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{Image by Hallie Burton}
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
+ inspired by: Hallie Burton Photography
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Good morning! It's Wednesday, the last day of November, and we'll tomorrow it's officially Summer! What does the new season means for you? I think of hot days, beautiful late sunsets, bright blues and yellows, citrus salads, lemonades and mojitos! Which then leads me to think of beach resort holidays... hmmm... And while we're on that thought, let me share with you the super gorgeous images by Hallie Burton, some of which can really transport you to that dreamy island of sand, sea and sun.
See what I meant? Can you just imagine yourself there, waking up in one of those huts on the water, strolling along the beach with powdery sand between your toes, and then enjoying a muscle-melting massage in the afternoon - Photoshop yourself in if you must! Seriously, how lovely are these images!?
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Good morning! It's Wednesday, the last day of November, and we'll tomorrow it's officially Summer! What does the new season means for you? I think of hot days, beautiful late sunsets, bright blues and yellows, citrus salads, lemonades and mojitos! Which then leads me to think of beach resort holidays... hmmm... And while we're on that thought, let me share with you the super gorgeous images by Hallie Burton, some of which can really transport you to that dreamy island of sand, sea and sun.
Hallie Burton is another Australian born photographer, whose work I discovered via an interview she did with Daily Imprint. Hallie moved from Sydney to New York 5 and a half years ago to pursue her photography career, and made a name for herself with an impressive clientèle including Martha Stewart Living, Vogue Living, Living Etc, Harpers Bazaar, Four Seasons Hotels, just to name a few.
Hallie's portfolio is an extensive collection of delightful images covering a wide range of categories, from places to spaces, food, objects and people. I also love how the portfolio is laid out and curated, with each image connected to the other in relation to a certain color palette, it is such a enjoyable experience to look through them.
I find her style inspiringly beautiful and at times soft; capturing light from great angles; through her view, a connection between the object, subject or scene and the viewer is built. There's a dreamy, faraway quality to her travel/places images, while the food and objects comes through as a little rustic and whimsical; the "little people" are so playful and large on character, and the interior shots translate a great sense of space. Many times I find myself wishing I can just step into the picture too!
{All images by Hallie Burton}
Have a creative day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
+ inspired by: Designer Interiors From Gossip Girl
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Are there any Gossip Girl viewers out there? Well, I admit to following the series, mostly to check out what Serena's wearing, but these upper-east-siders can also be quite entertaining at times. Out of curiosity, I went researching about the set and interior designs for the show, and discovered the very talented and creative designer behind the expensive and plush homes from the series.
Christina Tonkin is the interior designer responsible in creating the opulent and luxurious sets behind the Gossip Girl series. She came into the industry via film and TV, starting out as an assistant decorator, moving onto Sex and the City (yes, those sets were by her magic touch too!) and now Gossip Girl.
While the elegant settings in the famous Upper East Side series are not exactly my style, I do love how they have been pulled together to reflect the more-than-expensive lifestyle of the characters who are barely into their 20s but wakes up every morning rolling in more money than they can spend. The recent episode featuring Blair's Tifanny-themed bridal shower is pretty unique in it's OTT way!
If I have to pick, my favourite will be the Humphrey's loft, which has way more character and individualistic style with it's retro and ecclectic style, as compared to the other homes which are just plain lavish, rich and shiny with bling. Then again, it is what the series is all about, and in that sense, they all fulfilled the brief perfectly!
This was quite a fun exercise! I actually enjoyed looking at these rooms and homes outside of the series, without the characters occupying them, and giving them the attention they deserved! Hope you've enjoyed them too!
If you want to find out more about Christina and her work, you can see them over at her website.
Have a lovely day!
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Are there any Gossip Girl viewers out there? Well, I admit to following the series, mostly to check out what Serena's wearing, but these upper-east-siders can also be quite entertaining at times. Out of curiosity, I went researching about the set and interior designs for the show, and discovered the very talented and creative designer behind the expensive and plush homes from the series.
+ The Van der Woodsen's Residence
While the elegant settings in the famous Upper East Side series are not exactly my style, I do love how they have been pulled together to reflect the more-than-expensive lifestyle of the characters who are barely into their 20s but wakes up every morning rolling in more money than they can spend. The recent episode featuring Blair's Tifanny-themed bridal shower is pretty unique in it's OTT way!
+ The Humphrey's Residence
If I have to pick, my favourite will be the Humphrey's loft, which has way more character and individualistic style with it's retro and ecclectic style, as compared to the other homes which are just plain lavish, rich and shiny with bling. Then again, it is what the series is all about, and in that sense, they all fulfilled the brief perfectly!
+ The Chuck Bass's Residence
+ The Waldorf's Residence
{All images by Christina Tonkin}
This was quite a fun exercise! I actually enjoyed looking at these rooms and homes outside of the series, without the characters occupying them, and giving them the attention they deserved! Hope you've enjoyed them too!
If you want to find out more about Christina and her work, you can see them over at her website.
Have a lovely day!
+ 13 Collections: {2012 Calendars} / 2
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Good morning dear friends! Hope your week is going well! Here I have for you, part 2 of the 13's Collections special edition featuring inspiring and unique calendars for the coming year. Hopefully you'll find more favourites to add to your list!
+ I love the concept behind this calendar - Latte & Zucchero: a year of making notes, 2012 CALENDAR, by Oh Bara. The calendar is a year's collection of sketches and notes, objects and recorded observations; an intimate view of the creator's world, including places she's visited, the things she wrote and or sketched during her travels or on her desk; also featuring her alter-ego, the birdwoman. I like the story that comes with this calendar, making it extra personal and special!
+ This letterpressed calendar by Impressed Design is so adorable! I love the the sweet colored fashion illustrations on each page, showing off wardrobes according to the season. It also comes with a calendar hook, ready to be put up on the wall.
+ What a clever idea of combining the trendy decorative banner with a calendar! This eco banner on a pom-pom garland features 12 illustrated months by Cat Seto. Also loving the clear box packaging it comes in - so pretty!
+ You might have seen this one around before. The Cats Let Nothing Darken Their Roar calendar started in 2006, and this is it's 7th edition. Every year, Noa Bembibre writes the phrases, typesets the dates and quality controls every copy. It comes in A3 size, printed in four colours on uncoated stock, finished with distinct signature black ribbon binding and silver print packaging. I love how the phrases are so cleverly put together with the name of the month highlighted in color.
+ There's something quite quirky about this hand illustrated Mr. Boddington's Studio 2012 Criminals of the World wall calendar. Could be the lines "Call the bobbies! Somebody pinched my rubies!" - what a creative story-concept for a calendar!
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Good morning dear friends! Hope your week is going well! Here I have for you, part 2 of the 13's Collections special edition featuring inspiring and unique calendars for the coming year. Hopefully you'll find more favourites to add to your list!
{All images via respective owners and creators. Please refer to links below each image}
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Having fun? More to share on Thursday!
Monday, November 28, 2011
+ loving: Zatchels
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I first spotted them on Yukkiie. I clicked on the link and got myself to the site. I fell instantly in love with them. They are now at the top of my wish list!!!
Zatchels are top quality handmade leather satchels from UK. They come in 4 different sizes, in a great range of designs, colours and limited editions. I can think of a million occasions to use them for, and they are simply too cool for words! See more here!
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I first spotted them on Yukkiie. I clicked on the link and got myself to the site. I fell instantly in love with them. They are now at the top of my wish list!!!
{All images via Zatchels}
Weekend Tidbits: 27.11.11
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#1: Give your IKEA PS a quick DIY update with a roller brush or a quick spray - how cool are they? Find out more here! {Image by Nina Broberg, source from Livet Hemma}
#2: Really love the idea of using pom-poms as an alternative for X'mas decor - they are pretty, playful, affordable, comes in a great variety of colours, and so fun and different too! These ones are from A New Adventure. {Image and source from VT Wonen}
#3: Check out Australian designer Jane Hall's new shop and collection - Salvation Jane - clean, simple, colourful, quality homewares. {Images from Salvation Jane}
#4: It was a lovely spring day, and we spent the afternoon at the park for a BBQ lunch with friends; I'm always happy when I manage to snap a few pretty pictures! {Image by ME on iPhone}
#5: Stayed up past the usual bedtime watching The Help. Moved and inspired by this intensely courageous, honest and beautiful movie. {Image via here, quote via here.}
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Hello dear friends! How was your weekend?
Here are a few quick notes from mine!
#2: Really love the idea of using pom-poms as an alternative for X'mas decor - they are pretty, playful, affordable, comes in a great variety of colours, and so fun and different too! These ones are from A New Adventure. {Image and source from VT Wonen}
#3: Check out Australian designer Jane Hall's new shop and collection - Salvation Jane - clean, simple, colourful, quality homewares. {Images from Salvation Jane}
#4: It was a lovely spring day, and we spent the afternoon at the park for a BBQ lunch with friends; I'm always happy when I manage to snap a few pretty pictures! {Image by ME on iPhone}
#5: Stayed up past the usual bedtime watching The Help. Moved and inspired by this intensely courageous, honest and beautiful movie. {Image via here, quote via here.}
Hope your weekend was fun and fruitful too!
Friday, November 25, 2011
+ loving: Teal + Aqua + Mint
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Recently I have a fixation with the shade of greens and blues caught somewhere in between teal, aquamarine and mint. I even tried to introduce some of them into the updated blog layout for this season. There is just something very calm yet refreshing and a little vintage-y about these tones which calls to me. It is definitely my favourite colour of the moment!
1 & 2. Gertrud Hegelund: Self Service A '11 styled by Ondine Azoulay, Fashionising.com | 3. Prepfection | 4. Aquamarine by Stoopidgerl on Etsy | 5. Striped Bottle Vase, Anthropologie | 6. Zebra Skin Aquamarine, Calico Corners | 7. Bakers' Twine, Anthropologie | 8. Queensland Flood Relief Fundraiser Poster, Toben | 9. Suitcase Journal, Anthropologie | 10. You Are Loved Baby Book, Gadanke | 11. Surf Set Gift Tags by Mr. Boddington's Studio | 12. Little Bit Mini-Bag, Anthropologie | 13. Hey, Jade Necklace, ModCloth | 14. Moxi Lolly Roller Skates, Urban Outfitters
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Recently I have a fixation with the shade of greens and blues caught somewhere in between teal, aquamarine and mint. I even tried to introduce some of them into the updated blog layout for this season. There is just something very calm yet refreshing and a little vintage-y about these tones which calls to me. It is definitely my favourite colour of the moment!
1 & 2. Gertrud Hegelund: Self Service A '11 styled by Ondine Azoulay, Fashionising.com | 3. Prepfection | 4. Aquamarine by Stoopidgerl on Etsy | 5. Striped Bottle Vase, Anthropologie | 6. Zebra Skin Aquamarine, Calico Corners | 7. Bakers' Twine, Anthropologie | 8. Queensland Flood Relief Fundraiser Poster, Toben | 9. Suitcase Journal, Anthropologie | 10. You Are Loved Baby Book, Gadanke | 11. Surf Set Gift Tags by Mr. Boddington's Studio | 12. Little Bit Mini-Bag, Anthropologie | 13. Hey, Jade Necklace, ModCloth | 14. Moxi Lolly Roller Skates, Urban Outfitters
Happy Friday and have a lovely weekend ahead!
+ loving: Anthology 2011 Winter Gift Guide
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Have you started on your X'mas shopping?!! Seriously, I can't quite get my head around that task just yet, but I guess there's no avoiding it, not when everywhere I look (online or on the streets) there are special sales, seasonal promotions, lovely perfume and toiletries packages available only at this time of the year (my favourite!), and thick catalogues rolled up in our mailbox, in case we missed the signs.
Like the calendars and journals and planners, the popping up of gift guides, especially on the internet, is another reminder of how quickly time is passing. And with the end of the year comes the holiday seasons where gifts are exchanged, families and friends gather over elaborately prepared meals, and parties are thrown to celebrate and welcome another brand new year.
So are you in need of some gift ideas? Maybe something more personalised, like a box of home made cookies, a jar of jam, or something more unique like a special edition print for a graphic enthusiast? While I won't be putting together my own edition of holiday gift guide, I am still excited to share with you the ones I come across, and hopefully they will inspire and help you in picking out gifts for all the special people in your life!
In the Founder's Letter page of Anthology 2011 Winter Gift Guide, I like how editor Anh-Minh Le described the climate in California where everyone are still striding around in their shorts and flip-flops while others are welcoming the first snowfall of the season, and how without any seasonal signs, it is even easier for the holidays to sneak up on us. Before we dive into the ideas and story-packed pages of this inspiring gift guide, I thought I'd share with you my little thought of this special holiday season.
And of course, among the pages, you'll also find gift guides from 8 different bloggers, artists and makers, where they share what's on their wishlist and what they'll be giving. I love everything from Simone Leblanc's gift list "for the effortlessly fashionable" - the Matta Dupatta scarf is such a refreshing shade, and that dream shoe closet print is too pretty!!!
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Have you started on your X'mas shopping?!! Seriously, I can't quite get my head around that task just yet, but I guess there's no avoiding it, not when everywhere I look (online or on the streets) there are special sales, seasonal promotions, lovely perfume and toiletries packages available only at this time of the year (my favourite!), and thick catalogues rolled up in our mailbox, in case we missed the signs.
Like the calendars and journals and planners, the popping up of gift guides, especially on the internet, is another reminder of how quickly time is passing. And with the end of the year comes the holiday seasons where gifts are exchanged, families and friends gather over elaborately prepared meals, and parties are thrown to celebrate and welcome another brand new year.
So are you in need of some gift ideas? Maybe something more personalised, like a box of home made cookies, a jar of jam, or something more unique like a special edition print for a graphic enthusiast? While I won't be putting together my own edition of holiday gift guide, I am still excited to share with you the ones I come across, and hopefully they will inspire and help you in picking out gifts for all the special people in your life!
I am currently based in South Australia, where the seasons are the opposites to that in the Northern Hemisphere, and we are now seeing the end of Spring. We will be celebrating X'mas under bright blue skies, probably with temperatures hitting high 30Cs, and the sun will set at 9pm. I grew up in Kuala Lumpur, where it is warm, humid and wet all year round, and X'mas was celebrated more commercially than culturally, meaning shopping centres competed against each other with over the top decorations of gigantuous baubles and fake snow, and the so-called public holiday see shops open and business as usual on X'mas day itself.
My maternal grandparents are Christians, and my first memories of this special holiday season were of the carollers from their church dropping by the house before X'mas and singing beautiful and joyous carols in the living room, and then grandma would serve them her special sweet onion sponge cake after. My next memory of X'mas is a trip to Singapore's famous shopping strip, Orchard Road, where each shopping centre were decked to the nines inside and out, and one of them had an inflated Santa sitting at least 3 stories high at the entrance, and his arms would move and he would make funny "ho-ho-ho" sounds while shoppers walked through his legs into and out of the complex.
Why am I telling you all these? Well, I guess I just want to share the fact that my idea and experiences of X'mas and the holiday season is probably quite different from some of yours. For one, it is not rooted in my religious or ethnic culture, and second, I have never experienced a "real" Christmas, you know, the one complete with real snow, roast turkey, ham, chestnuts, pressies under a real Christmas tree, sledge rides... Forgive the cliches, but these are what I read in books and see on TV! And yet, it is a holiday season for me too, and I have celebrated and will continue to celebrate it the way I know how, in my own unique way. I guess that is part of globalisation and internationalism?
Alrighty - thank you for allowing me to indulge in that little personal moment. Do you have your own Christmas story to tell? If so, I'd love to hear them!
Now, on with Anthology's 2011 Winter Gift Guide!
You'll find. in this gift guide, fabulous decorating ideas, gift recommendations, some DIY projects and yummy recipes, along with a few regular columns from the print edition. One of my favourite is the Family Affairs feature, with three inspiring snippets on different family customs and traditions, both old and new, and the stories behind them. It is heart-warming to learn how others celebrate this special season with a touch of their own unique family traditions to be passed on to generations to come.
My maternal grandparents are Christians, and my first memories of this special holiday season were of the carollers from their church dropping by the house before X'mas and singing beautiful and joyous carols in the living room, and then grandma would serve them her special sweet onion sponge cake after. My next memory of X'mas is a trip to Singapore's famous shopping strip, Orchard Road, where each shopping centre were decked to the nines inside and out, and one of them had an inflated Santa sitting at least 3 stories high at the entrance, and his arms would move and he would make funny "ho-ho-ho" sounds while shoppers walked through his legs into and out of the complex.
Why am I telling you all these? Well, I guess I just want to share the fact that my idea and experiences of X'mas and the holiday season is probably quite different from some of yours. For one, it is not rooted in my religious or ethnic culture, and second, I have never experienced a "real" Christmas, you know, the one complete with real snow, roast turkey, ham, chestnuts, pressies under a real Christmas tree, sledge rides... Forgive the cliches, but these are what I read in books and see on TV! And yet, it is a holiday season for me too, and I have celebrated and will continue to celebrate it the way I know how, in my own unique way. I guess that is part of globalisation and internationalism?
Alrighty - thank you for allowing me to indulge in that little personal moment. Do you have your own Christmas story to tell? If so, I'd love to hear them!
Now, on with Anthology's 2011 Winter Gift Guide!
You'll find. in this gift guide, fabulous decorating ideas, gift recommendations, some DIY projects and yummy recipes, along with a few regular columns from the print edition. One of my favourite is the Family Affairs feature, with three inspiring snippets on different family customs and traditions, both old and new, and the stories behind them. It is heart-warming to learn how others celebrate this special season with a touch of their own unique family traditions to be passed on to generations to come.
No holidays will be complete without food and nibbles! While there will always be the usual gingerbread and Christmas pudding somewhere in the pantry, I really enjoyed Candy Land, where Alexis Birkmeyer shared three updated recipes from her childhood which remind her of the people who introduced her to the joys of cooking and baking. These yummy treats are refreshingly different, and will make beautiful gifts too! I am eyeing those lavender caramels - just the name itself is already oh-so-delicious!
Want to see more? Then pop over here now and enjoy page after page of inspiring stories and fabulous ideas guaranteed to set you in the holiday mood! Have fun!
{All images via Anthology}
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Colored: 24.11.11
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We've just seen her work on + 13's Collections: {2012 Calendars} / 1 and I can't get enough of Catherine Campbell's lovely watercolour and ink creations, so here's one more!
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We've just seen her work on + 13's Collections: {2012 Calendars} / 1 and I can't get enough of Catherine Campbell's lovely watercolour and ink creations, so here's one more!
+ 13's Collections: {2012 Calendars} / 1
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Good morning dear friends! Yes, the title says it all - no more denying it, the year is definitely coming to an end! I can't believe it's been almost 6 months since I blogged about the lovely first day of winter, and then about my hay fever attacks in the beginning of spring; the year is definitely breezing by at a snap of the fingers, it is thrilling and terrifying all at the same time.
This special edition 13's Collections was supposed to start much earlier, but got delayed due to "technical difficulties". To catch up, this collection column will be appearing twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), just to make sure I cover and share with you as many new and lovely calendar designs as I can before X'mas.
And here is part 1 - enjoy!!
+ I love this calendar, featuring the gorgeous work of illustrator Catherine Campbell. The calendar is made up of 12 single sided pieces of heavyweight card stock in postcard size, beautifully packaged and labelled, to be kept as your own or present as a lovely thoughtful gift.
+ This cute 2012 Mini Doodle Desk Calendar by Lemonade Paperie comes with its own little easel - too adorable! At just $10, it is also very affordable and makes for a great X'mas pressie!
+ This Log Your Life 2012 Letterpress Calendar features original illustrations by 1canoe2, letterpressed on 100% renewable cotton paper, and comes with it's own little wood stump comfortably on your desk! Get it at 1canoe2's Etsy shop, or via ModCloth.
+ I love the vintage feel to the quirky illustrations on this calendar, in such bright cheery colours! You can pick up this lovely Kitchen Calendar via Anthropolgie.
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Good morning dear friends! Yes, the title says it all - no more denying it, the year is definitely coming to an end! I can't believe it's been almost 6 months since I blogged about the lovely first day of winter, and then about my hay fever attacks in the beginning of spring; the year is definitely breezing by at a snap of the fingers, it is thrilling and terrifying all at the same time.
This special edition 13's Collections was supposed to start much earlier, but got delayed due to "technical difficulties". To catch up, this collection column will be appearing twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), just to make sure I cover and share with you as many new and lovely calendar designs as I can before X'mas.
And here is part 1 - enjoy!!
+ You remember Ask Alice, I met the lovely creator Sass at the recent Bowerbird Bazaar. Here's her Happy New Year Japan 2012 Calendar, featuring the creative works of a collection of talented artists and designers, including Harvest Textiles, to raise funds for red cross Japan.
{All images via respective owners and creators. Please refer to links below each image}
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