{inspired by} maia flore

Hello! Sorry I've been neglecting this lil blog... I have so many things to post but I always get so distracted on the internet! I've also been wanting to post a March mixtape, but at this point I might as well wait for April... unless you say so otherwise :)

Here are some incredible photos entitled "Sleep Elevations" by French photographer and artist Maia Flore... I can't really find out anything about her, but I'm so intrigued by her work. I love the spot on her website called Diary. Everything about it is so magical! I hope you enjoy!

-gabrielle.

{inspired by} dan mountford

Hi there! How has your week been? Mine has been filled with much driving and lots of traffic! I'm totally ready for spring, and this cold, wet weather is really driving me crazy... boo.

Anyways! I found these amazing photographs by Dan Mountford, a graphic design student at Brighton University. I love his double exposure photos. They were actually created using film, not Photoshop! Check out his Flickr for more photography, and his Bigcartel store for prints!!

Enjoy. And stay dry.

-gabrielle.

{inspired by} niki jones

I completely fell in love with everything from Niki Jones, an online shop that specializes in beautifully detailed homewares and quality furniture.

Their philosophy is also really admirable; they support developing countries by keeping traditional craft skills alive. Their patterns and styles range from Uzbek and Icelandic, to Moroccan and Suzani, creating colorful and unique combinations.

Take a peek and tell me which is your favorite! Personally, I want all the pillows :)

-gabrielle.

pretty things friday

TGIF!!! I'm really happy it's Friday, if you couldn't tell... it's been such a long week!

This week I've been working on a couple freelance projects, and I also was able to show Matt my hometown and introduce him to my crazy pets. He even brought me flowers, which was the sweetest thing :)

So here is Pretty Things Friday! Of course I had to include my flowers hehe... enjoy!

the pretty flowers matt gave me when he came to visit :)

pretty much can't stop thinking about cutting my hair this way... what do you think?!

pretty hair color and pretty flower brooches!

pretty little room

the prettiest car!

pretty little lake house

pretty much can't wait for spring!!!

Have an awesome weekend! Look for a March Mixtape this week!

-gabrielle.

{inspired by} sarah ogren

Hi there! Today I am apparently feeling inspired by mixed media & collages... it seems that every artist's portfolio I come across is either a collage or some kind of mixed media project. Maybe it's a sign...

Anyway, I am really loving Sarah Ogren's artwork today. I love the use of old newspapers and illustrations incorporated into the beauty of the work. Each one feels like a little chapter of a fairy tale. I hope you enjoy these as well!

In other news, I've been extremely tired all week. I think it's the mixed messages the weather has been giving me. I just can't wait for spring already!!! Hurry up!

-gabrielle.

{inspired by} maira kalman

I've always been a fan of Maira Kalman, an artist, author and designer originally from Tel Aviv. Now living in New York, Maira continues her passion for art while incorporating her designs into books, magazines, and even commercial products.

I am very excited to learn that Maira Kalman is having an exhibition of her work at The Jewish Museum in New York, which opens March 11. The exhibition will be spanning 30 years of Maira's work, including over 100 original paintings as well as her less popular textiles, photography, and performances. I am definitely planning on checking that out!

-gabrielle.

weekend review

Good morning and happy Monday! New York is pretty dreary and wet today, but I'm hoping that will change by tomorrow! I am getting really excited for spring; aren't you? I can't wait any longer ahh!

So this weekend I was able to spend a lot of time doing things I rarely have time to do. Here are a couple pictures sent from my crappy phone.

I'm also really excited because in a week or so I will be getting an iPhone like the rest of the world! Then my mobile pics will definitely be up to par with the rest of the blogging world. In the meantime... don't hate me too much :)

I was able to spend all day Sunday working on this painting. Here's a little progress pic.
I'm struggling so much with painting {and anything art-related} these days...
I hope I can complete it enough to a point where I can look at it without cringing...

Also this week I got to spend some quality time with the bro.
We can now bond over sharing music... it's really nice!

My fortune cookie told me to buy lotto if the cookie was still in one piece. Ironically I pulled the fortune out without breaking the cookie, but the cookie was already a little broken, so I decided to buy lotto {I didn't win.} It was my first time buying real lotto though... a few years late :-/

Carli kept me company while I was painting. She looks so fierce here. I love her little white whiskers :)

-gabrielle.

{inspiring spaces} dottie angel

Hello there! I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend! It's been a while since I've been on here, but today I was able to find some time to show a few pictures of a beautiful space.

You may {or may not} know that I am very excited about my upcoming adventure... moving out of my parents house and into my own apartment!!! I definitely have some ideas for how I want my place to look, but I am constantly finding new ideas and styles that I absolutely love.

I came across these gorgeous photos of British artist Tif aka Dottie Angel's inspiring space she calls her home {via her Flickr}

I am so inspired by the way Tif has created a beautiful home while incorporating her art and passions for crafts and antiques to make such a beautiful space! Enjoy :)

all photos via Dottie Angel's flickr

-gabrielle.

valentine's day

Happy belated Valentine's day lovely readers!

I hope you all had a great day filled with lots of love... and other romantic things too ;)

My friend Matt and I went out for a nice dinner to celebrate the day. He even got me flowers, but I forgot them at his apartment :( 

Today he sent me a picture of them... I still think they're really pretty even if they're a bit dilapidated.

Matt's a photographer so you should check out his website!!!

I have a strange fascination with dying flowers. 

-gabrielle.

pretty things {for valentines day}

Happy Friday! Instead of the usual "pretty things friday," I decided I would put together a little treasury of pretty things for the upcoming Valentine's Day.

I'm not a huge fan of cheesy over-the-top romance, but I think every girl loves a pretty little gift on the special day.

Here are my favorites that I wouldn't mind getting :) All images and gifts via Etsy! Enjoy <3

A pretty locket

japonicas

A pretty adorable message in a bottle

miniature rhino

The prettiest birdie ring

miss bird

Pretty cute card

MegNMade

Pretty love bird necklace

Bellehibou

Have a great weekend!

-gabrielle.

{inspired by} amy borrell

I am really loving these beautiful prints by Melbourne artist Amy Borrell. Her delicate style and pastel colors really put me in the mood for spring! I also really love her hand lettering!

Check out her blog and shop!

-gabrielle.