Love. Obsess. Inspire.

Love. Inspire: One Brush Stroke Away

The artwork of Anahata Joy Katkin is everywhere! I happen to come across her lovely greeting cards at my local yoga studio and was instantly inspired!

After reading through the insightful descriptions of her creative process, inspiration quickly turned into love. I leave you tonight with some of Anahara's breath-taking written work...

"Through artwork & creative living we have the ability to transform our lives and enrich the lives of others. Change is only one brush stroke, one word, one painted chair, one cut up magazine away. Little by little we are forging a movement that reaches into the depths of our hearts and extends boldy into our culture. For those of you who have found (or are looking for) your ever-evolving passion, just as I have found mine, there is much work to be done. Our dreams and desires are unfolding right before our eyes and right beneath the clock. Despite our busy days it seems we find a way to move deeper into an artsy life. This website is a place for me to share, connect, invent, inspire and explore the mysterious juju of the Creative Spirit."

{ Anahata Joy Katkin  }

Obsess: Boston Part One- Charles Harper

Recently, I have been obsessed with the work of the late Charley Harper, an extraordinarily prolific graphic designer. Needless to say, I was ecstatic when I came across his work in a local Boston store, Black Ink.

Obsess: Boston Part One- No Corner Left Unturned

I just got back from a wonderful day trip to Boston and am obsessed with the beautiful architecture, green parks, clean streets, and lovely boutiques. So I have decided to start a series of Boston found artworks (since I plan to be going there much more often). Whether it be a picture of the overlooked details of the city or a lovely object found in one of the many local stores, I plan to leave no corner left unturned!

P.S. If you are familiar with the Boston area, please feel free to send me suggestions of places to explore, resturants to try, or venues to see! Thanks and enjoy!

{ Tiara Tomato via Rugg Road Paper Company }

{ Roger La Borde  via Rugg Road Paper Company}

Inspire: City of Dionne

Check out these amazing illustrations by City Of Dionne! I always seem to forget the beauty and inspiration that can be found in the everyday object! Thanks for reminding me Dionne!

{ City of Dionne }

Obsess: The "Tiffany Diamond" of Applique

I am retiring tonight with hopes that my dreams will be "stitched" as beautifully as the works of Paula Sanz Caballero. Enjoy!

{ Paula Sanz Caballero  }

Inspire: Cheers!

I think the series of Kapadaz wine bottles, designed by Nadie Parshina, is such an inspirational way to start the weekend, don't you?

First off, who doesn't love a good glass of wine, better yet, who doesn't love a good glass of wine served from a wonderfully designed bottle! My one and only suggestion, replace the black with a vibrant color. Imagaine these bottles in bright green, fluresent pink, and orange! Ah, what a way that would be to start the summer!

Love: This Is A Bird

I love the idea behind, designer Magdalena Czarnecki, This Is A Bird. She transforms a universal paper bag into simple step-by-step instructions on how to fold the bag into an origami bird. In other words, the package becomes the product!

{ Magdalena Czarnecki }

Obsess: Tea Time w/ Sarah Walsh

{ Sarah Walsh  }

Love and Inspire: All Around Fabulous

Rebecca Thuss, a veteran of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, is one of my all time favorite designers. Whether directing a photo-shoot, planning a fabulous wedding, or laying out  a magazine spread, her design sensibility is untouchable!

{ Rebecca Thuss }

Inspire: A Fresh Perspective

From their refreshing Web design, to the images displaying their events, Elsje Design's is hands-down one of the most inspiring couture design firm that I have come across in a long time!

{ Elsje Designs  }