Monthly Archives for April 2008
Spring Inspired Product Photos
Showcasing products in photos can have many forms. Some opt for simplicity, but many go the route of creating context in their photos and it really pays off when props and styling are beautifully executed. These spring inspired images from … Continue reading
LightArt
Categories: Art, Things of Beauty | 1 comment
I love seeing art installations located in everyday places. You shouldn’t have to go to a museum to admire some art…it should be everywhere to enjoy! That’s why I love this “artscape” in Kijkduin, Holland. Between December 2007 and January … Continue reading
Packaging and Design Inspiration
Categories: Design, Misc | Leave a comment
Following my last posts on packaging and business card inspiration, here are some more great ideas in those categories. From left to right: Impact Salon Card Sleeves by Creative Suitcase // Business card design by Jason Tremblay // Beehive Honey … Continue reading
Collecting: Children’s Stuff
Categories: Kids, Misc, News, Things of Beauty | 4 comments
This is a collection I’m just beginning, because I’m 12 weeks pregnant with our first child! Ever since discovering this wonderful news, I’ve been keeping my eye out at estate sales for cute vintage kid stuff. With that said, don’t … Continue reading
Collecting: Globes
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Globes are a pretty common collector’s item. I’ve been collecting various shapes and sizes for about 10 years now. Here are just a few from my collection. From left to right from top shelf to bottom: Vintage Seagrams globe // … Continue reading
Free Download: Mother’s Day Card
Categories: DIY, Downloads, Holiday, Things of Beauty | 1 comment
May 11th is Mother’s Day and for those of you that like to plan ahead, here is a free card you can download just for her. Just download the template using the link below, print out on 8.5 x 11 … Continue reading
Collecting: Elephants
Categories: Misc, Things of Beauty | 2 comments
I think my love and fascination for elephants started right along with my love and fascination with the country of India. Ever since then, I’ve been collecting them in my travels, and these days, I love snatching up a unique … Continue reading
Collecting: Westmoreland Glass
Categories: Misc, Things of Beauty | 5 comments
One of the (many) things I inherited through marriage was my husband’s Westmoreland glass collection. His family collects these beautiful handmade pieces partly for appreciation but mostly because my father-in-law worked in the glass factory years and years ago. Ever … Continue reading
Batucada Jewelry from France
Categories: Fashion, Misc, Things of Beauty | 2 comments
I recently received a package from Ann with Brooklyn 5 and 10. She was so sweet to send me a sample of the Batucada jewelry collection designed in France. The Batucada designs, which include necklaces and bracelets, are inspired by … Continue reading
What to Do With Broken Seashells
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Over Thanksgiving one year my family took a vacation to St. John’s in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was beautiful and memorable to say the least. My husband and I spent every spare moment scouring our private beach for seashells … Continue reading
