flickr favorites . . . pretty packaging

unwrapping a beautifully packaged gift is one of life's most perfect small pleasures. these little lovelies, found in flickr's nice package group pool, are almost too pretty to open... almost :)

{somethings hiding in here}

{creature comforts}

{anastasiart}

{packagery}

{studio d. sharp}

teaspoon

i love the vintage french-inspired knick knacks over at teaspoon. the dreamy product photos don't hurt either!

paris patisserie

yet another treasury, inspired by the patisseries of paris... bon appetit!

colorful ticket stubs

these buenos aires ticket stubs are probably almost as colorful as the destination... via lox papers.

home inspiration . . . egg press + fifi mandirac

i just love the juicy colors and bold prints of these chic gift wrap sheets from egg press.

though they would definitely do a great job sprucing up your presents, i'm envisioning another life for them in home decor. i think they'd look fab as an improvised patchwork wallpaper, à la french designer and stylist fifi mandirac!

{images from decor8}

what do you think? would you try the patchwork wallpaper look in your home? how else would you use these fun gift wrap sheets?

je t'aime

a heart in two parts by leah rosenberg.

fashion finds . . . i want to ride my bicycle

{photo by alice b. gardens}

this week's fashion finds are inspired by everyone's favorite two-wheeled mode of transportation... because what's better than a nice leisurely bike ride on a warm summer day?

etsy finds . . . paris perfect

{paris, latin quarter by laura amiss}

{a bit of paris by artquirk}

{laduree by emma kisstina}

{turquoise doors by shell sherree}

{i'll love you forever by pennywishes}

{metro by snugglemuffin}

these illustrations capture the spirit of paris so perfectly... i'll take one of each, please! then all i'll need to do is look at them to be transported to my favorite place :)

new treasury . . . nude + grey

inspired by my favorite new neutrals... click here to see more.

octavia bloom

loving these floral-inspired beaded jewelry designs by octavia bloom... via mixed plate.