design: textiles

maybe it's because it is snowing, again. or maybe because I'm whipping up a presentation for a serene spa like bedroom... but I can't get blankets, pillows, and snuggly throws off my mind. I came across these today and INSTANTLY fell in love with this Mexican Beadspread

and these Turkish Hamman Towels

from l'aviva home and, I also really like their philosophy - "the collections reflect the belief that the things we surround ourselves with should possess a soul, a history, and a purpose beyond mere decoration: they should help us connect to the world beautiful, right?" RIGHT!

I'm also really crushin' on the textiles from Les Indiennes they have amazing pillows at pretty great prices and I really like their style

don't you want a great book and a free afternoon?
Or perhaps now you are in the mood for a nap, I want to sleep on the delicious bedding from d.u.e by matteo and it come in a ton of AHHHmazing colors...


well, I'm gonna make some tea now and daydream of luxe linens...
xo Lea

designed: my new job

Mama's got a brand new JOB! It is the most awesome and amazing gig I've ever had. I'm working as a designer in NEW YORK CITY (the most heavenly place to design in the world) woot! woot! I'm floating in cloud 27, as in waaaay more than a measly could 9. I'm also busier than I've ever been. Hence no posts lately. I've decided that until my life settles down I will change my program up a bit. I am still making stationary goodness, and if you are interested in anything custom- send me an email, or give me a call. Right now though my main focus is interior design goodness. I've been on the hunt for the PERFECT pillow, a fabulous lamp, or a beautiful object d'art... y'all know, designer-y stuff. So as I come across cool sh*t, I will share with all who read my lil' ole blog. I'm certainly not reinventing the wheel, but I know I have a unique perspective. I mean really, who else do you know that loves monograms as much as graffiti? Yeah, thought so. And in honor of my aforementioned loves...


here is some fun stuff that can be personalized
- check out Col. Littleton these freaking bracelets are AHHHsome, right?


and really, who doesn't love a tote? I'd like a large brown tote, with style #17 in brown thread, from Ballard Designs, please! Oh yeah, look at that I just got all designer-y again with some tone on tone action...


and here is some funky graffiti
like this fine china from The Future Perfect (check out all their stuff, it's one of my favorite all time places to shop)



and on a side note, if you have an animal and even a hint of a sense of style, you probably realized quite quickly that is NOTHING even remotely chic about food bowls. The only thing I've managed to tolerate is just plain stainless steel bowls.
And then I saw this... oh, hello lovely.
Everything from Doca Pet is gorge, seriously, gorgeous. If super modern isn't your thing, then I often suggest buying a few bowls in a pattern that coordinates with room that the animal's food is in.

Like for a rustic kitchen get some blue and white bowls or wooden ones.
But, please anything is better than the molded plastic bowls from the pet supply store.

xo Lea

designed: Valentine's Day sassiness

hey y'all,
I got some fun, saucy, lil V Day cards. I'm working on more, this is just a sneak peak...





ok, well, what do you think? Sassy enough for ya? And don't worry, I've got some more cards coming with a little sugar too, for those of us head over heels in love ;)
xoxo, Lea

married: cory + margaret

hey y'all, this is a very special post for me!!! my little sister, margaret, was married this december at Oakton, a family home in marietta, georgia. making it doubly special, was that she asked me to make the invitations, decorate the site, and coordinate the day with music, etc. more posts to come soon on the details, but below are some of the photographs from the day (taken by my uber talented photographer sister carrie). enjoy!!!

margaret & cory
december 19, 2009
at oakton
marietta, ga



















on flickr

slideshow


xo,
Lea

designed: Holiday Fairs in NYC

oh man, y'all where have I been?!?! I've been stamping, of course, and I've been using my visual merchandising skillz (tee hee) at the Holiday Fair in Grand Central Station. Yeah, that's right. Grand Central. What a cool freaking place to work. You can check out a cool article about it in Time Out New York (psst- there is a picture of the shop I decorated in the actual magazine article!) I've been decorating up a storm, pictures of the Christmas extravaganza are on the way, soon.
And until next week when I have time to start eating and sleeping again, the blog will be a little, oh how should I say... neglected. :( All I am doing is getting ready for the 3rd Ward Holiday Craft Fair which is on Saturday. Here is a little info about the Fair for all my NYC peeps that are interested from the folks at 3rd Ward.

Make an event out of holiday shopping this year at:

The Handmade Holiday Craft Fair!!! Where giving really is better than receiving

December 12, noon to 6 p195 Morgan Avenue
- Presented by 3rd Ward & Brooklyn Based,
this year's craft fair will be our biggest yet! We’ll have two floors
full of goods & treats from over 120... local artisans, craft mavens
& culinary masters. PLUS live music from Raya Brass Band, a continuous holiday mix of cult classics in video & audio from VJ Clay Franklin, FREE COFFEE from Gimme!, delicious drinks, tasty treats and free workshops & demos. The first 300 guests to arrive will receive free tote bags specially designed by acclaimed illustrator Fernanda Cohen full
of special gifts from our vendors. (THERE WILL BE COOKIES FROM SHANNA AND ME!) Plus for no extra charge, you can
get your old t-shirts screened with our awesome prints and get your
picture taken & make your holiday wishes at our holiday photobooth.



The Handmade Holiday Craft Fair has something for everyone:

Custom cut clothes
& jewelry, clocks and electronics, bathing suits and lingerie, baby
clothes and toys, furniture & houseware, cookies, chocolates &
cheese, wrapping paper & cards, pillows & soaps, hats, scarves,
gloves and more!



Free Demos & workshops from 3rd Ward's education program will include:

Handmade
Skincare, Wire Wrapping: Making Old Jewelery New, DIY Printing Methods,
Heat Printing on Fabrics, How to Make your own Textiles with Textile
Arts Center and more!



RSVP events@3rdward.com



For more information visit www.3rdward.com/events

sounds fun, huh? Heck yes it does! I am so excited I can hardly wait. OK, so back to the sparkly glittery grind.
xo Lea