Hollywood Else Were: May 2008

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Have a relaxing weekend.

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Etsy Friday: Oh, Leoluca

Now and again, I'll find myself trolling etsy for new vintage shops. Well, today I found one! In her brand new shop Oh, Leoluca, Berlin artist Teresa Hu features quirky European vintage. Also, she is stunning and has a star tattoo. Shop here, my darlings.

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Deer Beds

This is a beautiful concept: Katherine Wolkoff followed deer trails in Block Island and photographed deer beds. Apparently, deer press down the vegetation to make a sleeping place where predators won't see them. They never use the same bed twice, but the imprints can last for a few days. Katherine told James Danziger that the experience was incredibly emotional, and she chose to make the prints 40x50 inches, almost life size. Wouldn't these be stunning to see in person?
(Via the inspiring Year in Pictures)

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Sweet Yellow Canary.

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Luke Stephenson's 20x200 print is so sweet, no wonder it sold out in two seconds. See more of his funny photography here.

Home Inspiration: Typography Decor

I love seeing type used in cool ways. This Nava calendar looks great in a green kitchen, and Alex and I have the Noa Bembibre calendar, which makes me happy every time I see it. Go, typography!
(Via Domino Magazine)

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Automotive Monogamy

This blog has been getting a little girly (sorry, dudes), so here is a stereotypically male post. Italian photographer Matteo Ferrari tracks down men who have been driving the same car for decades. He then recreates the photos taken when they first bought their cars. I love seeing the people both young and old and thinking about how much they must adore their wheels.
(Via Perpenduum and Intersection Magazine)

Look at all the redheads!

Remember this weighty discussion? Here's a blog all about redheads, with gorgeous portraits by (redhead, of course) Julia Baum. Some say that redheads are going extinct, so now's the times to see them!
(Via The Year in Pictures)

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Home Inspiration: Pretty Quilts

Quilts add such a lovely, personal touch to a bed. This photo makes me want to cuddle up with a good book.
(Photo from Design*Sponge)

Thank you, Swissmiss!

Last night, I went to dinner at the home of Swissmiss (known in the real world as Tina), who is such a lovely, warm person. Her husband is wonderful, too, and their daughter is The Cutest Little Funny Bunny Ever and loved getting her tummy tickled and eating the rice from under our sushi. What a great family!
(Photo from Aya Brackett)

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New Cookie House Tour

A super fancy house tour on Cookie today.

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Home Inspiration: Antlers

Ok, ok, I know antlers peaked years ago and are now officially over. Everyone's sick of plastic antlers, cloth antlers, knit antlers, lucite antlers, chandelier antlers, jewelry antlers--too many antlers! But even after the explosion and backlash, I still love honest-to-goodness actual antlers as art. They add a beautiful natural shape to the wall, and you can display them guilt-free, because deer shed their antlers every year.

What do you think, dear readers? Is this trend timeless or so 2004?
(Photo via Design Sponge)

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My Heart Wanders

Note to all photographers: The June 15th deadline for Pia's photography book My Heart Wanders is rapidly approaching! Please enter a photo for this amazing project!

* Each photograph must display a tiny heart shape, and the heart shape must be made or found by you. The heart should not necessarily be the focal point of the photo. The book will showcase artists and creatives from all corners of the globe. *

For inspiration and rules, go here. To submit, simply email your photo to myheartwanders (at) gmail (dot) com.

Thank you, and good luck!!!

(Photo by Jen)

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Vogue Does Sex & the City.

I have to admit, I'm embarrassing excited for the Sex & the City movie. Like, crazy excited. It's already sold out for the 30th, so I'm planning to skip out and see it the next afternoon. Look at these incredible shots of Carrie and Big from Vogue's June issue, which envisioned what it would be like for the couple to honeymoon in Manhattan. Carrie's dresses are amazing (oh, that green gown!), and it's so fun to see them galavanting around the city. My only question is, where is everyone else? This city is empty!

(Via Milk)

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Home Inspiration: Old Gas Pendant Lamps

I love the look of these old lamps. You can find them on eBay or BellaCor.
(Styling by Sasa Antic, via Emma)

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What a pretty dress...

Would be flattering on everyone. From Bird, of course.

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The Grammar Police

Speaking of words, these guys are traveling around the United States correcting typos and grammar mistakes on signs and billboards. Double thumbs up; I always have a dorky urge to correct things like "Steak's" and "Dinning Room."

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Home Inspiration: Shower Magnets

Here's a fun idea: Stick magnetic words to a bath or shower. You could spell things for your family each morning, or leave up inside jokes. (From Anthropologie, via Nibs)

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Have a cheeky weekend!

(This cover of Steve McQueen was art-directed by Ruth Ansel. Remember the photos of the leaning pictures this week? They were hers, and the photos were taken by James Danziger, of The Year in Pictures.)

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Elisabeth's new Swedish magazine....

Elisabeth Dunker, of finelittleday, just debuted this new children's magazine, Petit. She handled the design, styling and photography. The cover is adorably enticing but not overly sweet, and the logo is just perfect. Congratulations, Elisabeth--I want to fly to Sweden to get one!

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Deep Thoughts

I'm the typical brunette (neurotic, bookish), but sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have striking blonde or red hairs. Is it true, do blondes (or redheads) really have more fun?

(P.S. This dude is cute. No other reason for posting:)
(Photos by Garance Dore, via Grey)

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Home Inspiration: Exposed Bulbs

Don't you love the idea of having bulbs hanging from the ceiling? It's so industrial and lovely. The only catch is that maybe they would be bright or unflattering...What do you think? P.S. More here.

Breezy Wedding

Erica from Thoughtful Day and her adorable fiance (now husband!) Patrick just got married in Jamaica. Their stunning wedding photos were taken by the talented Anna Wolf. Also, I love love love her laid-back wedding dress and pretty ponytail. They look like they're having such a good time. (More photos here.)

(Via Frolic)

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Home Inspiration: Flowers, flowers, everywhere...

When the apartment is all set up, my bank account and I are going to try our best to have fresh flowers at all times. My main inspiration is Housemartin. Her arrangements are stunning, and I love how she wraps the leaves around the insides of the vases...Also, wouldn't it be soothing to be around flowers all day, like she is?

(via Black Eiffel)

Amy Walker has 24 different accents.

Since my family is British, people always ask me to fake an English accent. But it makes me shy to do it on command. Luckily, now I can just point people to this amazing YouTube video of Amy Walker speaking in 24 different accents from around the world. So impressive!
(Via Have Degree, Will Travel)

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Home Inspiration: Nautical Touches

My favorite place in the world is Cornwall, England, where we spent our childhood summers climbing on the rocky cliffs, swimming in the cold ocean and eating salt and vinegar crisps. So, as an adult, I'm still drawn not only to chilly swims but also to nautical decor. It takes me back! Look at these gorgeous ocean-inspired touches...

(Top photo from Design Sponge; bottom photo from Cookie Magazine)

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New York Drawings

Gallerist Jen Beckman has an online shop that sells artists' prints for just $20. Today's featured artist is Jason Polan, and instead of getting a standard print, you can get an ORIGINAL drawing of a person in New York! I love how you don't know which person you'll get until it arrives in your mailbox. What fun...

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The Obsession Continues...

My heart is still pitter-pattering about Santoki Vintage. I just got these great boots, and look at the cute dresses in her shop today!

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