Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Summer Romance

A brand new design from Milkmaid Press, I thought with all this snow on the East Coast and Valentines just around the corner, it would be nice to start thinking of warmer weather, pretty blooms and bright, happy colors! I am also announcing that all Luxury for Less Cotton orders placed between now and February 28th will get FREE SHIPPING!

Colors include Atlantis (Aquatic Blues), Victorian (Soft Coral and Warm Pink), Olive Branch and Valentine (Blush Pink and Girly Red)

Formalities

I'm currently designing new designs for Spring/Summer 2010, and am going back and forth on the final look of this design. Maybe I'll do both, but here is a sneak peak of some new designs in Milkmaid Press' Luxury for Less line of stationery!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Valentine : Soft and Sweet


Valentines doesn't have to be romantic, but you can give a little romance to someone you love, whether it's your wife, girlfriend, best friend, sister, mother or someone you've long admired. I think these gifts are sure to bring a little softness and warmth to any lucky lady.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Neko & the Snow Storm

We got pounded with snow here in Delaware, so much so that we are in a state of emergency and aren't allowed to drive anywhere-everything is closed and we're snowed into our home. Luckily, we have two adorable snugglers who are keeping us busy with their lap warming, playing and general busy-ness. Neko was quite excited by the snowfall and couldn't get enough. Gracie, on the other hand preferred the warmth, and potential spoils, of the kitchen.



Friday, February 5, 2010

Pin Cushion Cupcake


How cute is this?! A calorie free cupcake pin cushion made of felt.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Boudoir Inspiration : Miranda Kerr

I'm not a big fan of nude photography, and despite being labeled a "boudoir photography" I avoid anything too over the top or naked. Nude can be beautiful and artistic, but it can also be very bad and leave you feeling like you need to take a shower and wash your eyes out with clorox. That being said, I love these beautiful, sexy and nude shots by Alexi Lubomirski for GQ of supermodel Miranda Kerr .



While only 2 of these shots are "nude" you don't really see anything, and it's just sexy and suggestive, all the little bits are covered with very natural posing or prop placement.
Ok, so Miranda Kerr has an impossibly perfect body, after all, she's the hind-quarters of most Victorias Secret underwear shots, she's long and lean with beautiful hair and an adorable face, but what I see in these shots is a woman who is comfortable, relaxed and at ease with herself, which make a naturally gorgeous young woman that much more attractive!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Hotel Monaco: Modern Deco

Here are just a few of my favorite images from the photo shoot at the beautiful Hotel Monaco in Baltimore.






Thanks to all of the amazing contributors, Jennifer of Sky-Blue Events for her event mastery and organization, Madeleine Homes of La Papillon & Peace Love Lipgloss for the gorgeous makeup, beauty expertise and comic relief, the lovely Margeux Pivec of M Salon for the beautiful hair, Design by Nature's Robert Honaker for his breathtaking bouquets and floral arrangements, Necklaces provided by Sumaris, Paper goods by Milkmaid Press, and of course our models, the stunning and hysterical Katie Petix, who's gorgeous Deco Ring and vintage box were a bit of inspiration for the shoot on my end, the amazing Barbie Hargrave who was a dream to photograph, and Eric Stumpe who allowed a straight razor to grace his neck all for the sake of art! And we couldn't have done it withouth the kindness of the staff at the Hotel Monaco in Baltimore. Thanks so everyone, and I'm excited for many more future collaborations!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

All Aboard

Ultimate in Recycling, old railway ties and recycled steel with vintage inspired luggage make for intriguingly beautiful home decor.

images via Get Back, VivaTerra, Restoration Hardware, Treehugger

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Warm Up

Pretty little dresses from ASOS.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Home Decor : White Out


Would you dare to have an all white room? If it stayed as beautiful and tranquil as these, I'll take my chances...