A Beautiful Mess: the things that inspire...

the things that inspire...

lately, i have been really inspired. i feel blessed to have so many beautiful things floating around in my world right now.... i thought it would be fun to share a few and also ask *you* what is inspiring you at the moment....

Film
i've been thinking i really need to rewatch *2046*.... so many beautiful colors....

(if you like foreign films... i loooove them.)

i'd also love to see *frida* again in the near future... the scene with all the glitter... steal my heart!

i've never seen *a very long engagement*... it's for sure at the top of the list of things i am meaning to do right now....

i recently saw *my kid could paint that* at the moxie. it was sort of sad, but beautiful none the less....

and (saving the best for last...) this was the most beautiful thing i have ever seen...

watch this! :]

this week i've had some lovely people staying at my loft...

my friends from One Star Story

and the boys from *School Boy Humor*

What is inspiring *you* right now?
have a lovely day.... hugs. XOXO.elsie

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Ooh, the girl from a very long engagement looks like Amelie! :) Must be the same one, I love her.
Have fun hanging out with OSS and School Boy Humor! :)
I have been inspired lately by the new year, love fresh starts and new beginnings :) Anything can happen!

Posted by: Charin | January 10, 2008 at 11:18 AM

wow! lots of fun w. so many people at your loft! hope your having an amazing time! inspiring to me lately? my little girls! They are so free and innocent and beautiful! love it! i'm also inspired lately by bright colors, fashion and the outdoors.

Posted by: danielle stussy | January 10, 2008 at 11:32 AM

So many wonderful things inspiring you right now!

As for me, Kawaii Anime, Romero Britto art, Bob Staake illustrations...

Have fun with your guests! Happy Thursday!;)

Posted by: Donna | January 10, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Fabric is my inspiration at the moment!

Posted by: Jill | January 10, 2008 at 11:59 AM

I've been totally inspired since I found the world of blogging.....what a clever world we live in that we can just click on a name and we can view blogs from all over the world...yeah ok stop laughing ... simple things please me :p

Posted by: Julie | January 10, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Love your inspo list.... fun to have house guests!!! So fun!
Inspo right now... photography... lots of it... editing... processing... angles... colors... xoxo

Posted by: Amber Ulmer | January 10, 2008 at 12:44 PM

Hey... I absolutely love your VANS shoe picture!! I love Asian movies and have watched some really good ones lately. A few were chick flicks, and then others were really sad, and a few good action ones. I think they are soo much better than American movies!! Some things that inspire me lately are seeing what others create, whether it be a neat photograph, painting, scrapbook page, sewing, or crafts. I love admiring other's work because it makes me want to try new things and come up with new, fresh ideas!!

Posted by: Kelsie | January 10, 2008 at 01:14 PM

Posted by: Kelsie | January 10, 2008 at 01:15 PM

All of my ispiration is steeming from: http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/. Am totally hooked to this site now. And her videos are awesome!

Posted by: Julie | January 10, 2008 at 01:27 PM

hi elsie..
mostly right now i am gettin inspired by all those fun people at flickr! my favourite place to be.. and than i also get inspired by beautiful things, such as prints or photographs. kinda everything as long as it is heaven for your eyes!
anne

Posted by: AnneRausMiniIU | January 10, 2008 at 01:28 PM

I'm raving about this movie to everyone who will listen. But we just saw Stardust on dvd. I highly recommend it!! So entertaining!

Posted by: pegg | January 10, 2008 at 01:45 PM

Thank you for helping me find a new addiction...thesixtyone.com. A Very Long Engagement is one of my favorite movies of all time. City of Children by the same director is visually stunning as well and it has a great story line. The most inspiring thing to me right now is photography and music.

Posted by: Jocelyn Tojo | January 10, 2008 at 02:23 PM

Flickr has been inspiring me no end recently. Film wise ....HAIRSPRAY, and no I am NOT afraid to admit it! Music wise, a little band called GHOSTS (a UK band) they are just phenomenonal. And the new Elsie range of course!
thanks for constantly being an inspiration :P

Posted by: Jens | January 10, 2008 at 02:54 PM

Wow! wow...wow. I feel the need to stay home and snuggle on the couch and watch movie after artsy movie now...thanks for that!! I've never heard of most of those ones...=)

Posted by: Michelle Clement | January 10, 2008 at 03:02 PM

Inspiring me lately...bright citrusy colors and lots and lots of polka dots. Check out pics from my daughters polka-dot themed super sweet sixteen scavenger hunt birthday party! :)
www.craftiemomma.blogspot.com

Posted by: Kristen Hess | January 10, 2008 at 03:35 PM

Right now I am inspired by everyday moments and my wild crazy family.

Posted by: Angie | January 10, 2008 at 04:48 PM

Oh Elsie you will love A Very Long Engagement. It is so romantic. Beautiful.
I am inspired by Elise Blaha http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/
I am doing her Paper Challenge 08 and it's very inspiring.

Posted by: Toni Brockliss | January 10, 2008 at 05:02 PM

What happened to your pug puppy?

Posted by: Kristen | January 10, 2008 at 07:02 PM

me again Elsie....
I also just watched a movie called The New World. Wow.
It is a quiet, haunting and beautiful movie.
The scenery and music left me sitting on the edge of my seat. You will watch it and want to go outside and sit under a tree.

Posted by: Toni Brockliss | January 10, 2008 at 07:53 PM

I just got my brother the Sigur Ros DVD for Christmas. Can't wait to watch it! We both love them.
At the moment:
the movie PARIS, JE T'AIME. It's so unique.
www.theblogisfound.com. gorgeous images.
www.decor8.blogspot.com. fun design.
doing a 365 on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7658585@N03/

Posted by: april | January 10, 2008 at 08:28 PM

oh dude. LOVE sigur ros. thanks for sharing that video.

Posted by: katie | January 10, 2008 at 09:30 PM

love your list + eye candy! i am inspired by kate nash- omg go download her on itunes right now! and by this...http://www.flickr.com/groups/629710@N21/

Posted by: alison holcomb | January 10, 2008 at 09:47 PM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the movie FRIDA (go figure...it's my name!) She was an amazing woman and artist!

Posted by: Freda | January 10, 2008 at 10:07 PM

Oh yes Elsie! I think Heima is one of the most amazing visual things I've ever seen. It made my husband cry! Sigur Ros is one of the best bands of our time, for sure. He got it for me for Christmas and was so worried he wouldn't get a copy he pre-ordered it from several places, which ALL eventually delivered, though some passed Christmas. We just gifted them to friends to spread the Sigur Ros love. If you watch their vids on YouTube you'll see much of the same kind of thing as the movie. Amazing!

Posted by: amy j. | January 10, 2008 at 11:21 PM

oooh a whole house full and yummy boys would be inspiring. hehe. i have been crazy inspired by typography and band of horses.

Posted by: miss morgan | January 10, 2008 at 11:36 PM

What totally inspires me at the moment is drawing ...
Love doing it!!!
It relaxes me!!
It's fun...
Love making new and unique characters!!!
And it's fun to see your own kids sitting there doing the same!!!..
Love and Skullies
Angie

Posted by: angie delarie | January 11, 2008 at 12:02 AM

hey, els! i had to watch a very long engagement for class this semester and its great!!! you should definitely check it out.

Posted by: kendra m | January 11, 2008 at 12:04 AM

I am inspired by this site it has my head spinning. :)
http://www.jessvolinski.com/illustration_fluidforms.html
check out the artwork

Posted by: nicole hinrichs | January 11, 2008 at 01:45 AM

Always inspiring Amelie... need I say more? Oh and the new year has been very inspiring for those I know... CHEERS to your New Years!

Posted by: janelle | January 11, 2008 at 02:08 AM

How freaking cool that Sigurrós is on your list ! We have some really cool things here in Iceland that is for sure and they are on that list :-)

Posted by: Anna Dögg | January 11, 2008 at 02:29 AM

Hi Elsie,
Inspiration for me comes from reading and basking in colorful, creative blogs (like YOURS!), film (the movies Amelie, Moulin Rouge and What Dreams May Come are faves), music from the 30s and 40s (Absinthe Radio on Live 365), nature, and Somerset Magazines! Great Post, Elsie! Keep 'em coming!

Posted by: Paula Clare | January 11, 2008 at 05:57 AM

I saw a story about the little girl who paints. How come the movie is so sad???? I'm so curious!

Thanks,
Shannon

Posted by: Shannon Taylor | January 11, 2008 at 07:27 AM

Hi Elsie!
I saw the Sigur Ros trailer and I got mesmerized by it! Stunning colors! It makes me want to see Iceland in real live.
For now I'm inspirated by:
Yeah, I know, almost old skool...but I saw it last week for the very first time: "The Royal Tenenbaums"...awesome!!!
The Blue Man Group "Complex Tour" with; Tracy Bonham singing "Up the roof", Dave Matthews singing "Sing Along" and Gavin Rossdale singig "The current"!
I always get inspirated by Flickr, Vorfas and Miss Lulu and the Teaspoon Shortages are favorites! Such great photo's!
And Twin Peaks.....awesome! Love the fashion to!

Posted by: Anita | January 11, 2008 at 08:25 AM

Posted by: Anita | January 11, 2008 at 08:26 AM

You will love A Very Long Engagement, great movie. 2046 took me a while to get into but it was a beautiful visual movie. What inspires me right now are all the spring fashions coming out. Spring is right around the corner!

Posted by: Sara | January 11, 2008 at 08:27 AM

I LOVED 2046.
Have fun.

Posted by: Jenny H | January 11, 2008 at 08:36 AM

These days I'm inspired by the clean slate that a new year brings, I have also been inspired while re-reading Anne of Green Gables - it is reminding me to let my imagination run wild. And this may sound completely silly but there is a particular tree in our apartment complex that looks so beautiful right now the leaves have finally changed color (fall comes late to Orlando, FL) and half of the leaves are on the ground for some reason this tree just makes me feel so thoughtful and inspired.

Posted by: Danielle | January 11, 2008 at 08:46 AM

i love the photographs you take!
which camera do you use?

Posted by: rach | January 11, 2008 at 09:24 AM

hi elsie, you are one filmfreak!
I used to be one, but now going to the movies is too noisy for me:(
My alltime favourite is la double vie de véronique and also les trois couleurs rouge,bleu, blanc from kieslowski...
(and A white christmas, and Sound of music and... Sissi... pretty bad huh?)
Björk is a girl I really love: I think she is one of the most special and beautiful women there are and I really like her all natural.
I don't know what I am inspired by, but lately I have such an urge to play with paint, although I am not artistic at all!!

Posted by: evelyne | January 11, 2008 at 10:41 AM

omg! u mean 2046 is shown there too? woah!

Posted by: SHER (: | January 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM

here here is my favorite band - perfect for the winter weather. they are from sf and i LOVE them!!!
http://www.emusic.com/album/Here-Here-The-Boy-With-An-Orange-MP3-Download/11079623.html

Posted by: mer | January 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM

I can't believe you love Frida Kahlo. She was an amazing artist and her life story is so interesting. I was fortunate enough to visit her home in Mexico City, they called it the Blue House. The house has a courtyard in the middle and you can visit the rooms that are full of art and memorabilia. Highly recommended!!!!

Posted by: Sandra | January 11, 2008 at 02:10 PM

Kate Nash totally inspires me, I think you would like her. Her new cd is called Made of Bricks, check it out:)

Posted by: Tracy | January 11, 2008 at 02:54 PM

my son always inspires me... Simon is sunshine. But lately candy has been an inspiration, all the colours! Sticky, shiny, sweet... who doesn't love colour!

Posted by: holly neufeld | January 11, 2008 at 05:06 PM

Things that inspire me? a ton of things. :] here are some:

Because i said So
vintage shops
you
mimes
yellow
this boy:] I cant help it. His mom and my mom were best friends growing up. met him at a wedding and gave him my number...he's so ambitious and such a dreamer. Ive been looking for one of those to keep my imaginative mind company. It was funny how our moms totally connived for us to hook up and it happened anyway. lol. http://photos-736.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v172/42/49/1014801736/n1014801736_14305_3704.jpg

G-rant. My awesome photography friend. check him out els. I heart this kid. :]
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=103659118

cooking. ohhh, im excited. :] threw my dinner party. check out my pics on myspace. FUN. my table was GORGEOUS. the meal was superb. :]

ill post more stuff later. Much love chica. PEACE.

mAdi

Posted by: mAdi | January 11, 2008 at 06:10 PM

Great movie choices! I think I've gonna have to go re-rent some of those old movies to watch again. What inspires me?
Really, my children and music.

Posted by: Andrea | January 11, 2008 at 06:56 PM

a very long engagement is a great movie. You migth also like checking out Angel-A by Luc Besson. Awesome cinematography (in black and white) and I really enjoyed the story/message.

Posted by: Sarah | January 11, 2008 at 07:20 PM

Hey Elsie!
My inspiration seems to changes with the seasons. Right now, I'm
inspired by classic music like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, a nice cup of English Breakfast tea in the morning, New York Times crossword puzzles and classic films like "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Sabrina".

Posted by: Val | January 12, 2008 at 03:03 PM

i actually watched "a very long engagement" like 3 years ago in the cinema. But it kind of dissapointed me.
I loved, addored and admired "le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulai" but her next one just wasn't as sweet and heartwarming.
maybe it's just me...
but the "heima" was pretty...and there music is inspiration!

Posted by: zwefanie | January 12, 2008 at 03:25 PM

I really like "Frida" too ;)
have a nice weekend**

Posted by: Ester | January 12, 2008 at 03:29 PM