happy pattern {dots}

With the New Year right around the corner,

I have been making my list of resolutions/inspirations/ and goals for 2012.

Keeping it light to start off, I have been inspired to add happy patterns to my life.

Living in Seattle the color palettes and prints are pretty mellow. I refuse to be stuck in this typical Seatlle bore.

Here is my first print to adapt into all aspects of my life.

{ DOTS!! }

Fun and playful!

Source: designworklife.com via Adrian on Pinterest

A vintage dot. I call her Dottie.

Source: dustjacketattic.blogspot.com via Adrian on Pinterest

DIY home dots! LOVE!

Source: bartsch-paris.com via Adrian on Pinterest

The Mod-dot.

Source: sewveryloquacious.blogspot.com via Corey on Pinterest

Dots to entertain!

Source: tmds1.blogspot.com via Corey on Pinterest

The Damien Hirst dot. High end dot.

Source: glassesdirect.co.uk via Courtney on Pinterest

Composition. Mi amor.

Ever look at a still life image online and just oogle over it, analyze it,

and completely smother it with your peeps?

No, just me? ;)

I love this one from Pinterest. The crisp colors make me humble. The composition is totally swoon-worthy, yet so simple. Reminds me not to over think my craft.

Though Im not much of a reader, books are so beautiful to me, especially THESE ones!

Vintage purse. Check. Brass elements. Check. Fab jewels. Check. Magazine obsession. Check.Check.

Love all the goodness! (upside down sunglasses.... adds a bit of whimsy... you think?)

A collaboration.

Finding a creative team to work with is something I hold dear to my heart (not to mention, a GORGE team at that!) I am so blessed to work with Andrea from http://www.lifeiluli.com/ and Alexis from http://www.tienlimited.com/ when needing some creative outlets.

Thank you for convincing me to get in front of the camera and into bed with you amazing ladies!
By the way, how fab are these little espresso cups and saucers from Artazza !?http://www.artazza.com/espresso.php Good find Alexis!

masculine beauty.

For a woman who is well, to say the least "pretty girly", masculinity has my eye these days. Thanks to the pages of every fall fashion bible, I have been truly inspired wtih the autumn houndstooth pattern and the deep shades of wood tones.

www.pinterest.com

a couple props I picked up recently
photo via www.alvinstillwell.com

cataloging ideas.

Finding me sitting on my own in the 30 minutes of lunch, or daydreaming without the sound of music in my car is not out of the ordinary. I am often in la la land swarmed with plans, ideas, thoughts, and events that are near to come.

I am a jotter, a sketcher, a highlighter and a pen and paper are my must haves as I sit and catalogue this rush of ideas.

(My new Missoni for Target-composition books are garnishing this habit of mine now. dreamy......)

So tomorrow, some ideas will make their big debut in front of the lens. Unfortunately I will be front as well. :) Im a behind the scenes kind of girl, but in order to do that, being in front is necessary, just this time.

For tonight, I will be cataloging these ideas on http://pinterest.com/. Have you joined? Holy cow, Im obsessed!!

Aj

10 years passed.

To the ones who suffered, the ones who lost their lives, the ones that fought, the ones who are still fighting, the ones who witnessed, the ones who helped, the ones who rescued, the ones who continue to build from the rubble, the ones who lead, the ones who will always be affected.

In my heart today.

foodie break.

I am not, in any way a food stylist, but I do love a simple (and magical looking) food spread. This first looks entirely too simple for me not to make, as well

as sets the perfect mood for this type of meal.

I would assume the stylist/chef wanted it to look simple to make for the reader, and enticed it to be made in just the right season.

Outdoor al fresco in late August? Oh, the dreams are a-dreamin! http://www.bellaeats.com/

If you want a pretty new blog to follow with some delicious recipes this may be it. I mean, if she can get me to want to grow tomatoes and cook for friends.... you know she's gotta be good!

The images are so dreamy!

Aj