Marimekko Memory Game
Here is a fun game to keep your mind sharp on this rainy day in the Northeast: The Marimekko Memory Game.
July 02, 2009
June 30, 2009
The Formula For Success
I just discovered this quote:
Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple really. Double your rate of failure. (Thomas J. Watson)
I have said before that I have so many ideas, so many ideas swirling around the maelstrom of my mind. And, I find it difficult to start, to give them a chance. This book advises to devote a little bit of time each day or each week to some of them and see what happens. You never know what you might attract. So, basically, throw yourself into your ideas and see how the world and you react! I really need to get started!
PS The image at left is from uber-talented Eleanor Hardwick, a very successful fashion photographer who is amazingly all of 15!!!. See more of Eleanor's dreamy work via her Flickr account here or her website!
June 29, 2009
Dreamy Blog No. 1
I found myself blog surfing last night and in my travels learned of an amazing woman who produces the most lovely children's clothing and who brings a modern sensibility to country interiors. Jennifer Stenersen lives on a cattle ranch in Mt. St. Helens, runs her business and is in the process of building her home all while raising eight, yes 8!, children. I am a fan! Peruse her blog here and check out her childrens clothing line ... you will be instantly smitten!
A sample of her designs:
A peek into her studio:
Various and sundry:
June 24, 2009
Emma Watson & Burberry
Here is an interesting little clip from a Fall/Winter 2009 Burberry shoot with Emma Watson. I see a hint of the 60s and a dash of Twilight!
June 23, 2009
Emma Watson In Teen Vogue
Have you seen the Emma Watson photoshoot for Teen Vogue's August, 2009 issue? The composition is fabulous and elegant. Enjoy.
June 22, 2009
The Artful Cupcake
It was a busy day. I made cupcakes.
June 17, 2009
Summer Living via Somerset Bay
I am loving this image today: the lines - inspired vintage; the dusty hues; and the contrast provided by the white light. I am drawn to the lantern and I imagine the sea and the sand outside the window. Enjoy.
Image via House Beautiful.
June 15, 2009
Andy Warhol Butterfly Magnets
I found this package of Andy Warhol's butterflies posing as magnets at one of my favorite stores last year (Marshalls) and they have added color, whimsy, and fun to my refrigerator for the last year. The magnets are large. One is 3" by 5". Every time I glance at these hovering alongside my favorite snapshots, I smile. You can acquire your own from The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA!
June 12, 2009
Friday Bug and A Book: Andy Warhol, Fashion
I found Grace Bonney's Twitter account recently and noticed that she has a little feature called "Friday Bugs" wherein she articulates a pet peeve. Well, I thought that was a bit of a dandy idea under the right circumstances and of course, I had something in mind immediately.
A few days ago, I meandered through the shoe department at my favorite discount store and this particular shoe department was HUGE with names like COACH, Dolce & Gabbanna, Juicy - yes, the names that we covet. And so, I was enjoying my leisurely stroll.
Suddenly, I heard a young boy say excitedly, "Wow, look at all these different shoes!" I smiled but then ... SMASH. His mother responded, "Yes, and what is the point of that?" I shuddered. What a horrifying response and what a perfect way to destroy that boy's appreciation for creativity and variety. I looked at the mother and sure enough, she clearly had no interest in clothing as a means of creative expression. Well, that was a sad moment for me.
On a lighter note, I found the loveliest book which documents Andy Warhol's fashion illustrations from the 1950s when he was a well regarded advertising illustrator and commercial artist for Barney's, Neiman Marcus, I. Miller, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and Harper's Bazaar. The book, Andy Warhol, Fashion, is out of print and, therefore, not easy to acquire; however, one can usually find a copy here. Here are a few illustrations from the book:
Enjoy the weekend!
June 11, 2009
Inspiration - Lena Corwin.
Liking this today: peace, calm, and inspiration.
Studio Violet from UPPERCASE gallery on Vimeo. Via Lena Corwin's blog.
