pre-tee awesome tees

Been feeling more and more "jeans and tshirt" prone as of late, and I thought these were some pretty awesome ones I might have to add to my collection :)

1. Space Race (men & women) 2. We Flying High (men & women) 3. Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address 4. Ghost PAC MAN T-Shirt (men & women) 5. Halftone Robot (men & women) 6. I Am Shy But You Can Reach Me (men & women) 7. Bat And Robin (men & women) 8. B Positive (men & women)

Lovely Vintage Lady: Ginger Rogers

Nothing like watching an old classic movie during a relaxing weekend :) A favorite of mine happens to be "Swing Time" starring Ms. Rogers and Fred Astaire.

Perfumes & packaging

I am absolutely fascinated with old and new perfume bottles. In fact one of my dreams would be to design perfume packaging! And in the season where perfume is a frequently exchanged gift (whether you asked for it or not) here's a collection of some of the nicest smelling looking perfumes around :)

1. A Perfume Organic - Mejica 2. Joya - Heart Solid Perfume Brooch 3. Estée Lauder Youth - Dew 'Timeless' Solid Perfume Cameo 4. Tocca - Eau de Parfum Viaggio 5. Lalique Eau De Parfum Spray 6. True Religion For Women Eau de Parfum Spray 7. Very Hollywood Michael Kors Hollywood Eau De Parfum Spray 8. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Spray 9. Kilian - Taste of Heaven Eau de Parfum 10. Vera Wang Anniversary

Delicious packaging

visit www.askinosie.com

This packaging looks just as delicious as the chocolate itself :)

Particularly pretty wreaths..

 

I've been on a hunt for a somewhat particular wreath - something that's a bit more unique than the norm and with an organic/natural-esque flair. I ended up coming across ten stunning wreaths!


1. Autumn Orchard Berry Wreath $55  2. Berry Teardrop Garland $9  3. Antler Wreath  4. Organic Bouquet Mama Mia Oregano Wreath $69  5. Wild Birch Twig Wreath $17 6. ARTEflorum Large Yellow Forsythia Wreath $49 7. Mixed Grass Wreath  $49  8. Simple and Elegant White Berry Wreath $40 9. Pinecone & Flower Wreath $49  10. Winter Berry Branch Wreath $64

The art of window display is underrated

Keep reading to see more! 

 

1. Anthropologie winter type snow display  2. Day of the dead inspired display 3. Kate’s Paperie Flower display 4. Printemps, Paris Alice in Wonderland inspired display 5. Oasis Christmas window display 6. Louis Vuitton Surveillance display 7. Red cutout department store display 8. John Varvatos Storefront display 9. Book Illustration display 10. Post-it Mosaic Art display

Weekend chocolate fix

Thanks to the wonderful Family Kitchen blog for this one! I happened to come across this recipe by accident & considered it a godsend - I still have a half full jar of Nutella I needa put to good use and I'm thinking I'm definitely going to give this a try this weekend :)

"dwindle" illustration

A new piece from a new series of paintings/illustrations called "dwindle". It was done with some inks and watercolor and a little solitude :)

Prints will be available - hopefully very soon!

Why branding is awesome...

Just an example of what I think is one the most beautiful & successful re-branding ever done! I was pleasantly surprised when I first saw the new look of my favorite soy milk revealed on the shelf of my grocery store. It's new look is minimal and still playful looking. Who would pass up this little carton of delightfulness?

You can view some of Ben Javens work at his blog: http://benjavens.blogspot.com/

Song Bird - Theresa Andersson

While blogging & trying to keep in the "Nawlins" spirit - I tapped to Theresa Andersson. I'd say definitely give her a listen if you're in the mood for some indie/soul/jazzy/folk tunes.

A nod to New Orleans

Just returned from a trip from one of my favorite cities ever - and I already can't wait to visit again soon! There's plenty to see and I discover something new every time - I thought it was worth noting a couple of their great local shops and a particularly talented resident :)   

Links:

http://www.erayphoto.com/

http://www.nadineblake.com/

http://misterapple.net/

Photo credits: 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tazphotos/4555838967/

Home Spruce Up for fall

I love decorating for the season, it really helps get me in the mood and spark the holiday cheer! It's also nice to change things up a bit. Here are some non-other-the-top ways to spruce up your space for holiday season - and things that I could probably use all year around!

1. Decorative Wall Vinyl $72  2. Embroidered Circles Pillow $34  3. Fairytale Tree Stump Planter Pot $19  4. Leaf Bowl $35  5. Burlap deer reindeer pillow $15 6. Suede Lamp Shade $25 7. Silver Dainty Deer Statue $18  8. Burlap Sack Advent Calendar $99 9. Carved Wood Coasters $15  10. Cast Iron Owl Doorstop $10  11. Knit Pillow Cover $42

~ Random Doodlies ~

Inspired by childhood...

Hat Affair

One of the BEST things about the weather getting colder is you have more of an excuse to wear more hats! Although the weather isn't quite so chilly just yet (especially in Florida)...I can't help myself.

.01  Bacolor $18.00  .02   Macri $98.00  .03  Longanecker $20.00  .04  Bow Beret $14.00  .05  Betmar "English Rose" Cap $38.00 .  06  Mossimo® Cloche - Purple $14.99  .07  Hammons $20.00  .08  Pom Pom Knitted Beanie Hat $28.00

Wishing for this morning..

Love these photographs(/photographers).
Photo credits: 1. Room With a View  2. Café Brûlant