tea hangers

I think Husband in particular will enjoy this post.

He brought home mass quantities of loose tea the other day.

Aren't these tea hangers awesome?

We love tea.

[images via swissmiss]

crayon sculpture art

My brother-in-law sent me this link. Herb Williams is a sculptor who works with crayons to create various art pieces. Check it out. I think this is pretty neat.

happy

This makes me happy. I'd like to go on a cross-country road trip. Soon.

[Unfortunately I can't remember where I found this image.]

knit lamp shades and more

Isn't this the perfect look for a cozy, wintery cabin? 
Today we had a partial snow day at work. We got to start at 10 am.
However, I wish there was more snow on the ground so I could go outside and play...and perhaps not so cold. It's currently 22°F with a windchill of 11°F. Yikes!

For instructions to make this lamp shade, visit Sweet Paul.


Happy weekend!

[image courtesy of Sweet Paul]

some photoshop magic

I do mostly magazine layout in my job, but every now and then I get to dabble in some Photoshop work.

Today I was working on a cover and I really liked this image, but the subjects head was cut off, therefore not allowing enough room for a masthead (magazine title) above her. So I looked around, found another photo of the same woman with a similar background and gave her a head. It only took me 30 minutes and I think it turned out great. When you zoom in super close, you still can't tell. It was so happy with the results that I had to share.

Before

[Left: Image I used to add the top of her head] [Right: Image I liked and altered]

- - -

After

[Left: Result] [Right: close up]

typography

I love typography. It's a challenge and it's often very rewarding when I'm finished.
To be clear, I didn't create this piece, but I do think it's beautiful. It's simple and very elegant.
Is it ok that I want one, just to hang on my new bulletin board? (Photos of that project later.)

To purchase this item, and pieces like it, visit this Etsy shop.

[image found via welovetypography.com]

Mark + Miriam | Wedding *sneak peak

The photos aren't all ready, but I couldn't wait any longer. 

Aren't these two precious?! 

More to come soon.

Shabby Apple

It's been a whirlwind. One week of swine flu, a sleep-all-day-because-I'm-ill Christmas, followed by our first wedding shoot, lots of loving family visits and dinners, New Year's parties, lots of Glee, a new camera to play with, and another wedding. We survived. We learned a lot, and it was glorious. Last night Jonathan's parents came over to say goodbye and they helped us take down our first Christmas tree. The holidays are over and I think my cough is finally gone.

I'm ready to get my life back in order and I'm ready to start blogging again. I miss you!

I must finish some freelance work this week as well as finish the photos from the wedding.
I have lots to post so check back this week.

In the mean time, stop by Shabby Apple for some well deserved eye candy. It's a beautiful and inspirational shop. If you've got cash to splurge, get 20% off by entering WINTER20OFF at checkout.

Happy 2010!

pear & goat cheese salad

Yum. Just looking at this salad makes my mouth water. Does lettuce do that to anyone else? 
I'll think we'll have this for dinner tonight.


To make it:

Pear & Goat Cheese Salad [serves 4]

Greens
2 pears, sliced
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
Salt
Pepper

Dressing

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon mustard

Place the greens on plates and add pear slices and goat cheese.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Whisk together oil, honey and mustard and pour over the salad and serve.

[image and recipe found via my new favorite blog Sweet Paul]

mod podge vases

This is the next project I plan to work on. We have some vases left over from our wedding that would be perfect for this creation. Aren't they beautiful! And apparently they are extremely quick and easy to make.

For instructions, click here.

[image via Mod Podge Rocks and Natural Home Magazine]