This is for becca

I really like Feist, she is my hero. Her website is pretty smashing too. My sister is a dancer and I think she would really appreciate the choreography for this video. Her new album, "the Reminder " came out today - on itunes - horray!! - i've been waiting for it.
(I found this video link visiting the lovely - Oh Happy Day blog - it is so great :) )

Happy May Day.

5 Senses Swap

Yeah! I received another package from the five sense swap. I found out about this swap via Kristen's blog (my 1st swap partner) and I thought, why not do another one? I was lucky to get it today! These 5 delightful items were packaged so lovely, with thoughtful little handwritten tags. Thank you thank you Mary Ann from a very mary design my senses are happy.

Tulip Festival

This weekend we went to the tulip festival, it was absolutely beautiful. Here are a few photos that I took. Don't you just love spring?

A growing wonder

Our little one just turned 6 months this weekend, she started rolling over and eating baby food. My, how fast they grow.

Black + White = :)

Happy Mail! This weekend I received Kristen's box from the mellow + yellow swap that I participated in. It was quite refreshing to receive something so nice in the mail. The packaging was beautiful and contents were equally great. It is such a coincidence that we sent each other black + white items, out of all the colors to choose from. Thanks Kristen! and Thanks Marta for putting the swap together!

letterpress I fancy

3 of my favorite letterpress companies are: Snow & Graham, Hello Lucky and Egg Press. They all produce such lovely stuff. A good place to see them and other great letterpress beauties in one place is LuxePaperie.

Snow and Graham:


Hello Lucky!

Egg press

Gowns galore

I did not know that jcrew had such great wedding dresses. It is nice to see some lovely bridal gowns and dresses for under $250.



As I've been thumbing through bridal mags lately, I am awed by Monique L'huillier she is my favorite couture wedding dress designer of the moment, because of the glamorous detail in her elegant designs.

I love bubble baths

Mac and I just bought our first townhouse - hooray! We have been painting up a storm throughout the place, making it feel more like home. I am looking for color ideas for the bathroom and I found these via Cottage Living Design Assistant. I want a clean and fresh feeling and I like the green-blue and white. Of course, it would also be nice to have a claw foot tub someday.

Paper Italy

Italy is on my top ten places to visit, I found these little beauties, and had to pause for a moment of silence. Aren't these little paper creations exquisite?! I would like to box them all up and keep them. They are created by Studio d. sharp.

Aussie Style

I think that Australian Donna Hay has such beautiful food styling, it is so simple and chic yet elegant. I checked this book out, and it is beautiful. Has anyone tried cooking any of her recipes? The desserts in this book look delicious.

Flying art

Two things that I have an infinity for, butterflies and all things postal, are wrapped up in these little hand-cut pieces. Tracey Bush is amazing, wow, I am so inspired.

Bzzz. bzzz.

Last night Mac took me to dinner at the Macaroni Grill and afterwards we walked through Williams-Sonoma and we saw this cute beehive cake, among other things.



I also came home to find the Dean & Deluca catalog in the mail - lots of beautiful treats!

Feeling girly?

Friday, I went to a quaint little shop in Alpine called Dear Lizzie. I ate with my bro. & sister-in-law in the little cafe/bistro area which was delish. It is one of those shops that makes you definitely feel like a girl, I've also seen little girls have tea parties here - so cute. If you are ever in the area, wanting to be inspired and feel feminine I highly recommend this shop. 

image via pbkids

Cool stuff that they sell:

the best custom stamps I've ever seen by three designing women- you can also find them at Room Service Home




Collage jewelry, trinkets, and memorabilia by Sally Jean - they are made out of glass and metal, I love the one I have which says: "I think I'll be an artist or something."



Gianna Rose Soaps: delightfully smelling and looking

That which we call a rose...

images via Kylie Lambert Flickr

Aren't these adorable - made by Kylie Lambert of Le Cupcake. I would love to learn how to do marzipan.

Happy Earth Day

Last weekend, I planted 3 tomato bushes, some herbs and flowers. We've never planted tomatoes or herbs before so we are excited to see what happens. I found a cool book and website called You Grow Girl. Does anyone have any suggestions or great gardening tips?

creative guest books ...

I think it is great to let wedding guests leave more then just their sig. Wishes, notes, or words of wisdom to the bride and groom seem to be a bit more meaningful. I wish I would have done the Polaroid idea at my wedding.


images via: ms, beaucoup

Baobob Tree

image via bbc.co.uk

I don't think I've seen a tree quite like this before, planet earth blows my mind.

We are what we believe we are. - CS LEWIS

Fun with type

Bembos zoo is great, if you haven't already, check out their site. I love the book too!

Kransekake and such..

images via martha & tilbords

1: cakes stands give great height and display all types of stuff so cute - check out Rosanna and potluck studios for inspiration.
2: These cute little cookies reminded me of #3.
3: Kransekake: a delicious and beautiful Norwegian wedding cake made of ground almonds that my aunt Irene makes -- sooo good!!
4: I love clear containers for drinks - the limes are fun too.

Cyclone

I've had this little clipping forever, I think Cyclone Design is great - this image has a little bit of a picasso vibe, don't you think?

Details...details

Image via brides

1 : cox&cox 2:bloomeryweddings 3 brides 4 ms

1: Thought you could have some fireworks (Todd's an expert right?)
2: I love lillies of the valley - I am going to plant some this weekend!
3: Limes in the vases, I thought added a cool color vibe
4: Guest sign-in isn't that clever!

Have a seat...

images via brides

"a good photograph is knowing where to stand” ansel adams

I love the photography by Rodney Smith. I had the opportunity to hear him lecture, and he is quite a remarkable person with an amazing eye for detail, and great use of light in his photographs. He studied under one of the great photography masters - Walker Evans.

Lunch break shopping

all images from nordstrom

I'm on the hunt for a new black skirt - aren't these cute?! Still trying to decide which one is my favorite.

lights... camera...

image via lena corwin's flickr

images via cox&cox (really great uk store!)

images via brides