Inspired lighting...

 

Lately I have seen more and more fun ways to make things into interesting lighting!

Sweet group of birdcage lights

image via design traveler

A fresh new look! Come and see some of our new arrivals

Now available on My Sparrow!  Have a great Weekend!

Stripes inspiration

I am seeing stripes everywhere. So excited for Spring!

images via anthropologie and skona hem

The Time Traveler's Wife

My Husband gave me this book for Christmas.. I just finished it last night- loved it!! Have you read it? Have you read her other book? What do you think??- oh and I am waiting to see the movie now...

Jessica at The Wife of an Artist - Gifted Inspiration

Inspiration is an amazing thing.. the most amazing thing is that it is different for everyone! I am so excited to have Jessica from The Wife on an Artist as my next guest blogger! I just love the chairs I also wanted a pair for my dining room! One day!! Please enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

Where do you find inspiration?

I am a very visual person so I'm constantly observing the world around me for inspiration. From walks through the city to my ever expanding blog roll to the galleries I frequent, there are so many inspiring and creative things to take in. Thank god for camera phones, my trusty Canon and the star function on Google Reader. Obviously, we are all drawn to a particular style or time period and I am no exception. I love the mid century modern design aesthetic, art that arose out of or is influenced by the Constructivist movement, and anything and everything having to do with typography.

What is your favorite or Dream vacation destination?

Barcelona has been my favorite city that I've visited thus far. I felt unbelievably at home there and found inspiration in everything. My first night in the city, I stumbled upon a public performance by trapeze artists that were protesting the closure of a building that artists had been squatting in for years and the lack of affordable housing for artists. I immediately fell in love with the energy of the city then and there. I can't wait to go back with my husband....perhaps for an extended stay!

Why did you start your blog?

I had been looking for some sort of daily creative outlet for sometime (I tried knitting, but it just didn't do it for me...no offense to knitters). After I built a website for my husband (the artist), I realized a blog might be the way to go. I originally thought I would create a more engaging online presence for his art, but it really turned into a place for me to share what inspires me with others. And it's forced me to pick up my camera more often which is always a good thing. I'm still surprised that I even have any readers and that it's opened so many doors. I would never be writing for Apartment Therapy now if it weren't for this silly blog.

An item that is on your wish list for your home or yourself.

Currently, I'm seriously lusting after a Cherner Armchair. If I had one, I don't know if I would ever even sit in it. I'd probably just stare at it for hours on end. It's absolute plywood perfection.

Inspired by Paper

So I have been thinking about what inspires me lately. Because I am always curious what makes people tick, what makes these wildly creative types come up with such wonderful ideas- How does the creative world get INSPIRED?

Just the other day I was walking in a "craft store" {I know... I needed some ribbon} and I saw the most amazing paper... It was so pretty and since I have long abandoned the scrap book phase in my life {too many photos- not enough time!} I bought it just for inspiration I loved the colors and the feeling- so very bohemian...

Over the next few weeks I will be having a series of guest posts on My Sparrow about how some of the bloggers that inspire me get inspired- I hope you will join us!

Here is what I bought and what I made.. What do you think??

My Sparrow - stylish responsibility

I little Inspiration

Everyday I find a little inspiration somewhere. Whether it is with my kids, a little button, a piece of art, a piece of paper, a photo, something in nature... Just about anything on any given day can inspire me. I hope your day is and or was inspirational! Remember there are so many wonderful things out there- take a minute to step away from the computer, turn off your phone and absorb what is inside and out all around you and I promise you will find something to make you smile! Not only that it might even inspire you to do something creative.. and exciting!

Ps. I am playing with this whole new larger photo thing... I will see how it goes.

My Sparrow - stylish responsibility

Are you ready??

As my holiday calendar is starting to fill up I cannot help but think about all of the wonderful things I could buy to wear.... hum... what will you be wearing and doing???

Images from Anthropologie and J Crew.

Too bad it is 80 degrees today!!

I am so in love with these 2 jackets from J Crew... why do they do this to me? It is so hot today!!