Blog Feature: Designing A Life

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There can’t be anything more obnoxious than starting a blog post with a giant picture of my face. Sorry friends! Although I’m on a technical break, I wanted to share that Shayla of Designing a Life has kindly featured me on her Why Do I Blog Series. So in case you haven’t visited, today is a great day to start. See you Monday!

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Blog Break

Vacation

I always want to start of my serious posts with “Kids” as if I’m Ted from How I Met Your Mother. So I will, forgive me.

Kids, today I woke up this morning feeling exhausted. I have some unfinished projects I need to get done. I’m also collaborating with two amazing bloggers, Kristyn and Yelle, to work on creating a space for Floridian bloggers, Sunshine Bloggers. I want to take this week to focus on getting this project off the ground. I’m also involved with a new group of women here in town to discuss more personal things. I want to give these things a chance to blossom so that’s where I’m putting my energy this week. Again, I open the space once more for any guest bloggers who are interested. If not, I will be back here with more inspiration this week. I hope to find many things during my blog vacation. For more inspiration, be sure to check me out during the week on Pinterest and Instagram. See you on Monday. :)

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Links I Love: 5.10.13

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TGIF! I’m so excited for this weekend. It came quickly (which is a good thing sometimes) but I hope to enjoy the small things this Mother’s Day Weekend. For instance, tonight we are finally seeing Iron Man 3 and I’m stoked about it. Do you have any weekend plans? I have quite a list this week and I’m excited to share so let’s get to it.

Interiors by Kriste Michelini

 I love this home styled by Kriste Michelini. The royal purple runs throughout the home which I enjoy. This picture is only a small snapshot so be sure to visit Desire to Inspire for the rest of the pictures.

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Bishop of London Logo

I love the new Bishop of London branding! The red and white is extremely regal and modern compared to the old logo. The lines make the text definitely stand out a lot more.

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 DIY West Elm Branches

Local Orlando-blogger Sarah of Sarah Hearts posted this great DIY Tissue Paper Flower Branch tutorial based on those infamous flower branches we see at West Elm and other places. I’m looking forward to trying this DIY because it’s super easy and would save me a ton of money.

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Industrial Table IKEA Hack

I adore seeing what other people can create from IKEA furniture. The hack above is from the Fjellse Slats which you would usually use on a bed. Who would’ve thought you could create a cool looking industrial table?

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Amy Walters Summer Fruits and Berries

How could you not be in the mood for summer with these gorgeous bright summery patterns illustrated by Amy Walters? The patterns are fun and  feature different fruits.  I’m definitely inspired to work on something for the upcoming season.

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Simplifood

Speaking of fun illustrations for the summer, how great is this Simplifood project? Alyssa of Tech Love Design featured the project on her blog this week and I absolutely adore it. Who can complain about illustrations of food?

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Z Molu Photography

I took a break from posting engagement photos in my roundup but I couldn’t resist this couple. Z Molu Photography captured the essence of their happiest moments in New York City. There are great photos of the couple with the cherry blossoms so be sure to check out the whole post on Rubies and  Ribbons.

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Black Forest House

This is only a small snapshot of the Black Forest House that Victoria of SF Girl By Bay featured this week. I love the dark exterior which contrasts with the white interior of the home. Such a great house!

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 Illustration by Sol Linero

I adore this illustration for Oprah Magazine by Sol Linero. I don’t see this type of illustration very often so I’m quite inspired by it. The colors remind me of Miami Vice which get’s me inspired by for a color palette project I have up my sleeve.

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Cafe Evoke Branding

I’m ending with this inspiring type-focused Cafe Evoke branding. I’m sure you’ve seen it before as it is popular among the design community but I can’t get enough of it. I love the colors!

I hope you have a great weekend!

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Artist Showcase: Aline Yamada

I’m very excited about today’s artist showcase! Aline Yamada is an Columbus-based illustrator who runs the Etsy shop yumiyumi. I adore Aline’s prints for her focus on nature, although mostly birds, and gorgeous use of watercolor. The colors in her artwork are very spring-like which is perfect for the weather we’ve been having here in Orlando. I hope you enjoy her work as much as I do!

You Are My Buttercup - by yumiyumi

 

Wild Garden (kaleidoscopic) - by yumiyumi

 

White Love Birds (blueorange) - by yumiyumi

 

Original Illustration of cute modern birds Birdie Squares - by yumiyumi

 

Honeybird (purple) - by yumiyumi

 

April Nightingales - by yumiyumi

 

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Inspiration: Patterned Pencil Skirt Color Palette

I love the following shot of photographer Micol Sabbadini shot by Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist. The colors in her skirt inspired me to make the following color palette. Do you find design inspiration from your dream closet?

Patterned Pencil Skirt Color Palette

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