Looking forward...

Often people live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in doreder to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want. Margaret Young

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I have caught the dreaded sickness bug, so I am stuck in bed catching up on some homework. I'll leave you with a quote and a lovely pic, and some well wishes for any weekend fun.

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See you on Monday!

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{Melissa}

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(pic via ffffoud)

Dace Collection

I always look forward to seeing the new Dace campaigns, and I wasn't disappointed. Their clothes always exude modern sensibility with their combination of clean lines and ethereal, light fabrics. Love it!

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Hooray for the upcoming weekend!

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{Melissa}

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(pics via dace)

Look into Spring

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Check out the new online issue of Small magazine. You won't be disappointed!
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{Melissa}

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(images via Small magazine)

Penelope Costumes

One of my new favorite movies is Penelope. Did anyone else enjoy it like I did? One of the things I adored most about the film was the costumes. I would love to wear anything Christina Ricci gets to wear. Here are some of my favorites:

If you check out this site here there is a portion of the See Magazine article about the inspiration behind the clothes. I love this quote:

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"The brief about Penelope was that she's lived in her own little world all her life. She's had no outside influence and has never really been out of her room as she's been hidden away by her parents. We tried to put things together for her in a sort of quirky 'other-worldly' way. . . So, we took lots of ribbons, braid, buttons, brooches and cross-stitching and decorated pieces for her, so as to give the impression that she'd customized some of her clothes herself. Things have turned up in her room and she plays with them-- she's very inventive and quite eccentric and adds bits and puts things together in her own unique way."

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Wouldn't it be great if we could all be a little bit like that?

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Enjoy!

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{Melissa}

Tea Party Anyone?

Another week begins! I don't particularly enjoy Mondays, but at least I am comforted knowing I can't do anything to stop it from coming. I am so sad that Domino is closing its pages soon. -sniff- Plus, I just got news on Friday that Country Home is also shutting down. What is happening to the magazine world? My reading reading pleasure has taken a serious hit.

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Anyways... does anyone else love tea parties like I do? A couple of years ago, Megan and I threw one for ourselves. We did it outside, and made paper flower lanterns that hung from the trees. I did all the baking, and we had the traditional summer food like a chicken salad sandwich, bite-sized treats, and lemonade. It was really lovely and relaxing.

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I love this British-style tea party from Domino's Rita Konig. The recipes are seriously making me drool.

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::The Tea::

yorkshire tea

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::The Treats::

victoria sponge cake

basic scones

strawberry jam

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Read the full post here. Have a good Monday!

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{Melissa}

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(photos via Domino Nov. 2007)

Nostalgia

Happy Friday! I love the weekend, even though it goes by too fast. With the sun peeking through the last couple of days, I hope that I can grab some time to relax.

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I love vintage images, and these are no exception. By the designer Amy Rowan, she showcases the eclectic and timeless images from earlier generations. One of my favorite items is the Perpetual Calendar. Those are some of my favorite images from the set. I love it all-- there is nothing better than great paper goodness. Check it out at Art School Girl here.

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Have a good weekend! Make someone smile.

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{Melissa}

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(images via Art School Girl)

Judging a book by its cover...

Hi all! The weekend is coming, I can almost taste it! I don't have much planned this weekend, which is actually a good thing since lately everything is centered around school plans these days. I actually might be able to finish up my chair project this weekend (more on that later).
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Just wanted to share this awesome site devoted to the art of book covers. I could look at books all day, just stare at the beauty on the front. (And that's not even including the great stuff in between the dust jackets). Here are some that caught my eye after my perusal:


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Take a look for yourself-- what stands out for you?

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See you on Friday!.

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{Melissa}

Spring Fashion

Check out the new Spring line by the talented lady behind Built By Wendy. It is scheduled to debut today. These pictures make me wish for the warmer months ahead!

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(pics via Built By Wendy)

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{Melissa}

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Definitely one of my favorite holidays. There is nothing like a little red and pink to brighten the day. I chose to wear both colors today in celebration.

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Some of my favorite Valentine delights

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one of my favorite romance movies. -sigh-

a valentine to give to a special someone. here here and here.

heart-shaped paperclips.

more love on the movie screen: this this and this

the ups, downs, and in betweens posted here.

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Hope your day is filled with love.

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{Melissa and Megan}

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(pics via ffffound and domino)

Flowers, Ruffles, and Such

Don't you just love the weekend? It gives me some breathing room, a chance to step back and close my eyes for just a moment or two.
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Do you remember my pattern drafting class I'm taking? It is really great and I am learning tons! I can't wait to start making my own ideas some time in the future. Preferably when I don't have any homework to worry about. Since fashion has been on the mind, I'll share these great clothing pictures I found on Domino (I get teary-eyed just thinking about it) a while back. I love the shapes, and they make me wish for the warmer weather ahead.
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Take a look. Get inspired.
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{Melissa}
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(pics via Domino)

Say it in a card

{Melissa}

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(pics via NineteenSeventyThree)

Question...

Can letterpress get any better? Wait, on a necklace?... problem solved.

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{Melissa}

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(pic via Erica Weiner Jewlery)