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Ma + Chr

kelli — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:41:10 +0000

Totally inspired by Ma + Chr

An art and design studio based in Paris focusing on many areas, from web to print, interior design & textile.

Here is my Ma + Chr inspired photograph of the day. Taken a few hours ago at the beach. Yes, it’s January 3rd and warm enough for my 4 month old to wear a swimsuit and dip her toes in the ocean for the first time. I love San Diego!

INSPIRATION – A HANDMADE HOLIDAY

kelli — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:36:39 +0000

My love for Christmas is almost as big as my love for crafts. Which is why this time of year is…..well, the best. These are just a few fun holiday DIY’s and handmade gift ideas i’ve stumbled upon. Time to get crafty!

1. Handmade Christmas ornaments. Tutorials included!

2. Clear glass ornaments decoupaged with vintage paper and glitter

3. Felt leaf Christmas Tree Skirt

4. DIY Clothes Pin Tree

5. Hand painted pinecones and twig arrangement

6. DIY Fabric Bows

7. DIY Gift Wrap via Style Me Pretty

8. Christmas Candy – Eggnog Marshmallows. Umm, YUM.

9. White ladder turned Christmas Tree!

10. Hand Knit Chunky Wool Infinity Scarf by KraeO

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 9 more days til Christmas!! xoxo.

INSPIRATION – WOODLAND WINTER

kelli — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:30:17 +0000

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Thanks for all of your comments on Rylee’s room! It was so much fun and I am glad I finally got around to sharing it with all of you! I also added some more info to the descriptions for those of you who emailed me with more questions!

Just a little bit of winter inspiration today featuring some woodland inspired images I’ve collected this week. Sometimes I wish I lived in a snow filled place during winter because there is something so magical about looking out of the window and seeing snowflakes fall. But maybe it all seems so “magical” to me because I live in a place that never see’s snow. I suppose the grass is always greener. When I was younger, my family would go to Wisconsin to visit my grandparents every other year for Christmas. A Wisconsin Christmas is quite different than a San Diego Christmas! Ice skating, snow angels, red noses, Grandpa’s home made maple syrup….mmm, I can smell it now. I miss those Christmases. They are some of my best memories. A year or two from now, when Rylee is a bit older, I want to take her back there to create memories of her own. Sam’s family is from Minnesota, so I am sure we will have our share of white Christmases over the years. But this year we will celebrate San Diego style! Our warm winters are not all that bad

And to announce the winner of my “Hello Dear” print Giveaway:

Shayla from The Inexplicable Rabbit.

Congrats! And thanks to everyone else for entering! If you are totally bummed (I’m sorry!) and still want this “Hello Dear” print….it is now available to purchase on my ETSY! And even more prints coming soon!

INSPIRATION – 11.12.11- CINNAMON & SPICE

kelli — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:42:05 +0000

I’ve decided to start an ongoing series of “inspiration” posts all with images and products I am inspired by, or simply like. Grouped together by a color scheme or common theme (rhyme unintended!). It’s just that I am always finding things on the web that stop me in my tracks…and I thought why not be regular about sharing some of those things with YOU!? I won’t promise to do this every single saturday, because I never seem to follow through with goals for this lil blog of mine….But I do promise it will be ONGOING! Ha…that leaves me a lot of leeway. Hopefully you too will find some inspiration in these posts!

This first one I am calling Cinnamon & Spice. How delicious is this color palette? It makes me want to stop what I am doing and bake a pie. It is in fact the middle of Fall and nothing is better than pie and cider this time of year. Below are links to where you can find these goodies. Now really, I am going to go bake a pie!

Mr Yen Falling Feathers Papercut / Kitten Bandit Print by The Black Apple / Coconut Granola (RECIPE!) / RUST Jewelry Bunny Necklace / Tan Shirt, Camel Clutch / Gold Leaf Hair Accessory / The Way to A Man’s Heart Art Print / Wedding Invitations by Papermade - so in love.

RACHEL ANTONOFF 2012

kelli — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:34:18 +0000

Love it when art meets fashion.

RACHEL ANTONOFF SPRING 2012

“Minnie-Mouse-meets-Wednesday-Addams”. Sweetly Spooky.

Set Design by Aux Armes

HOLLI

kelli — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:29:45 +0000

Today I am inspired by the artwork of HOLLI

If you are any fan of ETSY, I am sure you have stumbled across her work. Not only does she create these beautiful watercolor illustrations, but she also makes paintings, dolls and stationary.

Sweet, soft, and innocent….quite fitting for a nursery don’t you think!?

ABC German Alphabet Poster

BLOG / ETSY SHOP / FACEBOOK / FLICKR

COLLARS AND CROCHET

kelli — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:30:06 +0000

I have always been a lover of all things crochet….but more recently, I have developed an obsession with the collar. And to combine the two!?! ….in the voice of Rachel Zoe…I die.

1. Image via SART(RE)ORIAL

2. Peter Pan Collar Metal Necklace by Free People

3. ASOS Crochet Lace Collar Dress in Alexa Print

4. Vintage Hand Crocheted Collar

5. Cobbled Pearl Collar by BHLDN

6. Vintage Black Detachable Peter Pan Collar

7. Mustard Lace Earrings

ARTFUL BLOGGING – AUTUMN 2011

kelli — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:20:16 +0000

Last month I was honored to be featured in the Autumn Issue of ARTFUL BLOGGING MAGAZINE by Stampington & Company. It’s an inspiring mag that showcases various art blogs from across the internet. It’s chalk full of creative ideas and inspiring stories….and when I was asked to be a part of it….I was more than excited! Thanks to everyone who saw the write up and sent emails of encouragement.

Below are the pages from the interview.

SANDRA DIECKMANN

kelli — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:23:40 +0000

Totally. Completely. Inspired. Art by SANDRA DIECKMANN

SOOO good right!? Her line work is insane. I really want to get my hands on this guy.

For more, visit her BLOG / SHOP / TWITTER / FLICKR

BABY BUMP – 34 WEEKS

kelli — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:44:03 +0000

So….I’m on my last leg of the race. 34 weeks along now. 6 weeks left to go. Or perhaps less if Rylee decides she wants to meet us sooner. Oops, I just said it. RYLEE. That’s her name It’s the first one Sam thought of when we found out we were having a baby, and we liked it for a boy or a girl. But once we found out it was a girl….it stuck even more. We tossed around a dozen more ideas over the last few months but we kept going back to Rylee, the name we both first loved. So we’ve decided to make it official and tell people. It’s so nice to finally call her something. I feel like everyday our bond grows closer. She is moving more than ever these days. I can feel her elbows on my side and her tiny feet jab up into my ribs. I’ve got to give her a good push sometimes to have her move. It’s kind of turned into a game between us. Not quite as fun on my end I guess…but somehow it always make me smile. Knowing she is growing and fattening up and getting ready to be snuggled in my arms. The thought of holding her and looking into her eyes is becoming more of a reality with each passing day. And I have never been more excited and anxious for that day to come. As much as I want that time to be now, I want her to hang tight inside of me at least for a few more weeks so that she is healthy and strong when she is born. The doctor did tell me this morning that if I were to go into labor today, that she would most likely be just fine. And knowing that is comforting in itself.

I have another ultrasound on Thursday to check on her growth and make sure she is still on track. By “tape measure standards”, I am still measuring small. But two months ago they also said I was measuring small and Rylee was in fact bigger than expected. So I am hoping she is fat as ever! And as far as how I am feeling, I can’t complain too much. My feet are swollen and I’ve got a lot of pressure on my pelvis, which gives me a nice waddle….but other than that, there has been nothing really too concerning. I count my blessings every day and feel blessed to have had such a smooth pregnancy up until this point. Of course I’ve had my days, but every symptom, ache, and pain, has been very normal, and nothing my body has not been able to handle. I am just crossing my fingers that the next few weeks my body stays strong and continues to prove me wrong in it’s abilities. I have always been a bit of a pessimist when it comes to my own health, mainly because of all of the issues I have had to deal with in the past. Thank God I have my husband to continue to bring me back to reality and remind me that everything will be OK! I am still working as hard as ever right now but I plan on stopping work in about 4 weeks (2 weeks prior to my due date). I think i’ll need a little rest (for my mind and body) in prep for this babe. I also need a minute to finish the nursery that has been severely neglected as of late! I promise I’ll share some photos of it when it’s complete….but for now, all we have is the foundation: new floors, cloud grey walls, crib, changer and *my dream* rocker. Drapes and bedding are on their way and now I need to add some touches of color and art! Ayiyi, I don’t know if I will ever have time to get it all finished!

Here are more dreamy nurseries I’ve been inspired by. Links can be traced back on my PINTEREST

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