Nude Dressed

I'm all over the idea of the muted tones for Spring. Unfortunately, this dress at Urban Outfitters was not in my size... GRRRR

What Fruit is This?

It certainly is gorgeous. It looks like a fruit Anthropology would sell in wire baskets.

Xmas Time - Project Gingerbread

I certainly won't be knocking it out of the park like this one from MS... but I think it's time to build one! I really am channeling my mom

Inspired Cover Art

Don't know if the book will be good... but I like the design.

Pantone - Color of the Year, 2010

More about the COY 

Nice Package

For my someday studio - I'd have this on hand JUST BECAUSE

Pentax KX - So Pretty

The Most Inspiring Thing I'll See Today - I'm Certain

http://thefuntheory.com/

Challenging My Brain

"We don't know what we don't know until we DO what we don't usually do." From this great post on Fast Company

White Forest - When I'm Craving Winter

Pottery that evokes calm and peace.

Another Inspired Tip from Oh Joy: Spool 72

Cookbook Creation

Of course there's a website that helps you design and publish gorgeous cookbooks.

Ideas Coming Together

When I started this --- or, rather, RE-started this, I was inspired by a few design blogs. Now I'm overwhelmed (and excited) by the zillions of creative blogs I'm finding. I'm starting to get so inspired to do some artwork and even post it. Who knows....

This image reminded me of an idea I had a while ago... so here it is to keep reminding me. PS: The art is by Thereza Rowe and another place to find interesting artwork is: Artists Who Blog

A New(ish) Way to Shop

I know this idea isn't new - but I think it's so smart. A lovely French woman takes you thru seven days of her wardrobe. Meanwhile, a sidebar gives you little shopping links to similar garments to the Mmes.

Beautiful Candles

http://www.candlelightand.net/

The.

These products from a duo that calls themselves "The." are hilarious - and nicely designed to boot. The top one is a book for graffiti artists to practice their trade.

Another find from finds from Divine Caroline.

Inspiring Eco-Art - Stuart Haygarth

http://www.haunchofvenison.com/en/#page=london.exhibitions.future.stuart_haygarth

Topiary Beauty

Flowers are beautiful, but I love giving plants that last longer than a week. I can imagine a couple of the rosemary topiaries on my kitchen counter. http://www.thetopiarystore.com/

Etsy - I Could Go Broke - Then I'd Deserve this Gift

Not only because I keep finding fun items to purchase, but also because I want to spend loads of time looking around the site for MORE. These Bag of Coal soaps (brought to my email by Divine Caroline) are so fun. Reviews are that they're actually great products too.

Who, besides me, has been naughty enough?

Throwback and Go Forward - Gorgeous Motorcycles

Motorcycles are a no no in this household... but I love the look of an old Triumph. These bikes are new --- but they harken back to a time of no obnoxious colors or logos... Simple is better.

J.Crew Finds

Top jacket is amazing. Bottom combo button-down/jewel necklace is a look I'm trying to master.

Lemon Pound Cake

Going to try this tomorrow I think. Sounds good!
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/glazed-lemon-pound-cake?backto=true

Glitter Paintings

This kind of makes me laugh - the glitter painting craft project in the MS November issue centers around MS's cat, Vivaldi. Please shoot me if I do a glitter painting of my cat.... I mean, I suppose a slightly abstract version wouldn't be bad---but not a glamour portrait.  In any case, this goldfish version sparked my imagination. Putting this in for later inspiration.

Prada Waders - Ridiculous

According to Bazaar, I'm supposed to "keep" these fashionable boots. Not buy them or store them, but just keep them. I love magazines. I love fashion. But this is the dumbest thing I've seen in a while. Who in their right mind would consider waders a final polish for an outfit? Waders are good for one thing, wading. Let's leave it at that, ridiculous editors at Bazaar.

More Illustration Inspiration

I've seen styles similar to this - always wanted to try it. Love this one from Renegade Handmade. It's gorgeous.

Ink and Wit

I love these illustrations. I have an idea for a gift and these will inspire me to try and illustrate a bit. love the style.

http://www.inkandwit.com/iw/index.cfm

Looolo Textiles - A Find!

I want a throw and some pillows from this loom. Great colors and textures.

http://www.looolo.ca

The day is ny.... Nie?

I Want This Book

Pics of LA, dating back to the first known photograph. Awesome.

Cool Mirror at Anthropologie

Not cheap - but not ridiculously expensive either.

Gorgeous Scale

I'm running out of room in my kitchen--- but this is a beauty.

Design Genius: Wine Labels Meets Paper Dolls

How fun! I get to drink wine and play dolls--- pin-up style. Fill under inspired thinking and, definitely,  gift ideas. I wonder if the wine is tasty?

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/wine/functional-packages-part-3

Organizing Computer Stuff - An Answer?

This site may hold the key to fixing the mess of wires on, under and around my computer. But, to start, these little beauties will help prevent the cords from dropping behind my desk. Hmmmmm.... stockings?

http://bluelounge.com/cabledrop.php

From Amy - Amazing Ideas for Over the Mantle Mirrors

Especially love the top left. Is the sundial thing played out though? Hmmm. Going to check out more at the Santa Monica Antique Mart. Excited!

Goal: Better Handwriting

I envy those who have gorgeous handwriting. I don't want the perfect penmanship of yore (read: I don't desire perfected cursive or calligraphy). Some mix between modern and almost architectural would be very satisfactory.

What a great goal to work toward as the card-writing season begins!

This seems a good place to start:
http://www.paperpenalia.com/

Paper Clip Chandelier

Wow. This is gorgeous... and they're paperclips!!! Here's what I want: a barn to flip in to my studio and I want to hang these from the wall. Oh please!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26406399

Sue Wong Dress--- Awesome

I don't have reason to buy a new cocktail dress. If anything, I need the LBD staple more than this frock. But it's SUPER beautious.

http://www.bloomingdales.com/

Friends in Frames

Jeff has been wanting to get pics of our friends and fam on the wall. I'm slow to respond, but a sale on cool frames at West Elm might be the jump start I need. Just have to figure out where to put them!

Another Holiday Gift Idea that I Can Make

I think I'm going to get candles from Ikea and try to craft these. I just need a cool box idea for packaging.

Swiss Army Blankets

These are very cool. I want I want!

http://www.sundancecatalog.com/PRODUCT/44321.html

Patricia's childhood Maltese sandwich

Tomato paste, olive oil and olives on bread.

Apple pie #2

Post-meal results: WINNER! This pie uses special apples and I have to go find the name of them b/c they were ridiculously good. The crust was SO flakey. I learned that the best way to roll it out thin is to do so between plastic wrap. The recipe came from Cooks Illustrated.

Gold Leaf on Fruit

Not a wildly new idea--- but SO pretty and (seemingly) so easy. I want to try and draw that too. DOUBLE inspirationals.