3.31.2009
Illustrator Crush: Kate Pugsley.
Kate Pugsley's art is amazing. I adore the color palette she uses. Everything feels so beautifully whimsical, yet approachable. Maybe even a bit like what you'd find hanging on the walls of some long-forgotten child's bedroom. I love that. Make yourself smile by checking out her store and her site.
Labels: crushing, paper goods
Sunny Arm Chair.
Warm sun on my face, cold beer in my hand, adorable cafe chairs in my back yard. Could it be true? Yes, if you add a few Sunny Arm Chairs that are a kicked-up version of the sidewalk classic the world over. I'll take four in yellow. Thank you.
Labels: outdoor living
The Daily Eat Vanilla Apple Cake.
I've been seeing recipe after recipe for apple cake lately, but I've had this version - Vanilla Apple Cake - bookmarked since September and still think it's the first one on my 'To Try List'!
:: recipe and photo via Smell & Taste Are My Memory
Labels: the daily eat
Mad Props: March.
It's that time again... a roundup of my favorites of the month. Enjoy Mad Props: March!
3.30.2009
Naomi.
I'm loving Naomi Murrell's sweet little shop, simply called Naomi. It's filled with fun, bright designs that I can't get enough of. And I have to say that I also love the way she photographs her pieces - each one is a little study in color!
:: via Creature Comforts
:: via Creature ComfortsLabels: paper goods, super sweet shops
And the Winner is: Courtney Khail Stationery.
Congratulations whateverzellar! Email me your mailing information (designcrushing@gmail.com) and I'll pass it on to Courtney who will start on your set of zinnias.
And if you didn't win, check out Courtney Khail Stationery and pick up a set of cards for yourself. Of course a BIG THANKS to Courtney for being so generous as to pass on a set of her stunning handpainted cards.
Thanks for entering - all 117 of you. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for another giveaway that I'm on pins and needles waiting to announce!
Labels: win it
The Daily Eat: Vanilla Custard Tart.
Vanilla Week, Take #2!
Vanilla Custard Tart with a delicious looking raspberry glaze. I'd love to experiment with other toppings like fresh fruit or lemon curd - vanilla is a great companion to just about anything!
:: recipe and photo via Once Upon a Plate
Labels: the daily eat
3.27.2009
Happy Weekend.
Ugh. That's really all I can say. If you noticed my absence these past few days I'm sorry. Trust that I would much rather have been working and functioning like a normal-ish human being that being cloistered in my bed. Not my house, mind you, but my actual physical bed for the past two days. I went to the doctor this morning finally and got a nice dose of antibiotics to knock whatever this is out of my system. All systems will be back to normal Monday.Notes:
• Don't forget to enter the contest to win a set of Courtney Khail's stationary! You have until Monday at 12 pm CST to enter and win a beautiful set of her hand-painted awesomeness!
• Vanilla Week will resume Monday which means two extra days of vanilla-y goodness! (I'm glad it wasn't Spinach Week or something equally healthy)
This Weekend:
• enjoy the unexpected snow that's due to blanket the metro this evening and through the night
• miss K's 30th birthday party (booo!)
• lay on the couch a lot
• watch tons of March Madness
• sleep for long periods of time
• in general: get better
Happy Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
Labels: happy weekend
3.24.2009
Book City Jackets.
I think I'd slap a few of these updated schoolbook covers on my favorites of the moment and put them on my coffee table. I love kraft paper so these Book City Jackets are right up my little alley! You can pick up your own set of three for $9.
Labels: paper goods
love is everywhere.
I'd love to have a photographic record of everyday re-occurrences in my life like Leslie Sophia Lindell does in her flickr set love is everywhere.
"It started with the collecting of heart shaped rocks at the beach. I decided to document some of them. Then it seemed hearts started to appear everywhere. The only rule I have set is for them to be naturally occurring and/or accidental to count"
Some of the pieces are available in her etsy shop for purchase!
:: via pecannoot
"It started with the collecting of heart shaped rocks at the beach. I decided to document some of them. Then it seemed hearts started to appear everywhere. The only rule I have set is for them to be naturally occurring and/or accidental to count"
Some of the pieces are available in her etsy shop for purchase!
:: via pecannootLabels: take note
Jeweler Crush: Becky Kelso.
If I had to pick only one style of jewelry that expressed my likes and who I am it would be Becky Kelso's. I love wearing big stones, but in a way that's not gaudy. Things that are polished, but not too polished are my preference in every aspect of life. And beautiful colors that don't shout at you are completely me. Here are just a few of my favorites from her line, definitely check out her site for more!
:: via simplesong
:: via simplesong
The Daily Eat: Vanilla Bean Mousse.
Light and airy as well as intensely vanilla, this Vanilla Bean Mousse takes under thirty minutes to prepare and looks like it took an hour. Serve and impress!
:: recipe and photo via Sugarlaw
Labels: the daily eat
3.23.2009
Babel.
Babel is genius design. I know that I always have important scraps of paper on my desk that get misplaced. I think this just might inspire me enough to get organized and show off my scraps in style!
Labels: grand design, work it
The Daily Eat: Rum-Drenched Vanilla Cakes.
Vanilla has quite possibly begun to take first place over chocolate in my mind. Because that's my biggest concern in life. Wait, what? It's not yours? I hope you work out some of your priorities during Vanilla Week.
Rum and vanilla are such a comforting combination. The warmth of the rum, the spice of the vanilla. Yumminess is sure to ensue with these Rum-Drenched Vanilla Cakes.
:: recipe and photo via Annie's Eats
Labels: the daily eat
