Inspiration - Broadcast

Road Trip

Just got back from an amazing road trip, trying to continue that carefree, no plans mode ;) A few shots from upstate New York, Vermont, and Canada

Summer

Summer has arrived!!! I love the energy, the heat and the vacations to come- hope you are all having a wonderful summer!!

I love this video, so fun and free spirited. Just saw the Flaming Lips in concert for the second time and I just can't get enough-- It is always a great reminder that we are still alive and to dance around and enjoy it--Especially on the Eve of an end of the world prediction!

Spring

Spring! Gotta love it- Luckily, before the monsoon came and knocked off all the beautiful tulip blooms, I was able to visit the botanical gardens and take some shots of the first spring blooms--I just love it there!

Fireflies...

An illustration a week may be a bit much for me now- so don't be upset if I disappoint you.. :( I will try but I think I may be rushing myself a bit- Anywho, I wanted to share a new illustration that is based on one of my favorite memories from Puerto Rico! Sometimes cameras just can't capture such beautiful moments, maybe an illustration will do. One night, while visiting Las Marias we stepped outside and jumped onto a trampoline. I'd only seen this many stars in the sky one other time, while taking a 13hr overnight bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza, Argentina. Laying on the trampoline and looking upward at the night sky, I could see the dark outline of palms and tropical leaves, bright stars, and fireflies and shooting stars crossing paths. Listening to creatures scurrying along the forest floor and a waterfall in the distance...

Mermaids

I love illustration and I really enjoy learning new techniques and styles. I'm going to try and challenge myself to do an illustration every week to track my progress and have a cool poster collection-- my first submission is an illustration I completed for a birthday invite- I tried to give this a mid-century mod feel- I think it turned out really cute... I'm going to try and have the next illustrations inspired from actual events and people I see around town and during my travels-- hope I can keep this up! :)

Action!

I'm so excited! I just ordered a new toy and I can't wait to experiment with it-- A GoPro HD waterproof video camera-- I thought it would be perfect for my next trip to Puerto Rico! I'm hoping to get some ocean, snorkel, surfing and scenic footage. I've been obsessed with vimeo videos this week, trying to find tips and inspiration. I remembered a video I saw several months ago, not filmed with a GoPro but I just love the music and carefree feeling...



Lou Doillon for Vanessa Bruno S/S 2010

Port of Gold...

Adding one more Spanish speaking country to my 2010 travels! I can hardly believe my next trip will make 5-- Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Dominican Republic and soon I will be traveling to the Port of Gold! Puerto Rico Baby!! I am going to try and make a habit of traveling to a warmer, tropical destination in the winter! I think it is the greatest idea EVER!! And it definitely makes the winter less harsh! The only problem is finding new warm weather gear for the trip- unless you catch some summer clearance sales...but I've learned they go fast- I missed out on some great JCREW swimsuit deals! So I'm trying to put together the best clothing options with what I have- 10 days- I need a New Years Eve dress, lot's of sandals and swimsuits! HELP! :)

Veggies

I made a trip to the Atlanta Botanical gardens over the weekend and was really inspired by some new additions. I love this herb wall! How awesome would it be to have a huge collection of herbs displayed like this in your own backyard. I also love the clean design of the salad garden...pictures found on http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/

Chrimmas time...

Thinking of Christmas already, oops maybe I'm behind?? Hard to tell these days... This year I would like to do things different and give gifts that give back or just things that are more personal- those are the gifts I love and I would love to share them with others.



I found this website today http://krochetkids.org/

They help women in Northern Uganda earn a steady income to lift their families out of poverty by teaching them to crochet. The products on the website are a great price and it is great knowing the money goes back to these women. (images from krochetkids.org)

Slow ride...

Taking a slow ride to New Orleans... 12hr train ride!! I'm excited, perfect excuse to read some books and take it easy! Can't wait to get there!

Flippin' for this...

I found this photo collage idea over at designsponge, what a great idea- I really love the cloud images all posted together...left me thinking how I would recreate this- well I do take alot of pictures of Hairflips!!! Take a look...

Red, White and Blue...Check!

Heading to Helen, GA for some 4th of July fun! I'm hoping to get some tubing in and I've seriously packed only Red, White and Blue clothes for the entire weekend! I just got off the phone with my dad, a customer walked in his office and in the background I could hear him offering a slice of watermelon...I thought- how nice it was to grow up in a small Alabama town where something so simple can lighten anyone's day, and I just love that! I hope we all are offered a slice of watermelon this weekend-Happy 4th Everyone!

Time to Relax...

Yes! I'm heading out for a few days to RELAX! Off to the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana...xoxo

Dreamy...

Just found this on Inhabitat-- I love the roof top gardens!

Red Hot

I remember seeing this video installation during one of my first visits to the MOMA- I have always remembered it and finally found it to share!! I just love the girl in the flowing blue dress and bright red shoes, smashing car windows with a red hot fire poker! I fell in love with these flowers after seeing the video. I've seen them sprouting up all around my neighborhood- I tried to plant some at the first house I rented in Atlanta-- they didn't grow then but now I wonder if they are taking over that yard!! Ooops!



Pipilotti Rist... Ever is Over All

Green thumb

I just returned from an amazing trip to New York!!! Thanks Ellen for all your hospitality!!! On the trip I realized a connection that has left me so excited! I finally visited the Highline and was so amazed by the idea and noticed that this may be the next thing for me...Landscape Architecture! I can't believe I haven't thought of this before- I love plants, I love design....HELLO!! And every time I travel, my favorite places to explore are public parks and restored/repurposed spaces. Maybe a grad school option in the future! Stay tuned, I'll be posting more pics from our Highline visit...

Home Sweet Home...

I'm a little obsessed with the idea of living in a micro home. My friends and family probably think I'm crazy, but one day I think it would be awesome!! I was actually looking at teeny house in the Oakhurst neighborhood for a breif minute...until it was ripped away from me. It was so tiny and cute, but the best part---it was selling for $35,000.00, a tiny one-bedroom steal, in the middle of a great neighborhood...anywho, it was sold and I had to move on.

I love dreaming of the possibility to own a non-traditional home one day, super cheap and fitted with space smart, bare essentials- using smart design to conserve and make the most of your space. I came across this awesome 250 sq.ft. home converted from an old garage. It's hard to believe how 250 sq.ft. could look so livable!

Below are pictures from an April 21, 2010 article in the New York times...

Slices

Just a few ideas for something in the future... I love this sidewalk, I have seen this done inside a restaurant before- but not as an outdoor walkway! I love it!!



Really inspired by these patterns...hmmmm