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Hello my dear readers! Posting has been a little sparse here of late (and might continue to be for just a little bit) so I wanted to pop in and let you know the goings on.  I've been running my fine art site and Ash & Anchor as separate entities for a while now--and I really want to combine them as a one-stop-spot for all my creative projects. So, I've been Photoshop-ing and Dreamweaver-ing til my heart's content.  I cant wait to finish up and show you the final website!

Until then, though, I'll still be here, so keep visiting! Tomorrow's Weekend Fun will be 4th of July themed and early next week I have a DIY Necklace Tutorial to share that I'm sure you'll enjoy!

xoxo

Color Theory | James Roper

A nice way to start the day: spend some time with James Roper's "Bound Before the Source."  And you can see more here!

Weekend Fun | The End of June

Can you guys believe it's the last weekend in June and July is just one week away?! That's crazy talk, but true. I think it may be time to embrace it and say, "bring it on, summer!"

Here are some of my favorite bright-cheery-summery-lovelies from around the web:

1. Pictorial Websters Visual Dictionary from Amazon
2. Floral Bloomerang Necklace from Forever21  (*haha points for having a hilarious name)
3. Sweets Tin from Wesley Asher
4. Stretch Woven Vintage Tank Bathing Suit from J. Crew
5. Antique Quilt Ottoman from The Future Perfect
6. Marrakech Earrings from Forever21
7. Moroccan Hanging Lantern from Terrain

Rock on, party people.

Can't Stop Staring: Ruben Ireland

A few weeks ago I did a post on Heather Landis and titled it "Can't Stop Staring." Since then, I've noticed a lot of images having that same effect over me. Pieces that I keep going back to and looking at--quite literally staring at. Enough so, that I decided to make it a feature on this here blog to share the love. I excitedly illustrated a little "Can't Stop Staring" Eye logo for the feature and jumped right over to Ruben Ireland's website to show you my latest "staring" obsession.  

Ruben's work is captivating and utterly sophisticated. He mixes traditional and digital techniques which create subtle textures and an airy, atmospheric quality to each piece. I love how his color palette in the above images is soft and powerful at the same time.

Please visit Ruben Ireland's website see his other pieces! They are equally as impressive-- and you can buy prints too!

Why I Love Upstate NY: Flower Beds

The last time I went to the country I saw these "flower beds" and instantly wanted to find the person who came up with the idea and shake his/her hand. How clever!

Cheers to you today on June 21st, the official start of summer. Plus today has the longest amount of daylight, so do something to celebrate (late dinner/drinks outside? Why yes, please.)

Weekend Fun | Father's Day

My dad is quite the hilarious man-- and is always up for a good laugh. Because of this, for any gift-giving occasion we mix "real" presents with silly or ridiculous ones. It's always awesome when the whole family is in an uproar of laughter and even better when the "gag gift jokes" get mileage and resurface in future conversations (which they always, always do.)

For today's Father's Day Edition of Weekend Fun, I'm keeping with the Real & Ridiculous spirit and collecting some stuff I think my dad would get a kick out of. Think your dad would go for any of these? What's gift giving like in your family? I'd love to hear!

• Ass Blaster Hot Sauce from Hot Sauce World (**surely not suitable for all dads!)
• Favorite Parent Framed Tile from Someecards 
• Favorite Child Magnet from Someecards (do I detect a theme?)
• Human Thumb Drive from Stexe 
• 1960s Stopwatch from Clockwork Universe (now lets get serious!)
• Wooden Mortar and Pestle from hitarpetar
• The Executive Cigar Humidor from Humidor Vault

Happy early Father's Day to all the dads and grandfathers out there! (I'm so lucky to have mine! xoxo)

The Civil Wars: Forget Me Not

This is just too sweet not to share. Aren't they adorable? And the song is "play on repeat" worthy! You can visit their website for more info and musica: The Civil Wars

Happy Wednesday all!

One Day at a Time

Mondays can be daunting--the start of a new week, laundry lists of things to accomplish. It can get overwhelming and sometimes the best thing is a little reminder to slow down and take it one day at a time. You got this. It will be alright. xoxo

Weekend Fun | Beards Are Sexy

Hey guys! Did you survive the week? Well Friday is officially here, so let's hang in there through today. Here are some finds that are getting me excited-- I hope you like 'em too! 

I love wearing a man's tee with a big chunky necklace-- stylish yet comfy (and I'm all about the comfy lately.) And the "Beards Are Sexy" tote is one of the best things I've seen. And I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment. Touche.

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity Tee by Nonfiction Tees
• D&G Wedges from Zappos Couture
• K. Amato Golden Leaf Ring from Max & Chloe
• Mixed-Media Necklace from Old Navy (click around to see them all-- there are a few different necklaces in the same listing)
• Beards Are Sexy Tote Bag from The Bold Banana

See you back here next week!

Can't Stop Staring: Heather Landis

I just cant peel my eyes away from these Heather Landis photos from the "Abyss of The Disheartened" series. Aren't they so romantic and haunting?! You can find prints in her Society6 Shop. Also check out the others from "Abyss of The Disheartened" (the title rocks my world as well!)  Stunning!

Walking With A Ghost

Light, airy, summertime whites..

• Vintage Porcelain Glove Mold by Lackluster Co.
• Betsey Johnson Vintage Rose Stud Earrings from Nordstrom
• Roost Jumbo Hourglass from Orange and Pear
• White Praline Body Sparkle Gel from Sephora
• White Paper Twine on Vintage Bobbin from PaperPhine
• Roost Sea Urchin Open Votive Holder from Orange and Pear
• Coach Audrey Perforated Wristlet from Nordstrom

"I was walking with a ghost" lyrics from Tegan and Sara's "Walking With a Ghost." See the video here.

Hope your week is great so far! 

xo

Weekend Fun | Nantes

Beirut "Nantes"

• Okkervil River Concert Poster  by the super impressive Subject Matter Studio
• Craving Coral Necklace by In Honor Of
• Charles Darwin "The Origin of Species" Antique 6th Edition Book from The Vintage Cabin
• T-Rex Tee from the awesomely hilarious Apesnort
• Beirut "The Flying Club Cup" Album by Beirut on Amazon (this is on repeat all the time!)

("Just another night in Nantes" lyric from "Nantes" by Beirut)

Happy weekend! xo

Enjoy It: Sarah Bereza & Vincent Price

Links:   Sarah Bereza  |  Vincent Price