Colour Inspiration

Color Inspiration: grapefruit and lemon

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photograph by matt irwin, styled by simon robins for elle magazine, grapefruit granita via food happy, doodles via me, coconut and grapefruit gumdrops via bhg

Now that the days are getting longer and the temperature is rising, I keep being drawn to bright and cheerful colors. Aren't this refreshing? Makes me want to pour a big glass of lemonade and lounge by the pool. Of course, in reality it is still February and I am writing this while wearing jeans and a sweater. Maybe in a month or two!

Color Inspiration: campari and charcoal

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drinks with flags found via here, Las Ventanas al Paraiso via here, Michael S. Smith tile via william miller design

February isn't even over yet and the weather here is already getting warmer (it's something crazy like 72 on Thursday.) Today I wanted to share an inspiration that holds onto the last few moments of winter, while still welcoming in spring. It's kind of how I feel right now. I want to embrace all winter has left (soups, fires, crisp sunlight, jackets!) but I'm also looking forward to longer days, flowers, and some long overdue outdoor time. What about you? Looking forward to spring?

Color Inspiration: Scarlet and White

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you and me via here, heart doodles via me, vintage photo via here

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I hope you all are surrounded by love and warmth today. And maybe some glitter or sequins for good measure.

And for your enjoyment, here is a conversation between my sister and myself this morning:

Sister:"I'm sorry to call so early because I'm sure you're doing something uuber pookie like making heart-shaped pancakes."

Me: "Waffles."

Sister: "What?"

Me: "I'm making heart-shaped waffles."

Sister: "Of course you are."

Oh I love her. Have a great day everyone!

Color Inspiration: The lion the witch and the wardrobe

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Northern Lights photo via here, illustration from The Lion , The Witch, and The Wardrobe movie via here Photograph by Emma Summerton and styled by Edward Enninful for W Magazine's Best in Class Shoot

I loved The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe growing up. C.S. Lewis had an amazing way with words and his descriptions of the landscapes and characters put my imagination into overdrive. In particular, I always had a slight fascination with the White Witch. A few years after reading the book, I remember seeing the play being disappointed in how she was portrayed. All white with frosty eye makeup? I know she was technically called the White Witch, but I felt like the all white ensemble made her look frozen, not cold. Or worse, like a snow princess which evokes a whole different feeling. Silvers, blues, emerald greens- those are the colors I associated with her- the colors of ice. So when I came across this photo in W a few days back I couldn't help but be reminded that this is what I thought the White Witch should look like. Stark and cold, but beautiful. Shimmery and glamourous, with red lips, extremely pale skin, and slicked back black hair. I know it wasn't the intended purpose of the shoot, but thank you W for finally getting the image right in my mind.