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Ring Digits




I am in LOVE with these number rings!! I caught them on a J.Crew ad and wish I had enough money to fork over to make the #4 mine! It's one of my favorite numbers and has sentimental value. I love stacking rings like the picture shown below and how beautiful would one of these numbers look in the mix?!


What would your number be?

source* lulu frost

Esther Ramirez:Mixed Media




I am so intrigued by the mixed media and installation artist Esther Ramirez. She uses simple paper, various textiles, fabrics and tape to form her artwork. As you can tell, color and pattern is what remain constant throughout her work. I love the variety of shapes and lines she creates to add a sense of playfulness in each installation.


Most of her work is made by printmaking, hand cutting and collage with assembly, she says.
I love the details of die cuts in the series above. The configuration of lines, space and patterns are without a doubt stimulating. 
The below image is a true artist at work. The process is indeed what excites me the most about art. It's an artwork in and of itself. 


Aside from installations, she makes little paper goods and fun wrapping. It's such a crafty and unique way to  decorate a gift. The printmaking on some of the packaging adds a certain dimension of texture and quality to the unique shapes she's created.


And my favorite has to be her self-imposed piece. I am so drawn to artists that use themselves to speak as artwork. And what better way than to cover your tights in bright coral dots!



Take a look at her paper goods line Essimar Papel for more inspiration!


sources* Essimarinterview

J.Crew Styles it Best!!




J.Crew has got to be one of my favorite stores for their bright, colorful and simple layouts in styling, window displays, case displays and store displays. I know for sure I'm one in a million that feels this way! I'm a huge fan of placement, colors and free forms. This is just a simple example from the latest J.Crew catalog that has me yearning to work in styling, once again : What an eye catchy layout! 


I'm pretty sure this is one of the places where I get my love for creating collages from!


source* J.Crew

Cooling things down





I've been drawn to more and more colder hue rooms lately; mainly turquoise. It's usually a staple color most summers and I can see why. It reflects a cool, refreshing glass of water and a chilling poolside you lay by in the sweltering heat.


All of these interiors are just glorious to me. The crispness and spaciousness of them all would be ideal to walk in after a day out in the sun. They're all a space to place your bare feat on and lounge for a while.


I think I could spend my whole day on this covered patio. 

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What color interiors have you cooling things down this summer?





Beachy Chic





Linking up over at Long Distance Loving for a Beachy Chic outfit today!
As many of you know, I have a slight...okay, really bad obsession with the color coral. 
So of course, I chose a silky coral tank that screams the magnificence of its shade. 
I love using 3 colors in an outfit, room or design palette, 
so today, and all throughout my summer favorites, these 3 colors take the stage!

Coral
Aqua
Cobalt Blue

As a gift to myself & after reaching certain attainable, yet challenging goals, I'm going to reward myself with these lovely, sleek sandals!
They're on the lower dollar end so I can make it happen. Plus, who wouldn't splurge on a footwear fancy such as this?!

and if you really adore this whole outfit, head on over and:



           right here ;)



sources* tankskirtsandalsnecklace, beltbag

Creative House





Design Studios are what inspire artists in their work, spark creative ideas and give the extra adrenaline to proceed to the final rush of completion in a project. I aspire to have one of these beauties in the future to do just that. It will be a space to let creative juices flow and design projects to derive from.



 sources* 1234

Guest Post over at: á la mode





Hop on over to my wonderful blogger friend's lovely place, á la mode, to see what my style and inspiration as a blogger consists of! While you're at it, check the rest of Jenna Lee's inspiring and eye worthy blog! Every day she has lots of trendy reports and helpful hints to drool over!

Red, White & Blue






There's nothing like being with your most precious loved ones over a holiday where you celebrate your independence! Hope everyone celebrated in the best way possible, with the people you love, under a sky full of fireworks!

And I'm proud to be an Americaaan!







This 4th of July, I plan on spending time with friends and family at a baseball game, followed by fireworks. On Sunday, we'll head to a live jazzy concert, "Pops in the Park," where the fam will gather up blankets, fruit, cheese, sandwiches and fruit pizza for dessert! If they're lucky, I might add in those delicious oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookies!! Or maybe some of these yummy treats below!
And then of course, more spectacular fireworks to end it off right!





 Hope everyone has a terrific 4th of July weekend, filled with patriotic songs, food and fireworks!




sources* denim shirtdenim shirt2shorts,necklacehead scarf,  ballet flatspicnic basket
               jello moldfruit browniesice cream sandwicheschocolate covered strawberrys