Need Your Thoughts...

Have any of you taken a screen printing class or know how to? I am very interested in the process and may go check out a class. I have an idea or two on a t-shirt design, but I need to know how to make that happen ;) Any suggestions? Have any of you made a shirt before? Appreciate ya!

[all tees from Society6]

On a Rainy Day

"rain, rain, go away. come again another day"

We have rain here in Dallas, and while I love those sunny days of summer, the rain and lower temperature is a nice reprieve every now and then.

Here are a few things I enjoy doing on a rainy day:

wearing my galoshes (I have these very ones on today!)

enjoying the aroma and flavor of hot tea

adding to my collection of dreams with a nice long nap

... with that special someone :)

reading inspirational blogs... like your's ;)

yes, i like to clean and organize... on a rainy day!

What do you like to do?

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Philip Ficks

Philip Ficks photography makes me smile. Look at these wonderful colors and prop choices!

Check out his site here for more photography goodness!

[spotted via share some candy]

Chocolate is in the Air

This installation has me melting.

Here's what the website says:

In Chocochandelier, 24 bars of chocolate rotate around the spot light at one revolution per hour. The light is slowly moving up so that it keeps melting up sections of the chocolate bar hour after hour. People are welcome to catch the chocolate drips using the supplied bread sticks or their fingers.

How cool is that?

Design of Flight

I have a little brother, a dad, and both grandfathers (war veterans - Korean & WWII) that enjoy all things plane. My 11-year-old bro has already decided that he would like to go to the United States Air Force Academy to become an aeronautical engineer. Hey, if he's got the grades and the passion, go for it ;)

So this is for the guys...

When I ran across this print on Society6 , I thought how cool, I could totally see this print in a home or office somewhere. I like how it's illustrated.

Then, I ran into this site — alCarts. What a great idea. I mean, yeah these carts are known for bruising elbows and storing only enough drink that causes many trips to the tight-spaced, smelly bathrooms on an airplane, but take them out of that crummy light and you get a stylish and functional design for "your ground operation." How clever.

And finally, what guy wouldn't want these awesome cuff links from Banana Republic? ;)

Twitterrific Background

Just uploaded a new background for my Twitter page! I'm excited :) Check out the FREE, colorful, and fun designs by Alma at Ollibird. Let me know if you change your's and what design you choose!

[via How About Orange]

Huset

If you like Scandinavian design, Huset is the place to visit! Here are a few of my favorites from the "wear" section.

Hunkydory Bat Blouse (loving the lace cuffs!)

Triwa Coral Flamingo Chronograph

Swedish Hasbeens Sky High Braided Sandals

Don't Be So Modish

Modish is having a giveaway today and the jewelry being featured is simply wonderful... I just had to share!

This colorful collection comes from Bellissima Jewelry Design.

Check out Modish blog for a chance to receive $50 credit towards a piece of jewelry (through June 30th).

Comic Frenemies

Comic book series Betty and Veronica was a favorite reading of mine as a kid! I loved the stories and the personality differences between the two "frenemies", Betty Cooper ('girl next door') & Veronica Lodge (spoiled rich girl), and their never-ending obsession with the freckle-faced Archie Andrews! Can you believe this comic friendship has been in play since 1942?

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Little Feet Big Feet

[source: Johan Olin]

P.S. - I made this...

I LOVE this site... right here! Such AWESOME ideas!

I really like this one... Chic metallic accessories for the home created with toys and two coats of spray paint.

Check out the site and let me know your fave!

Whimsi-cool

Whimsical is a word that comes to mind with the jewelry collection from Tarina Tarantino. What would you pair with these fun pieces?

The name for these are perfect - Emerald City!

Their version of Alice In Wonderland inspired pieces

PS - had a GREAT family reunion. Tons of fun!! Hope to post pictures soon.

Weekend Plans

I am heading out for a family reunion this weekend. Should be tons of fun since we have 33 people coming (yes, that's all family!). There will be many cook outs, swimming, tennis playing, tubing, and laughter!

More posts when I get back. Have a great weekend :)

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Siamese Socks

It's siamese socks - or is it? Looks like it though, right? It's a rug featured on the Australian site HomeLife created by designer Patricia Urquiola for GAN. I love it.

A View from Italy

This amazing Italian hotel with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples was featured on Daily Candy today. I couldn't resist a peek at more images of this place. Wow!