{thoughts on pinterest}

Source: None via natasha on Pinterest

For the record, I love pinterest. For those of you that don't know what it is, it's basically a visual database of inspiration from people all over the world. You can create your own visual files by category so that you can reference them/share them online at anytime. For someone like myself who loves visuals, it's pretty much a dream come true. However, I did see this quote on there today which is so true and made me laugh out loud. It's always so refreshing to hear the honest truth sometimes, isn't it?

And, for the record, I AM going to make some of those crafts. So there.

{best videos : kate spade}

and the best video goes to ...

{well hello beautiful}

Yes it's Valentine's Day. And I'm pretty sure there's no better way to celebrate the day then by looking at the new BHLDN website! Yes the long-anticipated wedding line from Anthropologie has finally arrived. Let me just tell you that the website is amazing, and there are so many gorgeous things to look at. And please don't judge me for being single and looking at a wedding website on Valentine's Day ... a girl's gotta dream, right? Take a peek at some of my favorites ...

check out the full collection here.

{madewell}

via jennie inspired. on Pinterest

as you can tell from the photo,
j.crew's sister store, madewell, is amazing.
a bit more trendy and a teensy bit cheaper.
but still just as awesome.

rue magazine.

a new digital magazine.
crystal gentilello + anne sage,
are the brains behind it.
interiors, fashion, lifestyle.
all of it glam and fabulous.
the first issue is online now!
i can't wait to dive in ...
don't pass this by.
you'll want to see this.
click here. it's a treat for your eyes.

parliament. a creative company.

based in portland, or.
they say they're a creative company.
well, it's true.
they do it all:

graphic design,
photography,
packaging,
signage,
web development,
marketing,
illustration.

so many things!
their workspace is amazing too.
see the picture above?
yeah, they made that.
pretty cool if you ask me.
see more here.

emerson made.

emerson made.
a husband + wife partnership.
emerson + ryan.
they make cute things.
really really cute things.
what started as fabric flowers,
now is clothing + home too.
all classic + fun.
see below for a taste of it all.
click here for more.

Somethings Hiding in Here.

I'm VERY excited to tell you about this next duo, Shauna and Stephen from Something's Hiding in Here. They are an adorable couple that master all things handmade. And, can I add, all things awesome! I'm not even going to try to list everything they've created because the list would never end, but it includes: mustaches on a stick, heart yo-yo's, vintage bow ties, wood block jewelry, and tote bags. Just to name a few. They live the life I wish I did ... creating adorable random things each and every day. Click the links below the images for more info!






For more about this duo, read their Etsy interview here.

Check out their Etsy shop here.

And read their amazingly awesome blog here.

Ashley Meaders.

lately i've been on a search for inspiration. i'm eager and ready to create something. anything. the only problem is i don't know where to begin. i know that where i begin is not anywhere near as important as simply beginning, and that i just need to start. so, that's what i'm going to do. i'm toting all my crafting supplies back to WA with me and i'm going to get started.

as i start to share with you things that i create, i also want to share with you things that others create. i have started compiling a list (on the right side of my blog) of people and companies that inspire me. so, starting today i'm going to tell you about each company, and why they are so fabulous. so get excited... inspiration here we come!

starting at the top is ashley meaders. her website sports the slogan 'i make stuff', and that is what she does. makes stuff that is used for events. her creations have been featured on design*sponge, as well as once wed, and they are absolutely awesome. i think what i love most is that they are unique, and suit each event's personality. you can't help but smile. here's a few of my favorite creations:

"bells" cake topper


flower decoration


valentine's day banner


fabric canopy