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lost in thoughts #74

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

This week I’m focusing on design inspired by books. I’ve written about books before; I just love books so much!


Penguin Books espresso mugs

These espresso mugs aren’t based on the content of the books, but rather on the classic Penguin book covers that are so recognizable. You know I love that little orange one! (via dress, design, decor)

Great Expectations clutch by Kate Spade

This is a wonderful collection of bags by Kate Spade.  There are currently 3 book of the month clutches available: Great Expectations, The Great Gatsby, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Great idea! I’d think I’d like a Jane Eyre bag. (via Design Crush)

collection of Penguin Classics cloth-bound books

Here we’ve got beautifully designed cloth covers. For the well-read and design-conscious, I’d say. They look so lovely together; they’d really spice up a bookshelf. (via Design*Sponge)

Japanese Style Binding from Hazim Sami on Vimeo.

If you’d like to make your own book, cover and all, perhaps you can use this simple Japanese style binding technique. It looks like fun, no?

What are you reading now?

-April

Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.

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lost in thoughts #73

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

★ Before I get to today’s regularly scheduled Lost in Thoughts, I have to ask: did you hear the news??? There are now PRINTS available in the shop!

Today’s post consists of things that help you get squeaky clean (mostly just because I really like that phrase)!

Orange Blossom Bubble Bath by Compagnie de Provence

You had me at the bold orange lettering. Add in that orange blossom scent, and this sounds heavenly!

Peppermint Organic Bar Soap by Dr. Bronner

I’ve never tried Dr. Bronner’s bar soap, but I’ve been using the liquid soap for years. I always used to get peppermint, but I just switched to the citrus scent (big surprise, right?). I like both!

Deep Cleansing Scrub by Clovertree

Nice packaging and it’s organic; this scrub is on my list of things to test out! Have you ever used a cleansing scrub?

A classic by Phoebe Buffay. “Lather rinse repeat.”

What’s your favorite bath product?

-April

Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.

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daily walk

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

I take my daily walks pretty seriously. Maybe “seriously” isn’t quite the right word, but I do like to make sure that I take one everyday! They’re fun, and they get me out of my home office and away from the computer. Yesterday I brought my point-and-shoot with me, and I got some okay pictures that look waaaaaay cooler after polaroid-izing.


I like how these flowers are tumbling over the wall.


I’m a huge fan of snail mail (since I design note cards and all), and the Brookline USPS is one of the paces I visit most often.

Happy yellow flowers spotted on my way home.

This woman was pretty much glowing in a sunbeam of afternoon light.

I like to take photos so I can keep track of the cool things that make me smile. It’s great inspiration. Plus, when I bring my camera I make a point to look around me instead of just letting things pass by in a blur.

Have you taken any photo walks lately?

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lost in thoughts #67

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Welcome back to the ELM blog for another installation of Lost in Thoughts! Today I’ve got some neat-o find for you; things that make me think, “oooh, that’s cool!”

Campground by Lissy Elle


I want to set these tents up in my living room. They’re sweetly magical, and they remind me how fun sleepovers can be. (via You Are My Fave)



rainbow pencils from Carol Hannah

When I was little, we had bins filled with colored pencils and crayons. If we stored them like this, we probably could have filled two full walls. (via Megan Charland)


Summer Dream by Jo Bradford


Yep, I totally want to do that! I love this photo; everything from the gorgeous silhouette to the colorful balloons. I can dream. (via Poppytalk)


Amazing space-saving furniture. I like it, a lot. (via The Blarg)

What are you saying “ooooh that’s cool!” about?

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-April

Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.

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lost in thoughts #65

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

On June 18 – 20, I had the privilege of attending my first muslim wedding, and it was an absolute delight. I wrote about the events and posted photos here. Everything was new to me, super colorful, and totally inspiring. Have you figured out this week’s theme yet?

Muslim Bride from Shelton Muller’s flickr

While cruising around flickr looking for photos of Muslim weddings, I stumbled upon this beauty. Wow, I just love it! The lighting, the way she’s holding her veil back with her beautifully hennaed hand, just everything. What a pretty bride. Check out Shelton Muller’s photostream here.

Indian Food from mycameraspeaks’ flickr

My friends are Pakistani, but the food is virtually the same as Indian food. It was just delicious, but also way spicier than I’m accustomed to. My mouth was on fire, but it was so worth it. Yum! Plus, it’s fund to eat such brightly colored food. See more from mycameraspeaks here.

Eric + me

I know you guys like to see photos of me on the blog, so here I am! My boyfriend and I are laughing because we’re doing a prom pose. Both of our outfits were made in Pakistan; I really, really love mine. It’s such a gorgeous green and it’s all silky soft. I felt a little like a princess wearing custom-made clothes! See more of my pictures from the wedding here.

The first night of the wedding, people (myself included) danced for the bride and groom. One of the dances was to a Bollywood song called Billo Rani. I have no idea what it’s about, but it is incredibly catchy. It really gets started at 00:46. Enjoy!

To learn more about Muslim and Pakistani wedding customs, check out this and this.

What is your favorite thing about weddings?

-April

Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.

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prom season

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Hello! Yesterday I was reading the blog Carrots ‘n’ Cake, and I loved Tina’s post about prom season. She inspired me to share pictures from my own senior prom with you!

Can you tell that I’ve always been a fan of the color orange? I loved my prom dress. I felt so pretty, and that’s really a great feeling!

prom 2001 - jordan + me
here I am with my date

prom 2001 - sara, kristen, + me
with my best friends, Sara + Kristen

prom 2001

I really like this last one because I look like a movie star with my sun glasses. Haha!

After prom comes graduation. Need congratulatory cards? Check out the little miss bravo line (available in the shop).

What was your senior prom like? Did you have fun? Did you love or hate your dress?

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working on: paper crane project

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

I’m working on a custom project that involves a lot of red paper cranes. I thought it would be fun to share this little sneak peek, since I’ve been spending so much time folding!

red cranes

I was contacted about making a heart out of paper cranes, and I thought it would be an interesting challenge. My client will be giving this piece as a wedding gift, so that’s pretty exciting! I’ll share more pictures when it’s complete.

Have you been working on any projects?

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custom design: birthday card for google forums

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

I recently designed this birthday card for Google Forums. There is a forum for each of Google’s products so that users can get their questions answered and share their experiences using the product. This year marks the 1 year anniversary (or birthday) of a few of the forums. Google will be sending these cards to the users who have been the most helpful within the forums to say thank you.

custom design: birthday card for google forums - front

custom design: birthday card for google forums - back

Google Forums are used in countries around the world; we wanted to embrace that, so Happy Birthday! is featured in 25 languages. The pyramid in the center of the card is the Google Forums logo, which was designed at some point last year by another designer. I’m quite pleased with the way the design turned out, and it was certainly an exciting project!

The Details
★ Folded card
★ White envelope
★ Size A2 (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)
★ Printed locally on 100% recycled paper

Thanks Google! :)

Please contact me if you’re interested in custom design work. Browse other custom designs here.

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lost in thoughts #40

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Back again to share some inspiration with you. I think the theme today is eye-catching color.

2010 wall calendar from vanhoosedesign’s Etsy shop

Oooh! Would you check out all that color. This calendar would brighten up your work space, don’t you think? I especially like the way the colors coordinate with the seasons.

Audrey in the Autumn dress from SewnNatural’s Etsy shop

It’s those two little buttons. They just won me over! The mustard + blue-grey is a great color combination and the shape of the dress would be so adorable on a little girl.

Zooey Deschanel

I like to see movies if Zooey Deschanel is in them. I don’t know what it is about her, but I’m completely drawn in. Maybe it’s the big eyes? She’s seems different – in a good way – and I like her style.  She wears a lot of vintage clothing (I get that impression anyway), and it suits her (so does pink). Added bonus: she’s got a gorgeous singing voice. You may have heard her sing in Elf; she’s also in a delightful band called She & Him.

I recently saw Away We Go. Alexi Murdoch does the soundtrack, and his sound just works so well with the movie. Both the soundtrack and film are thoughtful and lovely.

Today’s question: What movies have you seen recently?

-April

Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.

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lost in thoughts #36

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Hey there. As I was collecting ideas for today’s inspiration post, I happened upon a number of things that struck me as bold and beautiful (now I’m thinking about a soap opera that I’ve never seen!). These are statement pieces.

Double Breasted Wool Olga Coat from Red Doll's Etsy shopDouble Breasted Wool Olga Coat from Red Doll’s Etsy shop

Oh goodness. Please, can I have this? It’s so beautiful. It makes me want to put on a fancy dress, a silk scarf, and some mittens and spin around under the moon on a chilly winter evening. Yeah, I see all that when I look that this coat! Don’t you?

UPDATE: Tatyana, the creator of the beautiful Olga Coat, is offering 15% off this coat if you mention my blog post at checkout! What a wonderful offer. Thanks! {17 Dec 2009, 12:00 PM}

Olivetti Valentine from Poetic Home's Etsy shopOlivetti Valentine from Poetic Home’s Etsy shop

I’ve had typewriters on the brain since I saw these cool DIY housewarming party invites on Oh So Beautiful Paper. According to the product listing, this right here is the “Ferrari of typewriters.” I guess I have good taste! I love that it’s red and would really make a desk look snappy.

Citrine Druzy Cluster Necklace from Crumpet Cake's Etsy shopCitrine Druzy Cluster Necklace from Crumpet Cake’s Etsy shop

I doubt you’re surprised that I like a glittery orange necklace. Just look at that! Wow. This necklace makes me think of gemstone exhibits, in the very best way possible. As a kid, I used to go to the gem and precious stones show with my mom every year. This reminds me why I always loved that show!

A few weeks ago I mentioned how much I enjoy intricate paper cutouts. This commercial for the New Zealand Book Council brings the book to life with animated paper cutting. Very cool. I also like the Council’s message, so I’ll share a quote from their website:

Like no other human activity reading opens up our imagination. It enables us to understand those around us. It allows us to project the future and reach back into the past. Reading can entertain, challenge and educate. We believe that reading can transform people’s lives.

(video via a tweet by Julia Rothman)

Today’s question: What are you imagining today? I’m imaging myself at a sleek, red typewriter typing up a letter to a friend overseas. Then, dressed in a knee length twirly dress and a necklace bursting with orange gemstones, I’ll don my elegant double breasted wool coat and boots so I can drop my letter in a mailbox before continuing on my way to the used bookstore to pick up a story in which I can get lost. So I’ll ask again, what are you imagining today?

Do you need some last-minute gift ideas? Check out my gift guide. I also have some holiday cards left, if you’ve waiting until the last minute!

-April

Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.

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