‘inspiration’ Archive

Desk Needs March 13, 2012 1 Comment

The desk with no chairs got a temporary fix last week (hello folding chairs from the basement, you look classy) and now that we’re actually using the desk we found we are in need of lighting for it as well. Does it ever end? This flea market desk is such a diva. So now the [...]

Be Bold March 12, 2012 1 Comment

An orange dress and, quite possibly, the most beautiful wedding photo of all time. Source: Green Wedding Shoes

Wanted: Bookshelf March 9, 2012 No Comments

Just give me a some clean lines, a coat of bright white paint, some perfect wood legs and I’m happy. Just one of the beauties from BOOK/SHOP. Have a great weekend, friends! Source: Simple Lovely

Salt Water 2 Comments

Isn’t that the truth? Although living in the Midwest, sometimes you have to substitute salt water for lake water. A big lake, if you can, but a small one will work as well. Source: Society 6

Play with your food March 7, 2012 No Comments

This Pantone color feature using food is genius. It’s a tough call, but that zucchini green might be my favorite. Followed closely by strawberry red. Source: Griottes

That Rug. March 6, 2012 4 Comments

This IKEA Stockholm Rand rug has officially invaded my dreams. In between wedding nightmares (which are the WORST, I swear) this rug was dancing through my brain last night. I think that’s a sign that I must make it mine, no? Source: Design*Sponge, Livet Hemma, sfgirlbybay, design elements via Pinterest

Blog Round Up March 1, 2012 2 Comments

I always look forward to Fabien Barral’s blog round-ups on Graphic-Exchange. And this one did not disappoint. Source: Today You Inspired Me and simple blueprint

Chair Inspiration February 29, 2012 No Comments

This apartment in Madrid has me thinking about chairs again. Is Panton the way to go? Source: 1 Kind Design

Frank Chimero February 28, 2012 No Comments

I’m in the midst of a few website designs right now am hugely inspired by Frank Chimero’s recently re-designed site. It has personality, movement and all the other intangibles that often get lost on the web. Be sure to scroll through the entire homepage and read the part about the iPhone manufacturer. Love it. Source: [...]

Patience is a Virtue February 9, 2012 3 Comments

When I spotted this piece of art the first thing that came to mind was ‘road trips.’ Those road trips where you have hours in a car, one blue pen and a limited supply of paper. Those times always led to some pretty intense pen art, in my opinion. But artist Il Lee takes it [...]