Posts made in January, 2009

Orla Kiely for Target!

Posted by Lindsay on Jan 28, 2009 in Decor | 0 comments

So after doing a little research, I’ve realized I’m a little behind on this, but hey – I discovered it all on my own in my March 2009 issue of Elle Decor!  Anyway, I’m flipping through, passing the usual super-high-end ads (swooning, but knowing that it could never be), when my eyes catch some beautifully bright, retro patterns on a set of coffee mugs and I notice that red bulls-eye that I know and love!  It’s an ad for Orla Kiely’s dining, kitchen and storage collections coming soon to Target!  I try to go to the website from the ad (www.target.com/orlakiely) but it just redirects me to the main home page.  The only thing I can find actually on their website of hers is this little cutie:

Orla Kiely Car Print Travel Journal at Target

Apparently the whole she-bang will be there soon, but how cute is this!?!?!  And at Target!!  Pronounced Tar-jay…it’s fancy, right?  :)  Unfortunately when I checked tonight, it was sold out.  Hmmm…but anyway!  Target is stepping up the design quotient, and I couldn’t be happier!  Check these out:

Orla Kiely Storage Collections (image from Nylon Magazine Site)

Orla Kiely Dining and Kitchen Collections (image from Nylon Magazine)

Alright…now I’ll go back to my mourning over my beloved Domino.

I'm in Mourning…

Posted by Lindsay on Jan 28, 2009 in Magazines | 0 comments

Domino magazine is down to their last few issues and they’re gone!

Here is the press release.  You’ll be missed.

My favorite shelter mag!

They had the most beautiful layouts, most interesting interviews, and the best resources for every day people, in my opinion.  I’m glad I’ve saved every single copy, and I’ve been a subscriber from the beginning.  xoxoxoxo.

*Real Talk* Creativity Series…

Posted by Lindsay on Jan 28, 2009 in Creativity | 0 comments

If you’ve been living under a rock and never visited Holly Becker’s blog over at decor8, it really is a great blog for inspiration and some great design finds.  She is so heartfelt and honest in her blogging, and I love her new 10 week series called “Real Talk” in which she talks about the creative process and has you do some creative exercises to help you tap into your creative side.  Tomorrow is the 3rd installment, but it will be really easy to catch up if you’re interested.  I love that she is helping others work on their creativity and move past their creative blocks; something I am really working on myself!!

The exercises so far have been really helpful – it is just a way to be instructed because I know that I wouldn’t do anything like this on my own.  For example, I am always thinking about a watercolor painting class that I took a few years ago.  I made some really beautiful paintings, but when I sit and try to do one at home, it just isn’t the same!  Unfortunately, I am the type of person who needs some instruction to be creative.  But I am hoping to change that with this series!

Holly Becker's Mind Mapping Exercise from "Real Talk"

Her first post from two weeks ago is about “mind mapping” and going back to your childhood to try to remember what you used to love and just branch out from there.  I really recommend going and subscribing to the series yourself, because it is such a great service that Holly is giving us “wannabe” creatives out there.

Thank you, Holly!

I {heart} Martha!

Posted by Lindsay on Jan 27, 2009 in Crafts | 0 comments

I hope you reserved your space to participate in Martha Stewart’s Valentine’s Day Crafts Workshops!!  Who wouldn’t want to receive something so beautiful, made by you!

Martha Stewart Valentine's Day Workshop

What a great idea!

Posted by Lindsay on Jan 26, 2009 in Crafts, Decor, Nursery, Photography | 0 comments

I found this how-to on a cute ‘lil design blog and I thought it was such a great idea for a gift or to decorate a little girl’s room.  Thank you, Lindsay!

Make a silhouette!