French Roast

Amazing! J'adore! And the best part... he's French... Extra Bold :)



Ahhh....he makes me melt.

We are in luvre.

We've struck music inspiration gold!

If I'm anything like most music lovers, we're always on a continuous search for new/upcoming music that helps set the mood and puts us in our element. Don't get me wrong... I love the mainstream cliche songs that get way too much radio play just as much as the next person. But those get tired and old quick and if you're like me, you lean on music (heavily) for inspiration, motivation, relaxation and any other "ation" you can think of, especially during working hours. The same old same old songs just don't cut it eventually and (for me) new songs are needed to maintain/increase brain stimulation.

Enter wearehunted.com. 

A one stop listening shop for the 99 most popular "emerging,""mainstream," "remixed," songs. I personally enjoy the "emerging" songs section because 99% of the time I've never heard the song before. There are even links to purchase the songs or search for songs similar to your favorites. 

This is an awesome resource for any music lover and must to keep you going throughout your day! Enjoy! :) 

tunes for tuesday.

I'm going to make every effort to post new music I find (& am currently obsessing over) every Tuesday. Here's hoping... Cassette Kids is a a rock-punk-electronic triple threat from Sydney, Au. Their lead singer reminds me a bit of Gwen Stefani circa 1990s. EP, Spin, dropped today and you can get it on itunes or amazon. Take a listen.....

Lying Around

Cassette Kids

Take it

Cassette Kids

march madness.

Got a mailer from The Limited today & just as I was about to toss it (only because I'm lacking in the financial department) I noticed a designer collaboration announcement for Jodi Arnold.

Congratulations Limited, you've peaked my interest (not that it was very difficult... obviously). So I made a quick search for some articles (& what I really mean is some image previews... because I need to see what we're talking about here).

Came across this sneak peak & needless to say, I'm sold. Now if Spring (weather) would just get here! I want that skirt, ohh and if I could find somewhere to wear that teal one-sholder (& it be appropriate), that'd be most helpful!

Check out the details on the collaboration at stylelist. March 18 get here now!!! 

Ohh, & check out these (coming soon) fabulous fabric prints at target. Hitting stores on the 14th. So very fun & Alice and Wonderland-esque!

city fun - okc.

One of my favorite blogs, design*sponge has all things art, crafts, DIY, city guides (hence the purpose of this post), etc!

I actually subscribe to their RSS feed but for one reason or another hadn't been keeping up with it. The other day noticed I had some 70+ articles in my inbox and decided it was time for a clean up.

While shuffling through them I came across a city guide that peaked my interest. Why you ask??? Well because it was of the one and only Okla. City, which I consider to be very underrated and this guide proves it. I've lived here for more than 10 years and though I've been to or heard of a lot of these places, there were still several I've never ever heard of! 

Here's a link to the city guide HERE, sorry the links no longer work on design sponge but if you if you do a google search of these places almost all of them have sites.

They have tons more city guides that you can thumb through HERE too.

I'm going to be really busy now... lots of places to visit! Enjoy!

geometric states.

Not really sure how I happened upon the idea to make retro geometric states... boredom probably played a big role in this. Maybe I'll make the other 47 some day but for now figure the states where my closest friends live is a good place to start!

Oh and the little hearts represent the towns in which they live.

Post script. My favorite part about playing on photoshop-indesign-illustrator is it creates the perfect atmosphere for listening to music. Ps-Id-Ai & iTunes should marry. They go together like PB&J! 

Music Mood

Track: Always Like This

Artist: Bombay Bicycle Club

etsy favorite finds.

After receiving etsy's daily e-mail featuring hand picked items for some time now, I've come to the conclusion that, aside from the irresistible purchases from Target's stationary aisle, I am going to by all my paper good needs from etsy. Take a peak at some recent favorite finds.  

Typewriter I LOVE YOU Valentine: cardandenvelope

Perfect of Valentine's Day.... no? :) 

That Blows: hawkgerber

I never look forward to giving someone a "my condolences" card but if I ever need to I hope the situation is light enough that this card would be appropriate... because I love it! 

Cheers Wine Gocco Art: twoguitars

Kudos sir! 

Floating Petaless Anemones: soulflower

Blank card, just for fun - thinking of you. Great for summer!