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I’d like to think of myself as an old soul, but A often tells me I’m more of a little girl at heart. The combination of the two are probably what make me fall in love with Beth Retro’s feminine yet vintage style photographs. I love how she captures colors and lovely light in all her work. Definitely check out her other links for more inspiration.
Are you more of a child at heart or an old soul?
Happy 4th of July! The weather is finally cooperating with us today for summer, so I’m dreaming of the water…
I have a soft spot for Alice In Wonderland. I love how magical and possible everything is there. I also grew up on the Disney version. Elena Kalis’ photo series Alice In Waterland take me there. They evoke curiousity and innocence. I absolutely love them!
{Elena Kalis} Website | Alice In Waterland | Blog | Shop
Do you like Alice In Wonderland?
Girls grew up on fairy tales. I won’t deny that I still hope to someday wake up and land in one. Not so much for the story line or plot, but simply to live in a world where anything is possible, animals talk, and things can be oversized or miniature without a second glance. It’s truly something magical. Photographer Lissy Elle Laricchia has found a way for this world to come alive. In her world and in her photographs. This series aptly named “Let’s Play Pretend” is hauntingly and playfully beautiful. I’ll trade in my tape measure for a giant tea cup any day. (Via Yellow Bird, Yellow Beard.)
{Lissy Elle Laricchia} Let’s Play Pretend – Flickr
What’s your favorite fairy tale?
I kind of have this thing for hot air balloons. It started when I thrifted a large wood cage version when I first moved to Portland. It’s hung over my desk at home. Then, this past Valentine’s Day A got me a little charm for my bracelet (shown above). I haven’t stopped thinking about how fun they are. Colorful and carefree. Let’s daydream and fly away today!
Hot Air Balloon Dress Photograph via The Green Goddess | Sweet Indeed Fly Away With Me Dessert Table via Amy Atlas | O-Check Hot Air Balloon Cards ($12 AUD) | Vintage Pink Hot Air Balloon Print Dress from The Vintage Shop | Vector Cloud Hot Air Balloon Necklace ($28) | Tsumori Chisato Hot Air Balloon Silk Dress (€480) | Juicy Couture Hot Air Balloon Charm ($70) | Hot Air Balloon Coat Hooks ($25/6) | Martha Stewart Paper Mache Hot Air Balloons | Hot Air Balloon Costume from Country Living | Hot Air Balloon Party (Tags, red balloons, etc) by Stephmodo
Modern Studio with Girl Photograph via iiiinspired | Dessert Table via Hostess With the Mostess | Gray Dresses & Yellow Heels Bridesmaids by Wayne Yuan Photography via Style Me Pretty | Gin Fizz Shift Dress via Sandy a la Mode | Gray and Yellow Chevron Necklace via i am a greedy girl | Potholder Crochet Patterns via Julie’s Blog | Gray and yellow striped pillow ($15) | Chevron Wallet Clutch ($32) | Marimekko Unikko Gray & Yellow Flower Mug ($22) | Yellow Doorway via Fancy House Road | Gray & Yellow Balloons by Martha Stewart via A Cup of Jo
Do you like gray and yellow?
Oliver Schwarzwald’s beautiful portfolio is completely mesmerizing, but it was the Colour album in his projects that delighted me with the idea of coming across one of these little colorful pieces in my every day.
Would you ever make an installation inspired by color out in the open?
The {Wish I Was Wednesday} was my way of showcasing the incredible talent that surrounds us. There is so much to learn from illustrators, photographers, designers, and others that pursue their life’s passion. It’s so rewarding to delve into their portfolios and websites to better understand their thoughts, background, and influences so that I can introduce them to you each week.
Here are your 10 favorites of Year One:
1. Marc Johns
3. Sasha Prood
4. Klas Fahlen
5. Dave Hakkens & Interview
9. Jordan Elsie of Horrible Adorables
10. Tatsuro Kiuchi
What was your favorite {Wish I Was Wednesday} this year? Who would you like to see featured?
Being a lover of color, it’s always fun to draw a {Color Palette} from photographs and artists that inspire me. These have helped me so much when I’m coming up with Freebie Friday posts and even in my own doodling. I’m never without a beautiful palette for my next project.
Here is a roundup of the favorites for you and me in year one of Daydream In Color.
1. Bubble Bead Ribbon Necklaces
5. Jill Stuart SS2012 Collection
9. Balloon Girl in Misty Forest
10. Pink Flowers Set for Company
What was your favorite Color Palette post?
You know I love me some pretty patterns and bright colors, so it shouldn’t be any shock to you how much I love seeing marble pop up all over. The fun part about marble is that is can totally make a bold statement or just add a bit of interest because it can be almost graphic in use or flowy and watercolor-esque. Being a pisces, I love it when patterns can go with the flow of the situation and need. Enjoy the finds below!
Top to bottom and left to right:
Do you like the marbled look?
PS: Get ready for a week of giveaways to celebrate our one year blogiversary starting this Saturday!
Today’s post is an early birthday dedication to my dearest cousin D. We are the only two girl cousins on my mom’s side and so we’ve been really close since we were teeny tiny.
I remember beign in Kindergarten and we built every puzzle in their game closet ver a few days to fill a room and making tickets for our relatives to come to our puzzle museum.
If I were to have a sister, she would be her.
Although our family moved away when we were young, we’ve remained close while growing up. She was my very original pen pal. We’d mail each other long letters with little finds from our lives tucked inside. Somehow we’ve found love in food, arts, and crafts on our own, but we share our love for it together. I can always count on her for advice or to have a heart to heart and we both feel a bit lost without knowing the latest about the other.
She always had a thing for horses. I remember her horse painting hanging on the wall. I think her friends and I have really blown her love of them out of proportion because we always think of her when we come across them. I’ve always made it my goal to give her at least one horse related thing with her birthday gift each year, so it only seemed fitting to have a whole Daydream post devoted to these beautiful creatures.
After looking through this collection of things and pictures, I think I might be falling for them too…
Top to bottom and left to right:
Do you like horses?
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