A few gift ideas for the guy in your life…if he’s like my guy, he loves all things technology, most things cooking and a bit of adventure thrown in for good measure.
101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die Book; Flip Video Camera; Cuisinart Electric Knife; Mustache Flask; iPad Cover + Keyboard; Swiss Army Axe Dyson Tower Fan; Cast Iron Skillet.
I stumbled upon Judy Kaufmann’s work recently, and it was love at first sight! This super talented illustrator from Barcelona instantly drew me in…
Her whimsical use of color, conversational content and modern design had me wanting to find out more and more about her work and process. So I asked her to share with us her answers to three simple questions…
Someday Girl: I adore your work – so modern, playful and fun. Where do you find your inspiration?
Judy: As I always say I’m especially inspired by things I don’t understand, don’t know, don’t know how to do or I am not. A lot of things that do not belong to my life inspire me. I’m amazed by the unexpected, the unknown, the magic, not the trick… On the other hand I also have a bizarre and explosive inspiration rush when I go to museums and galleries and get involved with different colors and formats, whether I like what I’m seeing or not. After the experience of a good exposition, it’s impossible for me not to sit at my desk to draw.
SG Name three things we’d be surprised to find in your studio/ workspace?
Judy: On my desk wall I have a picture of Linda Evangelista and other one of Charlotte Gainsbourg; they both have an inspiring beauty (: I also have a big panel with different colors printed where I can see how they behave together, apart from many different pictures and small illustrations. Maybe the most liked is an old french poster saying “Travaillez en Silence” (Work in Silence)
SG: Describe your perfect day to create.
Judy: Waking up at 9AM, turn on the heater in winter and then to sit to read my new emails. After that I have breakfast and think about the order of the day. I try to answer emails an make phone calls first in the morning. If is not to frozen outside, I always go to the swimming pool, and then all afternoon is to create. I make at least one new drawing per day. That’s my perfect and my most common day of work.
Thanks Judy for sharing your inspiration and your work with us. I’m inspired to have my own perfect day of creating soon too!! See more of Judy’s work here and here.
Happy Thursday friends! I’m off to Europe for the next week…Paris, Munich and London. I’m looking forward to the sights, the snow and the shopping! I’m signing off for the week – but will be back next week with more gift guides and holiday inspiration. And to get you through the weekend – a few of weekend worthy links.
Loving all kinds of druzy rings…like this one and this one.
Wouldn’t this vintage fur jacket be amazing over all of your holiday dresses?
This poster shop is pretty rad.
I love this stop motion video from Olympus…have you seen it?
xoxo, jill.
I’m having one of those never-ending crazy days (weeks, months, year…) and thinking that personalized writing goods would make it all better.
Not really, but the thought of taking the time to handwrite a heartfelt note seems like a welcome break to these technology warped hands of mine.
And, psssst. Wouldn’t a personalized gift like these make the perfect holiday surprise for a friend?
images top to bottom: Geometry Stationery via Minted; Stamp via Primele; Heart Flower via Egg Press.
I’m so excited to kick off the first of this year’s gift guides with my most favorite…for her. This year, I’m organizing by theme, which is really my favorite way to give. A well-thought, perfectly put together gift that tells a story…something that speaks to both the lucky girl on the receiving end – and allows you to be a bit creative in your presentation. Happy Gifting!
For the nature lover: Chalkboard Garden Markers, $19.99; Wildflower Mix, $24; Gardening Glove, $18; Collection of 12 Succulents, $36; Meyer Lemon Topiary, $95.
For the gourmet: Heirloom Seed Collection, $24; Horn Flatware, $26 each; Staub La Cocette Mini, $54; Bon Appetit Magazine, $12/ year; Laguiole Dubost Steak Knives, $295; Pizza Stone, $24.95 + your favorite pizza recipe; Pancake Mix, $6.95 + your favorite maple syrup.
For the beauty addict: Tarte Cheek Stain, $30; Essie Nail Polish, $8; Vanilla Amber Candle, $12.99; Bubble Bath, $34; Ginger Essence Fragrance, $16.50; Organic Lip Balm Trio, $20; Laura Mercier Eye Palette, $28.
For the fashion lover: Ring, $127; Cashmere V-Neck, $145; Over-the-knee socks, $16.50; Suede Booties, $350; Honeydew Bralette, $32; Skirt, $128; Fashion Dictionary, $13.50.
Happy Friday friends! I’m looking forward to a lounge about weekend…in quite the opposite wardrobe of these fancies.
But, I’ve got the holidays on the brain – and need to get to crafting and shopping double time. What better inspiration than a little holiday sparkle (and maybe a self purchase or two?)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
xoxo, jill.
via Doble Ele
This cold weather has me thinking snow…but here in Texas, I’ll have to settle for some winter white gazing instead.
via Birdcage Supply
via Larime Loom
via Sweet & Simple
via Prince Design UK
via Living Etc.
Tomorrow is the first official day of December. And I am guessing that means that many of you have already begun to decorate your homes for the holidays. Who am I kidding, many of you have probably already finished, right? 
via House to Home
Me? Nope. Didn’t quite get to that yet. Nevermind that I’m not even sure where my one measly box of decorations ended up in the move. I’m sure it will turn up sooner or later…right around December 26th.
via Sweet Paul
Here’s to hoping these little interiors will inspire me in BIG way to get my act in gear! This year, I’m loving a simple color palette. Like this blue + green beauty below – or the soft neutrals above. I think keeping it to one color really elevates the look, don’t you?
viaRue Magazine
And I’m also loving this simple table setting – perfect for a quick Christmas cocktail party or maybe a brunch which I’m just itching to host!
via Home Life
Happy decorating!!
Hello friends! I thought we could all use some lovelies to look today. I do love a Monday after a long weekend, don’t you? Everything’s just a bit brighter…
i love thanksgiving the mostest of ALL the holidays. i love the time spent with family, the slow pace of the day, the build up to the big meal – which has been the same EXACT meal for as long as i can remember, but nonetheless is exciting every year. and i love most thinking on all this life offers to be thankful for…
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. Hope you have a wonderful day full of friends, family, food!
image above: Among the Pumpkins print from Abby Try Again. See her shop here, blog here.
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