{style} polka dots

it's safe to say that i've been into polka dots lately.  okay, okay and maybe the beach {though now there's been a chill in the weather & it feels like fall} i love that they're a versatile print which can be classy + fun at the same time.  the last j.crew catalog and the newest kate spade pattern of the month got me back on the polka dot train, so here are six of my picks!

 chambray towels // circle shoulder bag // notebook // blouse // lime shirt // pencils

and if you're in the mood for something to blow your mind, look no further than andrew chae from tim be told's acoustic version call me maybe – enjoy!

happy monday!

arrow inspired

one//agent18  two//nasty gal  three//arc of LA  four//madewell

five//free people  six//kate spade  seven//maya brenner  eight//bestillshop

inspiration: business cards

One of my many jobs at the moment involves being an assistant at Fig 2 Design Studio. My color connoisseur boss, Claudia, and I are working on a little personal project for me - business cards! For any of you who know me personally, it's no secret that I have a very wide range of things I enjoy and many little dreams in my pockets. There's no label or title that I fit under (ironic, since I am travel size - hah!), which makes it slightly more complicated coming up with design and text. Our gears started turning and with a little help from Pinterest we came up with some design ideas:

I'm going to do inkless letterpress (like the "anthropologie" text), white on white. We decided we like to keep it clean and classy, since I do organize and am definitely a minimalist.

anthropologie 

inspiration board: burlap & twine

I'll admit that back in the day I was not a huge fan of the rustic look. I loved clean, modern lines (and still do), but over the past few years I've also developed a love for things wrapped in burlap and twine.

video: 29 ways to stay creative

I absolutely love this. Just watch (:

29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.

inspiration board: glass

Glass of any kind is such a versatile piece in decorating for weddings or in your home. It can definitely be a bit of a hassle to pack to keep everything safe, but I think it's well worth the trouble.

Mix clear bottles with milk glass vases for centerpieces or use apothecary jars for sweet snacks or coffee beans (as pictured). I love the hanging decanter lights, which give any event a very antique feel. Reused empty glass bottles not only save you money, but make for centerpieces that keep the eye interested and your wedding unique. Empty mason jars filled with water and a floating candle are great for a more rustic wedding, when you need just a little extra light on the tables. And, I stumbled upon this hanging wine bottle candle which would be great for a patio/deck wedding.

renegade craft fair: austin {recap}

This weekend I had the great pleasure of going to the renegade craft fair in Austin (and, of course, I dragged some reluctant friends there as well). I met so many talented artists and was definitely inspired to (maybe) start an etsy of sorts for myself. Magnolia Photobooth Co set up a booth there with lots of props, so my friends and I took the liberty of getting some free prints. (:

I can honestly say that every booth there was full of talent and innovation. I can't believe I didn't go last year! There's not enough room to display all the talent in this post, but here are a few of my favorites that I saw at the show.

video: rue + kate spade stop motion

this is ridiculously cute!

5 things i love

(one)
a cute & comfy pair of flats

{photo by bodor bander}

(two)

quotes, like this one by e.e. cummings

{photo from jswright}

(three)

suitcases & traveling...not that you couldn't have assumed that from the title of this blog

{photo by jesy}

(four)
ferris wheels!


{photo by rebeccar118}


(five)
quirky design nerd things, like these pantone chip cookies designed by kim neill
shown to me by my friend, catherine, whose birthday is today! (:

font frenzy

forget words with friends, angry birds, or cut the rope. i recently bought this app for my iphone called the font game and it is crazy awesome. you could say i'm addicted, or very close to it. i'm learning all these new fonts and being tested on my knowledge of the classics. yes, i am a typography nerd. all thanks to those years in yearbook.

and the nerdiness continues...

The Font Conference via CollegeHumor



and also a great wallpaper for all you font nerds out there like me :)