i’ve long been an admirer of artist vivienne strauss’ story-telling paintings. but, now i am in love with her very creative collages. vivienne, is a prolific, multi-media artist, currently living in Portland, oregon with her charming husband, artist Matte Stephens and their wonderful menagerie of adopted cats. vivienne loves to read, create art, nap, drink coffee,... 
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in this week’s tuesday’s girl i wanted to share these moody and thought-provoking images from the fabulous flickr photographer, welcome ghosts. there’s also a gorgeous blurb book put out by the swedish artist and blogger of the hymn for cigarettes, Annette Pehrsson. for more of annette’s hauntingly beautiful work, follow her flickr photostream, and... 
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hygge house. i continue my quest for the perfect black & white room decor. if it should ever, and i mean ever, stop raining here, i may just go out and get the paint to finally get started with the redesign project of my apartment! in the meantime, i continue to be inspired by simple black & white i’ve discovered via flickr groups and etsy. rae dunn ceramics,... 
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i love the images of paris from blogger nichole robertson of little brown pen. nichole resides luckily in either glen ridge, new jersey, or paris, france, and her photographs are lovely, regardless of where she may be living. but, i do relish her captures of paris, as we all might imagine. she takes us to a world that is uniquely paris, full of vintage goodness, and endless... 
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ish & chi. oh gosh, i don’t mean to gush, but i don’t even know where to begin to tell you how great alt summit in salt lake city was! not only did we all get out of our pajames, and out from behind our computer screens, but there was so much bonding, generosity and such a blast to be had! from the panels, to the parties, and happy hours — everyone, and... 
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