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SNAP IT: or step to it....

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000

my blogging days have been few. i know.

and it's not that i don't want to just blog like crazy...i do.

it's just trying to find the time to do so. you know, balancing client work (the "other" me) with the kit + kaboodle of social media.

so i am trying to snap to it. and step to it.

but it might tough to keep up...so please keep checking back in with me here every now + again.

and tweet with me.

and pin with me.

because i will tweet back + repin too. (more people should...it's the whole point of social engagement, right?)

so reach out and i will reach back out....i heart that stuff.

xoxo,

lissa

note it:

"the heart of the matter" by india.arie

(photo credit: no idea...i saw it on the flickr home page)

STYLE IT: platypus designer duct tape

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:37:00 +0000

have been busy working as the "other" me (the marketing + creative strategist me) for platypus designer duct tape and other clients too.

i was celebrating the holidays back in october conceiving + creating this spot - soup to nuts - for this awesome company that makes super fun duct tape.

(i even pulled an all-nighter in the warehouse of parent company of fortis design, located in raleigh, nc, to style out this set....).

a team effort with the platypus people: head honcho, rob jordan and louise jordan, a.k.a.'s rob's mom and our awesome production assistant + the talented filmmaking team at taproot films. you won't believe your eyes....very unexpected. and, well, we had a ball.

click here to watch this really fab spot ('cause it is not uploading properly right now...).

"make it with tape." i did. ;-)

happy holidays!

lissa

note it:

"carol of the bells" by bird and the bee

CRAFT IT: platypus designer duct tape

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:14:00 +0000

these lovely gifts would make anyone's day brighter.

in addition to leading the marketing and creative direction for the brand, i styled these presents for the "remake christmas: make it with tape" holiday shoot for platypus designer duct tape.

you can create your own handmade packages too. here's how:

~ find modern + colorful gift wrap. these are from paper source in palo alto / san francisco (you can also order it online)

~ select a fun gift topper. these gorgeous handmade lollipops are from the candy store in san francisco.

~ make various styles of bows + then wrap with wide ribbon, crafted out of assorted platypus designer duct tape, of course!

my choices included:

i also gussied up the packages even further with some pretty french ribbon generously donated by rob's mom, louise jordan. she is one of the "platypus people" + was the "production assistant" on our holiday film shoot - pretty much the best PA ever!

now see, who can resist?

(not me. i basically pulled an all-nighter at the fortis design warehouse in raleigh, nc to make sure the film set and all of the styling was very "martha." oh, the things a girl will do in the name of platypus designer duct tape....It's not just for repair anymore.)

note it:

"she's crafty" by the beastie boys

CRAFT IT: school time!

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:56:00 +0000

hey y'all!

after spending the summer decompressing here, there + everywhere (lastly, charleston), i am gearing up for the school year.

kindergarten starts tomorrow so my wee one + i decided recycle some old crayolas.

love these.

much better than a melt down....

happy school year!

let the fun begin.

note it:

"another brick in the wall" by pink floyd

(photo credits: lissa lowe)

STYLE IT: mcguire's "jackson square"

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:15:00 +0000

just launched! one of my projects while at the luxury furniture company mcguire involved the development of their new archival-based furniture collection, "jackson square."

based on mcguire's historical designs and made of durable materials (e.g, rattan, leather and bamboo) along with colorful fabrics and finishes, this modern yet traditional line of furnishings sings both boldly and beautifully.

its heritage, craftsmanship and form stands out from a sea of competitors and lends beauty to a multitude of spaces.

as the spirited little sister of mcguire, i will be proud to own many a piece in my home. and dare i say, i've found a new definition of heirloom juxtaposed with modern living....swoon!

note it:

"step inside this house" by lyle lovett

VISIT IT: chillax

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:37:00 +0000

it's the first day of summer! (finally for those of us in san francisco.)

who doesn't love to relaxing with a good hardback book + a chilled glass of bandol rosé, poolside...preferably in the south of france?

note it:

"just can't get enough" by the black eyed peas

p.s. one of my fave low-key, oh-so charming hideaways in france is found in saint-paul de vence: le hameau. wish i were there now....

(photo credit: making magique)

GREEN IT: the real deal

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:50:00 +0000

can you believe it?

a heart-shaped tree.

mother nature knows.

note it:

"make you feel my love" by adele

(photo credit: making magique)

SATURDAY'S SPOONFUL - a small dose of sugar, spice + everything nice

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:27:00 +0000

oh my word....that red velvet cake with the pink frosting caught this southern girl's eye!

the plates + the palette are appealing on all fronts - and i bet the palate would be pleased too.

note it:

"all i want to do" by sugarland

(photo credits: lovely styling by chelsea fuss of {frolic} + color commentary by lauren willhite of color collective and is from her blog.)

TABLETOP TUESDAY - her name is summer...

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:39:00 +0000

summer will be here soon.

let's throw her a lunchtime soirée!

get the look:

~ white handcrafted stoneware like "berry + thread" by juliska at gumps

~ pewter charger from juliska

~ bamboo cutlery (40-piece "island" set is a steal for $41.49 at overstock.com!)

~ striped table linens (love the crisp piping...). so...i searched high + low for something similar. no luck. except to say that you could take oxford stripe fabric to a tailor to fashion something custom...that said, i did spy this simple tri-color table cloth from terrain that i thought, though different, was pretty awesome. and then there was this red awning stripe from anthropologie.

she'll <3 it.

note it:

"summer love" by jt

THE "WRITE" STUFF - anna bond

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:25:00 +0000

write letters, people.

call your friends today.

i am guilty too.

but these are lost arts....

+ we all need to revive connection.

starting today.

note it:

"connection" by the rolling stones

(photo credit: anna bond of rifle paper company. image from NSS.)

JUST DO IT: hit the road!

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:14:00 +0000

i am itching for a road trip!

note it:

"life is a highway" by tom cochrane

(photo credit: old j crew catalog)

GREEN IT: happy bamboo

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:15:00 +0000

today twitter was all abuzzzzzzzzz about urban outfitters copying the designs of a talented indie designer in chicago, Tru.Che.

(read more about what happened here.)

i, like many tweeters out there, decided to help out + happily made a purchase from stevie's etsy shop today.

yep, took me about one second to do it....

and while most people were most certainly purchasing the controversial "world/united states of love" necklaces, my eye immediately gravitated to this handcrafted necklace of silver + bamboo.

wonderfully eco-chic. wonderfully poetic. wonderfully fun.

just made me super happy, well, in my heart to support such a talented artist.

get yours here (with super cute packaging to boot!).

and, be happy in your heart too.

note it:

"rhythm of love" by plain white ts

TABLETOP TUESDAY - bow (ed) over

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:42:00 +0000

was bow(ed) over by this incredibly pretty + simple presentation.

(+ wishing i could throw myself another wedding shindig so i could DIY this lovely frosted cake with gold satin ribbon...)

note it:

"ribbon bow" by natalie merchant (iTunes session)

(photo credit: unknown)

STYLE IT: back to blogging....

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:51:00 +0000

hi.

it's been awhile.

but temporary breaks are always therapeutic.

so here i am.

back on the blog. with pink, paris + parenting on my mind today.

and full of love.

note it:

"but now i'm back" by pink martini

(photo credits: anthropologie/pillow; making magique blog/paris; kiddos, defunct cookie mag)

GIVE IT: a day of blogging silence....

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:01:00 +0000

"Bloggers Day of Silence" tomorrow March 18 in remembrance of Japan and its people.

Donations are being collected through Shelterbox, emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families in Japan affected by the Tsunamis and earthquake.

http://www.firstgiving.com/fun draiser/utterly-engaged/shelte r-box-usa

Altruism makes this world go around....

SNAP IT: stephen austin welch

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:43:00 +0000

seen within CA's 2010 photog annual, i've squirreled away this image from stephen austin welch on my mac.

evocative + lovely.

i so want to ride.

note it:

"a winter tale" by bobby long

THE "WRITE STUFF" - this blog

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:18:00 +0000

sorry, i've been gone awhile.

after 2.5 years of opining, it's good to take a break.

getting the blog mojo back.

so much noise out there.

i just want to be music to my own ears.

and yours.

note it:

"you really gotta hold on me" by she & him

(photo credit: no idea. i just like this image. can't recall where i pulled it. feels like they could be zooey deschanel + m. ward or quite possibly the white stripes?).

COOK IT: or should i say, milk it?

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:10:00 +0000

am snow behind....

(even if i am in california.)

will be back soon.

note it:

"informer" by 12 inches of snow

(photo credit: bakerella)

STYLE IT: happy hearts today

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:23:00 +0000

merry, merry, merry!

(on a side note, whoever peggy is sure did rake it in with these custom-designed jewels...gorgeous.)

may your hearts be happy today.

xo,

lissa

note it:

"happy holidays" by bing crosby (beef wellington remix) from san francisco's six degrees record label

(photo credit: amanda brooks, i love your style)

TABLETOP TUESDAY - green hues

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:48:00 +0000

for the holiday table, i'm thinking hues of green + cream with a dab of gold....and you?

note it:

"green christmas" by barenaked ladies

(photo credits: anthropologie catalog, nov '08; elle decor, jan '10; unknown; gumps ad; anthropologie catalog, nov '08)

SATURDAY'S SPOONFUL - a small dose of sugar, spice + everything nice

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:56:00 +0000

tonight i'm baking these little yummies with retro holiday-themed toothpicks on top.

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

note it:

"a marshmallow world" by dean martin

(photo credit: real simple)

COOK IT: cocoa

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:37:00 +0000

brrrr...it's time for some jacques torres "hot hot chocolate" in a stunning mug handcrafted by nancy bauch of white forest pottery.

(the form of this mug is quite sexy too. along with a recipe for two, a pair would make a cozy fireside gift too.)

steamy!

note it:

"baby, it's cold outside" by ray charles + betty carter

(photo credits: white forest pottery)

GIVE IT: love

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:13:00 +0000

a very rough week.

i will miss my dear friend + cousin amy....

while earth is a darker place, the heavens shine brighter.

i want her glow.

note it:

"angel" by sarah mclachlan

GIVE IT: heavy heart

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:21:00 +0000

sigh...heavy heart today.

jeffrey liked the rolling stones.

yes, i am thinking of you and sending you love, wherever you are....in peace, i pray.

As Tears Go By

The Rolling Stones

It is the evening of the day,
I sit and watch the children play.
Smiling faces I can see, but not for me,
I sit and watch as tears go by.

My riches can't buy ev'rything,
I want to hear the children sing.
All I hear is the sound of rain falling on the ground,
I sit and watch as tears go by.

It is the evening of the day,
I sit and watch the children play.
Doin' things I used to do they think are new.
I sit and watch as tears go by.

note it:

"as tears go by" by the rolling stones

(photo credit: freephoto.com)

GREEN IT: schoolhouse rocks!

noreply@blogger.com (lissa lowe) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:55:00 +0000

rehab = A+.

this schoolhouse rocks!

note it:

"alphabet song" by india arie on sesame street

(photo credit: country home/oct 2005)