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It's Just a Little Crush - Deb McLean

All week I have been bitting at the bit to share with you this wonderful interview with one of my favorite stylists Deb McLean! I first came across Deb via her blog, Busy Being Fabulous, leading me to her personal Web site. The moment her home page flash up on my screen, I was hooked and have been "crushing" on her work ever since! So without further adu, here are a few things you never knew about Deb McLean...

 

#1: What are the 5 random things that make you, well you? 

My insatiable hunger for all things beautiful; my rather large collection of passports!; my commitment and passion to anything I undertake; my obsession with all things white; my haircut!

Q #2: For many of us Busy Being Fabulous is a daily source of inspiration, what inspires you to blog? 

Nothing more or less than the endless source of inspiration that I too find, from everyone and everything I am inspired by.

Q #3: What are some blogs, books, designers, etc. that you can’t live without?

Bloom Magazine, Lidewij Edelkoort, Lotta Agoton’s blog, my partner in life (he’s a designer).

Q #4: If you were to press shuffle on your ipod/itunes, what are the first three songs? 

Sleep will come by Bliss (Quiet Letters), Breathe by Telepopmusik (Genetic World), and Benny sings Coconut on  (Hotel Costes 10)

Last, but not least... 

Q #5: At the moment, what are the three things you are in love with, obsessed with, and inspire you?

The camera on my iPhone, my Scandinavian-inspired country retreat , Elle Decoration UK magazine.

 (Deb + an iPhone = some pretty awesome photographs <-- click to see more of this series)

Bonus Question: Any advice, for people who are taking the plunge and starting their own blog? 

Make it your story, your take on whatever it is that inspires you. Be true to what you care for and understand. Believe in what you are doing. Enjoy it!

Love: Leifsdottir Lace

Happy Friday everyone! I don't know about you, but I couldn't be happier to be writing that and for two very good reasons.... One, it has been a very long week, and two, later today I will be posting our "It's Just A Little Crush" dialogue with the fabulous Deb Mclean!!! So exciting! But, before we get to that I wanted to share with you the Leifsdottir new summer look book!

Obsess: Lisa Loftus Continued

Earlier this week I did a post on a few of my new favortie blogs, each accompanied by a sample post. Among these sample posts was the work of Lisa Loftus. I happen to enjoy Lisa's work so much, that I thought it only appropriate to dedicate a full post to her fashion photography! Hope you enjoy :)

Love: Drawn to Motion

Yesterday was one of my favorite posts here on LOI! Not only because I love the work of Marino Testino, but because it was great to hear you! In fact it was so nice, I plan to be incorporating more of this type of post in the future. In the mean time, what would you like to see more of... less of? Your opinion counts! 

Onto today's post... each morning I wake up in anticipation of reading through each and everyone of your comments and always make sure to take a peek at a linked blog or shop. After reading a comment left yesterday by Agnes, I ventured over to her blog, Some Kind of Style, and fell in love with the photographic work of Greg Kadel. I was especially drawn to his series, Numero! The use of color and motion makes for a fabulous set of images. Don't you think?

Inspire: In Your Opinion

Far to often do I dish-out my own opinion about the works I post, so today I thought we could change it up a bit and let YOU do all the talking! First on the list, the photographic works of Mario Testino found via the lovele blog, Miles of Style! Any thoughts?

Inspire: Crushing on Deb McLean

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend full of nice weather and memorable plans. On Saturday, I was lucky enough to enjoy the warm weather while walking around Boston, MA (well at least a very small section of Boston). I had hoped to share with you some photo's of the cities fabulous architecture and wonderful spring foliage, but seem to have never made it past the shops of Newbury Street (it's amazing how one street can consume you for an entire day). But, not to fret because I have something even better to share with you this week on LOI! 

On Friday, I will be posting an exclusive interview with the infamous stylist, Deb McLean (yippee)!! I first started 'crushing' on Deb's work when I stumbled upon these promotional images for Julian Ronchi Garden Design and have been hooked ever since! So, please check back at the end of this week for the 'It's Just A Little Crush Interview' with Deb McLean! Until then, enjoy this week's posts...

Show Some Love: The Sunshine Award (Bonus)

To top-off this Sunshine Award series, I thought I would share one last bonus blog... So Binique! Each post at So Binique tops the last. I have recently fallen in love with the authors white inspired living space! My favorite part... white is incorporated into even the smallest of details (fish bowl included)! 

Well, I hope you have fallen in love, become obsessed, or found inspiration in one (if not all) of these nominated blogs. Until next post... make sure to incorporate 'fabulous' into your week ;)

<3 L

P.S. To see the other nominees for The Sunshine Award, check out Part One and Part Two of this series!

Show Some Love: The Sunshine Award (Part Two)

This weekend, we started over and I re-showcased the first set of nominees for The Sunshine Award (along with a sample post from each). Today, let's finish this series by presenting the second half of fabulous new blog finds!!

#5. Sweet Nothings & Daydreams {sample post: photographer Lisa Loftus}

 

#4. Clover & Bee {CB Daily sample post}

 

#3.  SF Girl By Bay {sample post: Summerill & Bishop} 

#2. Rooted In Style {sample post: I Vassalletti} 

 

#1. Made By Girl {sample photo: Absolutely Beautiful Things}

Thanks for letting me share these awe-inspiring finds and for all those who were nominated, please keep this award going by: 

1) Put the logo on your blog or within your post. 

2) Pass the award on to 12 bloggers. 

3) Link to the nominees within your post. 

4) Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog. 

5) Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

Show Some Love: The Sunshine Award (Part One)

The other day I did a post featuring my top picks for The Sunshine Award. I was not very happy with the outcome of my presentation, sooo... I thought I would do it all over again, the same adorable blogs just with a few creative tweaks ;) Just to recap... 

Rachael of Little Bits of Lovely and Katy Potaty Cupcake Lady were kind enough to nominated LOI for the Sunshine Blogging Award (thank you so much ladies). Along with this honor, they had given me the perfect platform to share with you some of my new favorite blogs :) Below, is a favorite posts from each blog. I hope you enjoy!!!

 #12. Design Vagabond {sample post: Popville by Anouck Boisrobert}

#11. Tea For Joy {sample post: Australian stylist, Sibella Court}

  #10. Chocolate Creative {sample post: Herzensart} 

 

#9. Hooray Design Blog {sample post: photographer Hallie Burton}    

#8. Wit + Delight {sample post: Tartelette}

 

#7. The Drifter and the Gypsy {sample post: Te chichi Summer 2010 catalog} 

 

#6. Auburn & Ivory {sample post photo by Jamie}

 

To come, The Sunshine Award (Part Two)...

 

Love: Sharky Tea Infuser

{found via Looks Like Good Design}

“Sharky is a floating tea-infuser that looks like a shark fin marauding through the dangerous waters of your tea mug that simultaneously releases streamers of steeped tea that look suspiciously like the detritus after a nasty shark attack.” Though a little gruesome, I love this idea! How about you? Too much?