June 6, 2011

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Something kind of exciting happened yesterday. You officially became my longest relationship. I started Design Crush June 5, 2007, using this as a space to gather the things that I found inspiring. Never ever imagining that anyone would be interested in what I liked or had to say. And now four years later I’ve gained so much more than put in. Friendships that I’m sure will stand the test of time, collaborations that I never expected, and new opportunities I can’t wait to share. Thank you a million times over for coming along for the ride. xo

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June 3, 2011

Happy Weekend


PHOTO: Malerie Marder

 

01.  redesigned logos for every NBA team by Michael Weinstein
02.  love this video about the making of a cake
03.  great gift ideas for cool guys in your life
04.  the best screensaver, oh, ever
05.  homemade cotton candy, no machine necessary!
06.  a honeydew hefeweizen smoothie? yes, please!
07.  alcohol-infused rainbow sprinkles
08.  love these simple coasters, I’d use them on the patio
09.  score a print of bouncy balls having their way with San Francisco’s hills
10.  50 quotes from Albert Einstein

Posted In create, father's day, food, gifts, graphics, happy weekend, holidays, make it, outdoors, photography, quotes, recipes, see it
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June 3, 2011

Go On, Make One

I’m always messing around with one project or another, but in the past few months I’ve been gung ho on DIY. I don’t know whether I’m just noticing the great projects out there more, or maybe following some new blogs that are chock full of ideas and inspiration. And you know what? I don’t care which it is because I’m feeling more creative than ever. I’ve already started a few of the projects below and thought you might like to take a shot at them as well.

 


PHOTO + LINK: Style Scrapbook
DIY “Yellow Clutch”

 


PHOTO + LINK: eat.live.shop.
Fabric Covered Notebooks

 


PHOTO + LINK: Dismount Creative
Gilded Jewelry

 


PHOTO + LINK: ISLY
Fringed Leather Necklace

 


PHOTO + LINK: Just B
Color Blocked Pouch

 


PHOTO + LINK: Dismount Creative
Faux Enamel Necklace

 

PHOTO + LINK: Honestly WTF
Pom Pom Necklace

 


PHOTO + LINK: The Brick House
Shelving Unit

Posted In bags, furniture, house and home, jewelry, make it, notebooks + journals, paper goods, wear it
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June 3, 2011

Kimono Washi Tags

Kimono Washi Tags are traditionally used for Japanese kimonos. These stamped versions from Uguisu are meant for use as gift tags, but I think they’d find a home in my books instead.

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June 2, 2011

Brass Number Clips

These brass number clips are clever and only get better with age and patina. I have no doubt they’d quickly become my go-to bookmarks of choice. Maybe I need to pre-order a set to divi up among friends as gifts, too. (via That’s Happy)

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June 2, 2011

Molecule

Molecule is part of the Setcast collection, handmade bone china designed by voonwong&bensonsaw. It also vaguely reminds me of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, whom I love.(via MAIYA)

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June 1, 2011

Party Pairings


Invitation: Quail Creative – Cake: Real Simple

Possibilities: graduation party, engagement shindig, summer birthday

 


Invitation: Mr. Laurence by Moglea for minted – Cake: Hummingbird Cake by Desserts for Breakfast

Possibilities: casual wedding, anniversary or engagement party

 


Invitation: Jenny Pennywood – Cake: Jenny Huang Photography

Possibilities: summer cookout, family reunion, shower

 


Invitation: Painted Chalkboard by ellothere – Cake: Real Simple

Possibilites: wedding, milestone birthday

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