Beauty is...

The other day my beautiful sister asked me if I could help her out with something. "Of course!" I said. This excitement stemmed from my sisters situation. Let me tell you... She recently moved to DC to try something in life she's always wanted to do. I say "Bravo!" to that! While moving into her new place, she's having so much fun decorating. You know I'm all about that :) She called me asking if I could make her a print that she could hang in her bathroom. After talking over her vision* (hint hint) this is what I came up with:

 I also did another one in black and white for versatile uses.

If you are interested in getting a print for yourself or for someone you know, give me a holla and I'd love to hook you up. Customization and all :)

Stop Motion Video

Projects, projects, projects. I've been full of them lately :) Working on a website, putting together a business plan, work and school... I still somehow manage to find time to make a stop motion video with 500 frames. Each frame was photographed, re-sized and edited for this concept by yours truely (along with recording my beautiful voice. JK ah I hate hearing the sound of my voice). This is my first ever video podcast. I'm so excited to see it all come together and I hope you like it!

Thirsty Thursday!

Today for inspiration we are headed to hula seventy. This lovely lady is a photographer in Portland, the city which I've lived and loved. She has some beauties on her site so go check them out. I especially love her color photo sequence where she photographs one color a day. Here are a few that struck my fancy

For those days when you feel like no one cares.

void

There has been a void in my life. Geometric patterns is what's been missing. I'm sure you are sighing in exasperation saying "Oh Emily!" But no really! I have. Generally speaking I'm an organic girl. Organic in the sense of shape, not produce. I'm drawn to curved edges or things found in nature. As of late, I keep googly-eyeing all things geometric. There is something so crisp and wonderful about them. I think that life is about having the perfect mix. Here are a few I've had my eye on.

 1. Urban Outfitters Marquee Arrow $198
2. Anthropologie Counting Angles Dress $168
3. Etsy Chevron Stripe Pillow $56
4. Urban Outfitters Madeline Chair $349

nail polish giveaway

Nail polish. Love the stuff. It's a great way to feel spicy and mix up the routine. Lately I've been coveting some fabulously vibrant colors I've seen on nails, but haven't been able to find them in the stores. Well, the search is over and you have the chance to get them for free! American Apparel has a line of nail polish that is to die for. Check out the giveaway going on at Lifestyle Bohemia

DIY record bowls

A few months ago, Chris and I had a fun date night where we turned old record albums into serving bowls. We went to a thrift store, found a few records that we liked and came home to reshape them. I thought I would share with you step by step how to make them since they make a great accent to any room. And also, because it's just plain fun!

These are the supplies you'll need: A few records (make sure you check their value online so you don't accidentally melt one that could of made you rich. Oh how that would be a sad day if you did), a glass bowl that can go in the oven and a cookie sheet.

Turn the oven to 130 degrees. Place the record on top of the bowl which is being supported by the cookie sheet. Watch while it's in the oven because it only takes a few short minutes for the record to melt.

Once it's begun to melt, pull it out of the oven and begin molding it with your hands. The record will be warm, but not hot enough to burn you. We put ours in another bowl to help shape it. It will be flimsy for a minute or so, so having a bowl for support helps. Once it's hardened, take it out of the mold and wa la! You have yourself a record bowl. If you aren't happy with the way it turned out, you can pop it back in the oven and reshape it.

We use ours as decoration in the kitchen, but I've seen them used for anything from fruit bowls to jewelry containers. I seriously suggest trying this. It is a great date idea and everyone loves it! Have fun creating.

Romanticly Sweet

The beautiful Meredith and Seth are joining in wedded bliss and have asked me to make the wedding invitations. When I met with them, they emphasized their vision as being simple, romantic and soft with a vintage flare. These are three comps I came up with and with a few modifications, this was their final choice.

  I'll have to show you the final product! It is going to be fabulous. They've come up with this great idea for an envelope. More to come!