All things beautiful

I'm currently in love with this new magazine. It is packed with pages of blissful inspiration. Sometimes these things almost hurt to look through, because I curse myself for not being out there creating more and pursuing more opportunities. I've grown increasingly frustrated with myself these past few weeks for not doing more, but I need to remind myself that this kind of stuff that I do do (like blogging) should, first and foremost, be something I enjoy for myself and a DE-stresser from the daily grind. I hate to sound all down, because I'm not! Whining never got anyone anywhere, and I know nobody is stopping me from doing more but myself.

Anyway, on a happier note, I'm looking forward to devouring the rest of this magazine over the next few nights.

Not just for taking notes on

Love this decorating idea from Club Monaco! Very easily replicable too. Of course, I'm also a sucker for the monochromatic palette with pops of yellow. Spotted in the Flatiron store location.

Ahh, in other news, so many odd coincidences recently. Gotta love this city.

The little pink blouse that could

Do you ever keep an item of clothing simply because it is photogenic? That's how I feel about this thrifted sheer pink blouse I've kept around but rarely ever wear. It all began with this shot and then this. Oh yeah, made an appearance here (worn solely for the purposes of the shot). And in a weird meta way, again over here. Ok, did not intend this post to be a shameless link self-promotion! It's a little too frilly and pink for my clothing tastes (I'd live in grey, black, navy and white if I could), but I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. It just begged to be photographed with my Polaroid. ;)

Sadly, one pack from my last film purchase on eBay was completely ruined and unusable. I suppose that's the kind of chance you need to be willing to take. This pack (Polaroid 779 film expired in 2005) looked to be stored improperly as well, but it's kind of fun that you won't know what to expect with each pack.

I'll leave this post appropriately with this romantic image from the portfolio of Adam Bartos. Love the mood evoked here.

Happy weekend! I'll be off to a wedding in PA. I'm excited to finally attend one as a guest (though I have a feeling my hands won't be idle...).

Dreaming of a room like this

Anna Kern's interiors portfolio is some serious eye-candy. In the summer, I especially love white for everything. I would own 30 white and slightly sheer loose button ups if I could. I'd probably get coffee stains on at least half of them.

In the room above, I am digging the slanted walls and nifty clothing rack. I'd kill for that light, too. Such a happy, uplifting room.



Just one more beautiful shot from her portfolio, but the whole thing is really worth checking out.

An invincible summer

I read something today that reminded me of a simple joy in the summertime, that is, the cool side of a pillow. We warm up one side and when it gets uncomfortable, we can just flip over the pillow. That first touch to the skin of the chilled sateen is pleasantly refreshing and a feeling that is not easily recreated.

Speaking of summertime, I've been lusting over the portfolio of Mikkel Vang for the past week. I discovered him in an old Martha Stewart magazine and was so glad I looked him up. Serious, serious porn for the aesthetes out there. These select pictures just screamed summer to me and are styled so beautifully, it actually aches to look at them. Mikkel sure knows how to tug at my heartstrings :P.



A great way to kick-off a weekend, no?

Enchanted place

How absolutely lovely are these playful b&w photos from the personal portfolio of Ondrea Barbe? The one with the balloons and all that black space really kills me. These expressions are just priceless. She has really transformed her backyard into an enchanting place.

Happy weekend

I'll leave you with these ridiculously beautiful images from Melanie Acevedo's interiors portfolio. So inviting. I'm loving the slightly messy, lived-in feel to the first row of pictures. Anyway, the rest of her work is definitely worth checking out. Absolutely stunning!