Love. Obsess. Inspire.

Love: In The End

 

 

I've been having a tough time figuring out what to post today, should it be a forward thinking stylist or may be a decked out interior?! In the end, I have decided to go with these lovely travel photographs from Aya Brackett! Enjoy!

Holiday Gift-List: Buy a Book/Give a Ball!

 

 

This year give the ultimate holiday gift: Buy a Book/Give a Ball! All of the proceeds from The Power of the Invisible Sun go towards the Hope Is A Game-Changer Project which puts indestructible soccer balls into the hands of kids in the most difficult places around the world. These balls are a lasting symbol of hope. A light no matter how small—the power of the invisible sun/

 

Obsess: Britain's Got Talent

{ found via London Lisbonite }

I am completely blown away by the work of Ukrainian sand artist Kseniya Simonova. Using a giant lightbox and sand, Kseniya told the story of Germany's invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII and won Ukraine's version of "Britain's Got Talent."

Simply Joanna: Lovely Thursday!

 

 

I am back! Can you believe a month has passed since my last guest post. I have been traveling and got back a little over a week ago and have been looking forward to sharing a new find! As some of you know I am Swedish-American, that being said I grew up with Pippi Lingstocking as my hero. So when I came across this Pippi inspired shoot I knew I had to share! Did you grow up with Pippi or any of Astrid Lingren's wonderful stories? Photos by Septantesept Fotografie.  

- Joanna of Simple Blueprint

Inspire: She Has Done It Again

 

 

 { found via Eat Drink Chic } 
 
 Pia Jane Bijkerk has done it again with her holiday gift & decorating guide. A week-long series of ideas for your holiday gift giving and holiday decorating. 

Inspire: Today Calls For

 

 

Today calls for something fun and childlike... the work of Suzy Ultman should do the trick!

Just For You Giveaway featuring Studio Flower Power

This weeks giveaway comes just in time for the holiday season! Studio Flower Power is offering one lucky viewer the chance to win three greeting cards of his/her choice! Each card from SFP is hand crafted and since no flower or plant is exactly alike, each card is unique and as distinctive as the person giving or receiving your own special message.

How to enter and win...

1. Venture on over to Studio Flower Power, take a look around, and them come back to post your three favorite greetings cards. Please don't forget to add the link to each piece.

2. Post about this giveaway on your blog by either linking to Love.Obsess.Inspire. or by posting the banner above! Please then come back and leave a comment with a link to your post.

3. Tweet about the giveaway! Then please come back, leave a comment and a link to your twitter!

 This week's giveaway will be open until Friday, December 18, 2009!

 Good luck all :)

 

Love: Soap Enthusiasts Everywhere

 

 

 

The masterminds behind French Paper have extended there clientele to include soap enthusiasts everywhere!

Holiday Gift-List: Gilded Bedd

 

From there wonderful handmade envelopes and silk flowers to there twine and tags, Gilded Bee has quickly become part of my holiday wish-list. And right they are sponsoring a special giveaway over at Tell Love & Chocolate that would satisfy any gift wrappers dream!

Inspire: Holiday Placement

After a rejuvenating mini vacation to the city, I am back and ready to share some new finds. First up...

 

  

My favorite part of any holiday season is the decoration preparation for the BIG day. This year's "main focus" will be an over-the-top dinner table spread and these place cards from Timeless Paper are just the icing on the cake!