snapshots

Happy Monday!! These 6 snapshots pretty much sum up my week last week.... design projects, furry faces and dreary weather! Oh, and LOTS of coffee! ;)

This week is probably going to be filled with much of the same... I'm finishing up a few new blog designs (will be sharing soon) and we have a few new projects in the works for Hello Monday! Mr. B and I will be moving soon... FINALLY! The whole process has been much slower than we thought, but none the less, we're excited! Trying to find a decent home to rent 600+ miles away is really hard to do. Just sayin'.

So what's been going on in your life lately?
Are you liking the new look over here? Or not so much??

artist love: Claire Desjardins

Okay. How gorgeous is this artwork?!

I stumbled across Claire Desjardins' artwork while browsing Anthro over the holidays, and fell in L-O-V-E! Her work is beautiful and modern and I love how she draws influences from graffiti, street art, and abstract expressionism. My favorite piece by far is Look Delicious (first image). Between the thick layers of paint and her use of color... I'm completely smitten!

Happy Thursday everyone! xox

(images via claire desjardins)

michaela noelle e-design services

Are you looking for a fresh, new look for any room in your home? Well look no further! My girl Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs would be more than happy to help you put something together. Besides being so darn sweet and totally gorgeous, she has an amazing eye and passion for design. Just take a look at a few of her recent design boards:




Pretty lovely, huh? So, if you need a little help bringing a room together, make sure you check out her e-design services and contact her for more info.... And make sure you mention Creative Index in your inquiry, you'll save 15%! Told ya she was sweet! ;)

valentine's day printables

Hello lovelies! Are you ready for a little sweetness? Head on over to the Hello Monday blog for some fun freebies that Kristen and I created for you all... xox

keeping cozy

How was your weekend? Hope you all had a great one. Winter FINALLY arrived in Western NY this weekend. Grey, cold, slushy. We've been really spoiled these past few months, but the blanket of snow and blustery winds call for kicking up the heater a few notches, longer snuggles with the hubs and a steady supply of hot cocoa!! :)

Hope you all have a warm and cozy Monday! xo

(photos via laura evans, nadia bolshakova and bianca)

make it happen

Just a little inspiration to help get you through the day.... :)

(image via here)

snapshots

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Happy Monday! Here are a few random snapshots that made me smile this week:

Sipping coffee out of my new fave mug! HM is official now! ;) // My sweet pooch always makes my heart melt. // The beautiful sunsets we've been having. // Mmmmm... Chicken Teriyaki // A very determined cat! She wants lunch! // Photoshoot with the Hubs! // Amazing new necklace from F21! // A good reminder! :)

So what have you been up to? What's made you smile this week? Do tell.

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PS: I'm also over at Habibi sharing a super easy, cheesecake inspired recipe! You don't want to miss this one...
it's a huge family hit! :)

Style Files: Spring Essentials

I’m in love with the J.Crew Spring collection. All the bright colors are something to look forward to! Have you checked out their 12 essentials for Spring? These are just a few things on my must-have list...

Colored Denim: There's always room in your closet for a new pair of denim, especially when they're so cheerfully colored. I've been wanting a red pair for a while now, but those cobalt blue ones have me smitten!

Statement Necklaces: Punch up any outfit this Spring with a bold, dramatic statement necklace... These are a must-have accessory year round in my opinion. :)

Breezy Blouses: Perfect for that effortless, chic look. Dress them up with a sleek pencil skirt or down with a pair of skinnies and flat.

Sperry Sliders: A true American original and a favorite is back and better than ever. I have a similar metallic gold Payless pair from last summer that I just love... but I'm definitely obsessing over these! I think Navy and Red ones are my faves...

On a side note, how awesome are these photos? The styling, the font choices, the colors. Pure perfection! ;)

What trends are you looking forward to this Spring? What are your must-haves?

(images via j. crew)

artist love: leigh viner

Hello there! It feels good to be back from being somewhat disconnected for a few days. I hope everyone enjoyed the Holidays! Let's get right back into the swing of things, shall we? It's been awhile since I've done an art feature, so what better way to kick off the new year, than with one of my FAVORITE artists at the moment, Leigh Viner. I discovered her work about a year ago and fell in LOVE! Hard. (I'm the proud owner of 2 of her prints and I can't wait to add more to my collection!) :)

If you need some new artwork to glam up your space, Leigh's etsy shop is great place to check out. Every piece is modern and feminine and I love her awesome mix of different mediums.

Visit Leigh's blog for even more inspiration or purchase your very own print here.

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PS: You can also find me over at Michaela Noelle Designs sharing my current Loves...
and the things I'm loving not so much! :)

blog design: habibi

Just wanted to share a recent blog design I just finished up.

Nuha has become a dear friend of mine, and I was so honored to help give her blog a little face-lift. We kept it simple and classy with the color palette, clean lines and glitter accents... she wanted the new design to sparkle!!

Be sure to stop over and take a closer look! We'd loved to hear your feedback! ;)

hello 2012

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Hello, friends and Happy New Year! I can't believe how fast 2011 has gone by!

Wishing the new year brings you lots of happiness and joy, sweet memories and peaceful times.
Cheers to 2012! xo