Flea Market Rendezvous

Whenever I get a chance, I love to get completely lost amongst all the beautiful, awkward and kitschy items found at a flea market -- I can literally spend hours and hours studying other peoples "junk". During this particular trip while visiting Scottsdale, Arizona, I fell in love with all the vibrant and unique book spines -- there were hundreds of old library books displayed. Here are just a few photos I snapped as I was meandering. Enjoy!

Keep Calm and Carry On

(I love my lamp)

So this framed poster hangs next to my bed and I make sure I look at it everyday...one of my favorite quotes to live by. The design originated in Britain and a has even made the New York Times take notice. Read the article here. Many people have created their own versions of this poster and I bought mine about a year and a half ago from sfgirlbybay on etsy.com (who was also mentioned in the NY Times article). I almost want one in every color :)

 

Proof I hate packing...

I hate packing for no other reason than I hate it. I dress according to my mood and that is hard to forecast sometimes. Ok, majority of the time. So, to prove how much I procrastinate when it comes to filling a suitcase, I am posting what I just sketched. Remote controls. Really?! Sitting on my bed, I spot two sharpies and a legal pad within arms reach. I look down to my right and see the remotes sitting on my night stand. I proceed to then draw them instead of using them to turn on my tv -- aka another distraction I clearly do not need right now. What I DO need is a fire lit under my...well, you know where. Maybe, just maybe the remotes will take on an instant, special packing power that will just take care of it for me (while making sure everything matches and remains fashion forward by my standards, of course)...wishful thinking. And the best part is that it took more time to open my lap top, sign in and write this, then I even spent on my Magnavox masterpiece...now let the productivity ensue!!

Shout OUT!

Yay, for fellow design comrade/former colleague, Frank Chimero, who graced the site Outblush with his presence -- I could literally spend hours on there. Men, check out Uncrate to see what you can't live without. How awesome for him!! Check out his other work at frankchimero.com.

Obsessed

This is from one of my all time favorite home decor web sites, Designers Guild. I am completely head-over-heels for the Rosemoor bedding collection -- ultra whimsical and girly -- not me at all ;)

Appreciate Talent

I can always appreciate great photography skills (and be secretly envious). Check out juliagaldo.com and pine over her above par photos. One of her clients is juxtapoz -- how awesome!

A Make-over Already...

I already gave my site a face lift...I'm sure this will be a constant project in transition! Visit www.swaltondesign.com

Creatively Satisfied...for the moment

So here is my very first attempt at my own personal Web site. It is definitely a work in progress and a little rough around the edges, but it is mine, all mine! Visit www.swaltondesign.com and give me any suggestions you have!

Wish List

Can I have these?

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade MissHappyGoLucky.etsy.com

Fly Away...

Here is what I have been guilty of today...butterfly bobbi pins. 

What you need:

Spunky glitter selection

Butterflies or other friendly insects...

plus etceteras like bobbi pins and rhinestones.

Use floral wire and hot glue to attach the butterfly to the bobbi pin, embellish the wings as you wish and *poof* you have whimsical hair flair!

me & my sunshine