Design Crush » 2009

Aug
31

My favorite movie is Cinderella. No, not my favorite Disney movie or even my favorite children’s movie. Just my favorite movie period. So when I saw these concept drawings of Mary Blair’s I about flipped my lid. They’re stunning. I’d give my left arm to own one, but it turns out some are available for around $1,300.

{via Oh So Beautiful Paper}

Aug
31

Win It: The Honey and Pig Shop.

Kate Gorham, the artist behind The Honey and Pig Shop, creates really fun, whimsical hair clips and beautifully colorful paintings. (I really, really love this one and this one!) You can also check out her blog, Honey and Pig, for some fun inspiration. And thanks to Kate, this week you can win this adorable yellow tulle and feather hair piece!

To Enter:
1. Tell me what you would wear with it
2. Leave your email address (please don’t forget or you’ll be disqualified)
3. Do it all before Tuesday, September September 8th at 9am CST

Good luck!

Aug
31

The Daily Eat: Chilled Red Pepper Soup.

{recipe and photo via The Well-Seasoned Cook}

Chilled Red Pepper Soup that tricks you by being cool then zingy, thanks to some sneaky hot chile peppers. Yum!

Aug
31

Mad Props: August.

Before you start clicking through August’s Mad Props, please take a second and answer this one teeny-tiny poll question. Thank you!

Would you rather see Mad Props as a weekly or monthly post?

Staring Contest • DIY Favor Boxes • Jansport Heritage Series

Bike Ride Scavenger Hunt • Southern Vintage Engagement
Mad Men Eye Candy

DIY Paper Chandelier Bead Garland • Flower Craft Day
Printable Photo Borders

DIY Recycled Wine Bottle Torch • HoneyDew List
Table and Desk Fans

Mercury Pendent Roundup • Ruffles • Babysitter Checklist

Hollin + Eric • Vintage Hotel Key Rings • DIY Lap Desk

Fabric Pens • Please Recycle Labels • Under $100 Hardware

Printable Kitchen Sink Card • Canning 101 • Pancake Recipes

Aug
31

Win It: oh, hello friend Winner.

Congratulations Lauren!

I loved reading all of your BFF stories, thank you so much for sharing them. And a big thank you to Danni for putting together such a pretty package of goodies to share with us!

Aug
31

Monday Goodness: OMG-WTF Spectrum.

{via Neatorama}

Aug
28

Happy Weekend.

{nikki.jane}

I thought this week was never going to end. EVER. At least there were lots of good things (designing a childrens’ book, making chili, watching Halloween) mixed in with the not so good.

This Weekend:
• Craft Night!
• make a trip to the dog park
• catch up phone call with L
• enjoy some pool time

NOTE: One last reminder that you have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the oh, hello friend giveaway to win a gift pack from Danni!

Happy Weekend!