I’ve been extra drawn to color lately- playing with my colored pencils on my worktable in between sewing (see instagram above). When I browsed Alix’s colorful Friday link Hootenanny, I replayed this video a few times. I thought it would be a nice way to start the week. Happy Music Monday!
{Fun} Color….
Color, color, color! What a fun video to explain color to kiddos….love this! via Kid Crave
Color + Stickers = Colorful 2012
Today is the first Monday of 2012 & it’s a day off for a lot of people- but I’m trying to get into a rhythm of production today. When I was cruising the web this morning (procrastinating but also in search of some inspiration) this work by Lionel Esteve caught my attention. It was posted on facebook & I immediately looked the artist up. It’s bright, cheerful, & it helped me ignore the rainy weather outside. The artist used self adhesive dots.
Then this afternoon, I saw a post on the Colossal Art & Design blog that you really should check out. At the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane this December, there was an installation by the artist Yayoi Kusama that was such a cool experiment. Read, “This is What Happens When You Give Thousands of Stickers to Thousands of Kids” here. You may have already seen this because it spread like wildfire on blogs & facebook today. But I couldn’t help but post it as well. These two artists are very different, but I find it interesting that I saw both of their work today. Regardless, it sure cheered me up. Looks like the new year is full of color & dot stickers!
If you are looking for a little music this Monday, here is one of my favorite Music Monday posts from last year that I think fits this post perfectly.
{Music Monday} Color…
It’s going to be a busy week with (hopefully) a lot of color. This stop motion, colored pencil video fits my mood today. Happy Music Monday! Now I’m off to the studio…
via :: Design Mom
{Everyday Inspiration} Color = Happy
Color makes me happy & coupled with texture & I’m a smiling gal. When I discovered Kristina Klarin’s necklaces, I knew I needed to have one around my neck someday. I had a really strong reaction to her color combinations, the textures, & shapes. However, I’m not the only one. Her necklaces sell out fast, I’ve learned. So, I’ve been checking in every so often to see if a color combination grabs me. A few weeks ago, I found the ONE & I snatched it up immediately. It came to my doorstep last week & I’ve worn it a lot since. It makes me happy to wear it. Sayer calls it my abacus.
It really makes a mediocre day a little cheerier. So, there you have it – my little happiness secret that I felt the need to share. – Fun, colorful, tactile beads around your neck can give a spring in your step…. really. It can kick the doldrums right to the curb. If you love color, you should check out Kristina Klarin’s blog too. It’s just gorgeous! Hope you are having a great week. If you aren’t… go find some color fast!
{Everyday Inspiration} Color = Happy
Color makes me happy & coupled with texture & I’m a smiling gal. When I discovered Kristina Klarin’s necklaces, I knew I needed to have one around my neck someday. I had a really strong reaction to her color combinations, the textures, & shapes. However, I’m not the only one. Her necklaces sell out fast, I’ve learned. So, I’ve been checking in every so often to see if a color combination grabs me. A few weeks ago, I found the ONE & I snatched it up immediately. It came to my doorstep last week & I’ve worn it a lot since. It makes me happy to wear it. Sayer calls it my abacus.
It really makes a mediocre day a little cheerier. So, there you have it – my little happiness secret that I felt the need to share. – Fun, colorful, tactile beads around your neck can give a spring in your step…. really. It can kick the doldrums right to the curb. If you love color, you should check out Kristina Klarin’s blog too. It’s just gorgeous! Hope you are having a great week. If you aren’t… go find some color fast!
{Everyday Inspiration} family night out…
Ok, so I’ve been posting a lot of pictures of the tulips & daffodils lately, I know. But, we are surrounded by all of these colors & I really can’t resist. Right now the Tulip Festival is going on so there is tons of traffic in our little town & the fields are swarming with tourists. However, every year, the Tulip Town fields hold what they call “locals night’ where the locals are invited to roam their fields, take tractor/trolley rides, & enjoy the sites for free. It’s always crowded & a fun evening. We started a tradition with my parent 2 years ago & last night we headed on out to Tulip Town adventure like years prior.
While the tulips are beautiful, I sometimes find the people attending this event more interesting & colorful. When taking a tractor ride though the fields, these lovely ladies were in my view. I was taken with their individuality, smiles, & friendships that they were enjoying.
There were also lots of other things to explore. The kites & flags were flying & spinning like crazy in the wind (it was chilly) & on the outskirts of the tulips was this tent. It was intriguing & we let our imagination go a bit. Was it a mini circus in there? I don’t know, but we hung around it for quite awhile. No clowns left from tent that we saw.
All in all it was a nice evening out. We saw some familiar faces, got to play in more puddles, & enjoyed our local surrounds. How is your week going?
{Everyday Inspiration} family night out…
Ok, so I’ve been posting a lot of pictures of the tulips & daffodils lately, I know. But, we are surrounded by all of these colors & I really can’t resist. Right now the Tulip Festival is going on so there is tons of traffic in our little town & the fields are swarming with tourists. However, every year, the Tulip Town fields hold what they call “locals night’ where the locals are invited to roam their fields, take tractor/trolley rides, & enjoy the sites for free. It’s always crowded & a fun evening. We started a tradition with my parent 2 years ago & last night we headed on out to Tulip Town adventure like years prior.
While the tulips are beautiful, I sometimes find the people attending this event more interesting & colorful. When taking a tractor ride though the fields, these lovely ladies were in my view. I was taken with their individuality, smiles, & friendships that they were enjoying.
There were also lots of other things to explore. The kites & flags were flying & spinning like crazy in the wind (it was chilly) & on the outskirts of the tulips was this tent. It was intriguing & we let our imagination go a bit. Was it a mini circus in there? I don’t know, but we hung around it for quite awhile. No clowns left from tent that we saw.
All in all it was a nice evening out. We saw some familiar faces, got to play in more puddles, & enjoyed our local surrounds. How is your week going?
{Real Life} Big Boy Room Part II
The transition from Sayer’s nursery to his big boy room is ongoing in our house. We’ve been tackling projects one at a time. But, I think we are finished for a little while. He finally has the space & appropriate storage solutions conducive for tons of play. The great thing, is that we didn’t really need to change things up much. We also made or found (in other rooms of our house & thrift shops) most of what we needed. I love watching my little whirlwind play so I decided to take some photos of him enjoying his space, while giving you a tour.
This bookshelf house is one of my favorite things in his room. It was originally my old doll house that my dad made me. He also has the old doll bed that my dad made me too. Chris renovated it before Sayer was born to make it into a changing table/bookshelf. Now it’s still a storage space, but also serves as an extension fire house, emergency station, & deluxe garage. Click here for the before & after post.
I love the fact that Sayer still has his klt:mobiles in his room & that he still enjoys them. His bed is the conversion of his crib which I have to say is so great! The book corner is another favorite part of his room. He can look at his books from his bed too- which I think is nice. Chris made the book ledges & the shelf/toy storage is from ikea. The Eames chair isn’t always in his room- it really floats from room to room. This week it’s in the living room.
The vintage toys & vintage Marimekko quilt sort of took the palette of his room from, orange, green, & turquoise, to more of a rainbow of colors. It’s a happy room that I enjoy hanging out in. It also gets beautiful light through the windows. In my opinion, it’s the best room in the house for sure. I’m curious to see how this room evolves over the years. In the meantime, I’m content just watching Sayer enjoy his space. What’s your favorite colors for a toddler’s room?
{Real Life} Big Boy Room Part II
The transition from Sayer’s nursery to his big boy room is ongoing in our house. We’ve been tackling projects one at a time. But, I think we are finished for a little while. He finally has the space & appropriate storage solutions conducive for tons of play. The great thing, is that we didn’t really need to change things up much. We also made or found (in other rooms of our house & thrift shops) most of what we needed. I love watching my little whirlwind play so I decided to take some photos of him enjoying his space, while giving you a tour.
This bookshelf house is one of my favorite things in his room. It was originally my old doll house that my dad made me. He also has the old doll bed that my dad made me too. Chris renovated it before Sayer was born to make it into a changing table/bookshelf. Now it’s still a storage space, but also serves as an extension fire house, emergency station, & deluxe garage. Click here for the before & after post.
I love the fact that Sayer still has his klt:mobiles in his room & that he still enjoys them. His bed is the conversion of his crib which I have to say is so great! The book corner is another favorite part of his room. He can look at his books from his bed too- which I think is nice. Chris made the book ledges & the shelf/toy storage is from ikea. The Eames chair isn’t always in his room- it really floats from room to room. This week it’s in the living room.
The vintage toys & vintage Marimekko quilt sort of took the palette of his room from, orange, green, & turquoise, to more of a rainbow of colors. It’s a happy room that I enjoy hanging out in. It also gets beautiful light through the windows. In my opinion, it’s the best room in the house for sure. I’m curious to see how this room evolves over the years. In the meantime, I’m content just watching Sayer enjoy his space. What’s your favorite colors for a toddler’s room?