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My Tumblr Favorites
I can get lost in Tumblr pages for an hour or two if I let myself, especially when I am in need of a little inspiration and have a glass of wine in my hand. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Pinterest, but sometimes I prefer the more collage-y style of Tumblr. I've also discovered many the great blog or small brand through a Tumblr image I stumble across. Below I have listed a few of my favorites I've been following for awhile, in case you want to get lost in them for a bit ; )
NYFW Street Style : Outside Concept Korea and Jeremy Scott
Yesterday I flew to New York for a one day inspiration / fabric buying trip with my mom. More to come tomorrow on what we did, but our main activity was checking out day four of NYFW, mainly the Concept Korea and Jeremy Scott shows. And yes, I know, this is the third post on fashion week and you're probably sick of it. Sorry to not be very sorry, but I love it. Regular posting will resume soon I promise ; ) Here are some of my favorite photos that I shot throughout the day. Fashion week is crazy and slightly ridiculous, but it is amazing for stirring up your creative side and getting you to think outside of the box. Enjoy!
p.s. Spotting Chiara was the best. She's just so so good.
4 Fun DIY Home Projects
I have been in a bit of a DIY project / reorganize everything in your house / rearrange all the furniture mood this week. I finally printed out a bunch of photos I had been wanting to frame and the house feels so much warmer with them all around. Next up are some little projects for around the house to add a little character. Here is a little roundup of some fun DIYs I found around the web - I especially like the lap desk for drinking tea and reading a magazine in bed. Hope your weekend was fab!
1. Pom Pom Wall Hanging - A Beautiful Mess
2. Copper Clothing Rack - Cupcakes and Cashmere
3. Spray Paint Marbled Planters - Vintage Revivals
4. Wood & Hairpin Leg Lap Desk - The Merrythought
Shop Talk : Finding Inspiration
As I wrote about in my last Shop Talk post, I am going to continue sharing the goals I have for my business and the resources / techniques I am learning along the way in the hopes that other creative entrepreneurs might stumble upon something useful, or are just interested. One thing I am always interested in seeing from others is how they come upon their inspiration for projects, and they way they organize it so that its useful. I interned for a fashion design team one semester while I was in college, and I still remember being in awe of their huge cork board on the wall filled with all sorts of forms of inspiration ranging from magazine cutouts to fabric to random trims to photos of faraway places. I loved how clearly it gave the vision for them of the feeling they wanted their clothing to convey.
I myself have always been a collage maker. For me, having it all laid out on a cork board or a poster board where I can see it every day works. I think I even made one at the beginning of summer in eighth grade, to convey the way I wanted my summer vacation to go. I'm pretty sure there were pictures of surfboards (I lived nowhere near the ocean), lots of cute boys and magazine cutouts of girlfriends having fun together. And I'm also pretty sure I had a great summer that year hah! Which brings me to my next goal and the resources I use to work towards it:
Goal #2: Prioritize time for inspiration and create a visually appealing way of displaying it
1. Tumblr
As much as I love Pinterest, the collage style of Tumblr and each user's ability to personalize their page really resonates with me. If I find a someone's page with similar taste to mine, I can get lost for an hour looking through the images and leave it feeling inspired to create something new. I don't update mine all the time, but going through my saved images always makes me feel better somehow if I need a boost. (HERE if you want to check it out)
2. Getting out of town
I have been making it a priority to take a trip to New York City at least twice a year, solely for the purpose of getting rejuvenated design-wise and to be immersed in the different atmosphere for a while. Burlington has a cool style of its own, but sometimes to appreciate that you need to go somewhere else for awhile, and get out of your own space. I leave every time with so many ideas and feeling so excited to get to work again.
3. Talking to a like-minded friend
A best friend of mine who I grew up with does not live in the same town, but every time we chat (even if its just texting) I leave feeling renewed and with lots of ideas I hadn't thought about before. Just talking to someone who "gets it" can get you excited about something again, or steer you in the right direction with a project you are working on. Plus, when you work from home sometimes its nice to have a "coworker" to chat with!
A very brief summary of how I go about finding my inspiration. If anyone else has any ideas for me I'd love to hear!
Summer Cottage Inspiration
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Kayaking around this weekend and last, I had a ton of fun peeking in at the camps and cottages nestled in along the shores of Lake Champlain. I grew up going to a family summer camp on the lake with all my cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents every summer for a week or two, and when I see a cozy, comfortable looking lake house it reminds me of the great times we would have all together. Playing cards, water-skiing, making s'mores by the campfire on the beach; time just seemed to slow down and everything seemed a little more special. I got a little caught up on the internet dreaming up what my future lake cottage might look like, so I'm sharing some of my inspiration with you guys. These three places have some great details to them that would look great in any summer place, with lots of vintage additions (duh). And apparently I have a thing for blue. Enjoy!
Roundup : 4th of July Outfit Inspiration
Can you believe its almost the fourth? I always love coming up with a fun patriotic themed outfit to wear to barbecues and watch the fireworks in. Here is a roundup of some fun red, white and blue pieces to get you inspired for this weekend ; )
The Colors of Summer
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| Summertime is so colorful isn't it? I really noticed this week how bright everything is during the warmer months and how that one aspect really affects my mood. Here's some bright and colorful photos from this week to put you in a cheerful mindset as well on this rainy day. |
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| my favorite thrifted Columbia rain jacket |
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| swimsuits! |
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| a bright new waist belt my mom got me |
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| Owen's golfing trip to Middlebury |
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| our hippie man hanging in the living room |
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| a marina sunset |
Happy Weekend : Favorite Links
A few of my favorite links from this week to bring you into the weekend. Happy Friday!
1. 5 podcasts for bloggers, designers and creatives. As I've mentioned before, I am a big fan of The Lively Show and After the Jump, but I can't wait to try out the other three.
2. I think gingham and florals might be my favorite new summer combination, and Julia always does it so well!
3. I have wanted to visit Greece ever since...OK ever since I watched Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. This Quick Guide To Santorini would be perfect if I get the chance!
4. This designer really made the most of his Manhattan 375-square-foot space.
5. Wild blueberry coconut ricotta doughnuts. Enough said.
Swimwear Roundup
I've been searching online for a new swimsuit this week, and figured I'd share a few of my favorite swimwear items I've come across. For this season I'm loving crochet details, scalloped edges and darker prints. Isn't that silk caftan amazing? I am ready for a beach day : )
