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Sound in Color: Q and Not U-No Kill No Beep Beep

29 Tuesday Apr 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Sound in Color

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Sound in Color: Q and Not U-No Kill No Beep Beep

Sound in Color: Four tet – Everything Ecstatic

24 Tuesday Sep 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Sound in Color

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Four tet has been a favorite of mine for years. With a mix of hip hop, electronic, jazz, and more, London artist Kieran Hebden brings such a unique style to the industry. Starting out as a member of the band Fridge, he later explored music on his own and released his first single in 1997. While continuing with his solo career he also has worked with talented and well known musicians such as Aphex Twin, Bloc Party, Black Sabbath, and Thom Yorke to name a few.

His fourth album, Everything Ecstatic came out in 2005 and is filled with quirky mixes and smart beats. It has a high energy sound and happy youthful vibe. It makes for good driving music as well as a background tunes for a party. The six song on the album, And Then Patterns, is particularly one I love. It has such a beautiful mix of instruments and just flows so nicely. Another favorite, Turtle Turtle Up, brings you back to the Nintendo days with elegance.

The album art is vibrant and colorful, like the music it presents. Although the line work seems a little out of control and ecstatic, the design makes sense. Due to the hues chosen for the work, it has an adolescent feel but its fresh and unique at the same time.  All in all, its fun.

Four tet-Everything Ecstatic

Holiday Party Tips

20 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Events & Parties

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The holidays are here! With Thanksgiving in a few days and Christmas & New Years right around the corner, it’s time to start planning those holiday parties. There are so many fun things you can do to dress up your home and make it festive. Here are a few tips I scored from Country Living that should totally inspire the designer in all of you.

Using ornaments in different ways is always fun. You don’t have to just hang them from the tree. Gather some in a bowl or vase, hang from doorways and moldings or create garland out of them. Try to stick with a theme or color and go with it.
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Let nature be your guide and feature lots of green. From small centerpieces to holly type garland, there are lots of ways to use flowers and plants. You can even create small bouquets for people to bring home as favors.
Holiday Party Tips

Create some laughs by dressing up photographs of family and friends with funny faces and holiday cheer. Just use a dry erase marker and you should be good to go.
Holiday Party Tips

Instead of adding lots of decorations, dress up your table with pretty bowls and plates. Whether they shine, shimmer or bring pops of color to the space, festive they will be.
Holiday Party Tips

Little Holiday Heroes

13 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Decor Ideas, Events & Parties, Everyday Design, Shopping

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anthropologie, BHLDN, decor, dinner, family, festive, holiday, host, Jayson Home, linens, ModCloth, party, ruche, thanksgiving, Through the Country Door, VivaTerra, west elm, World Market

Little Holiday Heroes

I always say, its in the details, because honestly, it is. Whenever I go to a party or wedding, even a dinner party, its the little details I see first. Whether big or small, they really show your guests you wanted the event to be special. When these little details are lacking, it just seems that sincerity is missing as well.

I searched for some really nice items to include in your holiday dinner this year for Thanksgiving. If you are not the host, than maybe you can use them the next time you have some friends or family over for a yummy meal. It’s always important to have fun and don’t overdo it. Especially, on a table where people are eating. Believe me, no one wants big centerpieces in their faces while they are trying to talk or tons of do daddies in their way when they want to get seconds. Keep it simple, clean and totally you.

Little Holiday Heroes
Cutlery Portrait Napkin – Anthropologie

Little Holiday Heroes
Amazon Dreams Pitcher – Anthropologie

Little Holiday Heroes
Stately Trio of Vases – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Poppy Pos Vase – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Felted Foliage Garland – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Wee Medallion Food Picks – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Piglet Placeholder Set – Ruche

Little Holiday Heroes
Pretty Cupcake Kit – Ruche

Little Holiday Heroes
Cheese and Thank You Serving Set – ModCloth

Little Holiday Heroes
Checkered Mercury Vases – Jayson Home

Little Holiday Heroes
Marina Vase – Jayson Home

Little Holiday Heroes
Rustic Set of Candleholders – Through the Country Door

Little Holiday Heroes
Hampstead Natural Napkins – World Market

Little Holiday Heroes
Natural Fiber and Lurex Table Runner – World Market

Little Holiday Heroes
Madras Serving Bowl – World Market

Little Holiday Heroes
Gilded Fig Vases – VivaTerra

Little Holiday Heroes
Metallic Diamond Printed Napkin Set – West Elm

Little Holiday Heroes
Cake Kitchen Placemats – West Elm

Little Holiday Heroes
Decorative Napkin Ring – West Elm

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