Inspiration Daily: 10 .27 .08

Little Black Dress by Miss Capricho

(Photo Border by wwitch22)

Creature of Comfort: Snippet & Ink

Kathryn... the creative force behind Snippet & Ink, has been inspiring us for many months with her gorgeous wedding moodboards and coverage of gowns, decor, real weddings and more.  So I'm super excited to have the chance to share a behind the scenes look of Kathryn's inspirations with you all today in our third installment of Creatures of Comfort.

{Kathryn's Inspirations}

Image 1: Dailypoetics' Business Card Set on Flickr

Image 2: The place where I was lucky enough to grow up (photo from Cavallo Point).

Image 3: The creative genius of other people (poster via Design Crush).

Image 4: Molly Rauch's postage stamp paintings (via Katy Elliott).

Image 5: Whenever the ordinary becomes the delightfully unexpected (via Absolutely Beautiful Things).

To read Kathryn's lovely interview answers...

Q: What is one thing that never fails to inspire you?

A:
Reading a really good book. The language, images, stories, cleverness
of wonderful fiction. Lolita, East of Eden, The Bell Jar, To Kill A
Mockingbird are some of my favorites. I haven't done much creative
writing since college, but reading the work of brilliant authors always
inspires my imagination (and often envy!) and desire to live and create
thoughtfully.

Q: How are you currently incorporating your inspirations into your blog/designs/art?

A:
I've been focusing a lot on color and seasons lately in my inspiration
boards, but I always try to include something unexpected. Inspiration
boards are such a fun way to pull together images and ideas based on
the things that are really inspiring me at the moment. My aim with
Snippet & Ink is to inspire my readers, even if they aren't in the
midst of planning a wedding, and to show how many ways one can design a
wedding, home, or even wardrobe - how many really beautiful
possibilities there are, and how endless inspiration is.

Q: What is your favorite indulgence?

A: Spending the morning in bed with my honey, talking about everything and nothing. And warm chocolate chip cookies.

Q: What are three creature comforts you can't live without?

A:
1) My family. Even though I don't live near them, I spend
hours on the phone each week with my mom and my two sisters. I live for
summers and holidays when we're all able to get together in Montana or
California.

2) This American Life.
I'm not a huge fan of TV, and really try to avoid it, but I love this
radio program. It's just so smart! Great for road trips, or for anytime.
3) My slippers.
I got them from honey's mom last year, and they are like mini sleeping
bags for your feet, and everyone on my list is getting a pair this year
for Christmas.

Q: Do you have a personal motto or words that you live by (quotes and song lyrics are fine too)?

A:
I have a few, but I think my personal favorite is from E.B. White: "If
the world were merely seductive, that would be easy; if the world
were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise each
morning torn between a desire to change the world and a desire to enjoy
it. This makes it very hard to plan the day." It perfectly conveys the
conflict I feel so much of the time. The other quote that feels like a
fitting description, and that makes me laugh, is from John Belushi: "I
owe it all to little chocolate donuts." Although in my case it would be
chocolate chip cookies and French cheese.

Catch more of what inspires Kathryn on her amazing blog: Snippet & Ink

Have a gorgeous weekend everyone!  October is almost over - can you believe it!  Enjoy it to the fullest!

Inspiration Daily: 10 .24 .08

Sisters by Lou O' Bedlam (rediscovered via Design Crush)

Introducing: TamTam Design

I just received an email announcing the opening of a sweet new paper goods shop and thought it would be nice to share it with you all.  TamTam Design offers cards and such in wonderful vibrant colors and sweet motifs such as cupcakes and elephants.  You are sure to find something extra special and uber cute to pass onto the Kawaii lover in your life.  Check it out.

Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Hello lovelies!  Thank you for all your great comments and sweet emails regarding my freebie from yesterday!  You are all so wonderful to me and inspire me so much!  Thanks for brightening my day(s): )

This little post was inspired by the photography of Marcio Simnch which I think I discovered via We Heart It.  As soon as I saw these three images I knew that I would create a post around them... it just took me a while to find all the right things to include.  I adore the sad and delicate feeling in Marcio's images and felt that the coiled braids in the model's hair resembled roses... so that's where I took off from, and how I ended up with these lovely things.  I hope you like them.

{A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME}

1. (on my most wanted list) Handcrafted Rosace Jacket by Rose La Biche 2. Velvet Pillow with Faux Fur Rose by Hettle (found via decor8)  3. Makeup Bag in Bouquet by Flowie  4. DIY Ribbon Rosettes (create by the now defunct Adorn Magazine) - insrtuctions still available through Kaboodle 5. Merino Rosette Tanks at J.Crew  6. Destiny Heels in Grey Suede by Paris Hilton at Zappos  7. Satin Rosette Belt