hodgepodge prints!!!!

That's right folks, my Etsy shop hodgepodge prints is finally up and running! Stop by and check it out!

aches and pains...

Unfortunately, I am a sufferer of migraines and today is one of those not good days. Hopefully tomorrow will be better....see you then!



"Migraine" painting by loadedhipspress on Etsy

Friday's Five: Hey, Sailor!

It's fleet week here in NY and Memorial Day weekend! I'm about to go savor some outdoor food and drinks, you can savor these sailor inspired fashions. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!





1. Cute Anchor hat by LIDDesignsBoutique's shop on Etsy
2. Sea blue sailor top by my friend Inessah's eco friendly clothing company Sublet- organic soft cotton keeps you cool in the heat
3. So cute button up sailor pants by Marc Jacobs on Bluefly
4. Every girl needs these Lolita heart shaped sunglasses from Fred Flare for flirty summer fun!
5. Bright orange wedges from Kate Spade on Zappos

Saturday's Six! : Book loving artwork

I'm not going to lie, I was secretly hoping this weekend would be dark and stormy and the perfect excuse to stay in and curl up with a book. Well weather.com is is laughing at me and no rain is coming until later tonight and it's merely a slightly grey hue outside, so I'm going to use my time wisely and go see an art exhibit I've been meaning to stop by. So instead, here's some lovely art about books....a girl can dream can't she?!

Bookshelf print by Jane Mount

Librarian print by Miss Brigette

the book club by tollipop

Roberta doll by holli

Houses 3 by Caram Batack

Comics are books too!! Superheros Among Us by Estasketch

Friday's not so five....

Sorry guys, this is what I feel like this evening! I'm going to get some rest and come back strong tomorrow! See you then!





illustration via Neve Dobson on Etsy

Couch lust

I found out that we're leaving our apartment of 3 years...which is scary but great, we currently have a roommate and get to finally "be alone" and not in a teeny studio like when we first moved here! Have I mentioned the amount I've accumulated and collected in those 3 years? that's the scary part... anyway, I'm already dreaming up new spaces and decor! Especially art for the walls. On the way home I saw this couch....and am dreaming to drag it up the stairs and cover it....which lead to the couch lust and these gorgeous Etsy art pieces.

Street couch

French poppies painting (I want this one!!!)

Pink Settee

Red Victorian couch and wallpaper photo

awwww

Friday's Five: Supplies

Every artist and crafter needs motivation and inspiration, but when you have all that and you're still stumped?? fresh supplies always do the trick! whether you work with paper crafting, (i'm so into all the paper cut artists out there right now) mixed media work, traditional oils, or quilting these sites will have something to ease your supply cravings.

1. Paper Presentation: This store on 18th street in NY makes me giddy. it's beautifully set up, well picked items, and i always leave with a goodie or two. you can see why....they have portfolios, organizers, scrapbooking, journals, business card and invitation paper galore, the coolest cards i've ever seen (i used one of their vintage fabric thank you card sets for an interview follow up and ended up getting the job - uh huh, all the card's doing!)

photo via Paper Presentation.com

2. Denyse Schmidt Quilts: Not only are her quilts astonishing, but she'll share her knowledge and scraps with you! Denyse has a book, does workshops, and sells scrap bags and kimono pieces. Her website is great to get lost in.

images via Denise Schmidt

3. By now I'm sure most people have seen Matte Stephens incredibly cute needle felt animals. Check out this lady, too, YuYu Art who did the adorable kokeshi doll images below. If you want to try yourself, I found out through Felting Crafts on Crafts gossip.com that overstock.com has a needle felt starter kit! It's inexpensive, too!

images via Matte Stephens website

images via YuYu Art Etsy website

4. The Baren Mall: haha, yes I had to put some woodblock supplies up! In case you have a hankering to carve and print, or even have one made for you....

pictures via Baren mall

5. Joann Fabric and Craft: are you kidding me, you say? this is too obvious!! funny story- I worked there for 4 years!!! high school and part of college- it was the longest job I've had at one company! It was a great work environment, talking to the little old lady quilters- and the advice they have??? Priceless, and they'll talk your ear off. Bonus?? 50% off online coupon! enter promo code TTF120 at checkout.

Fun scrapbooking supplies! image via Joann.com

Etsy-fied

I absolutely love Etsy, and go through addiction phases where I buy wayyy too much. I think paypal makes it too easy, hehe. Anyway, these are a few dream outfits I've styled compiling some of my fave Etsy pieces for spring/summer. Enjoy!

Outfits from left to right:


1. Lavendar doman sleeve mini dress Red espadrilles Embroidered bag
2. Pink Qipao Butterfly bracelet Yellow beret Teal sandals
3. Daisy hat Green printed Cheongsam Yellow shoes Embroidered belt
4.Vintage Betsey Johnson dress Brown leather sandals Straw bag