hi! i am working on some crafty stuff to share later today and my house is completely clean! it's like heavennnnnn.
just a reminder, it's the last day to get a Jan. sponsor spot for A Beautiful Mess! if you've been delaying, do it today. :)) And, please, check out the lovely December sponsors before they are replaced on the first.
Ok... back to work for me! here's a happy thought....
xo. els
my boyfriend, Jeremy, blogged his most inspiring person of the decade today. i decided to blog mine too. i would be more inclined to do a top 10 (indecisive), but i narrowed it down to just one special person and it's not an artist or a musician (surprise!). My inspiring person of the last decade is Mr. Charlie Kaufman. He is the screenwriter and producer of many of my favorite films.
I love all of his movies and three of them (Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, Synecdoche, New York and Being John Malkovich) would for sure be in my top 10 favorite movies of all time and Adaptation is also pretty close to the top. :) Here are some inspiring shots from some of his films....
and a couple that just make me smile....
I love you, Charlie Kaufman.
and just incase you are curious. here are some of the inspiring people who also would need to be in my top 10 for this decade... Jenny Lewis, Mark Ryden, Betsey Johnson, Wayne Coyne, Michel Gondry, Jim Houser, Spike Jonez, Wes Anderson and Miranda July.
Who inspires you? XOXO. e
my friend, Cayt, sent me this cute cute little Momiji doll for Christmas. i've never even seen them before & now i'm probably going to collect them (that's a trait i get from one of my grandmas... feeling the need to collect e v e r y t h i n g). seriously, though, look at these....
so adorable!
here are a few inspiring photos for all of my 'mom friends' and girls (like me) who would really like to be moms one day...
inspiring!
i'll be back later today! XOXO. Elsie
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two new paintings....
inspired by Alice in Wonderland. :)
Are you still thinking about New Year's goals or have you made your choice? I'm still thinking....
i had fun making my first hat for little Suki this weekend! i am going to post a full tutorial as soon as i finish my adult and kiddo versions (i want to try a sewn version also!). enjoyyyyyy....
Happy Monday! XO. elsie
i'm still working on putting my dreams for the new year on paper. i take goal making very seriously.. maybe too seriously? but it's such a fun part of my life. anyway... in the meantime here is a little bit of pretty for you to enjoy...
bunny sugarcubes for tea time. how sweet.
a very pretty illustration. i love.
the prettiest crazy festive house ever.
you're my favorite.
pure magic. this photo makes me want to take photos right now.
LoveLove. Elsie
hello hello to my magical online friends. :)) i'm excited to be back to my 'blogging rituals' and i have 10 brand new things that i adore to share with you today. Happy Sunday!
1. being in love. but, who doesn't love that? especially on Christmas... XO.
2. be still my heart! i love this idea that i lovely reader pointed me to. great display idea for instax/instant photos.
(source)
3. this gorgeous snow white piece by krista huot.
4. these amazing red handmade shoes. SO cute. i'm going to try to snag a pair when it starts warming up here! :) (sooooooo jealous of all of you living in warm weather right now. i ENVY you. XO)
5. this suuuuper cute coaster set. in love.
6. boyfriend & i's recent guilty pleasure..... cream soda. so good!
7. a visit from this cute girl....
and her (and her cute mom) even let me play with their dolls...
fun!
8. i like bear sleeping bags. seriously. the coolest.
9. ummm... this looks delicious. who wants to have a tea party?
10. customized plastic cameras. i have plans for a few of my own soon! :)
[images not otherwise noted were found on weheartit.com]
hope your Sunday is magical. i have lots and lots to share with you this week. one big new years goal/project and lots of pretty things i've been making in my studio. Love you very much! :) HAPPY SUNDAY. Elsie
ps. my favorite gift from my mr. is a chair that looks sorta like this (i searched and searched for a really close picture and this is the closest i could find). i LOVE it.
what was your favorite gift?
as promised, here are a few of the cute handmade gifts that i purchased this season...
this adorable owl hat for isabella from this shop! it was so cute i ordered an adult size too. :)
a faux iPhone for Sebastian found here. so cute, right?!! Although when we gave it to Sebastian he immediately told us 'it doesn't work'. ;))
and the cutest Holiday cards by Gemma.
and this awesome camper birdhouse for my dad! yeah!
well..... if you were brave enough to go shopping today, i am proud of you. i was sleeping in. i did list a bunch of new Sale items in the RVA store though! :) we are getting ready for a big new year at RVA. i seriously cannot wait. i am so proud of how far we've come and it's not even our one year anniversary yet! :) Oh, and i should remind you... today is the official last day to register for Style School and if you are interested in an ad space on my blog next month it's time to get those turned in before the 1st next week.
back to work for me... i am deep cleaning my house tonight and finishing two new Alice in Wonderland inspired paintings! XOXO. Elsie
first of all, i should tell you that i've lived in Missouri my entire life and it usually doesn't snow in December. It's sorta annoying like that because at Christmastime i actually *want* it to snow and after Christmas i instantly can't wait till Spring. anywayyy... it snowed last night!!
here are a few magical family memories from this year:
Christmas eve with my parents and seeing my grandparent's hold Penelope on Christmas. She was definitely the 'star' this year... we love her so much.
and this was heart warming.... jeremy's mother has made adorable cross stitched stockings for everyone of her children and grandchildren and this year she made one for me. it has a little teddy with a paint set and cupcake fabric on the back. it was the kindest thing. i really love his family and i am very happy to be a part of it. :)
jeremy surprised me with the most gorgeous vintage chair (haven't photographed it yet) that i had been lusting after for months and months. i had no idea! it was really sweet. and a bunch of new records for our home (mostly Queen b.c i am a huge fan and also David Bowie) and lots of cute treats.
i got jeremy tickets to see the Flaming Lips next week (new years 2 years ago was sorta our first unofficial date/hang out) and a new set of keys...
oh yes, and this cute faux bois wallet from Quiet Doing.
i'll share the rest of the handmade gifts i purchased for my family in the next day or two. it's really the most fun kind of shopping and special gift to give. :) i love it.
i hope your holiday we very merry! my store is closed for the weekend and we are planning more family time, a visit from lovely friends, hot cider and maybe one or two more Christmas movies. what was the highlight of your holiday? XO. elsie
(LA sent me this pretty deer photo today..... in love)
(so magical and pretty! i wish i knew who made this. it's gorgeous.)
hello and merry Christmas Eve! It's time to relax, give gifts and have a magical weekend with family and friends. i know you are probably very busy, but i thought i would share a few adorable DIYs (you know, just incase you want to do a fun project with your kiddos or while you are watching Home Alone).
Rachel's Tote Bag Tutorial is so cute. I love bags this size!
Holly's Panda Mittens are perfect. I adore them.
Katie's Christmas Carol Garland is inspiring and beautiful.
and this felt bow tutorial is charming, simple and reusable. yay!
Hope all your holiday wishes come true..... XO. elsie (this is our silly photo from last Christmas!)
that's a Jenny Lewis song and i pretty much agree. Here are some random things I love to make your day bright...
Peter Pan collars and vintage fashion in general (especially the 1960s!)
cute little scouts with big glasses (source).
this illustration of Enid from Ghost World and pretty much any kitschy fan art from my favorite films. brilliant! i would totally hang this in my home.
polaroids, instant photos and cute scrapbooks.
[source&source] vintage luggage. i love lovelove love.
cute DIY weddings. photos from my fave wedding blog.
pretty concept photo shoots. this one is inspiring.
want this sign so badly. so so pretty.
and taking rides in pretty space ships, of course. :)
have a lovely day! it's time for my coffee break. XOXO. E
whoa. only two days left. i can't believe it. mr. larson and i had a little date night at Thai Peppers (my fave), made treats and watched Elf together. it was magical and relaxing and everything that a holiday should be. :)
here is a night shot of my beloved Christmas gift.
i feel like the luckiest person. *sigh*..... is anyone else excited to open gifts?! e
look at the 'wrapping paper' jeremy picked out to wrap B&R's Christmas gifts.....
Merry Twilight... i mean, Christmas. ;)
