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Moodboard: Cool Desert Color Palette

May 4, 2015 by Angela

It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with dusty pastels in my home + style, but these are a little deeper than my normal light ‘n bright tones. The subtle terra cotta, a little gray, a little blue, I couldn’t help but notice this pretty color palette when I was taking photos of my coffee table styling (check back wednesday!). The purple is my favorite of course, though, despite it being darker than the lavender hues I’m into lately. Now, if only I could find an area rug in a similar palette, i’d be set… Learn how to make color palettes + mood boards here.

Fashion revolution day 2015

April 24, 2015 by Angela

Over the past week I’ve written or edited over ten posts without my laptop. Over the past year of freelancing, I’ve typed more words than I could ever count on here. Of course, while working away the other night, I spilt just a little bit of coffee in the exact wrong place (that area on a MacBook between the monitor and keyboard—be verrrry careful), and it lit up brightly, a rainbow screen of death, before shutting off entirely. I got it repaired thankfully, but didn’t have it for a week. I had to pay a fortune to bring it back to life and it was quite the setback. So that’s part of the reason for my extra slow blogging as of late. But I’m grateful I was able to get it working again and that I had a backup computer to use for the interim, despite my troubles clicking away on an old keyboard. It’s the little things.

found: Nallik jewelry from Germany

April 6, 2015 by Angela

Hope you’re having a happy Monday. I’m breaking from a heap of work ever so briefly to pop in and share this jewelry line I’m newly enamored with. I don’t remember how I happened upon Nallik, but I bookmarked them a couple months ago and have been meaning to blog about my finds. These necklaces are the work of Jean Balke, who is based in Germany but travels to different countries in search of the best stones for these pieces. The rigid stones and the soft encasement of the brushed brass make a beautiful pair when brought together.

Light mint Amazonite

Cavansite crystals in stone

I think I’m in love with just about every piece in the organic line. Check out more from Nallik here.

Has anyone discovered any new designers lately? I am in a wishlist-making mood.

decor obsession: kilim pillows

April 1, 2015 by Angela

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There was a time I was not into prints and patterns and woven-ness as much as I am now. It was basically floral print (occasionally of the old-lady tapestry variety) or bust. But after a temporary blogging gig for an interior designer who was very well traveled and into Moroccan prints and colors, I began to do my research. Kilim textiles, often Turkish or Moroccan, are my new obsession. I tend to go for patterns a bit more muted with feminine colors, but the brighter ones (like the vintage Turkish rug-turned cushion from Sister Golden or the bright striped bohemian version found on Etsy, also cut from old kilim that somehow came up while searching pastel) catch my eye every now and then, and would make perf statement pieces. #4 might have to come with me to the new apartment. With moving in a couple weeks and turning twenty five this Friday, I’ve been justifying slightly too many presents for myself lately. After a few investments I think I’ll be content resume my thrift-only type of shopping trips.

In other news, Jennifer and I are having a springy giveaway over on The Blog Market today! Head to the site for details and to enter.

Moodboard: pink + bronze

March 17, 2015 by Angela

I thought I would start a little moodboard series here on the blog. Lately I’ve been designing for my home, photoshoots, projects, DIYs, websites, and basically everything under the sun that could require a color scheme. I haven’t experimented too much with creating color palettes but looking around my house, I decided to start with what I had to come up with inspiration. It became a little scavenger hunt for color in a place I don’t normally look. What do you think? Stay tuned for more!

Pretty packaging: moon juice

March 12, 2015 by Angela

I’ve had a love for product photography since I joined Etsy, and since then it’s grown to an appreciation for anything having to do with showing off that beautiful/ useful/ delicious/ innovative product: design, packaging, photography, the way you show gratitude toward your customers, etc. Recently I came across Moon Juice, who is based in Los Angeles but I’d never heard of, and headed right to their website to see what they were all about. Turns out they have a couple different lines of product, along with a few other brands they sell via their site, all packaged perfectly…

Moon Juice / Moon Juice Tonic & Dusts / Hiba Wood Golda Spray from Studio Cue / Everyw’air Sprays from Agnes Baddoo

Cool packaging, huh? Why even buy a product if you can’t display it the way you could those tonic + dusts or sprays? The best. I think this shift we’re fiiiinally seeing toward supporting small biz and local shops is breeding some pretty creative ideas. When you’re already a creative person, you’ll have a vision for your branding (even if you outsource it to another creative pro) and design and how you promote your product. Do you agree? Know of a brand with packaging pretty enough to share? Have one of your own? Let me know and we’ll highlight it here on ifm!