LIFE: break

Hi O Faithful readers,

I just wanted to let you know i'll be taking a bit of a break from the blog for a little while- but will be back soon with much more interesting and (hopefully) thought-provoking posts.

Not that i haven't disappeared before, but at least this time it's a bit more planned.

Sit tight, and thanks for sticking with me and continuing to follow!

STYLED: behind the scenes with She Said Red

Cleaning through some pics and thought you'd enjoy this one- a behind-the-scenes look from a previous shoot with She Said Red. Very cool.

LIFE: ready for summer??

oh woah...

have you ever seen these?! never knew press on TOENAILS exsisted till today.

image: express on

Spotted these on a quick trip to the neighborhood drugstore. really?!?! that's kinda unappealing. i mean, really unappealing. oh well. i guess SOMEONE out there must think it looks good. i guess it's time for sandal weather...

LIFE: unexpected oasis

Nothing like enjoying a balmy summer afternoon with great cocktails and even better company. We stumbled across a surprising gem at the Hotel Sofitel. The bar- Le Bar- was excellent. 

 Though a little pricey, the outdoor bar and decor was the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon. I love finding those perfect places when you're not looking.

cheers!

INSPIRATION: corporate creativity

fabulous draping/tablescape

 

Today I stopped into Anthropologie for the first time in a loooong time, and was instantly wowed by their current displays. I'm ALWAYS wowed when I'm in there. I absolutely love this company's ability to meld large corporation business plans with crafted, artisan-minded displays. 

 

i wouldn't have envisioned craft paper flowers to look so good- but it does.

 

I guess it's just visual merchandising at a genius level: they play at my emotional heartstrings and inspire me to want to break out the fabric and craft paper. I am torn to be inspired by something so entirely business at its core. It almost makes me sick to think that all of this has been created to try and get me to open my wallet and buy. Almost. 

 reminds me of old dried bouquets from high school, hanging from the ceiling. kinda goth. but somehow still works in the store setting...

But then again it makes me feel as though "I COULD DO THAT! WHY DON'T THEY HIRE ME?!" sigh.