fashion finds... mad about plaid

{plaid chiffon blouse by lamixx}

click here to check out this week's finds... it will be my last one for a while because i'm leaving for paris this week.  hope you like it!

xoxo,

lesley

je t'aime

{je t'aime and i heart french prints, from the love shop}

this time next week i'll be getting ready to board a plane for paris... eek!  i'm so excited...

xoxo,

lesley

mini goals chalkboards by marykate mcdevitt

these mini goals chalkboards by marykate mcdevitt are just about the cutest thing i've ever seen.  i think one of these would be a great motivator to hang in your office or studio.  and they're so pretty, they double as artwork!  found via poppytalk.

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... golden goddess

{little goddess headband from yellowgoat}

click here to see this week's fashion finds at papernstitch!

xoxo,

lesley

what i'm watching... burger grease art

this is just cool... and kind of gross.  but really cool!  

found on the blog eloisa to abelard.  the artist is phil hansen... for more videos of phil making art using unconventional media, click here.

xoxo,

lesley

new prints in the shop!

i've been listing some fun new art prints in my etsy shop this past week or so... check out the goods:

click here to see all the art prints i have for sale!

xoxo,

lesley

wine bag(uette)

i found this tote from dopetotes while searching etsy for a market bag to bring on my upcoming trip to paris.  is this not the most adorable, ingenius bag ever?  one side for wine, one side for a baguette... what more do you need?

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... military inspired

happy monday everyone!  hope you had a great weekend.

my latest fashion finds, inspired by the military fashion trend, are up at papernstitch blog.  click here to check them out!

xoxo,

lesley

flickr favorites... honey pie living

one word describes honey pie living's flickr photostream: stunning.  i could look at these dreamy photos all day long.  here are some of my favorites...

have a fantastic weekend!

xoxo,

lesley

margaret dorfman

remember this post about handmade paper made from fruits and vegetables?  well, i recently discovered an artist who takes it to the next level.  

margaret dorfman makes functional objects - like jewelry and bowls - out of paper-thin slices of fruits and veggies coated with a clear coat of resin so that the colors and patterns are preserved forever.  how cool is that?

{canteloupe bowl}

{beet, starfruit, and zuchinni cuffs}

{star fruit and daikon radish bowl}

you can find some of margaret's pieces for sale at uncommon goods.

xoxo,

lesley

color inspiration... azul de corso

how gorgeous is this artwork by azul de corso?  i love the soft, dreamy colors so much i just couldn't resist making a color palette out of it.  i'm currently using these colors to decorate the rooms in my imaginary paris apartment...

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... sheerly beautiful

{photo from kelly angard}

check out my weekly fashion finds at papernstitch... this week's finds embrace the sheer trend that was all over the runways for fall 2009.  click here to see them!

xoxo,

lesley

what i'm watching... take on me (literal version)

the original video for aha's take on me is an 80s classic... this "literal" version has me cracking up!  thanks to littlebrownpen for sharing :)

Take on Me: Literal Video Version - watch more funny videos

xoxo,

lesley

new blog/project... falafel for the soul

i am so excited to share my latest project with you all... it is a blog/project called falafel for the soul, and it's all about spreading encouragement and positivity.

here is a description of the project:

this project is simple.  in a world where we are constantly bombarded with negativity, i want to spread optimism and inspiration - guerilla style - by randomly putting up post-it notes with encouraging messages in public places.

the project was inspired by and uses submissions from erin and jeff's free encouragement project.

if you have any encouraging messages you would like me to share, or if you have photos of messages you've seen out in the world, please send an email to 315thomas@gmail.com.

please go take a look if you have the time... and have a lovely day!

xoxo,

lesley

inspired by... isabel marant

here's my latest DIY fashion creation... a pair of tough chick chain-wrapped boots inspired by the footwear in isabel marant's spring ready-to-wear show.

as you can see, the designer boots are amazing... but with a price tag of $1400, they are nowhere near my budget.

to emulate the style, i used a pair of black slouchy boots i already had in my closet.  i used some black velvet ribbon i had lying around, weaving it into two five-foot lengths of large-link aluminum chain (which is lightweight and cost effective - perfect for this project).  

and... voila!  my very own cheap but chic chain-wrapped boots.  i can't wait to wear these when the weather starts cooling down!

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... zip it up

{photo from zip it zipper supply shop}

this week's fashion finds at papernstitch are all about one of my favorite new trends... zippers!  check them out here.

xoxo,

lesley