colorful retro-ness

Color is everywhere now-a-days: in the floral patterns of summer dresses, the ornate motifs of a wedding invitation, and even the textured fabric of a living room's drapes. Browsing around yesterday on Junia Isabel's blog, a new find, I came across the most colorful array of letters.

Created by Jason Hill Design, this is a collection of vintage letter-forms, as seen through the Hipstamatic iphone app. I love the deep saturated colors.

Of course I had to do some more digging around Jason Hill Design's Etsy shop and I found even more colorful imagery full of retro-ness thanks to the Hipstamatic iphone app...I so need an iphone!!

I love the minty-green glow of this one, and the composition is very interesting, too.

Aren't these the coolest? The contrast between dark and lights paired with the deep saturation really draw me into the images...such a glow-y feel.

Check out Jason Hill's sites for more illustration, design, and photographic work...a great artist.

{ Images Via :: Junia Isabel :: Jason Hill Design on Etsy }

number 100

Hello everyone. Welcome to a new week after the long weekend. Hope you had a great one.

Well, this post, today, marks the big #100...yay!!! I can't believe I've been blogging for almost five months, with a short break here and there, but I've hit a milestone. :) To celebrate this BIG event, I thought I'd share two of my favorite things in the form of illustrations/icons, and that's travel and kitchen objects.

Of course, when I think of travel and getaways I think of Paris, so this gathering of Paris-inspired ephemera is sweet on the eye and on the soul. You know me, always thinking of the Parisian life. I love the color palette as well.

And something that is always soothing for me is being in the kitchen and cooking a delicious meal for my family and friends. This set of kitchen icons would be a perfect wall hanging to inspire those succulent creations. Red and Turquoise...my favorite color combination, too.

{ Images Via :: FFFFound :: FFFFound }

happy weekend + warm weather picnic

I cannot believe we're approaching the end of another month! This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, even though it technically doesn't start until a month from now, so my brain is set on bbq's and picnics. These fashionable objects are sure to make preparing an outdoor get-together that much easier and enjoyable.

For a hot day, a delicious, home-made Popsicle would really hit the spot, especially if you experiment with you favorite flavors and use the Zoku. I haven't tried it yet, but my mouth waters just thinking of the infinite possibilities. Try some of these recipes and let me know what your favorite is.

For grilling the best burgers on the block, I bet this colorful FYRKAT Picnic Charcoal Grill would make them taste even more delicious (not sure why, it just looks cool!). There's a wide range of colors you can choose from and not that expensive for being so stylish.

Now, this SAC à BAGUETTE is for sure what I need. The Baguette is my favorite bread and I've been known to carry one around for munching throughout the day, so this SAC is perfect for carrying it and my picnic for my weekend outing.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend and I'll see you back here on Monday, with more Minted designs. Happy Weekend!

{ Images Via :: Williams-Sonoma :: SAC à BAGUETTE :: bodum }

the cutest wedding invite

In the four months that I've been blogging I don't think I've ever posted an invitation I didn't design. Well, today is that day.

I came across the cutest Wedding Invitation through head vs. heart and I simply fell in love with the illustrations. Aren't those bride and groom dollies adorable. Andres, the groom and designer, created these mellow-yellow invites for the big day with his love, Junia. They're so simple in the way everything is laid out, but I so love how the colors and illustrations come together. So nontraditional; more like a gig-poster which is well suited since they're such music lovers (check out this post).

The gray and yellow color palette is one of my favorites, and this Amy Butler design they used as a backer really ties everything together perfectly (LOVE Amy Butler...I want to be her when I grow up!!).

I like how he incorporated the yellow banners to carry the headlines for each piece. This large flower reminds me of one I used to draw when I was in elementary school (I've been trying to incorporate it into a pattern for a while...I'll show you soon).

Andres is a talented designer, and, may I add, works for Minted...total envy!! And (yes, another 'and'), come to find out, their wedding was in my backyard of Chula Vista, so cool they're (or were) locals. Check out Andres' blog for insight on more of their Wedding Invite Suite, along with images on Style Me Pretty of the big day; Love It!

{ Images Via :: soundslikeyouandme }

colorful doors

When ever I'm roaming around the city, or when I have a chance to travel outside my town, doors are definitely what catch my eye. I love the colorful variations of a sometimes simple construction or the decorative ornamentation of the old-world styles. These are just a few of the most attractive doors I found through Flickr.

I've always liked the color yellow. Having a yellow front door to your house is like having your home smile back as you return from work every evening.

Red is my all-time favorite color, though, and this Asian-inspired door seems so regal.

This one may be more on the rustic side, but that ultra-bright turquoise really makes it pop.

{ Images Via :: Flickr :: Flickr :: Flickr :: Flickr :: Flickr :: Flickr :: Flickr }

paper {flower} bouquet

One of my favorite blogs is Mademoiselle Dimanche's because of her keen eye for textile design and decor. As I was perusing her blog the other day I came across the fabulous creations of Jurianne Matter. Aren't these the most decorative and colorful paper flowers you've ever seen?

You could put them in a vase for those days when you don't have fresh flowers, they'll be sure to brighten your day.

They'll make any cupcake look even more delicious.

Or, you can decorate a simply-wrapped gift on the flash. They're colorful and versatile and perfect for any craft. Check out Jurianne's site for other great paper creations.

{ Images Via :: Jurianne Matter }

on the {minted} challenge

Hello all, welcome to a new week. Hope it's a great one.

I mentioned last week that I'd be participating in the Minted Design Challenge Holiday Card Spectacular, well, I've uploaded a few designs...take a look:

{ Dotted Season's Greetings }

{ Joyous Snowflakes - Single }

{ Frosty Peaks }

{ Joyous Snowflakes - Double }

Click on the images above or the green 'vote for me!' link on the top right to vote for them. If one of my designs wins it will be sold on Minted, how great is that? Well, the $5000 first prize isn't bad either!! Please, pretty please, pass this link around to everyone and anyone you know so they could vote for me...I sure would love to be on Minted ($5G!!!).

Here's the link: http://www.minted.com/designer/lizzybloves, or click on one of the specific designs found on that page to post on Facebook or Twitter.

I'll be uploading more designs (I have until the 10th) so check back often. Thanks a bunch and let's hope I place high!!

{ Images Via :: LizzyB Loves on Minted }