Radiant

These all came from the same house... So not my house, but I wish it were! I couldn't figure out why I loved all these rooms...What do they all have in common?? LIGHT

The skylights in the bedroom, bathroom, and dining room make for a very dramatic effect, no? I love the mix of modern and traditional. Love it.

Homemade anyone?

I saw these two books at the library last night.

First, this one caught my eye...maybe it was the David on the cover. Is there anything more universal then duct tape? I'm dying to try some of these projects. I love that is says, "the art of the tape" who knew?

Second, I also found this gem. It's chalk full of great ideas. Many of which you could substitute other types of paper for. Really, really cool ideas!

The authors - Lauren and Derek are SUPER talented and they create a lot of DIY projects for design sponge which I adore. They have a shop in San Francisco called the Curiosity Shoppe which is on my list of boutiques I have to see. Check them out here.

Day-Dream Vacations

I plan at least 100 vacations every year, but I only take a couple. I love to see the latest travel deals and decide where I would go and when...if I had the money. This week I'm daydream vacationing in Maine for Labor Day. Anyone want to join me?

By Me

Here are my own paper creations. I made these bracelets a couple of weeks ago. I love them!

A Continuation

On the same theme "I heart paper". Check out this video.

I Don't Know from ATO Records on Vimeo.

The Art of Paper

I think I could decorate a whole room with paper. Aren't these awesome?

Cupcakes are out....

French Macaroons are IN....


I know because I've seen them EVERYWHERE! Milan, Paris, California...even Martha has a tutorial on making French Macaroons. They are every bit as delectable as they look too!

The macaroons pictured above were purchased by me for a certain someone while I was in San Jose last week. You will be shocked when I tell you that I paid $2.60 EACH, that's right, for each individual cookie. That's a lot of money, no?

Regardless, this is me insisting that if you see them in a local bakery, splurge and then indulge.

create.

I have days like today. Days where I'm sure I don't belong at a desk. Days where I dream of being a boutique owner, selling things that are lovely, dainty, whimsical, and urban. A shop complete with lots of windows and natural sunlight, exotic wallpaper, colorful display cases, and oozing with charm. I'd have a workshop in the back where I could create, and I'm not exactly sure what I'd be making, but it would be splendid and we'd always be sold out.