My Right Brain

THE SEARCH: Dos Family Round Up, March 09 - February 10

I have been linking to Dos Family for months, but it wasn't till recently did I realize that I haven't properly introduced you to them (and they are so fab - what have I been thinking).  Created by two Swedish talents (decorator Isabelle Halling McAllister and photographer Jenny Brandt) Dos Family is a creative collaboration of DIY, family, and real house visits.  It's clean, always colorful, so very Swedish (in the best way ever) and is only getting better with time - what can't these woman do - such inspirations!  All images open up to the actual Dos Family article - so if you like anything you see, you can read more from the original source.

The Sleeved Blanket

Recently it has been brought to my attention, that I am 'cold' (as in I can't get warm) more often than 'normal people' (normal people, of course meaning KL, my husband).  He claims that because I was raised in a house that was pretty much freezing all of the time (which it was) it permanently ruined my internal thermostat, and now I crave an unnatural amount of warmth.  He literally says that the showers I take are abnormally hot (but I promise you they aren't), and that it could do long term damage to my skin and hair. If you ask me, I think his midnight runs to 7-11 might do more long term damage, but were not talking about him right now are we :)  Anyway, I bring this up to illustrate how over the top happy I am to have found this blanket.  I love reading in bed and this blanket proves that I am not the only one who sometimes get's cold arms.  We have it tough my people, and we will continue fighting onward, in the quest to be warm!
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HOW TO: Wrapping With Tissue Paper

Less is more - it's just a fact, and often something that I have trouble embracing.  I like layers, I like frill, I like ethnic - but I also am really attracted to simplified clean versions of those things.  As a result, I am always on the quest to strike a balance, where less is more - but with an extra kick of spice (I guess for me it really should be, less-ish is more).  Well, the beautiful tutorial I found on The Journals of Giddy Giddy made me so very happy because it screams OUT LOUD (can you hear it) - less is more, but with a kick (she is my kind of people).  The thing I like most about her simple and easy tutorial, is that you don't need much to make a HUGE impact.  Not only is the final product embracing the less is more concept, the execution is as well.  The designs can be totally abstract, the materials recycled from the tissue paper your new sweater was wrapped in, and other than scissors, glue, and some creativity you don't need much more.  Thank you Giddy Giddy and keep up the great work - I can't wait to try this for myself.
 

Fliqlo Screensaver is BACK!

I have been rocking the Fliqlo Screensaver ever since I wrote this post, and everyone who comes into my office, or sees it working it's magic in my apartment, becomes a convert (it's that nice).  It is so classy and practical - I honestly wish it was my baby.  So, you could imagine my horror - after upgrading to a operating system (Snow Leopard) when I discovered that my precious child was not supported on my new system (sigh).  I knew I was not the only one enamored with this screensaver, so I kept my eye out and finally my payers have been answered.  I am ever so happy to report that Fliqlo has been updated to finally support the new version of Snow Leopard...You can all breathe easy again - and yes, apparently I am this crazy.

THE SEARCH: Apartment Therapy Round Up, January '10 - February '10

Although I love Apartment Therapy, it can feel overwhelming (especially if you receive via RSS) and with so many new posts a day, I almost can't keep up.  In an effort to help you find the gems, below is a visual round up of my favorites from January 2010 - February 2010 (all images open up to the actual AT article - so if you like anything you see, you can read more from the original source).

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