...my thoughts and ideas on all things inspiring.
I mentioned these a couple posts ago, but I just keep thinking about these incredible cloth bound classics recently released in the US by Penguin Books. All covers were designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, who was interviewed on Design Sponge a few weeks ago.
Aren’t they just the coolest? I adore the combination of classic literature with color, texture, patter, and design. I am envisioning them filling the built-in bookshelf in my living room as I type this.
{10 on 10 tomorrow!}
xoxo,
Megs
I think I may have just discovered my idol. Ok, that’s a bold statement, but Shauna Faust, former stylist for Martha Stewart Weddings, was recently interviewed on decor8. What an inspiration! Above are some of my favorite shoots she’s done, however, check out her incredible website, documenting all of her work. Goodness, knows that’s what I’ll be doing for the next several hours. 
xo,
{I hope you have a fun day tomorrow!}
Busy weekend ahead!
For me, Halloween will include a roomates’ birthday, Hocus Pocus (I’m banking it will be on TV at some point tomorrow), carving pumpkins and passing out candy at Allison’s beautiful new house, and attending a costume/brew party. I also made theeeese for an auction at SPU tonight (but with pumpkin instead of banana- seriously so good- make them now), and found my last-minute costume idea, here.
Also day dreaming about wearing this, stacking these in my living room, seasonal work here, this photo, and getting to sing this on Sunday… if the oncoming cold I feel doesn’t take over first.
Have a great weekend!
xo,
Meg
Don’t you love it when you rediscover an album you already own? I recently rediscovered Sara Groves’ album Add To The Beauty.
In college, the first track on the album (When It Was Over) was the first song I ever performed while accompanying myself on the piano to – so, I have some very fond memories of that song in particular. Upon rediscovering this album I am so moved by the lyrics- they speak so directly into my life right now and paint really incredible visuals or God’s grace and mercy in our lives.
{Thanks to myspace, you can listen to the whole album here.}
xo,
M
Fall is obviously here and as the weather has finally changed here in Seattle, I have been keeping busy with lots of indoor activities:
{Macaroons for Dad’s birthday present (Happy Birthday, Dad! Love you!)}
{Yellow cupcakes with milk chocolate frosting (Dad’s fave- also for the birthday celebration).}
{Finished my first ever crocheted blanket and sent it off to Nat and Jules as a housewarming gift.}
{And finally hung this lantern in my room that I bought several months ago.}
Productive or what? And it’s only October! So many more project ideas…
I hope you are enjoying fall as much as I am!
xo,
Meg
I have some wonderful friends in the Tacoma area, and on Friday night we went out to celebrate Anna’s birthday! (Happy 4 year friend-aversary, Anna!)
Anna is friends with the owner of Minoela, a cute-as-can-be wine bar/restaurant in downtown Tacoma. I was most impressed with the whole experience- pizzas were incredible, desserts to die for (literally the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had… ‘chocolate flavored butter’ as Travis put it), and a caprese salad served with roasted tomatoes still on the vine… what?! Amazing.
Plus the ambiance is awesome and the staff is suuuper friendly and great at giving suggestions. Keep Minoela in mind if you are ever in the Tacoma area and looking for somewhere to eat.
xo,
Meg
I adore this lunch bag for lots of reasons:
1- it’s a homemade craft
2- the notebook-paper-inspired fabric that was used
3- the adorable choice of words written on the bag. I don’t know about you, but lunch is often a definite highlight in my work day and I love how this lunch bag project gives verbage to that love.
Learn how to make this lunch-inspired craft, here - on Design *Sponge.
Happy Friday!
xoxo,
Meg
I don’t know about you, but JC Penny has not been my #1 shopping destination for quite some time. However, I do have fond memories of looking through their catalog at my grandparent’s house as a small child, circling the items I’d like for Christmas, but other than that JCPs doesn’t usually register on my shopping destination radar.
Until recently… I was meandering through the mall last weeked and had to pass through JC Penny to get into the mall from where I parked. I usually don’t pay too much attention as I walk through, but this time I actually stopped and looked around because, well, gosh darnnit, there was some CUTE stuff. I know, right!? JC Penny is carrying a new brand by Charlotte Ronson (yes, sister of creepy Lindsay Lohan girlfriend… but forget I mentioned that!) called I <3 (heart) Ronson.
