D.I.Y. Kanzashi Flower Pin

Kanzashi is a beautiful flower ornament that was originally used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.

Here's a simple tutorial that shows you how to make this versatile pin that can be used as a brooch or hairpiece.

An Autumn Wedding

Polaroids from the wedding celebration of my brother-in-law & new sister, Scott & Nicole.




Photography by Dave Poyzer.

Thought on a Friday // 11.06.09

[Image via madisonanne.]

D.I.Y. Art Deco Headband

She sees it. She likes it. She makes it.

P.S. I Made This is the ultra hip & incredibly resourceful D.I.Y. blog by Erica Domesek. I have only just recently discovered the amazingness of her online portlolio. You can also follow her handmade shenanigans on Twitter!

This beauteous headband dates back from a 27th July post. Simple to make, yet entirely elegant!

H&M Home Installation by UXUS

UXUS is in the business of Brand Poetry—artistic solutions for commercial needs. These are a few of the images from a Home Launch installation for H&M's line of fashion products for the home.

The collection of suspended furniture and mirrors is literally OFF THE WALL.

Be sure to check out the rest of their spectacular online portfolio!

Happy Halloween!

If you're still looking for some Fright Night festivities, here's one Halloween Bash that you don't want to miss!

Thought on a Friday // 10.23.09

[Image via .la douleur exquise.]

Wes Anderson Theme Party = SUCCESS!!

Those of you who know me are well aware of my love for all things Wes Anderson. Needless to say, it's been a very exciting past month planning for this party that has been, well, at least 3 years in the making!

The Royal Tenenbaums Room
The Darjeeling Limited Room
The Life Aquatic Atrium
The Rushmore Room
Check out more event photos on Flickr, as well as our party Tumblr!

Special thanks to:
• Alicia, my co-host, for helping put this together.
• Matt, for so generously lending us your apartment.
• My husband, Wayde, for spending 5+ hours making this & winning Best Overall Costume in a landslide victory.
• Also to Flatform, ReadyMade Magazine, and all the fabulous party people in attendance!

The Wes Anderson Theme Party

You are cordially invited to the ultimate Wes Anderson Theme Party the world will ever see! Well, at least in Des Moines, IA.

In addition to themed rooms, a costume contest, & film-inspired drinks, we have Flatform providing the Audio/Visual entertainment for the evening and special guests from ReadyMade Magazine's Society Pages dropping in.

This is not to be missed! And we'd love for you to be in attendance.

Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased from me (Erin), Matt, or Alicia @ Mars Cafe on most given days. Alternatively, tickets may be purchased via PayPal by emailing: iheartwesanderson@gmail.com

Be sure to check out our "Party Tumblr" for more details!

The Fairest of the Seasons

I've been waiting for you for a long time, October. It's nice to have you back.

[Photo by allforblue.]