link lovin

cant remember if ive ever done one of these posts....if i have its been a while.

here are a few things that i have found and like/want/inspire me as of late:

1. this ridiculously cute cat iphone cover that can be found here for about $10. i saw this in one of Kaylah's outfit posts and about died of cute.

(pic source-The Dainty Squid)

2. this quick and easy screen print diy from Calico Skies - great for not so detailed stuff that you may not want to break out the big guns (screen, photo emulsion fluid, etc) for

(pic source - Calico Skies)

3. these really great nebula and galaxy printed fabric available on Spoonflower - check out the fabrics from Corseceng and Tingish shops.  They charge more than i'd like to pay, but you cant find this kind of print just anywhere

(pic source)

4. these really fun and easy painted feathers turned into a necklace by artist Alisa Burke

(pic source - Alisa Burke)

5. these really bright and happy crochet dish towels from Cozy Made Things.  i grew up using knitted cotton dish rags, which can be used for anything really, but not quite big enough for hands and spills.  i love the ripple and chevron crochet pattern and i dont know why i didnt think of doing this sooner....arent they awesome?

(pic source - Cozy Made Things)

usually i would just post a description and a link, but everything i wanted to share was to cool not to post a picture with.  the source for everything is in the caption....spread the love and go visit the blogs i linked (perhaps i should start doing a weekly blog link series? i follow over 100...surely there are some y'all havent heard of)

anything cool you think i should check out?

 



Style Crush: Mara Hoffman

while i was surfing through my usual blog-roll i saw a post on one of my favs, Honestly WTF, that blew my mind i had to share.  Today they featured the amazing swimwear collection of Mara Hoffman.  Her patterns and color combination are beautiful.  Here are a few of the pics that blew my mind.

isnt that model gorgeous? i wish i had the body to pull off those suits...and the money to buy them.  i am in love with that swimsuit coverup and the sandals.....perhaps alittle inspired DIY will be in order?

all images are from the Mara Hoffman website

How to stay CREATIVE!!!

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saw this online today and felt it was necessary.....mainly for me, but maybe it will help you stay creative and inspired.

what have you been working on lately?

can someone teach me to make lace/doilies?

so i can make this?

this is the work of Kristen Wicklund from New York.  She is making this entirely out of plastic grocery bags.  wouldn't this make the neatest area rug (indoor or outdoor) or patio canopy? She also makes lace with porcelain.  Check out her work here.

awesome!!!!

xoxo

-e

Artist Spotlight: Lora Zombee

i found her stuff by chance...i dont even know how i found her but i did.  i cant really find anything about her other than she is from russia.  what i do know about her is that she is amazing.  here are a few of my favorites off of her website

please visit her site and browse through the rest of her art....it will blow your mind!!!

xoxo

-e

inspiration photos / pretty pics i like

im a sucker for weheartit.com .  i could sit in front of the computer for hours just looking at page after page.  here are a few pics that i "hearted" recently.  enjoy

this is from Free People Clothing

there are so many photos on there that i love....ill post some from time to time.

xoxo

-e

Stina Persson

is one of my favorite artists that i had to share with you.  i heard of her about 5 years ago when she did a campaign for American Eagle (i think)....i just remember seeing some giant hangings in their store window and loved it....so i looked her up.  Go here to see more

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so beautiful....i love watercolor