Cool Designer: Zimmerman 27 Mar 2006

Thanks to a new Aussie reader, Shentel, I'm completely inspired by these bathing suits from super feminine & hip Aussie designers, Zimmerman. Known for their eclectic colour mix, beautiful fabrics, and unique prints – Nicky and Simone Zimmermann have created gorgeous pieces I've only recently discovered. I'm loving the details here..the prints, texture, and mini pleats. For those of you who can pull off the cute and sexy vibe, Zimmerman can be purchased in Australia, the UK, and the US.

Zimmerman

inspirations this week... 26 Mar 2006

Thanks to everyone for their comments & emails last week. The discussion about freelance working life has been great & has helped more than I can say...so thank you much!

This week I'm starting with inspirations...mini things, mini prints, and vessels to hold them...

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{images, left to right, top to bottom: little storage holder from Flea Market Baby by Leiner & Moss, glass jars from Flea Market Style by Chalmers, small scoops o' ice cream from Donna Hay Magazine Issue 25, and mini liberty prints from the book Textile Designs by Meller and Elffers.}

happy early friday... 22 Mar 2006

Break

...i'm taking a short break from blogging to regroup and recollect. i've been swamped with work as of late, which is great, but sometimes re-prioritizing is in order during these moments. in the meantime, i was wondering who of you out there freelances, writes, or does some kind of creative consulting for a living and has the type of flexible, set-your-own-schedule, find-your-own-clients type of job/career. i'd love to hear how you manage to make it work. and if you've reached a point of success as a full-time freelancer, how long it took you to get to that point. has anyone left freelancing to go back to the corporate 9-5, and if so, was it a good move or a bad one? i ask all these questions because sitting at home working i often forget that there are so many others like me to do the same thing. your work changes constantly and your income level fluctuates. sometimes, this is a good thing...and many times, the instability causes anxiety. i'd love to hear your thoughts if you're in the same boat. feel free to comment here or email me directly.

in the meantime, feel free to rummage through my archives for the next few days while i am away regrouping. i'll see you all on monday!

Inspirations this week... 22 Mar 2006

...things outlined in or accented with black...chunky line drawings, patterns, flowers, and a little tiny kitten (just cause he's too cute not to show...)

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{images are from my archive and a combo of old references...Elle Decoration April 2005 & December 2004, Living Etc. December 2004, and Martha Stewart, unknown date}

bespoke 21 Mar 2006

I've recently been hearing the term "bespoke" everywhere, which the Brits (and some non-Brits) often use to describe something that is customized and made individually for a person or occasion. Here are some of my favorite bespoke items (or items that can be made to be bespoke)...

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{left to right, top to bottom}:
Lisa Stickley hand-printed napkins, Surprise Balls from Cox + Cox, Just Married Car Kit from Cox + Cox, and BloemBox Tin

feeling gold & chocolate brown today... 21 Mar 2006

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{left to right, top to bottom}:

TOP ROW: Chroma vases from Jonathan Adler, Bing Bang Heart Locket Necklace from Free People
MIDDLE ROW: Metallic Converse High Tops, Zero Maria Skimmer from Keds
BOTTOM ROW: Cocoa & Gold Pillow from Amenity Home, Binth Pancake Card

Cool (& fun!) Designer: Munki Munki 20 Mar 2006

The retro and super fun prints and items from Munki Munki make me smile. Inspired by growing up in the 70's in rural Vermont, designer Heather Ross, loves celebrating very common things and adding humorous details that keep the wearer smiling & happy. Check out Munki Munki's full line here. You can also find a line of fabrics by Munki Munki at Repro Depot.

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Oh, I miss the Martha Stewart catalog! 20 Mar 2006

Remember when MS used to have a catalog filled with random, crafty things that were not just crafty, but elegant, too? For whatever reason, the catalog is no longer in the works ~ but as an alternative check out Cox + Cox. Based in the UK, Cox + Cox has a range of fun items for both kids and adults, many of which are perfect for parties or presents. They currently only ship within the UK, but for those elsewhere, it's still a really great resource for ideas...

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simple, elegant, whimsical...perfect! 18 Mar 2006

paper+cup's new & fantastic note card collection...

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Happy Friday! 17 Mar 2006

Spring is coming folks! Thank goodness...Have a fantastic weekend!

UPDATE: To all of you Tea Cup Swappers out there, response has been too crazy to maintain manually, so please sign up at Swap Bot for the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Tea Cup Swap by March 24th! {Password is: teacup}

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{image from the March 2006 issue of Living, Etc.}

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