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My inspiration blog on love, music, art, travel, books, food, photos, nature, film, design, retro style…and other such things that make me smile. My name is Shannon. I'm a singer & songwriter in Seattle. This is my happy place. May it be yours too.
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Blanket Style

According to the February issue of Vogue 1963, blankets were a fashion accessory. Theyre like evening wear Snuggies! Lets bring them back, ladies, what do you say? {Images via My Vintage Vogue b...

12 time(r) siden

A Double Wedding

I thought double weddings happened only in the movies. Apparently not. Sisters, Lauren and Dana, wanted to share their big day. If only they could have orchestrated a double rainbow!  {Images vi...

1 dag siden

A Harp, A Baby, & A Cat

Seattle-based photographer, Jenny J, took these family shots of her old friends with a new baby in their own home. They make my heart swell. Music, love, and cats. What more do you need in life? &nbs...

2 days siden

6 Modern Artist Studios In The Middle of Nowhere

Technically, theyre in the middle of somewhere... Fogo Island, Newfoundland. But these modern geometric artist studios, set against dramatic remote landscapes, seem like the only shelter on earth. Im...

3 days siden 2 people like this

Sending Out The Invites

Were finally getting the invitations out this weekend, hurrah! Guests, we thank you for your patience and we hope you think theyre worth the wait. Hal designed, wood block printed, and letterpressed ...

6 days siden 2 people like this

A Sneak Peak of Our Wedding Movie

This will probably be the first of many posts about Katia, the director of our wedding movie. Shes a brilliant photographer and videographer from Mexico who Ive been communicating with for months ove...

17 maj 12 2 people like this

Foodzie Tasting Boxes

Has anyone subscribed to Foodzie yet? You get to choose between 3 gourmet specialty tasting boxes each month and a new assortment of hand-selected artisan treats will be delivered to your doorstep. I...

16 maj 12 1 person likes this

A Beautiful Seattle View

Summer has arrived early in Seattle. Weve had consecutive days of 75-80 degree weather with a perfectly cooling breeze. Yesterday evening, Hal and I went to our first barbecue of the year on the roof...

15 maj 12 1 person likes this

Movie Making

We did a little movie making over the weekend and had such fun filming. It still needs to be edited, but the plan is to screen it at the wedding. The whole process took me back to grade school, filmi...

14 maj 12 1 person likes this

Mothers

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us, when adversity takes the place of prosperity, when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us, when ...

12 maj 12 4 people like this

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a magnificent private estate in Scotland, owned by architect, Charles Jencks. He opens it to the public only one day a year! The landscape was designed to ble...

10 maj 12 1 person likes this

Trashing A Dress

Ive never really understood the whole "trash the wedding dress" concept. Why ruin a gown you spent so much money on? But my opinion has changed after seeing these joyful photos of Bre. This r...

09 maj 12

Little Books For Big Ideas

Im an ideas girl. Im sure I drive my family nuts with my grandiose plans and brilliant-to-me schemes. Recently, Ive been struggling with this side of myself, trying to figure out why Im like this, an...

08 maj 12 4 people like this

Staying Afloat

My loves, I knew this time would come, but Im afraid its happening sooner than anticipated. It may seem like everything is perfect in Shannon land, since I only blog about things that make me ha...

07 maj 12 2 people like this

Fiesta Time

Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend! Do you have any fiesta plans? Ill be taking a little drive down to Portland with some girlfriends. Ive been working so hard lately, it will be a nice break. This particul...

04 maj 12 1 person likes this

An Outdoor Living Room

Lounge, dine, soak, play and entertain all in one fresh outdoor living space. I dont think Id ever go inside.{Images via AT by Alicia Blas}

04 maj 12 1 person likes this

Nature Goddess Headpieces

For me, what brides wear on their head is just as important as what they wear on their body. Ive been searching for the perfect bridal headpiece to match my gown, and I think I found it. I think. Not...

04 maj 12 1 person likes this

Ask Alice Stationary Kits

Im such a sucker for kits. Especially when theyre as cute as these by Ask Alice. Ill be doing plenty of my own packaging and mailing in the next week or so. Hal is almost done with the letterpress po...

03 maj 12

Thoughts On Flight

"Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." - Douglas Adams "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for th...

03 maj 12 3 people like this

The Autograph Bathing Suit

Oh the things men invented in 1950. The "Autograph Suit" could be drawn on and wouldnt erase in water. Arent these photos hysterical? {Images via Retronaut by Bernard Hoffman}

03 maj 12 1 person likes this

A Bedazzled Fence

Eric drilled holes into his backyard fence and inserted colored marbles to catch the sunlight and sparkle. Star constellations were his inspiration. I love this idea. Sometimes fences need bedazzling...

02 maj 12 1 person likes this

Lady Perfume Bottles

While browsing eBay, I was admiring this green perfume bottle collection. Shortly after, I happened upon Rebeccas whimsical ceramic lady perfume bottles with atomise r bulbs. Naturally, I ta...

02 maj 12

May Day Distractions

In an attempt to distract myself from the riots going on outside my building, Im posting pretty pictures of petals. Happy May Day, loves! {Images via Wunderbuzz by Irving Penn}

02 maj 12

The Top 10 Most Relaxing Tunes

Weightless by Marconi Union on Grooveshark According to scientists and sound therapists, the most relaxing song in the world is Weightless by Manchester band, Marconi Union. The tune uses specif...

01 maj 12 6 people like this

Jing Wei Prints

In junior high, Jing Wei was voted "Most Likely To Become An Artist" but was outraged because she wanted to be a food critic. So funny. I guess her pre-teen schoolmates knew a thing or two ab...

01 maj 12 1 person likes this

Engagement Photos At Home

How sweet are these engagement photos of Yohann & Anne-Sophie, taken inside their cozy French apartment? Reminds me of this wedding. Its such a great way to show off a couples...

30 apr 12 2 people like this

Along The 101

Did you have a nice weekend? I had such a beautiful time in wine country with old friends and new. We drove up and down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway 101 and  ;I love how unknown...

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

A Bus Birthday

This is how awesome my bestie Tiffany is. For her 30th birthday party this weekend, well be boarding a party bus and riding from LA to Santa Ynez and back for wine tasting and dinner. A little bit of...

27 apr 12 1 person likes this

An Atomic UFO Nursery

This 50s atomic style nursery is so original. Annie and her husband made their own alien felt pillows and painted the wall mural to resemble the Portland city skyline with a UFO beaming down upon the...

27 apr 12 4 people like this

The Color Run

Im kicking myself for not signing up for The Color Run soon enough. Seattle is sold out already. If youre unaware, its a charity sponsored 5k walk/run and at each kilometer, volunteers douse you with...

27 apr 12 2 people like this

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