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Inspiration and Aesthetics. Sharing the things that I love and that inspire me. A focus on the imagination, beauty, whimsy, and general dreaminess. Topics include: Art, Interior Design, Fashion, Films, Music, and more.

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Feb 22, 2013 Like

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An Update

Hi guys, It’s been awhile. A long, loooong while. Much longer than I’d originally intended to be “away”. I miss blogging, and I miss blogging here. But I’m still not happy with what “here” is. I...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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Hello world!

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Nov 2, 2012 Like

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Honesty

I originally wrote this post last Thursday, but was too nervous to post it. Urged on by Brandi and Liz, here it is… – Guys, can I be honest for a minute? I’m spent. Creatively, emotionally, I’m run...

Oct 4, 2012 Like

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Stay Inspired / № 13

It’s a new day, a new week, full of possibility. I know I could use a little extra push to get me through the rest of this month. So much to do, so little time, let’s keep the ideas flowin’… Happy...

Sep 17, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Humanoid A/W 12/13

Really, really digging every last little bit of Humanoid’s autumn/winter lookbook. It’s gorgeous. The patterns, the textures, the page layout, the styling, and of course the clothes… me = lusting....

Sep 14, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Mixology / Moments That Turn Into Worlds In Your Hands

This is one of my favourite mixes. It’s short, but it’s made up of some of my all-time favourite soft/chill-out sort of tunes. I’ll often go through phases of obsessive mixtape listening, then...

Sep 12, 2012 Like

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TV Floor Plans

FYI: I am currently out of town visiting family, and so this post was written & scheduled in advance. (Woo, I’m totally on top of things, guys.) What this means for you: comment moderation and my...

Sep 10, 2012 Like 3 people like this

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Massimo Vitali

I’ve mentioned in the past that I have a strange fascination with photographs of water and pools, despite a mildly irrational fear of them in actuality. I don’t know what it is about them, but I’m...

Sep 7, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Cathedral Book Store

I stumbled upon this incredible book store+cafe. I don’t know much about it, but I know I love it. I cannot read the language of the blog I found it on, which is terribly depressing as I so...

Sep 5, 2012 Like

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Sunday Morning by 3petitspoints Magazine

A little lazy holiday weekend inspiration… Loving this photography/illustration collab from 3petitspoints Magazine. As always, mixed media is one of my favourites, and I especially love the...

Sep 3, 2012 Like

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Fray León House

Chalk this up as another “wish I was a residential architect and/or landscape architect”. Someday, guys. Someday. Until then, totally smitten with the architecture and landscaping for this...

Sep 1, 2012 Like

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Ben Giles

Hello, bright, bold, ultra colourful and super collage-tastic art! I dig you. These magnificent explosions of flora and fauna, mountains, outer space, under sea creatures, you name it… this is the...

Aug 29, 2012 Like 3 people like this

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Stay Inspired / № 12

Aaaaand the inspiration dumps are back! Yikes, haven’t posted one of these in eeeeons! Major ball drop-age on my part. But enough talk, let’s get to the goods. And now’s your turn – I’m in need of...

Aug 27, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Parisian Kitchen

Well, isn’t this the most charming of charming kitchens you ever did see? As if I didn’t already have massive location lust when it comes to Paris, but they’re winning me over with adorable little...

Aug 26, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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A Scandi-Inspired Home in Scotland

Scandinavian influenced design can be pretty hit or miss for me. I can usually take or leave it. But this space, oh boy, I will take it and I will take six, seven, and eight helpings, please and...

Aug 22, 2012 Like

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Behind The Scenes Paris Couture Fall 2012

By now, ya’ll should know I can’t resist me some behind-the-scenes photos from assorted fashion weeks, etc. Nope, like a moth to a flame… if they’re out there, I’ll find them, I’ll lust for days on...

Aug 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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HILL House

First glance, this is a pretty cool looking abode. Beautiful textured materials, angular and ultra modern lines, amaaazing location, fun outdoor lighting… yup, this is one snazzy house that I can...

Aug 16, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Out My Window

Maybe it’s my inner voyeur or my deep love of architecture, but I’m pretty in love with this “Out My Window” series by photographer Gail Albert Halaban. They’re a collection of photos taken from a...

Aug 14, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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The Density of Light by Gabriel Dawe

I’m not lying when I say my favourite colour is rainbow. Typically, it’s my sneaky way of saying white is my favourite colour. But in this instance, I literally mean rainbow is my favourite. Brace...

Aug 7, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Mixology / Unemployed in Summertime (It’ll Be Okay)

It’s summer. (No, really guys. It is! Don’t let this rain fool you.) In my books, Summer means laid back cheery tunes. And that’s what we’ve got here… some moderately upbeat feel good sort of music...

Aug 3, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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NYC

I have NYC on the brain like woah right now. In a little under 2 weeks, I’m going on a mini little visit there! New York City, baby!! My excitement is a bit uncontrollable. Honestly, this was a bit...

Aug 1, 2012 Like 3 people like this

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Mogeen Salon & Hair School

This may be incredibly dorky, but I have this mental list of different types of spaces I’d someday love to design. On said list are, 1. an ice cream/fro yo parlor, and 2. a hair salon. I’ve gushed...

Jul 30, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Dior Haute Couture A/W 2012

I’ll bet this collection of images caught you guys off guard, huh? Expecting the ole fashiony standard and what do I toss at ya? No frothy dresses here, but the empty sets from the Dior...

Jul 26, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Rue de Rivoli Apartment

If I had a million dollars… forget the boats, the green dresses, the excesses of Kraft Dinner*… I want this apartment. In my dreams, right? Like it’s not bad enough that this gem is located in...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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Maisons Blanches

I think I’ve found my one true love in Tumblr form… Maisons Blanches. It’s an explosion of white, white, white galore! I’m a little bit in heaven, I think. I’d gush for a couple paragraphs, but I...

Jul 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Metric – Synthetica

About a month or so ago, Canadian band Metric released their newest album, Synthetica. I tend to go through spurts with their music. I remember discovering them for the first time 5-6 years ago and...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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Marin Headlands Wedding

I was never the little girl who carefully planned out her wedding from the age of five. In fact, I’ve probably given about 2 minutes total thought to my future wedding over the span of my entire...

Jul 6, 2012 Like

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Visual Type

Post #2 for today – wowzers, that never happens! But I was procrastinating my pants off (obviously) and found this on Pinterest and thought was just so stinkin’ awesome and I got so ridiculously...

Jul 5, 2012 Like

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Written by

Kristin B

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An Update

Hello world!

Honesty

Stay Inspired / № 13

Humanoid A/W 12/13

Mixology / Moments That Turn Into Worlds In Your Hands

TV Floor Plans

Massimo Vitali

Cathedral Book Store

Sunday Morning by 3petitspoints Magazine

Fray León House

Ben Giles

Stay Inspired / № 12

Parisian Kitchen

A Scandi-Inspired Home in Scotland

Behind The Scenes Paris Couture Fall 2012

HILL House

Out My Window

The Density of Light by Gabriel Dawe

Mixology / Unemployed in Summertime (It’ll Be Okay)

NYC

Mogeen Salon & Hair School

Dior Haute Couture A/W 2012

Rue de Rivoli Apartment

Maisons Blanches

Metric – Synthetica

Marin Headlands Wedding

Visual Type

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