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2/15/12

Places and Things

Nice photography by Erin Drewitz. Buy her prints here.

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2/14/12

If you're not already familiar with Sophie Blackall's Missed Connections illustrations - you should get acquainted. She does a beautiful job of bringing to life those fleeting first encounters of love an awkwardness. (As seen above)

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2/13/12

Pups in the Pool

Amazing, amazing shots by photographer Seth Casteel. Using a high speed camera he was able to capture these pups at their most ferocious - playing with their ball in the pool. They are seriously so great!

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Color Me Participating

The Color Run is "a 5k of color madness" coming to a city near you! Everyone starts with a white t-shirt and then at every K you get hit with a new [%100 natural] pigment - until your covered in colors and awesomeness.

I'm definitely going to register for the New York run in August. Who's coming with!?

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Kitchen Accessory Obsession

I love, love, love(!) these products by harrop&penny:

/ 1 / Hand brush with gray pan / 2 / White porcelain measuring spoons
/ 3 / Juice jar / 4 / Stainless steel peeler
/ 5 / Flour Sifter / 6 / White teapot

2/10/12

Now & Later

Now:

Since this is day 1 of year 2 for LDD, I wanted to take a quick look back on some of the best stuff from the last twelve months...

It's been a great first year! Lots of love, design, fun and funniness. I only hope the next year will be bigger and better. I have a new design for the blog in the works and am looking forward to sharing more of my personal work. Thanks for reading and all the support! xoxo

Later:

I have no set plans as of yet but I'm hoping, as always, to see some friends, share some laughs, and relax :) Have an amazing weekend, and thank you all again!

2/9/12

Sharp Typography

"Life is Beautiful"- said the hundreds of knives. Learn more about the installation here.

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Writings on the Walls

If you guessed that a Swedish designer/calligraphist named Yiva Skarp lives in this apartment, then you would be correct - and kind of amazing.

Read more about her lovely home here.

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2/8/12

Color Splash

Is it weird that I kind of LOVE this wall coloring? ...because I have to say - I dig it.

Mike, hide the paint brushes! :)

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Layout Love

Great design done by Mash - for the seasonal "Chef's Special" publication.

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2/7/12

Apologies

Laugh at this cute illustration and forgive me for my lack of posting the past few days! Things have been a bit hectic but I'll be up and running again tomorrow.

Thanks! xo

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2/2/12

Tea Bag Cookies

What a sweet idea! Check out the DIY instructions here.

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1/31/12

A Salvaged Shot

This weekend was jam packed with lots of fun things, including a trip to the Gowanus location of Build-it Green with our friend David. We didn't end up buying anything but we did come away with this fun instagram shot by my dear boyfriend - and I really love it!

Yay Mike! xo

1/30/12

Big Life

Photographer Nick Brandt's foundation, Big Life, is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of his prints are being donated to support Big Life. Learn more here.

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1/27/12

Now & Later

It's a rainy Friday here in NY... but a Friday nonetheless :)

Now:

I'm admiring this interactive installation by sound artist Spencer Topel and sculptor Soo Sunny Park - that audibly reponds to movement and looks simply magical...

Read more about the project here.

Later:

Tonight I'm going to take it easy because tomorrow night Mike and I are [finally!] going to Sleep No More. We are both really excited and it should be a really good time! I'm also going to try and get a much needed haircut at some point - woo!

Have a great weekend!

1/26/12

Photobooth Fun

Who doesn't love a good photobooth? There's just something about claustrophobia and picture taking that is so appealing. Now, with this handy-dandy photobooth locator, you can find all the booths near you! Yes, you're welcome :)

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