When Japandi Meets Maximalism // 2021's Interior Trend of Oversized Design

Ahead of this year’s interior trend of bold, oversized design, creators of made-to-measure wallpaper murals, Wallsauce has assembled a collection of maximalist crane murals.

These eclectic designs have been carefully selected for customers to perfect the maximalist look. With a primary color palette and a dash of pastel tones, the collection will allow creative juices to flow and allow for harmonizing furniture.

The Arches National Park Looks Nothing Like The License Plate

Road trips and cross country traveling must be one of my favorite things to do. I've visited a bunch of our beautiful National Parks (and adding more to the list every year), and enjoyed my time and the scenery there! When designer and illustrator Amber Share discovered that there are 1-star ratings for each and every single one of the 62 parks, she decided to to illustrate each park along with a hand lettered 1-star review as a way to put a positive and fun spin on such a negative mindset.

If you are a business owner dealing with negative reviews on Yelp, Facebook, Google etc. - this post might brighten up your day a little when you see that nature (or God's creation) literally has to deal with this, too. Isn't it ridiculous?

Well, I've picked a few of my favorites to share with you on here, but please make sure to head over to Amber's website to see all of them! You can even order prints, mugs, and cards with your favorite designs.

New Year, New Home // Photowall Sweden Review

Happy Monday! It's finally February. And let me tell you - it's been a busy January for me, especially the past week: Just a few things that happened: I quit my part time security job (not enough time), finished remodeling a house (call me Chip Gaines! Or Joanna Gaines!), moved out of the apartment (hallelujah!) and into said house (YAY!), annnnnnd I already finished my taxes. Go me!

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Now it's unpacking time! I went through everything before moving, and decluttered quite a lot. So it shouldn't be too bad. The only room in my new house that is 98% done is my bedroom. Can you tell I love the way it turned out? Thanks to Photowall.com!

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Dance our Cares Away, Worry's for Another Day. Let the Music Play, Down...in Meridian, MS!

Raise your hand if you watched at least one of the following shows: Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock...
I have a feeling at least 98% of my readers did. And there is one gentleman, who is responsible for all the puppets and making all of our childhoods way more fun: Jim Henson!

I never knew Jim Henson was born in Mississippi. Did you? Bam, we already learned something. And there is a lot more to learn and see: The MAX in Meridian, MS is hosting the Jim Henson exhibition "Imagination Unlimited" now through May 2nd 2019, so if you are anywhere near or already in the Ark-La-Miss area, you should not miss this gem. Why? Several reasons. I mean, you can see the original Kermit the Frog puppet from 1978, besides more than 20 other original puppets, character sketches, storyboards, costumes and so much more. This exhibition will be a magical experience for adults AND kids!

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STYLEFW NYC Day 2 Recap // #FBF

This year's Style Fashion Week brought LA's hottest influencer designers to the New York Runway. Briana Wilson's Matte Brand, Adriana Sahar and Sweet Talk Swim debuted their SS'19 collections at the Manhattan Center.

  

Hair and Makeup Styled by DAVINES
Photos by Eva Maria Guggenberger | EMG Photography

Use "The Gram" Like A Pro! // Instagram Story Icons

I just uploaded ten Instagram Story (Highlight) Cover/Icon graphics to my Etsy store AND started a SALE on everything in my shop. So if you want your Instagram profile to stand out and look more professional, you are just a few clicks away from that.

Click HERE to get to the SALE!

Thru May 25th 2018 everything on my Etsy is 15% off, including those designs. So hurry and grab your favorite design! You can look like a professional Grammer/Influencer within 5 minutes ;o)

If you have any questions, want customized designs that match your blog, or need help setting them up, just shoot me an e-mail. I'm happy to help!

Pantone Color of The Year // Win Ulta Violet Beauty Products

Happy New Year! Were you watching my little segment on "Good Morning Arkansas" and it lead you to my little space on the interwebs? If so: WELCOME and I hope you'll start following my blog and all my other social media outlets. Please make sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win all the products I was showing on TV this morning. Good luck!


Here is a recap of what I was talking about this morning:

Every year Pantone names a "Color of the Year" - which means that they say THIS color is their best guess for what you will see everywhere this season: in Fashion, Home Decor/Interior Design, Beauty - you name it. They research all year, follow trends, and the results lead to this conclusion.

So here is the "Pantone Color of the Year 2018": Ultra Violet!

Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Here is how you can incorporate Ultra Violet products into your life:

Gift Idea: Got something to say to the sh*tty person in your life? Say it with style!

Are you still looking for a gift or stocking stuffer for someone who basically has everything they want and need?  If you’ve got something to say to the sh*tty person (or your own personal Anni) in your life, say it with style, aka this book:
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PLEASE DON’T DO COKE IN THE BATHROOM

Irreverent Lettering for Every F*cking Occasion

Who says art has to be delicate and proper? Get angry, get creative, get your sweary soul out and do it beautifully! PLEASE DON'T DO COKE IN THE BATHROOM is your guide to mature (and funny) lettering.

Creatively express your irreverent attitude and sarcastic sentiments with beautiful calligraphy and hand lettering! Send an artfully lettered note telling your boss to f*ck off, let a friend know her cat is kind of an a$$hole, or share your true feelings about kale with the help of this laugh-out-loud lettering book for adults.

Update your Home on a Budget! // Friday Finds & SALE

I guess the sales go on and on and on! While browsing the H&M website, I found some wonderful "H&M HOME" items on SALE. It's so easy to update the whole look and feel of your home with just a few new pillow cases, throws, curtains, rugs, and deco elements. Simply changing the color scheme. It's easy, and can be done on a budget. Especially during sales!

I selected my favorite items and put them together in a little shopping widget you can find below this picture. So if you see something you like, one click will lead you straight to the item page on the H&M website! Easy as that! Enjoy!

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HGTV’s Brother VS. Brother // In the Closet

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Whether you are downsizing your home, remodeling a smaller space, getting ready for back to school, or converting previously unused spaces in your home, finding ways to create extra storage makes sense. Everyone can use extra storage! But doesn't it seem like the only viable closet solutions are either frustrating low-quality particle board or having to hire an expensive custom closet installer? Modular Closets has the answer: higher quality wood closet organizers delivered right to your door that are easy to do yourself.

A new season of HGTV’s Brother VS. Brother HAS launched and it is taking quality design to new, unprecedented heights—in the closet! And the transformation is Phenomenal!

 

Promising all new action, Property Brother’s stars Jonathan & Drew Scott started their adventures at the beach! They sought out rising closet phenomenon ModularClosets.com to bring some truly unique & original elements to this season’s Brother VS. Brother challenge, for their Beachfront Battle!

ModularClosets.com makes high-quality plywood closet organizers with the same Do-It-Yourself ease & pricing, delivered to your door. The Brothers tapped the company for its lighter, high-grade plywood alternative to standard particle fiber board closet material—with fabulous results!

VANS x Karl Lagerfeld // Out Now!

Happy "Fashion Friday" - and look what just launched yesterday: The new VANS x Karl Lagerfeld Collection! I love pretty much every single item, but my favorites would be the leather backpack, and the slip-ons with all the little Karls on them.

   

I've always been a huge fan of Karl Lagerfeld's eponymous monochromatic styling.

(Wordless) Wednesday LinkUp // Little Rock is More Than Bullets

I took this picture downtown Little Rock, AR. Right across the street from the building where 25 people were shot when gunfire erupted at Power Ultra Lounge during a concert for rapper Finese 2Tymes in the early morning hours of July 1.
Luckily no one got killed, but as of today there are 42 homicides in Little Rock in 2017.

This has to stop. I want to see more art, more joy, more culture, and more love in Little Rock again.

Ideas for Turning a Small Dorm into a Great Space

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The average dorm room is about 110 square feet. Assuming it’s a shared space too, that’s not a huge footprint in which to spend time studying, sleeping and getting ready for the party down the hall!

Dorm rooms, as they come, are pretty bare. A bed, maybe a desk and a closet. That’s about it. The same can be said for a room for rent in a house that is leased to students. We’re not talking the expansive spaces of Mom and Dad’s house!

A few excellent ways to MAXIMIZE the space in a dorm room

• Get rid of clutter! It’s your enemy. Clutter will make any small space seem even smaller. Find ways to store all the bits and bobs that you have laying around—stackable clear plastic bins, for example—are ideal. Make sure every item you bring into your dorm room has a ‘home’.
  
• To keep important papers and reminders handy, put up a magnetic board on the wall near your bed. This way, anything that you need to have at the ready is right there for the taking, but isn’t in the way. Keep it small, as too many things all over the wall CAN make a small space look even smaller.
  
• If you have a small desk, a wall organizer is a perfect way to keep all of your studying and snacking essentials handy but off the flat surface of your desk. Keep that important desk space free for a lamp, books and your computer, with all your other needs in easy reach.
  
• It’s easier to keep all your papers and notes organized with a rolling file cart. You can roll it under your desk when you’re not sitting there, so it’s out of the way, and roll it out when it’s time to get down to hitting the books!
  
• If you’re allowed to make additions to your closet space, a well designed, easy to install DIY closet system is just the perfect way to ensure that you can find each accessory, bag, belt and sock, quickly and easily.
  
• Outside of the closet itself, extra shelving is a good idea to keep books and papers, as well as those clear plastic bins mentioned in the first point, tidy but still accessible.

Flamingo Wall, Chicago // Wordless Wednesday LinkUp

An InLinkz Link-up

Say "I Do" to These Charming Pieces for Your Big Day

Say "I Do" to These Charming Pieces for Your Big Day

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Luckily, with Isabelle Grace Jewelry, picking the right bridal jewelry doesn’t need to be difficult. Whether you are looking for bridal earrings to complement your makeup, simple accessories to add some bling to your dress or special "thank you" gifts for your bridesmaids, groomsmen and flower girls, Isabelle Grace Jewelry has the right wedding jewelry for you. IsabelleGraceJewelry prides itself on using recycled metals and materials whenever possible for their beautiful designs.

For The Bride

The MRS. Cuff is the perfect statement gift for the bride-to-be or engaged friend. You'll be the hit of bridal shower. Makes a super thoughtful gift from any husband too! (Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Mrs. Cuff, Blissful Heart, Personalized Cuff, Demilune Anniversary, Distressed Heart, Double Name Bar, Hammered Heart, Love Monogram, Lovestruck, Open Heart Bar, Simple Anniversary, Simple Rectangle Charm.)

For The Bridesmaid

(Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Simple Initial Bracelet, Personalized ID Bracelet, Anchor Initial, Curved Bar, Engraved Simple Monogram, Moon Goddess Initial, and Simple Script Charm.

For The Groom and Groomsmen 

(Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Men’s Personalized Extra Wide Cuff, Men’s Personalized Wide Cuff, Men’s Tall Tags, Rustic Tag Necklace, Classic Gold Initial, and Shield Initial Tag.

For Flower Girls

Baby Love Bracelet, Build Your Own Charm Necklace, Sweet Celebration Bracelet, Faith and Love Necklace, Girls All My Love Necklace, and Lovely Heart Bracelet.

Find your perfect piece for every season and every reason by visiting Isabelle Grace Jewelry. 

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KARINFRAIDENRAIJ Lookbook FW17

DIVERSITY

All times nature has been forming human cultures – sun, wind, water and fire are painting the sky and drawing life. 

In a melting pot of globalization individuality seems more and more miscel- laneous, on the other hand new options are coming up ... the skill simply is to recognize new enrichments without forgetting about the long standing.

Since years I am emphasizing the advantages of the classic Inka fibers in my urban fashion collections: camelide wool not only is of premium quality but furthermore represents an attractive material for variations in haptic perceptions, surface textures or kinds of fabrics. 

In the actual line silhouettes are even more feminine whether oversized, rough textured, or finely woven and bodyhugging. Precious ponchos made from fulled felt or fine jacquard, oversized cardigans, romantic jersey dresses or thinly knitted classic shirts.

#UNCOMMONMURALS // Shreveport, LA

UNCOMMON MURALS designed by area Artists and installed on buildings throughout the 9-blocks of Shreveport Common.

Ruston Downtown Art Crawl

If you live in southern Arkansas, don't be offended by what I'm about to say. As always on this blog, it's my expat point of view. I've traveled a lot, seen different places. 

It's hard to put into words, but this area is not the place to be if you enjoy arts, design and variety. It starts with the food, and pretty much affects every area from there to "scene". I keep bringing up the German saying "Was der Bauer nicht kennt, frisst er nicht" - which translates to something like "The Redneck don't know it. The Redneck don't eat it."

It's fun and great if you are into (duck) hunting, camouflaged clothes, fried food, 4-wheelers and maybe fishing. But besides that, there's nothing much to do.

...they even have a wonderful Mural. 

For a while I felt pretty lost and isolated round here. But that was only until the day I stopped in Ruston, Louisiana, for the first time. Maybe it's because it's a college town (Louisiana Tech. Go Bulldogs!) - but from day one I felt more home there than I've ever felt in the Arkansas town I live now. You see STYLE, different people from different nations, art, music, restaurants that don't throw everything in the fryer... So over the last years, Ruston became my place to be if I don't want to drive for hours when I'm in need of a time out and creative input.

I follow a whole bunch of businesses round there on Facebook to stay in the loop, so I was very exited to read about the "Ruston Downtown Art Crawl" not too long ago.

"A community event organized by the art related businesses of downtown Ruston. Stroll through beautiful downtown and enjoy new work by local artisans and craftsmen.

Participating locations include:
Gallery 203 and Studio 203
Fine Line Supply Co.
Cotton Top Print Shop
Trenton Interiors
Main Street Exchange Occasional Shop"

So May 12th I packed up one of my friends, and we drove the 45 minutes to check it out. We've had a wonderful time strolling around Ruston, inhaling art - and a beer and Margarita at the Ponchatoulas to end the day stuffed and happy. If you have the chance to visit Ruston one day, don't even think twice and pack your bags already! This quote sums up this town. Small, but full of surprises.

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." —Helena (A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare)

Warning: Picture overload is about to follow. Enjoy!

Suzanna Stone Bailey // Gallery 203 and Studio 203

Deep Ellum // Murals, Art & Entertainment

Most of you guys know I work for a gym full time. 2 weeks ago I was sent to Dallas to capture the "Les Mills Super Q" event, together with some of our instructors. The event was Saturday and the crew stayed with me until Sunday. I've had a social media conference lined up downtown Dallas Tuesday, so I just stayed there and took one day PTO plus the Wingate by Wyndham in Arlington gave me shelter in form of a BEAUTIFUL room Sunday night.

Ever since I moved to this small town, I yearn creativity, variety and big city life. I am definitely not made for living in a small town. So Monday I slept in, and headed to "Deep Ellum" right after breakfast. It was the perfect day to stroll around. It was sunny, warm, and the colors of the murals were poppin! If you've never heard of "Deep Ellum" and the history of this neighborhood, I'd really suggest you check out this website HERE.

        

Berlin Inspires // City Guide – Summer Edition

Berlin in summer is a must. Once the city awakes from its winter hibernation, it is more vibrant and intoxicating than ever before: cozy summer spots on lakes or in the park, inspiring museums and galleries, new and trendy places for lunch & dinner, or night clubs where you can party until dawn – Berlin is the whole world in a single city.



Out now, the Berlin Inspires City Guide Summer Edition shows every facet of summer in Berlin. Apart from hot newcomer places and Berlin classics, it has interviews with locals who reveal their personal “hidden champions.”