a knit chair

Remember this post? Well that knit chandelier wasn't enough. Check out this sweet chair! Sweet Paul just posted it and I wish I had some knit sweaters to hot glue to a funky wood chair. And...he's coming out with a magazine. Eep!

J and I are going to have a low-key weekend at home this time. I can't wait.

[image via Sweet Paul]

wallpaper trees

Beautiful. Love the pillow too. And the couch.

It's almost Friday. And Husband has the weekend off.

:)

[image via decor8]

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!