January 2011
26 posts
Where oh where do the windows go?
Many of you might have noticed the great work by Confetti System in J. Crew store windows this holiday season. (That’s right - peeps that make confetti and tinsel-y tassles for a living - sign me up!)
So perhaps someone can answer me this: where does store decor like this go after the holiday season? I worked at The Limited back in high school, and seem to remember that what didn’t...
[Shop]: Baby ruffles
Finally! A friend is having a baby girl, so I at long last have an excuse to buy this deliciously adorable baby romper/sunsuit on Etsy. For anyone looking for a unique, handmade baby gift, I just want to give a shout out to Chickie Baby Boutique. She rushed the order by weeks so I’m able to have it for a last minute baby shower this weekend.
Guest Post: "And if I die in Raleigh, at least I...
caryrandolph:
Julie Cook of The Daily Julie offered to write a post on her favorite haunts around Raleigh, North Carolina, where she was born and raised.
Old Crow Medicine Show wasn’t just looking for a rhyme when they included this lyric in their song “Wagon Wheel.” Having lived in Raleigh almost exclusively since I was 9 (barring a three year stint at nearby Wrightsville Beach), you might...
[On the list]: Soupe Crasse
I’d never heard of this Northern Italian treat called Soupe Crasse - it seems so odd, yet so delicious at the same time! The perfect indulgent comfort food for one of these bitter cold, windy days. Also, appears super simple to make, with just a few ingredients. Bread and Cheese...
[Photography]: 8 Inspiring Engagement Photo Themes
And lookie whose work is featured among some of my favorite shoots (the camping one - ahh!) Thanks again to Talia and Craig, my incredible models and the true reason this shoot was picked up!
(I promise I don’t normally ‘brag’ like this, but for a newbie amateur like me who doesn’t deserve to be featured among these photogs, getting noticed like this is pretty darn...
[Inspiration]: Kanye, belated
Eric introduced me to Kanye’s Runaway Film the other night (I know…super late to this party!). I might be a little bit obsessed with the art direction - WOWbeautifulWOW. Say what you will about Kanye, but there’s no denying his talent is multifaceted and HUGE.
Since everyone doesn’t think in stills like me, check out the full thing in all its music and motion...
[Inspiration]: Anthropologie (x 2000)
Seriously, Anthropologie - how do you do it? You’re a chain store that certainly doesn’t act or look like one. This catalog, on top of everything else you do, provided SO much inspiration. Who’d ever think inspiration could come from a catalog?!
Blogging this so I remember to use the mixed media concept for holiday card fodder next year, since this year I ran out of time and had to keep it...
[Photography]: 2+ year old mystery SOLVED
I first saw these photos when they ran in NY Magazine, and since have tried to find them online, with no luck. Well NO WONDER! Somehow, I got it into my head that Tim Walker was the photographer.
While looking for some inspiration recently and the same shoot yet again, I finally discovered that it was actually done by Rodney Smith! Whew.
This collection of photos has stayed in my head like no...
[Photography]: Macy
Here’s a few photos from the first shoot of two that I’ll share from my time in NC for the holidays. I had so much fun with Macy and her parents, Greg and Chrissy. We started where they met, at NC State University. From there, we headed down to a fun section of Raleigh called Glenwood South where we found a fantastic mural right by a train overpass. Macy was such a doll! I knew from...
“This shouldn’t happen in this country, or anywhere else, but in a free society,...”
– John Green, father of 9-year-old Tucson shooting victim Christina Taylor Green, on this morning’s Today Show.
[h/t: reason.] (via thedailywhat)
I aspire to have even an ounce of this grace and perspective if I ever have to face an act of hatred as horrific as this man has. Bravo and bless him and...
[Inspiration]: Virtual pub love
I, like most people, have mourned the loss of a magazine or two in the past few years (Domino!). But, there are a lot of people out there creating fantastic content in the virtual space. Without (as much) pressure from advertisers and major holding companies, these creative geniuses are able to deliver content that may even exceed our former newstand favorites.
I thought I’d share a few of...
A snowy day reminder...
What now looks like this…
…will soon enough look like this.
[On the list]: Squachili
Ever since we tried the Chili in a Squash bowl at Fat Radish, I’ve wanted to try it at home. This recipe might be just the ticket. Cheers to a new year and lots of new recipes!
[Inspiration]: Quilts
My mama is a very talented seamstress and quilter. Over Christmas, she told me that she’d like a project for the new year and wanted to know if Eric and I might like a quilt…of course we would! Now, for the tough part - picking out inspiration and fabrics. I’d like to do something that’s a mesh of old and new, vintage and modern. Think an Amish pattern with a Pucci print!
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2011
Here’s something I think we could all use in the new year: 60 Ways to Make Life Simple Again.
(image via veronicalovesarchie) Source: weheartit.com
[Inspiration]: Holiday
Now that the holidays have passed, it’s time for a round up of this year’s favorite decor ideas to file away for next year.
WHITE pure and clean, and vintage sputnik ornaments (via paper pony)
DIY wine bottle lights (via wit & whistle)
Rustic tablescape - black feathers! (via cupcakes and cashmere)
Felt holiday cards, and an alternate home for the ornaments (via you...
Back to the Basics
I’ve always loved the holidays - who doesn’t love parties, gifts and time off to spend with family and friends? But since my nephews have been around, they’ve certainly brought the holiday season to another level and reminded me of what Christmas is all about, such as:
Putting in a good word with Santa and and making sure Grandpa doesn’t eat all the cookies.
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