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Feb 11, 2012
Feb 6, 2012
Awesome birthday gift // Prepping for my 30th // Catching up on some classic films
New Beasties tee // Pretty packaged gift // Photo booth props
Fab.com preview // New presents!! // Veggie quesadillas, qunioa, avocado
Feb 4, 2012
Jan 26, 2012
Jan 25, 2012
1. Love Loop Yarn Top
2. Colorblocked Clutch
3. Black oval necklace by minusOne
4. 2012 Grammy Artists CD
5. The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos
6. Bumble and Bumble Red Shampoo and Conditioner
7. You're My Favorite Boyfriend Card by Julie Ann Art
8. Butter polish in Slapper
9. Owls mini coin purse by Misala Handmade
10. Hang your Towel print by delivered by danielle
Jan 23, 2012
Morning commute // Late dinner // Stay thirsty my friends
Pats game // Who needs a cooler // My friends are naughty
Bangs are back! // Salmon burger // girls live here
Jan 18, 2012
Jan 17, 2012
1. A Horse of Course Navy Blue Print top
2. Nixon Spree Pendant Watch
3. The Yoga Body Diet Book
4. Confetti Metallic Canvas Painting by lulu & drew
5. All Bright and Beautiful Owl Night Light
6. Carnaby Scale Vase by Jonathan Adler
7. As Gold as it Gets by Essie
8. House Butter Dish
9. Lena Beret Beanie by COAL
10. Stratham Heights Low Boot
11. Resin Stacking Bangles by Beadevolution
Jan 13, 2012
This week I sat down with William Knopp and Jessica Tata, the soon-to-be husband and wife team of Son of a Sailor located in Austin, Texas. I came across thier Etsy page and featured one of their bracelets on "Things We Dig".
William is a graphic designer but has made stops along the way in the Navy. Jessica is a creative marketing professional with a background in art galleries and museums, photographing the world around her as she goes.
They have a love for resurrecting vintage and cast-away pieces. Jessica writes for Apartment Therapy and William is working on growing a sweet beard.
I can't decide if I like thier necklaces or bracelets better. Check out Jessica's Q&A for a glimpse into what they're all about and then head over to thier shop for some goodies. They are reopening on the 17th.
Flowers in May: What's currently in your iPod?
Jessica: You know, since we are getting married in March and having a friend DJ our wedding, our iTunes are all over the place! We've been putting together playlists with everything from Rogue Wave (my favorite band) to Lionel Ritchie (William's favorite throwback) to Ke$ha (gotta have trash pop for late-night dancing!) to Paul Simon (Graceland is one of the top 3 albums of all time!). And some Journey, Yeasayer, Whitest Boy Alive, Michael Jackson, Chromeo, Muscles----seriously, it's a smorgasbord of music in our house right now!
FIM: 3-5 "Things You Dig"
1. Japanese Washi Tape
2. Craig, the Pocket Manfriend from Nicola Rowlands
3. Inkling Digital Sketch Pen from Wacom
4. White Tape Dispenser from Poppin
5. 2012 Daily Planner in Peach from Julia Kostreva
FIM: Any New Year's resolutions?
Jessica: We're pretty new as a business--we just began in May--so it's been a bit of a whirlwind for us this last 6 months! We have a lot of resolutions working right now, actually, but what they all boil down to is establishing a good work/life balance together. November and December found us working 7 days a week, 12-14 hours a day. We pulled two all-nighters (which we haven't done since college!) and stressed out trying to keep up with the season! We feel very lucky about this, but moving forward we're trying to work more efficiently and take time to keep ourselves healthy and happy, too! We are trying to continue growing and innovating but without losing track of our relationship and friends and fitness regimen!
FIM: Where would we find you on a Friday night?
Jessica: Well, the last two months, we've been at home, in the studio, working! Where we'd like to be found? Having a glass of wine with friends or out at our favorite movie slash dinner place, the Alamo Drafthouse. We can dream, can't we!
FIM: You've invited me over for dinner. What are we having?
Jessica: Oh, man…William is the cook! I mean I can hang, but he can whip up some amazing meals. Two things you can probably count on: hollandaise sauce and dessert!
FIM: What would we find in your studio?
Jessica: Lots of desks. We just got a new one to replace a vintage one that isn't working quite right for the space, so we have some juggling to do. We are lucky to have a huge room devoted just to Son of a Sailor, so we have a desk for the computer work, a desk for the jewelry work, and a desk for everything else (photography, shipping, paper cutting, gift wrapping….) That and lots of vintage ephemera. We love little cards, photos, ads, figurines, you name it!
FIM: Any trends you hope will stay (or go) in 2012?
Jessica: Trends that we hope will stay: native american and outdoorsmen influence: we have both always had an affinity for things tribal and lumberjack, so we're thrilled that these are part of the fashion scene right now! Also, midcentury modern and scandinavian design influence. We're suckers for both!
Trends that we hope will go: dubstep. Sorry for any fans, but I feel like an old person when I listen to it -- "What is this noise!? This is what kids are calling music nowadays!?!" Ha!
FIM: What artists/crafters/bloggers are you following?
Jessica: My list is so long that I can't keep up with myself. I will be leaving out a huge amount of talented people in all arenas that I am impressed by, but here are a few!
SFGirlByBay - amazing blog
IsWas+WillBe - gorgeous jewelry
Pretty Little Thieves - super cool artist
Door 16 - gorgeous blog
Golden Ponies - she makes amazing shoes
Fine Little Day - all around awesomeness
Fail Jewelry - amazing handmade jewelry
FIM: What can we expect to see from you guys in 2012?
Jessica: Well, let's just say we have an exciting collaboration coming up, a new collection to launch, and we hope to start selling in more shops around the country. If we can work it right, this is all going to involve an RV, as well. We'll see!
FIM: Favorite words to live by?
Jessica: My mother always told me that "The universe is unfolding as it should. More will be revealed." I've been taught to work hard, embrace creativity and be true to myself, and after that, you just have to see what happens!
Jan 11, 2012
Jan 9, 2012
Jan 3, 2012
1. Love Theme Dress
2. Taffeta Dot Pillow
3. The Dreamer, The Beliver by Common
4. Drink Me Necklace
5. Big Buddha Uniq
6. Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Balm
7. Candied Ginger Body Scrub
8. Bixby bixby bag
9. Hello Kitty Noir Handheld Mirror
10. Tea and Toast Butter Dish
11. Paris Reusable Bag
12. Ceramic Pig Speaker
I'm ready for 2012 in a big way! Still the posts you've been seeing all along (Music Monday, Weekly Instagram Recap, Things We Dig and Sitting Down With) Working on some new weekly posts as well (patterns, recipes and crafts)
There's lots in store alreay for Flowers in May. Out first Fab.com sale! A new line of illustrations/prints and some early 2012 new products releases, even a new website is in the works.
Also on our list is to get into more retail shops. So far we're only in one, but we're really trying to expand into other Massachusetts locations.
You all hepled make 2011 a great suceess, so I can't wait to share more with you.
Dec 20, 2011
1. Zebra Crossing Scarf
2. Classic Q Natasha in Aqua
3. Gathered Sleeve Blouse
4. The Roots: Undun
5. Lemon Yellow Beaded Necklace by Sarah Robin L
6. Voyages over Edinburgh print
7. Faux Snakeskin Pumps
8. Vectorism
9. Chevron Zig Zag art block by Red Tile Studio
10. Gold Citrine Teardrop Ring by Oh Kuol
Dec 19, 2011
SO MUCH great music came out this year. Some of my list were no brainers, others I really had to think about. I think I've got a good mix, rock, hip hop, indie and new artists. In fact, I even have a runners up list becasue I simply couldn't leave them out. What are some of your favorite albums of this year?
Here are my 5 Runners up:
And my top 10:
Dec 13, 2011
1. Sequin Fringe Hem Top
2. Pantone Christmas Ornaments
3. Winter White Honey
4. Brian, The Scottie Dog Brooch by CherryPips
5. Gold Playing Cards
6. Owl Measuring Cups
7. Combat Boots
8. Adidas Watch
9. Rhinestone Swan Brooch
10. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in URB
11. Mister Fox Canvas Art by Native Vermont Studio
Dec 12, 2011
Welcome to RedBones // Polka Dot iPhone case // Breakfast
Ryan Adams <3 <3 <3 // sleepy pup // Purple extensions
Dip your card // Sunset // Mos Def
Double whammy Muisc Monday this week.
RYAN ADAMS
On Thursday night, I went to see my favorite musician Ryan Adams. I've only ever seen him play with the Cardinals, so this concert was a special treat. The entire show was acoustic. Him, 2 guitars and a piano. I was in heaven. He played a pretty extensive list of songs including 3 Whiskeytown songs and a cover of Ratt. No cameras or video recording was allowed. But of course, theres always someone who gets it. Here's him doing "Sylvia Plath" on the piano, simply beautiful.
MOS DEF
Images from here, here, here and here
On Friday I went to see Mos Def at the Wibur Theater. A last minute show, and of course amazing. He played a decent mix of songs and some new stuff. And boy can that guiy dance. And dress! He always has the best outfiits. I could't find a set list but here's a video of him busting a move to his new song.
Dec 9, 2011
Happy Friday everyone!
This week I sat down with Jeanee Duval of Dirty Laundry. Jeanee actually discovered me before I discovered her. She posted some of my work on her fantastic blog. Since then I've become a fan, not only of her blog but her insanely adorable cupcake bath fizzies.
Jeanee's blog is chock full of awesome stuff. Her and her husband are strict vegetarians so lots of recipes and my personal favorite,Too Cute Tuesday. She teaches Zumba classes and has a really great fashion sense :)
A true love for all things design and crafty, Jeanee is all over the web. Once you visit her blog, you'll be checking it every day. And get over to her shop for some stocking stuffers.
Check out my interview with Jeanee.
Flowers in May: What's currently in your iPod?
Jeanee: Well, I am a Zumba instructor so I have everything on my iPod from Latin to hip-hop and Bollywood to West African. On my personal iPod is Sade, Adel and The Weeknd, a new Ethiopian Canadian singer. But my favorite song right now is Far Away by Marsha Ambrosius.
FIM: What artists/grafters/bloggers are you following?
Jeanee: Ampersand Design Studio, The Glitter Guide, With Grace & Style
FIM: What trends are you loving this season?
Jeanee: Last year I saw presents wrapped with Trader Joe's grocery bags. I love brown craft paper wrapping all year around. But last year I didn't have a Trader Joe's to shop at. But this year I do! I've been saving my bags.
The holiday trends I love are clean and handcrafted. You can see them on my Pinterest.
FIM: Where would we find you on a Sunday morning?
Jeanee: Most Sunday morning's I'm having breakfast and coffee with my husband. Usually at home in our PJ's.
FIM: You've invited me over for dinner. What are we having?
Jeanee Tofu!
FIM: Someone once told you that (fill in the blank)
Jeanee: ... one day I'll be famous and they'll be working for me.
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