Arms outstretched while looking skyward, drifting to the sounds of water, there’s nothing like floating in your own pool – or so I imagine. Not a fan of public pools so I’ve missed going for a swim in quite awhile. Now that we’re headed into spring and summer, I wouldn’t mind floating in one of these pools. Here are a few that inspire my desire to float no matter how shallow.
A stark contrast results between graphic design and portrait photography when line, shape and texture are emphasized. Covering the natural curve of the human form with exaggerated shapes,this collection of portraits by Christian Tagliavini keeps the eye mesmerized through the details. Here are a few pieces from this unique collection by a graphic designer and photographer entitled “1530″.
Lighten up this spring with two of my favorite fabrics – Seersucker and Eyelet. Combine them for wonderful texture and fashion forward style. Add a hint of eyelet under a skirt or throw on a seersucker blazer for a casual look. Accessorize with a canvas bag, a pair of cork wedges for gals and some vintage Converse for the guys and you’ll be sporting a relaxed, tailored look this spring. Here are a few ideas I created at Polyvore.com to get you in the mood for Seersucker and Eyelet,a few of this season’s spring styles.
What’s the deal with Pinterest? It’s the number one source for traffic to this blog – Google, Facebook or Twitter have been beat and the numbers grow daily. This is great news for newbie bloggers like myself . By pinning images I use in my blog posts I gain more readers and fellow Pinterest devotees to share ideas with and grow my network. Companies and marketers are catching on with more products and services on display through Pinterest boards while creative types use Pinterest for expressing ideas and cataloging future project resources. As a visual, creative social network, Pinterest has raised the bar for the next big thing in social media. Giving content owners recognition and notoriety, publicizing brands and inspiring users to share their dreams. I’m a proud pinner pinning pins in this visual melting pot called Pinterest.
You can check out my Pinterest boards at http://pinterest.com/KathDesigns/ Comment, like, follow and enjoy.
Showcasing artists work and turning awe into inspiration, a website called the Inspiration Grid does just that. With the use of a simple grid design, the art work stands alone or blends with the other work creating an eye appealing layout. I use The Inspiration Grid when researching design ideas or just to escape into a visual world of amazing art. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from a web site that makes me say… Whoa!
Here’s another popular Australian duo that has hit my top list, Angus and Julia Stone, a brother and sister act steeped in alternative folk rock. This multi-talented duo in vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, cello, mandolin and drums, have been recording groove based acoustic folk since 2006.You might know them already, their song “Love Will Take You” is on Twilight’s, Breaking Dawn – Part 1 soundtrack.I can’t stop playing ”Just a boy” or singing to a mesmerizing version of Grease’s “You’re the one that I want”. Try to sit still to the toe tapping drum beats in “Paper Aero plane” or the sway of “Wasted”. With Julia’s sweet fractured vocals and Angus’ soulful sound, you’re sure to pick some favorites from Angus and Julia Stone.
To hear more of my “Must hear music” picks, go to Good Eye Design Blog’s Pinterest board.
Next time you are wondering what to do with that jar of nuts and bolts you have been collecting on the work bench or with that pile of losing lottery tickets, perhaps you can come up with some spellbinding art pieces like Andrew Myers and Adam Eckstrom have done.
Using everyday objects to create masterpieces, Andrew has created amazing dimensional paintings using screws while Adam has taken thousands of dollars worth of discarded lottery tickets and made a dream home and car out of them. These two unique artists have made international names for themselves with commissions and exhibits around the world. To find out more , go to each of their artist sites at Andrew Myers Art and Ghost of a Dream. Here are a few masterpieces to enjoy.
When a song builds so beautifully it helps add to the drama of the movie and connects the characters on another level with the audience. You feel what they are feeling with your heart in your throat while the song wraps you up in the moment. There are numerous dramatic movie scores which accomplish this effect and here are a few that stand out for me. Sharing my random list of moving music and wondering what made your list?
“My Father’s Gun” by Elton John From Elizabethtown
Radiohead’s “Creep” by Scala from The Social Network movie Trailer
“Fix you” by Coldplay from Young at Heart
“Liz on top of the world” from Pride and Prejudice (2005)
“Mansions of the Lord” from We Were Soldiers (2002)
Waiting out the final days of winter in fleece made me appreciate the cloth I’ve wrapped myself in for months. Since 1981, when Malden Mills first invented Polarfleece and Polartec, many of these fabrics now contain recycled plastic for an eco-friendly choice. Forever changing the way the world dresses for cold weather, Micro fleece jackets and hoodies are today’s essential layers when the temperature dips. If this summer is anything like last year’s, I’ll be living in fleece. Wondering when a line of fleece swimwear or evening gowns hits the stores? Today I’m appreciating poly fleece.
For years I have been clipping images from Architectural Digest to Coastal Living Magazine and have amassed quite a range of ideas for a relaxing beach retreat someday. Filled with gorgeous spaces, lots of light, interesting details and room for family and friends to stay. I’ve gone through my piles of images and have tossed a few questionable ones out.
Even though my tastes have changed one thing remains, I’ll always have a beach house file…
