we should throw an end of summer bash, yes?… something fabulous with spiked lemonade, cold delicious cucumber water and and array of adult popsicles don’t you think? Well if you are with me on this one — and despite the insane heat don’t want the summer to end either – then I’m recommending these super cute cocktail napkins by Silas Tom (aka my friend and talented graphic designer, Rob Wilson). Aren’t they fun? Take a look below for a couple of other adorable ones (baby shower designer sweetness) or you can see more napkins and his online greeting card collection here. Congrats Rob. Love summer, love you.
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August 15th, 2011 at 7:53 am
so true… I got this necklace as a gift from my sweet friend Jen and it COULD NOT be more perfect for me or my life right this minute. My brain is on over drive with new ideas. But you must check out and watch for the new In God We Trust (shop online — SOON!?). Until then you can snag IGWT at Spartan in Austin.
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August 10th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
12 new paintings… found their way to the site this weekend and are up for sale at the summer project. The first series went really well and all of the Boerne series sold out. With that and other requests for it (and it just so happens to be my fav) I have done most of these in that spirit and Arbor Hill. Several of them could be really cool paired together to as great complimenting colors. I also CAN’T SEEM TO GET ENOUGH blush color in life (been buying clothes, shoes, you name it - it’s feminine yet not sweet, love that) so I’ve done a couple nude/blushy ones that I think could look great with a the deep blue of Boerne. Oh yeah, and HOT PINK. Hope you enjoy!
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August 8th, 2011 at 8:22 am
isn’t she lovely… some of my fav friends, bee-things launched new tea towels and wanted to share with you. I’m in love with this butterfly towel - such great colors! Makes me want to have a little summer soirée with orange slices, strawberry lemonade and lemon cupcakes! You can snag one here. Happy Wednesday y’all!
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August 3rd, 2011 at 11:18 am
i’ve always known… there was something really cool to do with wood pallets. I’ve seen lots of shelves and things but THIS is completely genius. It’s so hard to find HUGE letters… but voila people… here ya go!
Found this today on the We are 1976 blog which is also completely genius. I really don’t taught my deep love and adoration for We are 1976 often enough. The store is hands down one of my most favorite, happy places to be on earth (now you can shop online too! woo hoo!) but since I’m pretty sure I have never told you before the blog rocks. Kiss away the next several hours if you can and check out the cool finds of Jully, Derek and Vyns… much love to you guys. Check out more details on this killer project below…
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July 26th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
super excited… and a little nervous to share with you today my latest project. I’ve been painting with watercolor and doing calligraphy lately for work and the blog. When I work on interior projects I often paint my own artwork… sometimes really small just to put on a book shelf or something but I do it all the time and never really think much of it. It’s fun and I get exactly what I want for a reasonable budget. I’m BIG on original art but it’s tough to find affordable options. Thank goodness for Etsy! I have a really hard time buying anything from a big box retailer (confession I have bought a couple of things from West Elm) but as a general rule I prefer original art, photography or limited edition screen prints.
I ran into one of my dear friends the other day, Shelle, that I went to art school with. She told me she had started painting again. Thus I was inspired by Shelle and The Ultimate Summer to dive in, just for fun. Then I thought “what am I going to do with all of this stuff”? Thus my idea was born. For the past few weeks I’ve been painting, drawing, styling, photographing and setting up a Big Cartel site to sell the artwork — all for the summer project (which is now live and ready for you to shop). Yay! Names are all people, places and degrees of temperature (and yes my car did say 118° at one point - Texas heat y’all).
More to come in weeks ahead… First batch of 24 paintings available here. I hope you enjoy. If nothing else, I’m having fun!
featured above (one of my favs): boerne II
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July 18th, 2011 at 12:34 am
this weekend… I woke up this morning and made a list for the weekend. Yes, a list. I know it’s the weekend but I have all these little things to do return this, paint that, stop by here… (and I have a few fun things scheduled — actually it’s all fun). So I thought I would share a few things on my MUST DO list for the weekend that YOU might enjoy.
Have a great weekend all! image via ffffound
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July 8th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Design Sponge at Home (Official Book Trailer) from The Panic Room Videos on Vimeo.
so stinkin’ excited… for this book, for Grace and for this amazing cover Julia did!! Is it September yet?!?!?! Don’t panic, you can pre-order here.
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June 29th, 2011 at 11:54 am
