Lovely things...

I love coming across new outlets of inspiration. I love new things in general. While browsing one of my top ten favorite clothing sites Madewell, I came across a great blog!! Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Her last couple blogs have been great, I love today's blog titled "Five Things." She includes images of 5 things that make her happy...what a great way to start each day, thinking about 5 things that make you happy.

In another recent post she talked about viewing Anthropologie's new bridal line, BHLDN (pronounced “beholden”). It took me about a few minutes after reading that blog to realize what I had just read...ANTHRO HAS A NEW BRIDAL LINE??!?!?!?!?!?!?! I had to stop everything I was doing to check out the new line online...and all I have to say is...LOVE. :)

I have no idea what kind of dress I'd pick if I ever do get married, but the one above is darling. That in another color would be a great summer dress, too.

I'm in love with this one. It's under "Dresses" so not necessarily does it have to be something you get married in, could be a bridesmaid dress...but $1,000.00 might be a bit much for a bridesmaid dress.

The lingerie section has some super cute pieces. Love love love.

They also have hair pieces, cover ups, and other accessories. BHLDN was launched on Valentine's Day, I hope the new line does well, or is at least arround when I need it to be. ;)

Portfolio Update

My online portfolio has been updated!! I'm still working on adding a few more things, but I've already added a bunch yesterday evening. Here are just a few pieces added:

Here is a project that already existed in my portfolio, but the illustrator flats are updated. I've come a long way with my tech flats.

I have a lot more work that I don't even have photographed. I'll need to find some models to wear a few of my garments. Maybe a project I can start when the weather gets warmer. :)

Love Day 2011

For Christmas 2008, Mark made me some adorable little orange wooden puzzle piece earrings.

He always says that we’re puzzle pieces. J

I still have this picture of me wearing them saved in my phone, I loved those earrings!

The first day I wore them, I made the mistake of not wearing them with a post on the back, thinking they would stay on like most dangly earrings do without a post. I was wrong, that day I lost one forever.

This year for Valentine’s Day Mark surprised me with a new pair, again handmade! This time they’re pinky-peach colored and just super adorable.

 He even found a card to match. :)

Mark’s amazing, I love him so much. He’s definitely my puzzle piece. J  

Hand Made in 2011

On Jan. 7th this year I commented on someones Facebook status. In return I had to post the following:

Pay it Forward 2011: I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment. They must in turn post this and send something they made to the first 5 people who comment on their status. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011. Voila!!!

With that a chain of comments and status updates began. I haven't really kept track of who I'm supposed to be receiving something from, but last week I received this adorable little makeup bag in the mail! (Makeup not included, haha).

It's from my friend Michelle! Hand made from a fabric in a variety of prints, all quilted together. Michelle is the artist behind Mimi's Closet. Her beautiful hair accessories are sold at Big Rock! Her online shop features some of the other work she does.

I need to start making the hand made items I promised to my 5 people. Hmmm...what to make...what to make. I have a few ideas ;)