live. breathe. design.

i haven’t shared any nature photos in sometime. we all know how i really enjoy the natural design and beauty of nature. i find it so inspiring in my own work.

as of right now, my new favorite flower has to be the peony. they are so bold and bright – i love how this huge flower pops out of this comparatively tiny little bud. mine are spreading and i am finally getting a nice amount of them – i had to share!

next step? i think a pre-designed invitation set with gorgeous peonies – check back for updates!

save the date postcards for a purple and orange theme wedding.

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i am by no means a professional photographer. though i am a great admirer of many professionals out there. every once and a while i like to have a little fun with my camera when out and about, and there was just so much to see at the parade – i had to share! enjoy this little break from the usual here…

for almost my whole life i have traveled to st augustine just about once every year. i never get bored with it there – it’s like my second home. there is just so much to love in the oldest city. on my trip in november i discovered an all natural, made with real fruit, popsicle place in the old city part of town right there on hyppolita street. the popsicles – AMAZING.

i just came back from st augustine yesterday, a visit i had made with my parents and grandparents. while i was there i just had to make sure i got back to that popsicle place before i had to return home to the snow of winter. on the last day of my trip we made it in to the popsicle shop, which by the way is aptly named “the hyppo” for its location. much to my graphic designer mentality delight – they had amazing new labels on each of their popsicles. sweet! not only do these taste amazing, are all natural aaaaand they have good design? who could ask for more? the atmosphere of the shop, the cute little labels and the lovely little “hippo” collection on the old mantel in the shop charmed me so much i just couldn’t help but share. enjoy the photos!

i have a small addiction. and i guess as far as addictions go this one is not so bad. i love, love, love thrift store shopping, garage sales, flea markets and estate sales. i’ve been decorating my house and stocking my kitchen with all my mid-century great finds. however there is more than i have room for, and sometimes i just can’t pass some great items up. solution? quit shopping? no way!

instead i am going to share the retro love and add a section to my etsy shop for all of my 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s finds. this is the solution to my over thrifting. better than becoming a pack rat right? and it fits right into the scheme of my design blog, beauty in everyday items, design is everywhere. every now and then i will be adding some more items to my shop and sharing cool finds here so check back often!