Happy Arbor Day! April is a very “green” month – along with it being National Gardening Month, both Arbor Day and Earth Day are celebrated in April. And of course, spring is in the air! To celebrate the arrival of spring we’ve created a nature and flower inspired moodboard.
If you like this moodboard be sure to check out our Pinterest Moodboard with additional images that celebrate spring!
~Allyson
We’ve been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on our blog all week and it’s finally almost here! Our moodboard is full of St. Patrick’s Day inspired images including, clovers, beer, luck, green and more green! If you want to see some more St. Patrick’s images, check out our Pinterest St. Patrick’s Day board here. Be be sure to follow us on Pinterest, we’re adding new pins all the time!
Saturday is the big day, what will you be doing to celebrate?
~Allyson
In our on-going designer’s duel, my good friend and talented graphic design colleague Lucinda Wesson of Chocolate Creative Design, settled on a nautical theme using navy Pantone 534. I love Lu’s use of the coral red tones and turquoise paired with the navy. She has such a wonderful sense of color! I paired mine with red {and a splash of yellow} going for the brighter tones with the dark navy.
The thought of summer being a mere six days away makes me dream of lazy, hot days relaxing on the water. We’re lucky to live on Long Island Sound and my husband and I relish every moment of every weekend in the summer. We pile the kids into the S.S. Graver {our tiny skiff} and pack it with sunblock, floaties, towels and snacks and head out on exploring around the Thimble Islands for that perfect swimming spot, soaking up rays and loving the sea air and mist from the ride. Ahhh, summer, here we come!
Chocolate Creative Design
row one :: poster by little types; rope earrings by michelle lane; boat image by kyraat
row two :: jacket by debenhams; poster by little minch art; adorable strappy stripped shoes by Tabitha Simmons
row three :: mini moderns nautical inspired wallpaper; topshop’s nautical inspired dress; ocean themed pillow collection by west elm
Elements
row one: adorable navy and yellow fashions for the whole family; iced anchor brew ready for guests; gorgeous stripped sail riding the high seas
row two: whimsy anchor stationery; beautiful typography on this anchor poster; white canvas chair with nautical stripped throw
row three: start your morning with this adorable anchor mug; snazzy graphic anchor tee; the perfect red canvas wedge; sexy sailor dress; James Dean looking hot in a sailor stripped pullover {and drinking milk}!
Ahhh. Spring. It’s finally here. What a long winter we had! But now we can rejoice that the birds are back (even if they are waking me up at 5am) and the daffodils are blooming.
Good friend and awesome designer Lucinda Wesson of Chocolate Creative Design and I have gone head-to-head again in our moodboard showdown. Pale daffodil yellow was our inspiration. It seemed perfect for the start of spring. How did we do?
CHOCOLATE CREATIVE DESIGN ::
row one :: ducklings / macaroons / moroccan yellow doors
row two :: refurbished dresser / spring bridesmaid / table for one
row three :: spring dress / painting / chair
ELEMENTS ::
row one :: bunnies hiding eggs / paper bag bouquet
row two :: happy place poster / bows on bags / cookie cuteness
row three :: jellybean flower cups / make way for ducklings / perfect pears
Note: “Make Way for Ducklings” is a classic children’s story by Robert McCloskey first published in 1966 and makes a perfect basket gift. My mom – a born and bred Bostonian – used to read this story to me as a child and I cannot wait to share this story of a family’s resilience, love and courage with my wee ones.
{daffodil image via}
Lucinda Wesson of Chocolate Creative Design and I are at it once again duking it out on the moodboard mat. This time, we used Pantone 196 and our challenge was a “My Sweet Valentine” party theme.
I need only show my board to my husband in preparation of February 14th as I’ve included all my loves – my love of chocolate, pearls, perfume, romantic films, flowers, French love songs, scented soaps and, of course, Paris. What would the moodboard to your Valentine include?
Lucinda’s board is, as usual, just beautiful. The ranges of pinks all work together and I love all the images, but especially the staircase. Could you imagine opening a door to be greeted with these sweet steps?
I think Lucinda’s won this challenge, but who gets your vote?
ELEMENTS
row one :: sweet pink bouquet; blackboard proclamations; pink ruffle cake
row two :: paris; xo bowl; sweet surrender
row three :: lace and pearls; white cupcakes
row four :: chalkboard art; beautifully wrapped soap; “bright star” movie poster
row five :: dee dee bridgewater “J’ai Deux Amours”; hazelnut chocolate brownies; chanel no. 5
CHOCOLATE CREATIVE DESIGN
Craft Image found via paper pastries
Pink House Image source unknown
Ruffle Dress image found via vi.sualize.us
Swirled lollipops image found via stylempretty
Suitcase and perfume image found via weheartit
Painted stair image found via weheartit
Heart pins image found via Flickr
Powder Puff image found via MargaretandJoy
Kiss Image found via weheartit
Mailbox image found via wehearit
Roses image found via decor 8
Cupcake images found via weheartit
Tulle image found via this is glamorous
Champagne image found via pinterest
{top image of girl in mask via flickr}