Moonrise Kingdom

I can.not wait to see Moonrise Kingdom!!! I'm planning on withholding my excitement for two more weeks so I can see it at the Alamo Draft House in Austin. Like all Wes Anderson flicks..this is sure to not disappoint. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about get a clue and watch the freakin' trailor :)

Moonrise Kingdom

Obsessed

I stumbled on the illustrator Eun-Hye Cho today and I'm completely obsessed. The child-like illustrations full of texture and color are so inspiring! In love is an understatement.

Eun-Hye Cho

Perfect Pair..Watermelon

Watermelon Scarf, Watermelon Watercolor

Quote it

Love these great quotes designed by the Indigo Bunting for Real Simple Magazine. Awesome.

                                                                                                      Quotes

The fourth of July

Pretty crappy the 4th falls on a Wednesday this year but don't think that means I won't be partaking in any red white and blue festivities. Here is what I'd hope to be wearing while spending time with friends in the sun.

Confetti, Polka dot tank, Tory B Tote, Blue skirt, Croquet set, Yummy watermelon stars, Sandals, Fedora

A quote and a tote

Gah! I love this bag

Quote, Tote

Summer Picnic

Summertime calls for a picnic. And I've been craving an afternoon in the park with nothing more than a blanket, a good book, and a bottle of wine.

Picnic Party Photo, Orla Kiely Radio, Picnic Throw, BLT, Picnic Basket, The Happiness Project, Jam Jar Wine, Striped Cups

Happy First

Day of summer that is. Have to acknowledge. No wonder I sweated like a pig getting ready for work today. I'll leave you with a much nicer visual...

Summer Popcicles

West Elm Snazziness

Snazziness..not sure if that's a word. Either way West Elm has really stepped up their game. I remember for awhile we had a store here in Kansas City but it quickly went out of business and sorry to say I wasn't surprised. I've been in their stores more recently in both Austin and Chicago and they really,  I mean really stepped it up. They had real plants (even air plants) you could buy, books, and their textiles and furniture style is much nicer than it used to be. I ordered some dish towels awhile ago I was going to make curtains out of and just ordered a duvet that I'm so excited about! Check it out...and enter the contest they have going on, yes downloading the dumb zillow app makes it worth it! Here are some of my recent favorites from West Elm:

West Elm

Hello, and a badass house

Just a little Tuesday hello and some pics of Amanda Peet's gorgeous house featured on Vogue.com

Hello Image, Amanda Peet Home

Perfect Pair..CATS!

Cats on a Wire, Gatto Shirt

What's been goin' on...

So what the hell have I been doing during my brief hiatus you ask? Let me tell you...
I celebrated my 27th birthday with my favorite people, enjoyed some Glace' gelato on mother's day to celebrate the best mom in the world, went to Austin for a bachelorette party. Did a golf themed pub crawl with Morgan and some peeps (more like preppy but you get the point) my pretty kitty cat, went back to Austin to visit Patrick and spend some quality time in my favorite city. Breakfast at Bacon, driving through cool neighborhoods. We took a day trip to Fredricksburg, TX a small german town with fun shops surrounded by peach farms. Did a day at Barton Springs followed by twist margs at Baby Acapulco's, ohhh and finally tried Gordough's doughnuts. Holy shit..we split a peanut butter and jelly doughnut..people- that means a jelly filled doughnut served warm with peanut butter on top and an added scoop of ice cream. Yeah. You jealous? You should be. Then back home for some quality time with Zoey and a wedding with my bud Brian that was a blast. Whew..so I guess it's been awhile.

Photos by Lo

I'm Baaaaack!

After much debate of getting rid of the Lo & Mids daily collective blog, I've secretly been missing it. And I'm back...Lo & Mids is not forever gone even though the thought crossed my mind.

ma + cr

Ma + Cr is a paris based design couple that makes these kitschy animal prints and fun bow tie prints. Love that bear!

ma + cr

True That

Quote

Spring 2012

Today is the first day of spring. Woke up to a rainy day..feels about right.

All Spring images here, Essie Spring 2012

Yeah Weekend!

Happy Friday!

Quote Here

My Chicago Trip

Clockwise from top left: Off we go!! Topshop adorable makeup packaging, cute veggie kids curtains from ikea, heaven on a plate in Wicker Park, fun oddities at Two-Sided, a new bright scarf, hedgehog plate from West Elm, and nice window typography. The trip was a success..so much fun!

All photos by Lo

Things that make me smile...

Succulents, All other images here

Lauren Moffatt Spring Collection

Every year I lust over Lauren Moffatt's prints and simple shapes. The Spring 2012 collection doesn't disappoint! I'll take one of everything, please and thanks.

Lauren Moffatt Spring 2012

Back...

From my wonderful weekend getaway that made me realize I love Chicago more than ever. Such a great trip with lots of laughing, shopping and eating. Leaving Chicago gives me lots to think about for my future, which is exciting and daunting. Guess living in the now is all I can do at the moment. Love this cut paper quote...

Quote

Off to Chicagooooooo!

Today is my Friday whoop! Off to Chicago tomorrow...so excited!

Chicago Print

Pinterest Picks Black and White

Some of my favorite pins in black, white and some gold.

All Pins Here

Perfect Pair..pink and blue

Bat, Chevron streamers

Chicago Favorite

This weekend I'm heading to Chicago on a much needed vacation with my favorite travel companion, my mama. One of our favorite stores we stumbled upon in our last couple visits is Two-Sided and it's sister store Four-Sided. They are both full of fun cards, journals and vintage knicknacks one specializing in vintage frames. This is one must see destination shop every time we visit the windy city. Can't wait...

Four Sided

Pretty Palette-U

U Dropcap

DIY Hankerchief Wall Art

Inspiration Image, Warrier Hanky, Rose Hanky, Red Hanky, Turquoise Hanky, RIBBA Square Frame

Coolest of the cool

Obsessed with Sincerely Jules, a fashion blog where this chica pairs the coolest prints and dressy dresses with tennies. So inspiring. And she has my favorite hairstyle..still debating on getting bangs.

Sincerely Jules

The little things

So my friend and two apartment floors up neighbor Lisa asked me to check in on her kitty Walter while she was out of town. To my surprise she gave me the sweetest little thank you gift she bought at a kawaii store in Florida. How adorable and thoughtful!! The little things that make me smile :)

Photos by Lo

Fridayyyyy

Rawrrr kitty and Beer:30

Dip it good..

Loving all things dipped lately. I think I enjoy most of it because it's DIY-able.

Anthro Pink Leg, Dipped Magnets, Gold Bowl, Dipped Spoons

Lookey Lookey!

Look what finally came!? My new specs! After seeing Massada glasses online I quickly made an overdue eye doctor appointment and rushed back to my computer after to order these bad boys. Very satisfied with my purchase, and the cool stamps on the package made these european tortoise glasses even cooler.

Massada Eyewear

Pattern Cute-ness

Being the pattern obsessed chica I am, I freaked when I saw this set of cutlery from urban outfitters. Being that my current silverware is a cheap set from Ikea (although functional for what I need despite the occasional spoon bend in the ice cream carton..I hate that) I may need to upgrade to this set. Like a I need more pattern in my apartment..who am I kidding? Of course I do!

Ca-ute Cutlery

Olivia P at NYFW

It's no secret that Olivia Palermo is my favorite current fashion icon. I love her unusual combos of texture and pattern and that she creates classic looks mixed with affordable pieces. These are some of my favorite NY fashion week Olivia looks...

Olivia Fashion Week Photos

Perfect Pair..Pastel

Pastel Images

Happy Friday!

...Word.

Perfect pair..Neon and craft paper

Loving these combos of craft paper and bright neon paint.

Neon Hearts, Neon Triangles

Workspace

Being a designer I'm a huge fan of inspiration boards. They cheer up a happy place and more importantly make my little cubicle somewhat inspiring. Here are two of my favorites, how dope is that lamp? Followed by pics of my cubicle, my inspiration boards by my MASSIVE work mac, my long board, and my garage sale chair..that almost falls apart when anyone tries to sit. (which works well for me because nobody stays long-I kid..kind of).

Yellow Board, Black Wall Board, All other photos by Lo of my work cube

Happy Valentines Day to Moi!

Have you heard??? Domino Mag is coming back! New subscription what what! I covet my old domino mags. Check for it in April...sooo excited!

Happy Day of Love

Gem

Gold and Hot Hot Pink

Not having a Valentine would normally make a girl sad but these metallic gold and hot pink combos add some cheer and make for fun Valentines Day gifts.

ban.do Heart Clip, Polka Dotty Clutch, Baby Heart Studs, Savon de Marseille Soap, Metallic Lettering Valentine

Life Lately...

Some new bright towels for my bathroom and some awesome tortoise shades, my dear friend Sarah and I, my favorite card Hallmark is selling right now..I love the copy and the cactus illustrations, another dear friend Morgan--her blog here The Pink Polkadot, my new Rifle stationery that came..I'm obsessed, sweet Middy making herself comfy as usual, and a fun pic from New Years eve with my other friend Sarah..we just planned her bachelorette party in Austin..can't wait!

Photos by Lo

Pretty Palette

Gorgeous Floral

Hers & Mine

J Crew Fashion editor, Striped, Cropped, Heels, Necklace, Sweater

Perfect Pair..sunshine-y day

Sun, Be Yourself

Laura Berger Illustration

I love Sloths. It's true..I really do. So it makes sense that I fell in love with Laura Berger's sloth illustrations..may have to treat myself to one for V-day. My little sloth painting will love me back. How silly is this Valentines day card by her also...hehe.

Laura Berger Awesomeness...

Still alive here...

No, I haven't completely abandoned the blog...although I contemplated. With being in two weeks of lettering training at work among other things, I've been feeling a bit lost. But I'll be back soon, no worries :)

Yes Indeed-y Do

Little Owl's Night

My work friend Leslie and I were looking up children's books with nice design and illustration for her (better late than never) Christmas gifts for her nephew. She found Little Owl's Night by: Divya Srinivasan, and as I looked further I found this trailer for the book..sweetness.

Back to work...

Going back to work yesterday was near impossible after a ever so relaxing week off. I want to sleep in, eat a late breakfast, catch up on my favorite shows, lunch with friends, christmas shop, drink hot chocolate, afternoon nap it and go out for drinks with some of my favorite people. Le sigh..back to the grind.

Feeling Upside Down