On the Telly: Thought of You

There are some awesome videos out there and I thought it'd be fun to share some of my favorites with you every week. This one is from a couple years ago, but it's one of my all time favorite YouTube videos. It's a gorgeous animation of modern dance set to the song "World Spins Madly On" by The Weepies (also a favorite). I've always had a secret little wish that I could dance like that, so I like to live vicariously through this video.

What are some of your favorites? I'd love to see/hear them.

Thought of You by Ryan Woodward

Scrabble Anyone?

Husband and I have an anniversary coming up AND he has a birthday within days of that. Traditionally, we've gone somewhere fun to celebrate both, but this year we will have just gotten back from our trip to Hawaii.  So, I spotted these Scrabble Pictures by artist Brigitte Herrod and thought they were so awesome! Are they appropriate for an anniversary or a birthday? What do you think darlings?

P.S. Any other ideas are welcome!

(via Rockett St George)

Book Covers

These beautiful embroidered book covers were handmade by artist Jilian Tamaki as a commissioned project from Penguin Classic Books. The covers wrap around to also include the back! I think Emma is my favorite (mostly because I'm an Austen fan), but all of them are equally beautiful. Isn't the detail amazing?  I can't even imagine how long a project like this would take.


(via Jilian Tamaki and Pinterest)

Cate Parr Watercolors

In my search for some new art, I came across these beautiful watercolors by artist Cate Parr. I can't decide which words best describe her amazing work. Words that immediately come to mind are ethereal, romantic, calming.  These would be so perfect in my all white dream studio.

Check out her etsy shop too.

Photo Wallpaper

I've seen so many cool pictures of people turning personal photo's into a work of art and I LOVE the idea.  I have a big wall in my house that I do not know what to do with, so I was thinking of doing something cool like that with some of our photos.  Then I found the picture above of photo wallpaper, which this takes the original idea a step further. I have to admit, I'm smitten with this idea. What do you think dears? Would you wallpaper your house with a photo you love?

(pic via vtwonen)

Happy Prints

Dears, how was your weekend? The stomach flu spread like wildfire in our house this weekend and 3 out of the 4 of us ended up getting it. I swear we are getting every little thing that comes around!! I was the last , so I'm still recovering.
I needed a little happy today and these beautiful watercolor's from artist Stephanie Ryan are perfect. I would love to have one of these pretty Spring prints hung in my house.

Just Being Audrey

When I first came across Margaret Cardillo's book, Just Being Audrey I was so smitten! It's a children's book about how even the beautiful Audrey Hepburn was awkward when she was young. Aren't these  illustrations by artist Julia Denos absolutely darling! I desperately want this book for me. Are you an Audrey lover?


(via Happiness Is...)

Don't forget to enter this weeks giveaway!

Watercolor Dreams

Aren't Samantha Hahn's watercolors so dreamy? They are just so happy and calming to me that whenever I need a little pick me up I find myself looking at them.  I would LOVE to have one of these in my office to inspire me each day.

Friday Favs: Ballerina Style

 It's Friday, it's Friday! Can you tell I'm excited? It's been a heck of a week. Again! It's always had when husband is out of town a lot. We have some possible life changes coming up and I'm exhausted just thinking about it! I've felt like I'm two steps behind everything all week. So this weekend I am sticking around home and trying to get things caught up.

One thing I will be doing this weekend is watching the Oscars! Are you planning to watch? I can't wait to talk about all the glitz and glam on the red carpet!  Who are your favorites? I'm rooting for Colin Firth and Natalie Portman to win for best actors. So this weeks Friday Fav's is all about the ballerina style. We saw it on Black Swan and all over the runways this Spring and it's just oh so lovely. Don't you think?

P.S. I really want that drawing for my bedroom. Also lusting after those shoes and that dress;)

1. Ballet on Pointe Art 2. Ballerina Wrap Cardi 3. Gold Facet Earrings 4. Valentino Bow clutch 5. Ballerina Pendant 6. Mint Pleated Dress 7. Tiffany Ballet Slipper Box 8. Rose Ballet Flats

Old Books Laptop Case

Aren't these book laptop cases rad??? Just looks like your carrying around a really cool old book. What an awesome idea!

(via twelvesouth)

Cuteness Alert

I recently stumbled across The Bubble Tree House, an online kids store, and holy moly is it cute! Check out these customizable pick-your-character pillows! Just one of the many darling things they have.

P.S. Check out the canvas art and wall stickers. You'll die:)

Little People

Have you seen The Little People Project by artist Slinkacho? These are just a tiny (pun intended) sample of his work. There are so many more amazing photos! Seriously, blows my mind! Who comes up with this stuff?

Check out more of this awesomeness on The Little People Project blog.

Lovely Prints

I'm obsessed with these adorable prints from Norwegian Epla shop FruFly. There are so many I love that it was hard to pick my favorites!

P.S. Don't forget to enter this weeks giveaway!

Cool Quilts

How cool are these hand dyed quilts from kim e-m? I am absolutely smitten with the blue color block one.

Some Inspiration

I've been on the hunt for some cute prints for my house and office. Since it's a new year and I'm feeling all inspired, I think these absolutely adorable prints from dazeychic are so fitting. What do you like to keep around you to inspire you each day?

A Must Have iphone App

Send adorable invitations and notes to anyone in your iphone address book. Customize it with over 50 designs to choose from. I love it!! (Oh and there is also an app for you ipad users)

(via coco+kelly and Gadabout)

Friday Favs/Gift Guide For Guys

Oh my goodness it's been crazy, crazy crazy! We've been going non-stop with last minute shopping, Christmas parties, school parties and we have someone turning the big 5 tomorrow. I love this time of year, but it's always so hectic isn't it??

Well, here is my gift guide for guys that I've been meaning to get up for a while, so if any of you are last minute shoppers here's some fun stuff to consider.

1. A winter scarf tie because he's a kid at heart, but still cool
2. This hat art because he loves his hats and looks mighty good in em' too
3. A box of these amazing artisan chocolates because they are his two loves combined art+chocolate
4. Some touch gloves for cold days because he can't live without his beloved iPhone
5. These totally rad Star Wars flash drives because you first fell in love with his geeky side
6. A manly leather rhino footstool because he deserves to put his feet up at the end of the day
7. This awesome distressed woodgrain wallet because his is falling apart and he'd never buy a new one for himself

Today I Love This

Isn't this dress print by Samantha Carlisle so pretty and romantic? I totally have the perfect spot for it.

(Pic Via*)

The Worlds Most Stylish Bunny

I saw this new book a couple weeks ago and was smitten with it. In Fifi Lapin's What Shall I Wear Today, the ever stylish bunny discusses fashion and gives advice on dressing. There are make-up tips, recipe's, and interviews with designers. All of this together with the illustrations make this an absolutely adorable book. A really fun Christmas present no?. I hope my hubby's taking notes!

(Via Fifi Lapin and Amazon)

Je t'adore

I came across artist Cathy Nichols on Etsy and I instantly fell in love with one of her pieces, then another, then another....you can see where this is going. I am smitten by her style. There isn't one of her pieces that I don't love. Hmmm something else for Santa to bring me?