PACK-IN' HEAT

So my friend Lucy is a GENIUS. I laughed OUT LOUD at some of these! Aren't they fabulous?  Lucy Pack: artist, cat lover, Texan turned New Yorker, best laugh ever, creative wonder... I love Lucy.  She works as an artist in New York City, painting, collaging, and more.  To see more of her work, visit her website, www.lucillepack.com. Cheers.

"Don't Speak to a Girl That Way Unless You Mean It!" // "Tug" // "Horsey for Mayor"

LISEL JANE

Thanks Cara (who is going to be doing guest posts here and there) for sharing this artist with me!  "Its like taking a picture of the inside of my brain"- Cara Beckom. I LOVE.

Find more from Lisel Jane Ashlock here, and find her website with more awesomeness here. 

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER

LOVE this!

(Type, Wallpaper Pattern)

L'ORANGE

Why can't magazine covers be like this anymore?  Great colors and a subtle war critique.  Are those bullets falling on her head? hmmm... interesting.

She's so elegant.

(Photo source)

SMILE BOOTH

Greatest souvenir ever.  We had so much fun this weekend, thanks Cash and Bright, woohoo!

Photo + Props = Party

Cheese and Cheers!

ART ROCKS

Inspired by these gems I picked up in Eureka Springs, AR at this quirky spot, here's a smattering of awesome artful products.  Travel photos to come... if you haven't been to Eureka Springs, AR, a.k.a. "Little Switzerland" you are missing out! Such a strange and beautiful place full of strange and beautiful people. 

Matter Matters Smolten Mirror, Ruth Gurvich's Light Scape (Painted)

...and for your general knowledge... Gypsum Rose, Pyrite, and Mica.

Cheers!  Thanks for all the recent support... I think O.H. is gaining a little traction/ rhythm, couldn't do it with out y'all!

CELEBRATE!

Well folks, I'm taking off for the weekend,  Happy Fourth of July!  I'll be gettin' down on the dance floor at a good friends wedding. "festive attire optional"... duh, I'll be there, in red, white, blue, and fringe cowboy boots, don't you worry.

Here's a little pink with your RWB today... I want that suitcase! You can find it on Etsy, along with the lighter fluid can, I just love old stuff.

(LR: Angular Building Photo, America Letter Press Parts, Vintage Suitcase, Vintage Lighter Fluid)

MORE RWB

America's Birthday is gettin' close! 

Plastica = Awesomeness.  I love their products, and I gave this to my boyfriend.

And, how bout those lips? RED!

(First, Second)

AHOY!

Gorgeous. I think I'll wear both these things this weekend... wishing I was in Maine, eating lobster, and being nautical.

You can do the Nautical thing either way you want, don't forget the ice cream!  Can you tell Maine is influencing many of the posts? Its such an amazing place for inspiration...

Have a great weekend!

Top photo, Bette Davis photo source.

BLAME IT ON BIO

Just trying to keep balanced.  You know what I mean?

Photo Hilda Grahnat, vintage medical poster, "Shrooms" by Ornamental Habit.

HAUS BEAUTIFUL

Had a lovely day strolling around Nolita yesterday (walking off our DELICIOUS brunch from La Esquina).  Always, a delight to pop in to Haus Interior... check out my iSnaps from yesterday!

Look familiar? See more about these trays here!

This mix of patterns is scrumptious.

O.H. loves horses! See more here.

I love how they painted canvases in different colors and grouped them to created a perfect wall display. Great way to create an interesting vignette IMO.

Chicks! We all know how I feel about birds.

Gearing up for this week! Stay tuned for more delightful things coming your way...

Thanks for stopping by!

CURATE: JAYSON HOME AND GARDEN

Monday, monday...

Whether to revamp your apartment or stock up on gifts, look no further.  From Chicago's Jayson Home and Garden, emporium for vintage goods, accessories, nick knacks, upholstery, and lots of lovely things, I've chosen my top favorites.  I have been loving this website/store for a year or two now, and they consistently have amazing things.  Enjoy!

OH MOTHER

Happy Mother's Day!

Here are my favorites from the wide world of letter press... go give a mom a hug!

(From top to bottom: Ferdinand Home Store in Portland, ME, Poppy Talk Hand Made, Two Paper Dolls formerly Luella Press via The Donut Project, Ferdinand Home Store in Portland, ME, Two Paper Dolls formerly of Luella Press via The Donut Project)

JUST FINE

Who wouldn't want this on a wall? Especially here in the big city so you could dream of mountains all the day long.  Such simplicity, and I love the scale. These forms are so playful in a Where the Wild Things Are kind of way, perfect for a kids room...

Find it on Fine Little Day's Website. Along with more beautiful inspiration and other delightful treasure like...

The Life of Mr. Mustache,

Postcards (maybe for Mother's Day),

and art tape! Tweet!

All images, photography, and products from Fine Little Day Shop.

SHELL PINK, CURSIVE, AND COFFEE

Happy, happy, joy, joy. I'm feeling the weather turn!

Thanks to the gals at Cursive Design for bringing something new to the table, this handmade jewelry strikes my fancy!  Enjoy these spring parings for all things lovely and delicious.  Trend: Notice my obsession with shell pink, gold, camel, and grey... amazing.

From top to bottom, left to right: Cursive Design (Thank you to Oh Joy! for the initial introduction to Cursive Design), Martha Stewart Weddings, Etsy's Dear June Shop, Cursive Design, Whimsy and Spice sweet shop (they've got a booth at the Brooklyn Flea!), "I Love You Blogs and Coffee" poster found on Made By Girl, Cursive Design, Cursive Design, Random Image I found long ago (if anyone knows where this photo came from please let me know!), the best coffee within a four block radius of my apartment Irving Farm Coffee, Cursive Design.

I hope you all have a kick ass weekend! I'll be gettin down with the fam here in NYC, always fun to have visitors. I can't wait... The Waverly Inn, Bergdorf's, The Lion King, and Guava Grove (thanks Tim!).

Cheers.

FANCY FEATHERS

Is there anything more precious?

These boutonniere's from the Pomp and Plumage Etsy shop are fabulous!  They would be perfect for a country wedding (Carey Beth of Grace and Daisy Chains, hint hint!), or even to just tack up on the wall. So creative, beautiful, full of fantasy, and gorgeous styling too...

Maybe I can have some of these fashioned out of duck feathers for an upcoming Arkansas wedding I'll be attending... hmmm.

Don't worry brides, there are gorgeous things for you too!  See more at Pomp and Plumage.  

Til some time soon...

ECO-BOW

For Tim's birthday, I crafted this bow out of old design magazines that were just taking up space in my tiny apartment.  I am so over paying for gift wrap these days, so I hang on to anything I can get my hands on... tissue paper, wallpaper samples, magazines, leather remnants, ribbon from shopping bags, grocery sacks, etc.

You can totally DIY and its good for the environment and your wallet.  Holla!

Check out my other crafty projects here. Hope you enjoy... and have a lovely weekend!

Love love love,

Avery

I DIG ON TWIG

How cool are these!  These fabulous terrariums made by creative duo Michelle Inciarano and Katy Maslow of Twig Terrariums, blur the lines of art, house plant, and antique collection.  They take new and old glass jars, vases, even things like light bulbs and perfume bottles, and turn them into little mossy kingdoms complete with your own cast of characters...

Mix up your in house accessories, do your self a favor, and buy one of these for your living room, kitchen, powder room, or wherever.  It will clean the air, look pretty, and make you smile every time you pass by!

If not, at least enjoy this beautiful photography!

 

To purchase, take a class, or look at more creations please visit Twig Terrariums’ Website. http://twigterrariums.com/

Cheers,

Avery