Archive for May, 2010
I so do NOT need ANOTHER design shop to bookmark on my computer and lust after lamp after lamp after lamp. But I saw this Coffee-Light on be blushless and thought it was too cute to keep to myself.
Turns out that Connox is chock full of lustworthy lamps. They’re just slightly off center enough to make a statement, without being overwhelming or gaudy.
I love the dual nature of the coffee cup/lamp and flowerpot/light. It’d definitely make me do a doubletake if that’s what I saw when I walked in a room.
Pictured: Coffee-Light; Camouflage pendant; 85 Lamps; Bloom Pot with lighting.
Have a great week!
Kathryn
Just wanted to pop in before signing off for the day to let everyone know about a wonderful game of tag that the fabulous Tania of Indobay has put together. It just kicked off today and features many papernstitch exhibitors. More info here.
It’s going to be a lot of fun. So please head on over and check out the first “player” when you get a chance.
**Big thanks to Tania for hosting this fun multi-week event on her blog and also to Zoe from A Quick Study, who created the cute tag buttons.
Rompers aren’t just for kids anymore! Here are some of my favorite styles for the season.
1. Wear this strapless denim romper belted for a fun, playful look that shows off your curves. From Forever 21, $22.90.
2. The sophisticated side of rompers: this dressed-up version is party ready! From designer Rachel Roy, $109.
3. A floral romper with skinny, cut-out straps is soft and feminine – the perfect alternative to a Summer dress. From Fred Flare, $80.
4. This comfy tribal-striped romper would make the perfect beach cover-up. From Tilly’s, $37.99.
5. A flirty ruffled romper is perfect for dinner and a movie with your honey. From Arden B., $59.
6. This black and white eyelet romper has a girly, retro-inspired look. From Urban Outfitters, $58.
xoxo,
Lesley of 315thomas
Welcome back to Craft Venture! I’m Brenda from Phydeaux Designs, talking with you about how to hire super star employees for your small business. Last week, we talked about interviewing job applicants. This week: which one to hire!
It’s all very fine and dandy to interview a group of top job applicants. But then what? How do you decide which to hire?
The short answer is: the most qualified.
But how do you define “qualified?” Who is the most qualified? The one with 20 years of relevant experience but wore a stained shirt and was chewing gum? The one who is the most self motivated but with little relevant experience? The one that is the prettiest or most handsome? The one who answered every question with textbook precision?
Works from collage artist, Tracy Jager of Living Feral, happens to have an amazing write-up on Bees and Trees from a while back. Everything I could possible say about Tracy’s work, has already been said here. So, I will just direct you there. Definitely worth a read.
You can visit Tracy Jagar on Living Feral and papernstitch.
What words would you use to describe Tracy’s work?
A big thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes over the weekend. I had an amazing day, and am feeling energized for the week to come.
With that, these are today’s favorites from the site. Along with a close up of this photograph from Storytelling Ravens..
The colors are amazing. And the vagueness is intriguing to me. See you at 10am, with today’s shop of the day.
