Design Crush

I'm crushing on London illustrator/photographer Kat Heyes. Her watercolors are so charming, it's impossible to pick a favorite. And her photography is really wonderful too. (She did a lovely book with her sister-in-law called The Happy Campers. It brings back so many fond summer memories for me.)

Heyes, a girl from mid Wales, also has an impressive list of clients: Gucci, Vogue, Elle, Calvin Klein, Marie Claire. It's easy to understand why!

She has a beautiful website {here}.

The International Society of Girls in Flats

Hello everyone, It's been several months since we started the International Society of Girls in Flats to celebrate beautiful -- and comfy -- shoes. (You don't have to give up your heels to join.) The group has now grown to more than 400 members on Facebook. (Katrina Tan of Pugly Feet is serving as the Doyenne of Flats.)

Check it out here!

I hope you have a lovely Tuesday. I'm fighting off a cold. Such a bummer.

PS: The photo above is by the talented Irene Lamprakou.

Also: An early post on the group's logo by Tina Tarnoff!

Neon

Old signs from the Las Vegas strip

Are put to rest in an odd sort of cemetery

Where the glittery excesses of the past are left to decay.


I love these photos by Chick Pea Studio of a Nevada neon sign graveyard. Beauty is fleeting even for Vegas marquees


UPDATE: Here's a link to a gorgeous shot taken by Maia at Une Envie de Sel. Thank you Maia! I want to organize a trip to visit this place!!

Mädchenblogt

Katarina at Lolita discovered the most fantastic German blog called Mädchenblogt, by the lovely Nicole Kellmann. Nicole is constantly traveling through Europe (and posting the most beautiful photos). Here's a little sampling above. I love the "don't take it serious" sign. That's going to be my new motto!

The Art Journals of Miss Paq

I love looking at the pages of Miss Paq's journals on flickr. It's assemblage as a form of self expression and inspiration. Plus it's an interesting glimpse inside a creative mind. I know there was life before flickr, but I can't imagine it now.

Miss Paq also has a fantastic blog, How to Make a Baby Elephant Float.

Hope you have a lovely week!

Happy Weekend!

Hello lovies, what are you doing this weekend? With my laundry crisis over, I plan to spend the weekend reading Lisa See's new book, Shanghai Girls! bliss...
xoxox

PS: Photo by the fantastic Rosie Hardy. She's 18 years old and already an amazing photographer. (Her myspace page and flickr pages here.) Her work is not without some controversy and mystery, however. (Check it out here. And Rosie's response.)

Folk Art Yard Sale

One of my neighbors recently had a yard sale



He sold of some of the old paintings that he and his father created in their garage workshop



Of course, I had to lug home the giant matador and various pieces of Mexican folk art



I can rarely resist a yard sale, especially one this colorful, which I guess explains why I have too much stuff.

Funny Moneygami

Perhaps this is further evidence that I spend too much time on the Internet (if that's possible). While cruising around I discovered Moneygami on a site called Fun Fever.

It's so clever (although I feel bad for the guy who was made into a potted plant). I think Thomas Jefferson er I mean Alexander Hamilton looks especially dashing. The hat is a much nicer alternative to the powdered wig. And look at The Queen. So lovely in her little chapeau. I couldn't quite figure out who made these, but I applaud them.

UPDATE: You guys are so funny! Your comments are making me laugh!

A couple:

LENORENEVERMORE said...
Amazzzing...I can only fold paper-plane! ;(

Brian Miller said...
lol. nice job whoever did it. and i am sure there wil be an annoyed cashier out there because of this guy.


I couldn't resist: Here are a few more!

Miss Liss

I simply adore lovely Liss and her beautiful blog, Daydream Lily. She finds the dreamiest photos.

Laundry Crisis Over!

My dears, I'm happy to report that I have finally finished my laundry, hung up all the coats that were slug over a chair (since December), and put away all my shoes...

Although I'm still missing one pair of leopard print flats, I'm ready to face the world again with clean socks!!


More pictures from the momentous effort here!

Hope you're having a lovely evening!

Black Cat, Observed

As the proud person of two black cats, I love these sketches by Olkazavr, found on flickr. They remind me a little of Peter Alexander's series on his beloved cat, Romance.

Hope your Tuesday is off to a good start! xoxo

The Ultimate Inspiration Wall

I could spend hours looking at this collage by interior designer Diane Bergeron. Click here to see it under a virtual magnifying glass. It takes just a few moments to load. xoxo

Many Shades of Ocean Blue

I love this photo by Yosigo on Flickr. Seemed fitting for the holiday. How was your weekend? I spent the weekend trying to catch up on laundry! I haven't been able to reach the bottom of the laundry basket in weeks. (Usually I just give up and head to Target to buy socks and knickers.)

Pink

Hello dolls, it's Saturday night and here I am with computer and scanner. I had to post this picture. Maybe it's because I love pink, especially when found in a glamorous Paris apartment. This is a photo from one of my favorite magazines, Cote Paris.

"She was blue
She then chose pink
For her new world..."

Why not?

Fuji Instax 200

I know it's not Polaroid...



But maybe it will do?



Once all the Polaroid film in the world is gone? Do you think Fuji will work?

I was dismayed to discover that my local source of Polaroid film (at $18.99 a pack!) was running out....I figured I would give the Fuji Instax 200 a try...It doesn't have the quirkiness of Polaroid (the weird light patterns, the spots, etc), but it is still instant...

I know I should get a good digital camera and forget about it. But I can't. I can program an HTML but I can't seem to figure out all those buttons and settings on a fancy camera!



UPDATE: Comment from lovely Magda:
"Actually there's a hope that there will be new polaroid films produced...
there's this impossible project http://www.the-impossible-project.com/beta/ and besides this month the Polaroid company is going to be sold and it's possible that the new owner will produce films again !"


I hope so!!


PS: The photos above are from my front yard :)