• About
  • Visit Gray Star Design
  • Minted Collection
  • Design Services
  • Contact

The Design Inspirationalist

~ Inspiring Ideas | Spectacular Creations

The Design Inspirationalist

Tag Archives: music

Sound in Color: Bjork – Homogenic

21 Tuesday May 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Sound in Color

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Bjork, blue, color, color palette, contrast, feminine, fun, gray, Homogenic, ice blue, music, pink. purple, vibrant color, whimsy

I have loved Bjork for years. Her music is unique, just as she is, and her voice is utterly amazing. I think its awesome how she much experiments with sound and tone, its simply intriguing. Her album covers are always pretty cool too. This particular album, Homogenic, has such a nice contrast between icy neutrals and vibrant hot hues. The color palette alone is fun, whimsy, and feminine. Sort of like Bjork 🙂

Sound in Color: Bjork - Homogenic

A Day at the Fair

20 Monday May 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in News, Shop Gray Star Design

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

animals, art, charity, crafts, design, fair, farm, garden of eve organic farm, long island, music, new york, riverhead, the forgotten friends of long island, vendor

This past Saturday I was a vendor at The Forgotten Friends of Long Island Spring Fair held at the Garden of Eve Organic Farm in Riverhead, NY. It was a beautiful day for sure. The sun was shining, there was a cool breeze, and the farm was filled with happy animals and lots of plants. My husband and I were there a little before 9 am to set up my table and tent, and then the event started an hour later. For my first event, I have to say I enjoyed it a lot.

There were many vendors there, both artists and food crafters, as well as live music acts. I met some people and passed along my card which is always a good thing. Although I didn’t expect to sell a lot of items, I did make some money. My intent was to support a great cause and get my work out there to more local people. I feel that was very successful.

It also made me smile that some of my family made it out to say hello and take a look around. Big thanks to my cousin Diana, aunt Deb, Grandmother, and in laws for visiting my first fair! It was really cool to have them all there. I feel I am now more prepared for the next event I am part of, as I thought of lots of ideas of how to present my items and attract more people to my table. It’s all about the presentation. And even though I felt my table was super cute, it will be much improved next time around.

Here are some photos I took of the day. Enjoy.

A Day at the Fair - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena A Day at the Fair - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena A Day at the Fair - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena A Day at the Fair - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Sound in Color: Brand New – Deja Entendu

14 Tuesday May 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Sound in Color

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

astronaut, band, birds, blue, Brand New, color, color palette, Deja Entendu, music, orange, red, sky, songs, water, yellow

The cover of Brand New’s album, Deja Entendu, is surely a colorful one. It consists of rich, saturated hues that are intensely darkened around the edges, allowing the center image to really pop. I really like the contrast and use of shadows as well.

This album has always been a favorite of mine and brings me back to my senior year of college when it got a lot of plays on my iPod. There are some songs I must of listened to a hundred times. The cover definitely got my attention but the music backed it up for sure. The color palette would be a good inspiration for a kids room or party, colorful and lively.

Sound in Color: Brand New - Deja Entendu

Support a Great Cause

30 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in News, Shop Gray Star Design

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

animals, artists, charity, craft fair, food, forgotten friends of long island, garden of eve organic farm, music, new york, riverhead

I love animals and when I get the chance to support great organizations who feel the same, I take it. On Saturday, May 18th, I will be a vendor at The Forgotten Friends of Long Island Spring Fair along with many other artists and crafters. There will also be live music and plenty of food vendors to keep you filled up with tasty treats. I am looking forward to spending the day meeting people and having my items and photographs up for sale, as well as display my custom wedding items. Come visit me!

Visit the Facebook event page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/534630149908905/?fref=ts

Support a Great Cause

← Older posts
Newer posts →
color in films sound in color art inpsired palettes
art and design the home events and parties weddings real weddings color inspiration film-reviews historic places news and updatesminted






minted.com

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Archives



martha

Magnolia Rouge

Screen Shot 2014-04-23 at 2.29.10 PM

Etsy

Screen Shot 2014-04-23 at 2.18.10 PM

logo

Screen Shot 2014-04-23 at 2.42.13 PM

P&PBlogHeader

wedding chicks


ruffled

Screen Shot 2014-04-23 at 2.47.49 PM

Screen Shot 2014-04-23 at 2.16.32 PM


lauren-elle-photography

jenlombardo

logo_website

site-logo1

kelly_dekenipp_logo

homelogo

Website Powered by WordPress.com.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • The Design Inspirationalist
    • Join 1,379 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • The Design Inspirationalist
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...