And while I'm here, I might as well mention that I leave the US for Paris in THREE DAYS!!!
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Showing posts with label finds. Show all posts
August 24, 2012
Laura Evans - Paris Photography
Take a gander at these dreamy Paris photographs! I have the first one set as my desktop background. They're by photographer Laura Evans. Flickr. Facebook.
And while I'm here, I might as well mention that I leave the US for Paris in THREE DAYS!!!
{Laura Evans Photography Flickr. Facebook.}
{Laura Evans Photography Flickr. Facebook.}
{Laura Evans Photography Flickr. Facebook.}
{Laura Evans Photography Flickr. Facebook.}
And while I'm here, I might as well mention that I leave the US for Paris in THREE DAYS!!!
August 2, 2012
Etsy Buys
I made a couple purchases on Etsy this week.
I think Etsy is such a great place for unique, inexpensive jewelry. I fell in love with these simple hexagon studs from Vivid by Esther. The're bold, yet simple, and can be either edgy or classy, depending on what clothes and makeup I wear. I'm excited to get them in the mail!
I also bought some washi tape from Pretty Tape. I'm planning on using it in my travel journals by taping ticket stubs, photos, or bits of paper I find in Paris.
Have you bought anything from Etsy recently? Or have you seen any posts about travel journaling? I could use some ideas!
I think Etsy is such a great place for unique, inexpensive jewelry. I fell in love with these simple hexagon studs from Vivid by Esther. The're bold, yet simple, and can be either edgy or classy, depending on what clothes and makeup I wear. I'm excited to get them in the mail!
I also bought some washi tape from Pretty Tape. I'm planning on using it in my travel journals by taping ticket stubs, photos, or bits of paper I find in Paris.
Have you bought anything from Etsy recently? Or have you seen any posts about travel journaling? I could use some ideas!
May 10, 2012
Pretty Handmade Jewelry
Hey there! The last few weeks I've been really busy with school, and my blogging has really been sparse. But I'm back with another Handmade Stuff feature! This time I'm featuring some unique jewelry from some creative Etsy artists. Enjoy!
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If you haven't heard of White Owl's stunning and delicate lace jewelry yet, the time is now. The way they use each piece of lace is so creative! You MUST check out their shop, I wanted to add every single one of their pieces to my favorites.
{TWO}
There are three things I love about this bracelet: the combination of gold and jade green, the combining of different textures, and the tiny bell - which probably sounds like a fairy has come to play every time you move your arm. For an Etsy shop, BrassLady has A TON, and I mean A LOT, of items up for sale. And to put the cherry on top, everything is priced really well.
{THREE}
I find this necklace rather unique. It is a chevron shape, but unlike most other chevron necklaces out there, which are very straight-edged and geometric, FriedaSophie's is made of natural-looking, rough-edged beads. Plus, the colors are amazing.
{FOUR}
What more can be said about embroidered jewelry?! It's so pretty, it doesn't need explaining. Visit Abbey Vanderlin's shop!
That's all this month! Please visit their shops and show them some love by favoriting, buying, or pinning their items! Let's help support the handmade community.
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{ONE}
If you haven't heard of White Owl's stunning and delicate lace jewelry yet, the time is now. The way they use each piece of lace is so creative! You MUST check out their shop, I wanted to add every single one of their pieces to my favorites.
{TWO}
There are three things I love about this bracelet: the combination of gold and jade green, the combining of different textures, and the tiny bell - which probably sounds like a fairy has come to play every time you move your arm. For an Etsy shop, BrassLady has A TON, and I mean A LOT, of items up for sale. And to put the cherry on top, everything is priced really well.
{THREE}
I find this necklace rather unique. It is a chevron shape, but unlike most other chevron necklaces out there, which are very straight-edged and geometric, FriedaSophie's is made of natural-looking, rough-edged beads. Plus, the colors are amazing.
{FOUR}
What more can be said about embroidered jewelry?! It's so pretty, it doesn't need explaining. Visit Abbey Vanderlin's shop!
That's all this month! Please visit their shops and show them some love by favoriting, buying, or pinning their items! Let's help support the handmade community.
April 7, 2012
Color Palette - Peach and Green
Peach and Green: a slight variation on the Pink and Mint craze that is taking over an entire half of Forever 21's floor (have you been in there lately?!) This is a more muted, subdued version, for your viewing delight. The photograph is one of mine, and the clothing below are all items from asos.
I also love the metal-edged clutch. I've been seeing this on sandals and collars as well.
What do you guys think about this pastel craze? Metal-edged things?
I also love the metal-edged clutch. I've been seeing this on sandals and collars as well.
What do you guys think about this pastel craze? Metal-edged things?
March 24, 2012
Cool Handmade Stuff - March
Although it's a bit late in the month, I thought now would be the perfect time to begin a new Darla Dear tradition: Cool Handmade Stuff. Stuff that you never know you want, until you see it.
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{ONE}
If you're like me, you often find yourself in need of a small incognito mirror while out and about, at school or work, because you swear there's something in your eye that you can't find, or you need to touch up your lipstick. This little pocket mirror does the trick, AND it's cute. Depeapa also makes unique geometric jewelry, painted tote bags, and some folksy art prints.
{TWO}
There are many things to love about this clock. First and foremost, there's a tiny little glass vase built in! You can wake up everyday to wildflowers on your side table! The minimal design and natural wood finish are also pretty neat. Namuwana is pretty new to the Etsy world, so pay them a visit!
{THREE}
These rain earrings are just so cute! You should definitely take a look at JooJooland's shop, it's full of elegant, beautifully made jewelry, and they're photographed so well too!
{FOUR}
Leah Goren's shop is truly a gem. She not only creates these original collage kits, eliminating all the tedious cutting, pasting, and searching for good paper scraps, but she also makes printed scarves, head wraps, art prints, and watercolor cards! I want her to add more items so I can add them all to my favorites!
That's all this month! Please visit their shops and show them some love by favoriting, buying, or pinning their items! Let's help support the handmade community.
Sources:1/2/3/4
{ONE}
If you're like me, you often find yourself in need of a small incognito mirror while out and about, at school or work, because you swear there's something in your eye that you can't find, or you need to touch up your lipstick. This little pocket mirror does the trick, AND it's cute. Depeapa also makes unique geometric jewelry, painted tote bags, and some folksy art prints.
{TWO}
There are many things to love about this clock. First and foremost, there's a tiny little glass vase built in! You can wake up everyday to wildflowers on your side table! The minimal design and natural wood finish are also pretty neat. Namuwana is pretty new to the Etsy world, so pay them a visit!
{THREE}
These rain earrings are just so cute! You should definitely take a look at JooJooland's shop, it's full of elegant, beautifully made jewelry, and they're photographed so well too!
{FOUR}
Leah Goren's shop is truly a gem. She not only creates these original collage kits, eliminating all the tedious cutting, pasting, and searching for good paper scraps, but she also makes printed scarves, head wraps, art prints, and watercolor cards! I want her to add more items so I can add them all to my favorites!
That's all this month! Please visit their shops and show them some love by favoriting, buying, or pinning their items! Let's help support the handmade community.
March 12, 2012
I Love You, Erin Drewitz Photography
It's time for Artist Feature No. 2! This month, I'm featuring the photography of Erin Drewitz.
I was browsing through Etsy, hearting away, when I ran across her Pigeons & Whales photograph. Some people might look at this image and feel underwhelmed, simply because the beauty of it is wonderfully understated. I'll explain this more in a moment.
Erin describes her work best, as "an exploration of textures, light, shadow and color," and I totally agree. I love the cool, desaturated tones she uses, as well as the simple, rather mysterious and uninhabited subjects she captures.
This image below is what caught my eye. When I saw this as a thumbnail on Etsy, I didn't realize at first what it was - I didn't see the whale or the pigeons. I just saw color and pattern, and THAT is why I love her photography. How many people can take something as mundane as a painted wall and a flock of dirty pigeons and turn it into art? Not many.
To underscore my point, here is a quote by Delacoix, a painter during the time of the French Impressionists. He is speaking of painting, but let's just include photography in this concept as well, as they're both legitimate art forms:
"There is an impression that results from a certain arrangement of colors, lights, shadows, and so forth. It is what one might call the music of the painting. Before you even know what the painting represents...when you are too far away from it... you are conquered by this magical accord."
This one has an especially tangible atmosphere, and the mauve undertones are absolutely perfect.
Bravo, Erin! Good luck!
Here is her Etsy
And her Website
I was browsing through Etsy, hearting away, when I ran across her Pigeons & Whales photograph. Some people might look at this image and feel underwhelmed, simply because the beauty of it is wonderfully understated. I'll explain this more in a moment.
Erin describes her work best, as "an exploration of textures, light, shadow and color," and I totally agree. I love the cool, desaturated tones she uses, as well as the simple, rather mysterious and uninhabited subjects she captures.
This image below is what caught my eye. When I saw this as a thumbnail on Etsy, I didn't realize at first what it was - I didn't see the whale or the pigeons. I just saw color and pattern, and THAT is why I love her photography. How many people can take something as mundane as a painted wall and a flock of dirty pigeons and turn it into art? Not many.
To underscore my point, here is a quote by Delacoix, a painter during the time of the French Impressionists. He is speaking of painting, but let's just include photography in this concept as well, as they're both legitimate art forms:
"There is an impression that results from a certain arrangement of colors, lights, shadows, and so forth. It is what one might call the music of the painting. Before you even know what the painting represents...when you are too far away from it... you are conquered by this magical accord."
This one has an especially tangible atmosphere, and the mauve undertones are absolutely perfect.
Bravo, Erin! Good luck!
Here is her Etsy
And her Website
February 29, 2012
Color Palette - Sea Breeze
Color Palette time! I love these soft blues, browns, and taupes, so serene. I actually have this image for sale in a set of two in my Etsy shop! I thought it would make a great color palette.
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Doesn't that turquoise dress look really fuzzy and comfortable?! And that Anthropologie throw is calling my name.
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Clothing/Sandals from ASOS
Blanket from Anthropologie
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Doesn't that turquoise dress look really fuzzy and comfortable?! And that Anthropologie throw is calling my name.
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Clothing/Sandals from ASOS
Blanket from Anthropologie
February 28, 2012
Favorite Things - Madewell
I am currently loving Madewell's spring collection. It's a perfect mix of comfy neutrals and lively brights. Three things I'm loving about these looks:
(1) Colored flats
(2) All of these items are wardrobe staples
(3) Casual and easy without being boring
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(1) Colored flats
(2) All of these items are wardrobe staples
(3) Casual and easy without being boring
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February 22, 2012
Favorite Things - French Films
Instead of going to bed at a decent hour, I started listening to the sweet, jazzy voice of Nikki Yanofsky, and as I hummed along, I started thinking of Paris. As naturally follows such ponderings, I constructed playlist of french-themed songs for your listening pleasure, which you should listen to while you read the rest of this post! You won't regret it.
Today I'm going to talk about some of my favorite films, that is, my top four absolute favorite french or french-themed movies. Not only are they my favorite french films, they are some of my favorite films of all time.
This playlist will get you into the french mood:
{ONE}
Paris, Je T'aime. This means: Paris, I love you, in French. To summarize, it is a collaborative work of many directors, who each created a short segment about love, in one of the most romantic cities in the world: Paris. However, not all of the shorts deal with romantic love; They branch into all sorts and types of love. It is such a beautiful film! Every time I watch it, I have a moment of pure peace and contentedness as the closing credits roll. It is a must-watch. If you see it for no other reason, see it because Natalie Portman and Elijah Wood are in it.
{TWO}
Amélie, or the full title: Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain. The words I can use to describe this movie are: magical and quirky. Amelie has the most endearing personality, and her development from a timid girl to a brave woman ends up inspiring me to be more spontaneous and confident every single time I watch it. On top of the fantastic story line, every single camera shot is like a work of art, if you pause the film at any given moment, at any point in the film, you will have before you a perfectly composed and colored still image. The makers of this film used three dominant colors, next time/when you watch it, notice the colors (HINT: They're in the movie poster).
{THREE}
French Kiss. I know what you're thinking. You're probably thinking that this movie poster looks old and lame. But I'm here to tell you: This movie is fantastic! Yes, it is a romantic comedy, and yes, it stars Meg Ryan, but the simple fact that something might be considered cliche doesn't automatically negate its merit! Take my word for it, and give this movie a shot. It's funny, it's charming, Meg Ryan is a goofball, and Kevin Kline makes a very entertaining pessimistic french man.
{FOUR}
Midnight in Paris. By now, you've probably all heard something about this movie. It's been receiving a ton of attention lately, and for good reasons. I enjoyed watching this film immensely, because it's not your typical "go-back-in-time" flick. It's a smart and funny look into the past. It gives life to artists and writers that I had only read about in school. It sheds new light on an era that can seem so boring on paper. See it!
Do you know of some other French movies? Tell me about them in the comments :)
Today I'm going to talk about some of my favorite films, that is, my top four absolute favorite french or french-themed movies. Not only are they my favorite french films, they are some of my favorite films of all time.
This playlist will get you into the french mood:
{ONE}
Paris, Je T'aime. This means: Paris, I love you, in French. To summarize, it is a collaborative work of many directors, who each created a short segment about love, in one of the most romantic cities in the world: Paris. However, not all of the shorts deal with romantic love; They branch into all sorts and types of love. It is such a beautiful film! Every time I watch it, I have a moment of pure peace and contentedness as the closing credits roll. It is a must-watch. If you see it for no other reason, see it because Natalie Portman and Elijah Wood are in it.
{TWO}
Amélie, or the full title: Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain. The words I can use to describe this movie are: magical and quirky. Amelie has the most endearing personality, and her development from a timid girl to a brave woman ends up inspiring me to be more spontaneous and confident every single time I watch it. On top of the fantastic story line, every single camera shot is like a work of art, if you pause the film at any given moment, at any point in the film, you will have before you a perfectly composed and colored still image. The makers of this film used three dominant colors, next time/when you watch it, notice the colors (HINT: They're in the movie poster).
{THREE}
French Kiss. I know what you're thinking. You're probably thinking that this movie poster looks old and lame. But I'm here to tell you: This movie is fantastic! Yes, it is a romantic comedy, and yes, it stars Meg Ryan, but the simple fact that something might be considered cliche doesn't automatically negate its merit! Take my word for it, and give this movie a shot. It's funny, it's charming, Meg Ryan is a goofball, and Kevin Kline makes a very entertaining pessimistic french man.
{FOUR}
Midnight in Paris. By now, you've probably all heard something about this movie. It's been receiving a ton of attention lately, and for good reasons. I enjoyed watching this film immensely, because it's not your typical "go-back-in-time" flick. It's a smart and funny look into the past. It gives life to artists and writers that I had only read about in school. It sheds new light on an era that can seem so boring on paper. See it!
Do you know of some other French movies? Tell me about them in the comments :)
February 18, 2012
Color Palette - Diaphanous Rose
I've been seeing color palette images all over the place, especially in Pinterest. They're pleasing to the eye, they satisfy the visual artist in me, and they make for really good interior design color inspiration!
In accordance with this new craze, I've decided to make my own, using one of my photographs and some help from Pugly Pixel (Check out this site if you have photoshop, she's got lots of free downloads!)
I also included some items from Urban Outfitters for us to fantasize about.
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In accordance with this new craze, I've decided to make my own, using one of my photographs and some help from Pugly Pixel (Check out this site if you have photoshop, she's got lots of free downloads!)
I also included some items from Urban Outfitters for us to fantasize about.
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