#Letsgetpraisy Link Up

Here's a little submission I did for this little thing that Jami Nato started called #letsgetpraisy. It's about finding the sacred in the unlikely. I think Jami put it best by saying, "God lives in the sweet and precious places, and he also can be found in the scandalous and obscene places. There is no where he is not."

If you like what you see, head on over to her blog and VOTE FOR ME:) And check out the rest of her web musings while you're there. It's one of those blogs that sort of sucks you in and before you know it, you've read almost every post. Not to sound like a creeper or anything.

[Also, I am not a graphic designer. I can just pretend to be one with all those magical apps out there.] xx

Parlours West Coast Tour!

Parlours hit the road this morning for their West Coast tour in support of their new album, All is Here. If you're in the vicinity of one of their shows, you should check 'em out!

8/16 – Denver, CO @ The Hi Dive w/ Red Fox Run
8/17 – Provo, UT @ Velour Music Gallery w/ Timmy the Teeth
8/18 – Nampa, ID @ Flying M Garage w/ Uinitah
8/19 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile w/ Elk & Boar, Whitney Ballent & The Intimates
8/20 – Portland, OR @ Mount Tabor House
8/21 – Sacramento, CA @ Bows and Arrows
8/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Viper Room w/ Kingsley
8/24 – Scottsdale, AZ @ The Rogue Bar
8/25 – Grand Junction, CO @ The Mesa Theatre Lounge

I may be slightly biased, but I have been listening to the new album on repeat and it is so SO good!! Also, I am so proud of my Hubby for the excellent job he did on the CD package and poster design. The man has got skills to pay the bills (literally)! Also, he's a pretty good drummer;)

This week with him away is going to be pretty crazy, but we are so looking forward to catching up with the band in CALIFORNIA next week!! Any prayers for me travelling alone with a 1 year old would be appreciated...xx

Create.

Happy 500th blog post. Here's to the next 500!

Image via here.

BLOG GIVEAWAY: Sweet Harvey

This week's giveaway comes from letterpress darling, Sweet Harvey!

Brandi Powell, the talent behind Sweet Harvey, combines modern illustration with vintage printing techniques to create a line of goods that is consistently hip & beautiful.

Want to win a set of lovely, letterpress bookplates? IT'S SIMPLE:

Visit the Sweet Harvey Etsy shop and post a comment here as to which item is your favorite.

Winner will be announced this Friday, 22nd October. Best of luck!!

[Contest is open to U.S. blog readers only.]

La Terraza del Casino

Classical elements and modern charm seamlessly link the past to the present in this restaurant by Spanish furniture & interior designer, Jaime Hayon.

I simply adore the baroque-inspired, hooded seat from his Showtime collection.

Mid-Century Masterpieces

The works of Jim Ward Morris. I want it all.




Be sure to check out his Etsy shop!

Best of the Week Vol. Forty-Seven

1. The Selby could be in YOUR PLACE! Enter the CB2 contest for a chance to be featured on the blog (as well as a $10K gift card).

2. Great advice for all creative types from Frank Chimero. (via @swissmiss)

3. 374 clothing tutorials from your friends at Craftster.

4. If you dig floorplans and designing furniture layouts, Freshome rounded up of the 10 best online room planners.

5. Design for Mankind linked to some Marie Antoinette-inspired wigs made entirely of saran wrap.

Byblos Art Hotel

16th Century architecture collides brilliantly with modern art & furniture in the flamboyant Byblos Art Hotel.

Located in Verona, Italy, the hotel houses a permanent collection of work by the likes of Damien Hurst, Cindy Sherman, and Anish Kapoor.


The room of my dreams.





I'm thinking a few soZealous pieces could easily fit in here...??

soZealous for: ROCOCO

[Image credits: 1.csebastien. 2.this is glamorous. 3.webehindtheears. 4.brocantegirl on Flickr. 5.meepmeepmeep. 6.florescentadolescence. 7.Jimmie Martin. 8.chevalamant. 9.thatunreliablegirl. 10.theprincessblog. 11.szymon tumblr. 12.weheartit.]

Us Kids Know

Until I'm able to load my photos from Lollapalooza this past weekend, feast your eyes on these gorgeous Arcade Fire gig posters...




[Image credits: gigposters.com, Alexandra Palace.]

D.I.Y. Record Album Wall Art

This art project by Promise Tangeman is affordable, uncomplicated, and FABULOUS. Click here for the full tutorial.

Be sure to check out the rest of her site—thanks Jen for the recommendation!

Best of the Week Vol. Forty-Two

1. At last...turn your handwriting into a font. Cost = ZERO DOLLARS.

2. 10 sources for design inspiration via Mashable.

3. The periodic table of crafty elements.

4. Expand your wardrobe without minimizing your wallet by throwing a clothing swap party with your friends. LET'S DO THIS!!

5. Prêt-à-Porter is a London cafe serving up sweets inspired by the fashion world. H&M made this video about it.

[Image by Cali Hobgood-Lemme, one of the featured artists at the Des Moines Arts Festival. I completely adored her minimal photos of vintage subjects. Simply captivating!]

Villa Moda

Hello, Bahrain! Or should I say, "Marhaba"? Villa Moda is a luxury chain of Middle Eastern department stores. This location was designed by Marcel Wanders.

Look close and you'll notice the mannequins have mirrors for faces.





Now, if only I knew how to say "fabulous" in arabic...