A good flower shop

PLACE:
As I was thinking about spring and planting flowers today, I thought about a brilliant flower shop, I came across while in Boston last year on Newbury Street called Winston Flowers. They carry the most stunning selections and make the most lovely arrangements.

For Like Ever

THING:
Just got this poster in the mail on Friday. I saw it in one of my favorite mags Domino and I really loved it.

Melted colors

I cannot recall how I came about finding Jen Garrido's artwork, but I think that it is absolutely original and stunning. I would love to have one of her paintings in my home.

A 7th Wonder

IDEA:
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Henry David Thoreau

PLACE:
Last Monday, I went to the IMAX theatre to see "Mystic India". It was quite good, and the cinematography and images were amazing. The architecture, craft, and culture of this country is so beautiful. I would love to go to India and see the lushness of its vast country and meet a real Yogi and see the Taj Mahal. It amazes me what devotion, strength and discipline that they have. It inspires me to want to be a better person.

A New Beginning

Today is the start of my first blog. Yippee!



IDEA:
Here is a quote that inspires me.
"I see life as an art. As the artist of my own life, each day another brush stroke is made on the canvas which will one day be called "My Life." If I am to live with the end it mind, everyday that I am blessed to live and breath is an opportunity to create the life I envision for myself. I want my life to be one of beauty, peace, style, and grace -- an utterly fulfilling life that inspires me as well as those that I love. It begins by creating a clear vision and then daily making choices, both large and small, that move me in the direction of my dreams."
(found while browsing books at Amazon.com by JacquelineRose.)

PLACE:
I love to travel, I am going to many places including San Juan, Puerto Rico in June.

PERSON:
I adore the work of Sara Fanelli. Check her stuff out!

THING:
I have been on this cupcake kick lately, I know, I know it seems to be a revived phenomenon around the country for the last few years, but when I went into one of my favorite stores, Williams-Sonoma yesterday, I was excited to see that they now carry Sprinkles cupcake mix. I love the packaging and I can't wait to make them. I'll let you know how they turn out.

ABOUT

Black Eiffel has been around since 2007 and is updated with a daily dose of design, style, inspiration and more. It is written by graphic designer Rachel Jones who enjoys photography, traveling, listening to good music, watching international and well-thought out films, feeling the indentation of letterpress items, and consuming (and sometimes cooking) delicious food. Above all, she loves to hang out with her husband and two daughters.

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