first image shown below), I couldn't resist searching around for some ultra sweet ones to post on here. I shall leave with these to cheer you up on this Friday night (unless you're the bitter type, then I would suggest not looking any further)- Happy weekend everyone!












Sources/photographers (from top to bottom): Max Wanger, Boutwell Studio, Allyson Magda, Feather Love Weddings, Sloan Photographers, Leo Patrone, Duston Todd, John Rozier, Kate Headley, and Kyle Hale.

flickr friday : pen + paper.

1. Paris-birds, 2. "Braided", 3. little bud, 4. Ampersand, 5. twenty eight, 6. Boneshaker, 7. this moustache is dangerous, 8. birthday girl, 9. Hello valentine..., 10. moleskine_071130.jpg, , 12. Lettered with EF Principal Nib, 13. Untitled, 14. leaf, 15. Moving in, 16. Untitled

etsy finds of the week.

1. Frozen Charlotte from Dear Dodo ($15), 2. Spring Innocence Series-- a set of three 5x7 photographs from Julie Yi ($36), and 3. Feeling Blue Headband from Bow.Tie. ($40)


4. happy days - another little letterpress card from Pocket Studio ($3.50), 5. Poppy Teapot from dahlhaus ($100), and 6. bunting flags - blue yellow and brown from Little Red Caboose ($30)


7. Evidently from Bradypus ($40), 8. A Pair of Alphabet Earrings from Trudie Davies ($20), and 9. Letterpress Recipe Cards and Recipe Box from one canoe two ($46)

now only if i could make a living doing this job...

One of the most adorable wedding ideas: Having a candy bartender. And how cute would this be for a kid's birthday party? (or really, any party...)

interior inspiration : kid's rooms.

We're starting a bit early on our spring cleaning around here, starting with our boys' room/attic. Now if only we could get it to look like this...












Sources (from top to bottom): David Giles, Cookie Magazine, Arthur's Circus, Hilary Lang, LivingEtc, PointClickHome, Richard Birch, Studiomama, Deborah Berke, and >David Giles, Cookie Magazine.

things i love thursdays : the plain & the simple.

1. Shoes: Position Sand ($325), 2. Buffer Lamp (£135), 3. Plywood Wall Clock ($70), 4. Orla Kiely Stoneware Pitcher - Brown ($14.99), 5. Retread Purse ($165), 6. Tina Frey Designs Mai Mai Mini Bubble Necklace ($180), 7. Season Hurricane (set of 2) ($28), and 8. Field Notes Journals ($12)

freebie of the day : cath kidston wallpapers.

I don't know how I never noticed it before, but Cath Kidston has some of her famous retro patterns as desktop wallpaper over on her site. Perfect for the springtime!

thought of the day : sometimes...

"Sometimes You Just Know," a screenprint by Linzie Hunter.

the best of paris fashion week.

And so, the fashion weeks are now over. As far as all of the cities go, I have to say that sweet ole' Paris rocked it the hardest- so many ruffles and gorgeous shoes and bright colors and perfect silhouettes. Plus, the workmanship of many of the pieces/collections was just incredible. I admit there were a couple of major disappointments (anyone else totally confused by Alexander McQueen's choices this season?), but all-in-all, I adored the majority of the shows. Here are my top favorites, although there are quite a few of the shows I loved missing from here (Stella McCartney, Hermes, Yves St. Laurent, etc.) For the complete line-up of designers, click here.












Designers/collections: 1. Comme des Garcons, 2. Chanel, 3. Kenzo, 4. Collette Dinnigan, 5. Louis Vuitton, 6. Jean Paul Gaultier, 7. Dries Van Noten, 8. Emanuel Ungaro, 9. Viktor & Rolf, and 10. Christian Lacroix. (Images from Style.com)

flickr photo of the day : the perfect red coat.

Untitled by Grace's Tophography.

a collection with myself in mind...

because I am an obsessive list-writer.



1. "Get up off your ass and..." to-do list ($6), 2. What To Eat Pad ($7.50), 3. Star Check List ($12), 4. List Pads ($6), 5. Dignified Lists ($32), 6. Delegate Lists ($5), 7. The Painted Faces Printable Collection - Download and Print ($8.50), 8. the long list notepad ($9), 9. Owl To-Do List ($8), and 10. Black Toast 7 Day To Do List (£5)

the milkland bandit.

I am truly and completely smitten with this new print by Emily Martin. Her artwork already is displayed around my home, but I think I might need to add this one to the collection. ($18)

freebie of the day : birthday invitation.

Yet another freebie from the always-creative Sarah Neuburger of The Small Object- This time she has designed free party invitations in honor of her birthday, which she celebrated on the fifth (Happy Belated Birthday, Sarah!) I am planning a party within the next couple of months, so I might just have to use these- so sweet and colorful.

interior inspiration : flea market style.

When it comes to interior design, I would have to say that flea market style is probably my favorite. Sure, it can sometimes come off as too country or grandma-like, but when done well, I think it is absolutely beautiful. I adore seeing other people's collections of one-of-a-kind pieces from long ago, carefully displayed around their homes. Sadly, Portland doesn't really have the best (or really any) flea markets, but we do have our share of estate sales and thrift stores that I scour constantly. These images show the exact style that I hope to complete in our home someday.













The sources/photographers (top to bottom): David Giles, Joanna Henderson, Design*Sponge: Emma Cassi, Elizabeth Zeschin, Rachel Whiting, Shoot Factory, Yvestown, Christine Rudolph, The Paper Pony, Heather Bailey, and Jason Loucas.

flickr photo of the day : dresses.

"the hems..." by abbytrysagain.

thought of the day : don't make me.

"I Want My Sweater Back...," from the team at ST8MNT Design.

ten images of inspiration : fashion illustration.

Sources/artists (from top to bottom): Amelie Hegardt, Tina Berning, Samantha Hahn, Autumn Whitehurst, Stina Persson, Coco, Garance Dore, Lovisa Burfitt, Sandra Suy, and Annika Wester.

flickr photo of the day : braid, two.

Untitled by Anna Ritskhe.

things i'm loving : monday evening edition.

1. Fair & Square Pillow ($115), 2. Thomas Paul Lighting Ovis Pendant Lamp - Trees ($590), 3. Button Coasters ($44), 4. Cat Eye Sunglasses Sleeping Mask ($18), 5. The shipwrecked (€42.00), 6. Cute Medium Wise Owl Woodburned Wall Plaque - Cherry Red ($30), 7. Clutch Purse ($39), and 8. write-on glassware ($16)

thought of the day : free encouragements.

A pack of great thought postcards from the Free Encouragement Project ($7.95). More information on the project can be found here and here.

interior inspiration : modern florals.

I know, I know, I am rather sure you are all getting sick of my latest floral obsession, but it is snowing here today and I need some springtime-esque imagery.

The sources (from top to bottom): Mark Lund, Ideal Home, LivingEtc, Making it Lovely, Polly Wreford, Design*Sponge, Domino, and Shoot Spaces.

freebie of the day : n.e.e.t. magazine.

N.E.E.T. Magazine is one of my favorite online publications. It is always chocked full of fashion inspiration, new talents, lovely articles, and a whole lot of eye candy. The new issue can be found for free right here- I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already.