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Loving…

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

I’m changing the name of the Thursday post from Coveting… to Loving… because as I was getting this post together I realized I don’t have a ton of things I’m coveting this week, but rather more things on my mind that I’m loving. So, without further adieu, this weeks loving…

Alicia Bock’s print The Renault. I haven’t been to Paris yet, but this is what it looks like in my mind. Moody and quirky and all together lovely.

Six weeks of amazing inspiration from 300 fabulous bloggers. I’m posting February 25th (click here to see when the other bloggers are posting) and am busy compiling my list of everything that inspires me.

Yoga. When I’m in class I feel strong and proud of my body.

I was so against Twitter for so long (I’m not quite sure why) but now that I’m on, I’m hooked! Follow me here. I love social media.

Wachovia Possibilities Rewards. For every penny I spend and every bill I pay, I earn points. I just traded them in for a $50 Restoration Hardware gift card!

Images: Alicia Bock, SFGirlbybay, Mackeson, Briemarie

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Independent Artisan: Kari Herer

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Five of Kari’s silverware prints are in my kitchen and one of her peony postcards has found it’s way into my bookcase. Suffice it to say, I absolutely love her work. Some of it looks vintage while some of it is almost dream like. The quality is impeccable and the colors truly lovely. Definitely check her site out for loads of inspiration.

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Picturing the Past 10 Years

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Phillip Niemeyer has created an awesome visual chart for the New York Times depicting trends of the past decade. Check out the whole chart here. It will definitely be a walk down memory lane.

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Abandonend Houses

Monday, January 11th, 2010

This photo series of Abandoned Houses by Kevin Bauman is both fascinating and sad. To think that at one time families lived and loved in these; someone may have even put their own sweat and tears into building one. I wish there was a way to go into all of these towns that are dying and help revive the ecomony, the people and in turn the neighborhoods.

Images: Kevin Bauman

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Imagination Poster

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Yesterday Alyson confirmed she’s going to be printing up her amazing Imagination poster. I have a frame reserved on the gallery wall and cannot wait until these babies are available for sale in her shop!

Image: Unruly Things

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2009 Pictures of the Year Part 2

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Part 2 of LIFE Magazine’s 2009 pictures of the year have been released and they’re just as great as Part 1. My, it has been an amazing year!

Images: LIFE

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2009 Pictures of the Year

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Life

LIFE Magazine’s 2009 Pictures of the Year are out. I love this annual feature. It’s amazing how a simple image can evoke such feeling. My, what a year we’ve had!

Live 2

Life 3

Images: LIFE

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2010 Calendar

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Anyone still searching for a 2010 calendar? I personally went with Alicia Bock’s The Polaroids. I love photography and it adds a bit of color and whimsy to the corner it will sit in.

Images: Alicia Bock

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Cosas Minimas

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Quirky

Loving this calendar with quirky illustrations. And, since Blanca is a new to me designer, I must share her illustrations too. I adore this one, this one and this one too!

Image: Blanca Gomez

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Dotted Pencil Cup

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

I spotted this amazing cup over on The Bright Side Project. Isn’t it fabulous?! It would certainly add the right amount of glitz and glamour to my desk!

P.S. Enter BDB50OFF for 50% off your purchase!

Image: Bailey Doesn’t Bark

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2010 Paris Calendar

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

I know more than a few people who would love Alicia Bock’s new 2010 calendar. Each image literally transports me. I’m thinking of doing a series in my kitchen.

Images: Alicia Bock

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Summer Social

Friday, July 31st, 2009

One of my favorite bloggers, Alyson of Unruly Things, is having the first ever online sale of her new letterpressed line, Postal Press. I was lucky enough to snag a two pack of the awesome hello greeting card and the cheerful wheat design stationary {pictured below}.

The Summer Social has tons of great artwork, jewelry, textiles and paper goods from several talented ladies so act fast as quantities are limited!

Images: Postal Press

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Watercolors

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

I cannot get over the wondrous beauty of Gabriella Fiabane’s work. In fact, I recently purchased the last one… it reminds me of the farmland around my in laws home.

You can shop a limited number of acrylics and watercolors on her website or an extensive number of watercolors through her two Etsy stores. Watercolors here. Acrylics here.
Images: Gabrielle Friabane

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Kindred Summer Edition

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Ez and Holly have a brand new lineup of summer inspired giveaways over at Kindred! Two of my favorite photographers, Alicia Bock and Traci French, have designed computer wallpapers that I’ve already downloaded- one for home, one for work. And, there are also beautiful printable note cards. Thanks ladies!
Images via Kindred

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Print + Press

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

The fifth installment of Print + Press has been released. I love how they evoke summery feelings and especially adore the print with flowers wrapped in newspaper.
Image via Print + Press