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The Perfect Pair { overalls }

BEHOLD!

The perfect pair of overalls for spring!

Ahem...(regaining composure, checking vital signs)...one thing I really love about these is their simple shape -- really perfect for someone with a little less in the...ehhh, top department...like yours truly. Despite the extreme straight cut, I think if worn at the right size - not too tight - these could be just divinely, casually sexy-meets-comfy. I also like that these are elongating.

Below, a few things I would recommend pairing with them. Nothing too over the top because overalls are over the top in and of themselves. Pardon the pun. Basically, the key is to avoid looking like Blossom.

I love the idea of styling these really low key, comfortable, easy...a loose tank and perhaps a classic scarf to hold your hair back...Then add healthy skin and a HUGE, fitted metal cuff to give it some edge! Feel free to recommend what kind of bag you think would go best...b/c in that area, I am stumped.

APC Denim Overalls HERE
Sandal meets Shoe- I like that these are more protected in the heel, b/c I walk a lot. HERE
Tank by one of my faves HERE
Scarf HERE, actually... I like that this has the look, but it's logo-free.
and last but not least cuff: HERE

Weekender

 

Wheeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

Hoping you have a colorful weekend.

Good ways to lift off?
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Thursday Inspiration

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J'aime-ology

When I visit The Vamoose I keep a roll of paper towels nearby; because it always makes me drool all over myself.

Needless to say I am a tiny bit excited for the new bracelets. I really love the way this designer's original rope designs have given way to even deeper explorations in nature, color, and form. It's so exciting to watch as she expands into new territory...and so beautifully!

More here

Have a great weekend, all!

dark matter

Hi everyone - a busy day is planned around here, but I thought I'd post a few of my inspirations, fashion-wise, today. Fortunately the "Kurt Cobain Hair" that everyone seems to be raging about is something I already have, since I haven't had a haircut since August. Actually, when you have hair like mine, you really can't have anything BUT Cobain hair.

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I'm really feeling anything loose.

Clementine is emerging in Winter with some simple, genius and earthy druzy and geodes that remind me of galaxies and flesh

A mysterious collection of brushstrokes invites Zen in this gorgeously silkscreened fabric by Lucie Summers

Chloe lets it all hang out

The night sky goes to infinity and beyond.

Musical accompaniment? OK. Here's a song that inspired this post.

 

 

Layered Stripes

I can't get enough of these stitched, layered, natural striped patterns.

Especially loving this Vietnamese Hilltribe pillow (how perfectly positioned is that red embroidered accent?)

And this set of notecards - I would use them as artwork - by one of my favorite...actually, probably my absolute favorite... paper designers. *

 

 

* other than myself

Romper Room { leisure time }

 

 

I have, for a long time, wanted to start a croquet club. Ever since I lived in Cambridge, MA, it's been a dream. While I have no idea how to play, I certainly know what I would wear - knickers or floods, anything itchy with elbow patches; and what I would serve as finger food and beverage - spicy bloody marys, Royal Crown soda, deviled eggs, mini club sandwiches, pimentos and cheeses on decorative toothpics. For dessert? Tarts.

Anyway, just a few items I found inspiring up here. Loving the look of these playful, retro, recreational items.

Croquet Set Here

Dart Board Here

Nehi Here - Later Known as Royal Crown - the soda of True Leisure!

Put it in Neutral

My goodness, I've been away for a long time. A lot has been going on with me, and I've been going through some things, artistically, which have been making me need to gather my strength and hibernate.I have changed some things around, so I have more design-time available. To be honest, after three years of carving out a space for myself, and my business, and driving driving driving... having MORE time to explore is kind of strange new territory. It is a little scary, in a way. WHAT NOW.

That is what each of these things up here makes me feel inspired by...new territory. New places to explore that I didn't know existed. Something open-ended and mysterious.

Necklace - and in fact all of Pamela Love's Fall 2010 Collection
Woven Baskets- Saw these in person and they are delicious! Also an interesting choice of color...
Artist Scarf Series - Particularly this one up here
This Dress - like the shape and motif- a great pattern for the city.

 

 

STICK IT!

This is my hearts page. This is my rainbows and chickens page. And this is my oversized bear, fruit, utopian landscapes, and PacMan page.

Totally into the calculated randomness of these 1908's oops 1980's sticker book pages. I love the way the glue on the back has dried creating that tell-tale stickerbook pinstripe in the background!!

More here

{Daily Crave } Creative Blocks

They often say a small child is happier pushing a chair across a room than playing with a complicated, computerized toy. Do you think that rings true?

I was reading a book over the weekend called "Hamlet's Blackberry" about how over-connected we all are becoming, in terms of technology. While our technologies are indeed useful and help us in many ways, they are at times overwhelming...something I have been pondering more and more lately.

The book mentioned that because we all go from task to task so quickly, and are interrupted so often, our experiences can begin to lack "depth"... which I thought was interesting. What is depth?

Well, it's more of a sensual thing, for me... feeling, smelling, touching, hearing, noticing... tasting... looking. But also learning. Help me to be more present in the moment. I spent the holiday up at the lake, disconnected --- but REconnected.

These are handmade blocks made of everyday woods...and I liked the idea that a child can learn so much, on so many levels, through this simple toy.

Found HERE