sigh of relief

I feel like I can finally breathe. It has been almost a month since my last post and in that time I have bought a house, moved, set things up, stressed, relaxed, stressed some more, and I am currently enjoying my very first lazy saturday morning in about 3 months. It is beyond glorious. I think I will make some breakfast...even that is a novelty right now. OK, maybe not because I would have to go grocery shopping first. But it is 11 am and I am still in my pajamas, that is an accomplishment in itself. I will try to do better here, I will try. Here are some lovely photos I picked up over at Bliss.

I am off to search for some polaroid film for some fun Saturday photos. Have a beautiful day.

Periodic Table of Typeface

Ok so anyone who really knows me knows how much I love fonts, most importantly- Helvetica- one of the great loves of my life I feel. I was almost in tears the first time I saw the documentary, feeling like I finally was listening to these designers speak to me in the way my brain has always been wired- on figure-ground relationships and what not. So I am absolutely swooning over this Periodic Table of Typeface. My mom is a biology teacher so I have grown up seeing the Periodic Table almost daily, I even had my Art III students do their own redesigns of each of the elements this year because I think it is such a lovely graphic chart. But this combines two things I think are just gorgeous- I want to buy it to hang in my new studio and stare at all day- or just once in a while, while doing more productive things in there. Speaking of my new studio, I don't know if I have mentioned: I BOUGHT A HOUSE. Its perfect, with master, guest and studio rooms, plus an outdoor studio for the mr and his musical endeavors. Sigh... 2 more weeks.

This Makes Me Happy.... Tape!

Among all of stress that is encompassing my life right now (two words: home buying) I am struggling to find the beauty around me. Don't get me wrong, I come across hundreds of beautiful things a day in nature, loved ones, and tons of blogs- but lately it has been tough to just appreciate it. I need to take some time to soak it in, be a sponge and absorb some inspiration, calm, and beauty. Then I need to be able to access and enjoy it when everything else seems to be swirling around me. So here is my happy for today, and appropriately enough it comes from Happy Tape, where you can get your very own Japanese Washi Paper Tape. Yum!

There are so many fun craft projects waiting to be adorned with this loveliness!

Lovebird

Don't you just love these love birds in a nest? They are designed by Rainsend on Etsy to be a cake topper for a wedding or anniversary cake. I think they are sweet enough to just have living in your home.

I am finding so many inspirational things on the web lately, just not the time to organize and post them. I will get on that. BUT lately my mind has been totally focused on the NEW HOUSE I just bought and will be moving into in less than a month. So excited to decorate!

Color Theory

Loving the beautiful work on Mary Ann Wakeley. She describes her work: "The focus of my work explores traveling and vibrating forms in nature. My formats vary however the goal is always a harmonious whole; color plays a significant role." The play of busy and cluttered with calm and clean is what is really drawing me in. As well as the exquisite use of color. Check out her etsy shop for more.

Some looks to love

Currently drooling over all of these looks from Pixie Market online. Unfortunately everything is out of my price range...
There was a lot of other splendid stuff, but I was trying to keep my picks realistic to my style. Dying for some warmer weather, sunshine, and tanned shoulders.

A few of my favorite things...

Ok, I know I am quite late on both of these things, but right now I am really digging...

1. The new issue of online magazine NEET. This is the best I have seen yet of indie fashion, vintage and handmade items. I want to be styled by their stylists and shot by their photographers. Or even just hang out with their models in these beautiful places. Check it out here if you haven't already. (image borrowed from creature comforts blog because I couldn't figure out how to take it myself!)



2. This t-shirt by Print Liberation. Yes, Obama was inaugurated a month and a half ago, but I am still pretty damn excited about that. They are only $22 and are printed on AA shirts. I love it, quirky and graphic. Get yours here.

It is going to be 80 degrees here in NC today, so I need to get myself outside now. Have a lovely, lazy Sunday!

Fungi Love

It has been a while. I am currently in Washington, DC chaperoning a group of forty students. Needless to say I am taking a much needed break. While blog-browsing I stumbled upon these adorable glass, mushroom terrariums. My mom and I had recently been talking about getting terrariums (I wanted her to steal me one from the county's school biology lab supplies) but these are just awesome. For $65 you can get a vintage 70's glass terrarium with lid, pebbles, activated charcoal, specialized soil for cactus and succulents, and three mini glass mushrooms. All available from mudpuppy on etsy! I think this would be a great spring project- quick, easy, and cute!

Love Birds

I am in love with these bird nest photos by photographer Shannon Beals. They are so sweet and I want at least three or four out of the series to hang in my house. Sigh... I love them. They take the idea of *nesting* to a whole new place. Be sure to check the series out they are available as edition prints.

In honor of L.O.V.E.

I am *loving* these prints by etsy shop boldandnoble. I wish they came in more colors, but they are sweet and I would hang them in my bedroom. More Valentines Day and Love-inspired pieces to come!
I am also smitten with this one...