I seem to have an unusually large collection of images of just hands stashed away in my inspiration folder. I’m very attracted to hands; they have a strange pull over me. People say the eyes are the gateway to the soul. In a way, I think that applies to the hands as well. They identify what we’ve done and where we’ve been. In a way, they’re a scrapbook of our past.

Brownie points to the observant bunch of you who recall that I already gushed ad nauseum about Anna’s work before, but I simply can’t help myself. But I just can’t get enough of her photographs. My various inspirations tends to move swiftly in and out of my life. No sooner have I found one, than something newer and shinier plops itself onto my lap. Anna Inghardt’s work, on the other hand, it’s constant. Her photographs are so positively divine that I’m finding myself having the hardest time trying to explain just exactly what it is that draws me to them. My cop-out answer is that her work is simply perfection and I want to live in her world.

P.S. She’s also started making stop motion films. She’s only posted two so far, but they’re super cute. Especially this one.

All photos found via Flickr. You can see more of her work in her stream.

Hello, my lovelies! It’s been what seems like an eternity. But I’m still alive and kickin’. It’s been a super stressful semester for me which in turn has meant my blog activities have decreased exponentially. I hate that that’s the case, but such is life, non?

As a bit of a de-stresser after my midterm projects were turned in, I went on a little adventure to the ocean with a friend last week. So much fun. I forgot how much I loved going to the ocean. This is why I’m an east coast girl; without that water on my doorstep, it just doesn’t feel right.

Anyhow, here are a few pictures from the excursion. I know I’ve never posted a picture of myself before and these ones aren’t really that descriptive, but it’s a start. The two of me (in the pink sweater and purple dress – why yes, I like to clash from time to time) were taken by my friend, the other two were taken by me.

Anyway, I just wanted to say “Hi” and explain my absence. I have a bit of free time tonight so I’m going to try and write up some posts and schedule them for throughout the next few weeks. I plan to share my midterm project, a new mixology, and a few other tricks, so stay tuned. ;)

Miss you all! ♥

P.S. This was my 200th post! I didn’t even notice until a few hours after I’d published this. Very exciting. :)

Hello, dreamland. Isn’t it ridiculously charming? And it’s white! All white! I’m giddy! (For the new-comers, I have a slight obsession with white. It’s probably a wee bit unhealthy borderline freakish, but I care not! I love white even more than a cat loves catnip!) I’m not usually a huge fan of the shabby chic style; I admire it’s effortless beauty from afar and I love that it embodies such a carefree way of life. It’s elegant and sweet. While it isn’t personally my style or something that I could live with, I still find it endearing. And well, this cute little cabin has me reconsidering my stance. All of the little details are so charming from the numerous chandeliers, to the chipped painted cabinet doors, and the ruffley sheets, my oh my! There are most definitely elements here that I could get on board with.

Like this cozy sleeping loft! How quaint. When can I move in? And the ruffled bedding and canopied top? Oh my, oh my! Be still my beating heart.

Oh, and the best part? This cottage is only accessible via a stone crossing over a stream! How magical is that? As if I weren’t already positively smitten, this mini-home just keeps getting better and better. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say this place was plucked from some sort of girlish fairytale dream land. In fact, it reminds me so much of the doodles I’d make when I was younger. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say the blueprints from this cottage came from a six-year-old girl daydreaming about what her future home would look like. I know my 6-year-old self most definitely would have imagined something similar.

All images found via The New York Times Home & Garden section. Huge thanks to reader Kelly for sending this along to me! ♥

This photoshoot of Natalia Vodianova by Craig McDean (The entire shoot can be found here.)
Because it makes me wish I had pink hair. Almost. ;)

Charlotte Gainsbourg’s New Music Video for Time of the Assassins
Because this is my favourite song from her new album and the video complements it perfectly.

Fiona Watson’s Photography
Because her “photo collage” style approach is positively enchanting and filled with lovely collections of drawings, eggs, twigs and branches, shells, rocks, pretty papers and feathers galore!

The Living Room Set in Carrie & Big’s Apartment in Sex & the City 2
Because I’m not gonna lie, I kind of really love this set. I want to live on it. Forever and ever. (But I’d paint the walls white.) I adore the ottoman Carrie’s sitting on and that coffee table is to die for!

Rabbit Clutch from TsuruBride (found via KrisAtomic)
Because I think it’s safe to say I need that bunny clutch. It’s like the essence of me – pink, shimmery and bunny-shaped!

I Am A Girl – The Girls With Glasses Show Theme Song
Because they’re cheeky, clever, musical, adorable, and oh so fun! I look forward to much more from this glasses-toting duo in the future. P.S. They also have a blog.

Multi-Colour Weave Bubble Skirt from Matthew Williamson
Because just look at that colour palette – coral, olive, fuchsia, lavender, and metallics in all shades!

Tom Ford’s Eyewear Fall 2010 Campaign (More can be found at Fashion Gone Rogue)
Because I love me some Tom Ford. He is god. Added bonus: Nicholas Hoult is super dreamy.

Unicorn/Dream Online Magazine
Because this little gem just put out its first issue and it’s plum full of dreamy art, photography and interiors. Can’t wait for the next issue!