THE TOOLS
Dart Awl
Size 13 Cone Spikes
Screw Backings
Friday, February 7, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Jeans and a T-Shirt- Leveled Up with Brilliant Earth
So, last week I was contacted by an ethical jeweler from California called "Brilliant Earth." Brilliant Earth specializes in ethically sourced diamonds, which is definitely something I can get behind. Their specialty is engagement rings but they have a wide range of fine jewelry including earrings and pendants. (In particular, this TARDIS blue sapphire ring is stunning!)
They asked if I would be interested in participating in their "Personality Style Challenge" by creating a mood/inspiration board with a selection of diamond jewelry from their collection. If you follow D & D you know that I love creating these inspiration boards, so I definitely jumped at the opportunity.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Home Sweet...Middle Earth (or, new house inspiration!)
Hello lovely followers, it's been
far too long, hasn't it? Needless to say, a lot has happened since last
November including a new job, starting my own company, and moving to a new
house. Although this blog has gotten a little dusty, these huge changes have
inspired me to start pursuing my love of creativity, design, and writing so I
hope you will keep reading as I have big plans for D + D.
Now that we have much more space (that actually belongs to us) I have been
obsessed with decorating and furnishing our home in a way that represents our
style and interests. We have slowly but surely been purchasing new furniture
and decor to replace the older stuff we had in our small apartment, which led
me straight back to another "Home Sweet" design.
This living room takes its inspiration from three really awesome 50's and 60's
inspired Lord of the Rings "travel prints" by artists Steve Thomas and Timothy Anderson (who both
incidentally also have tons of other awesome sci-fi/fantasy/comic prints).
Since I plan on recreating this in my own living room, I used the wood floors
and muted color palette that already exists on the walls and window treatments.
I definitely plan on doing a photo shoot once I finish organizing everything.
Lord of the Rings Argonath Travel Print: Timothy Anderson (here) $40.00
"Porto" sofa with chaise: Habitat (UK), (here) $1520.00
"Lind" round ottoman in Slate: Room and Board, (here) $699.00
"Big Sky" wool rug (6'x9'): West Elm, (here) $499.00
"Scalloped Felt" pillow cover in Ivory: West Elm, (here) $34.00
Hand Blocked Silk Triangles pillow cover: West Elm, (here) $39.00
Threshold Embroidery Linen Arrow pillow: Target, (here) $23.74
"Big Dipper" arc floor lamp: CB2, (here) $199.00
Green Moss candle: Izola, (here) $35.00
Braided cable throw in Oatmeal: West Elm, (here) $79.00
Monday, November 5, 2012
Winter Wishlist 2012
Even though we are probably not quite done with fall yet, I feel like the freezing cold evening temps are a sign of things quickly to come! We've already started using our fireplace and it's all I can do to hold off on the Christmas decorations. (I think that after Thanksgiving is a TAD more reasonable.) In the meantime, I have put together a "Winter Wish List," that is a little glam (luxurious Diptyque candles!) and a little geek (Kigu-freaking-rumi!) with a dash of practicality thrown in for good measure (Sorel boots for Virginia rain and snow).
1. Candle: Diptyque, Pine scent, (here) $60
2. Nail Polish, Deborah Lippmann, Cleopatra in New York, (here) $18
3. Beanie, Quiksilver, Holistic Beanie in Ivy, (here) $24
4. Necklace, Baublebar, Lime Link Collar, (here) $28
5. Boots, Sorel, Tofino Winter Boots, (here) $150
6. Sweatshirt/pants, Wildfox Couture, Lover sweats, (here) $108/$97
7. Coat, George Simonton Couture, Long wrap coat, (here) $575
8. Kigurumi, Kigurumi Shop, White Tiger, (here) $60
What's on YOUR Winter Wish List?
Monday, September 10, 2012
Eleven
So, for the past few months, those of you that know me know that I have been voraciously devouring the entirety of Doctor Who. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a "NuWho-vian" so the "entirety of Doctor Who" for me starts with the Ninth Doctor, played by the dark and sometimes brooding Christopher Eccleston. When I finished the first (and Eccleston's only) season, I said to myself "This is it!...No one will be able to outdo the Ninth Doctor...He will always be my favorite." Then David Tennant came on the scene with his sightly sillier Doctor, dapper pinstriped suit, and awesome hair. It took me a few episodes, but I ended up loving him with Rose Tyler and it was "ALLONS-Y" for all of seasons two through four. The episodes telling the story of the end of the tenth Doctor's adventures were some of the most well written, well acted moments of television I have ever seen. (I definitely "had something in both of my eyes" during the season five finale.) And of course, when it was all said and done, Ten was my new favorite and there was no WAY the new Doctor would ever change that, especially without Rose, or Martha, or the Doctor Donna.
But sure enough, I gave it a few episodes and Matt Smith and "Eleven" won me over. I'd like to think its the talent of the show's writers that manages to keep me coming back, even when my precious Doctor regenerates.I love the Ponds, I love the new TARDIS and I love River Song because let's face it...River Song is cool.In honor of the new season of Doctor Who, I have put together an Eleven inspired outfit that I think would be perfect for the upcoming fall weather. I say inspired, because I decided to stick with tailored women's clothing and a sweet red statement necklace instead of a bowtie.
We're already two episodes into Season 7 and all I have to say is...GERONIMO!!!!!
1. Necklace: Shopbop, Fallon Jewelry Collage Choker , (here) $225
2. Shirt: H&M, in Light Blue (here) $29.95
4. Boots : Steve Madden, "Troopa" in black, (here) $100
5. Pants: J.Crew, "Cafe Capri"in wool, in black (here) $128
6. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, "Morning After Bag" in TARDIS blue (here) $519
7. Sonic Screwdriver Ink Pen, (here) $24.99
Question: Are you a Doctor Who fan? Who is your favorite Doctor?
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