Save the Date Designs

A new Save the Date design for clients having a destination wedding in St. Lucia. Lucky couple!!

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4th of july plans

I'm so excited- next weekend I'm heading up to the Outer Banks to stay in my family's o-l-d beach cottage. Isn't it awesome?? It doesn't have air conditioning, but the way it's situated it's perfectly comfortable (almost) all summer long. Can't wait for a nice tropical drink on the screen porch in the evenings... and waking up and stumbling right out onto the beach. Plus, they usually shoot the fireworks off of Nags Head pier which is only about 1/4 mile away-perfect!

Brings back a lot of fun memories-when I was a kid we spent every summer Sunday here with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins going to the beach and having lunch on the porch.

Anyone else have any fun plans for the 4th of July?

'tis the season..

...to play outside! Gorgeous backyard feature from Sunset Magazine, using nearly all recycled or second-hand materials. Makes me want to freshen up my deck a bit! Plus, I'm not at all a fan of wicker-type furniture, but I LOVE that couch. Check out the full article here.

awesome invite creativity

This invitation is so fun, and I love the typography. Plus, they tell a really cute story! Hooray for unique ideas!!

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Designed by the groom, Matt Dorfman, and found on design*sponge.

clipboard inspirations!

Clipboard Inspiration Boards

I really love the idea of using clipboards to organize things out in the open. Not a new idea, really, but a fun one. (So very Martha Stewart...) People seem to find a variety of uses, from displaying kids artwork to magazine clippings. Here's a little roundup of some creative ideas!

Martha Stewart Clipboards

Clipboards on exposed brick with Lotta Jansdotter!

Clipboards in an office

All images from Apt Therapy

really really clever...

This is a really cool little animated video... can't imagine the time that went into it! Enjoy...

i heart typography...

This is  a beautifully designed egg carton. I love when everyday items are elevated by design!!!

from subcontinental.giant designed by Si Thorpe

good idea...

It's National Ride Your Bike to Work Week...I wish more was done to promote this, it's such a great idea. Of course, not everyone can feasibly do it, but if you can, I encourage you to try! Great exercise, saves money, and helps the earth. You can't go wrong!

Image from Copenhagen Cycle Chic

lovely lights...

Might have to try this little decorating idea for my next party...I've been thinking about making some "lanterns" from empty jars anyway, and, surprise!! Martha knows how! 

simple and quiet...

What a sweet chair...

Living Etc.

diy time!

A couple diy projects that are inexpensive ways to freshen up your decor! Here is the whole article, from Sunset Magazine. Diy time!!

Above, use cd jewel cases to hang photos, prints, patterened paper or other art. The unifying size creates a cohesive look. 

Inexpensive art idea- use the designs from a calendar to cover a large space. Go even cheaper by hanging from picture wire with binder clips or paper clips...get creative!

Old boxes make interesting displays outside (or inside...) Try succulents if you're thumb is more black than green!!

kind of random...

but I really love this girl's outfit. Via @ChelseaFuss via Camp Comfort

ice cream sandwich love...? ummm yes.

Talk about some clever marketing. I love this idea from Cool Haus- a mobile ice cream stand that serves just ice cream sandwiches named after mid-century design icons-founded by two former architects. Yes, I am a nerd, but fortunately so are a lot of other people! Here is a link to the Dwell Magazine article...

"...Natasha Case and co-founder Freya Estreller have an ice cream truck that travels around and alerts potential customers to its whereabouts via Twitter. They offer five prefab flavors: Frank Behry, Mintimalism, Mies Vanilla Rohe, Richard Meyer Lemon Ginger, and Oatmeal Cinnamoneo. Their website has the "plans" for each, so you can see what your cookie and filling will consist of."

Plus, that seems like a really creative use of Twitter, something I'm still getting the hang of! Love it!

organization....

...is something I'm not great at. But I love thinking about getting myself organized, so naturally I love this galvanized key cabinet. It just looks like a great place to put all those little aggravating things like keys, and mail, and the junk you carry in each day. All that stuff that piles up by my kitchen sink....(oh the joys of not having an entryway!!). Anyway, I love the look of this, especially the little hooks on the inside. From Pottery Barn.

swedish cabin love

I am in love with this beautiful Swedish cabin. Check out that view from the deck. And it has a port hole.... and you know my feelings already on the indoor hammock. I think I may be destined to live in Sweden one day- who cares about the long dark winter when the summer looks like this?!? 

Thanks oh joy! Photos by Martin Lof and there's a lot more here on his website. Enjoy the 

eye candy!