Stimulate - Invigorate - Vitalize - Influence - Interest

Revolutionize? Okay maybe that's a bit much. My goal with this blog is basically a very selfish one. I needed a place to archive all that inspires me - songs, clothing, people, furniture, etc. This seemed like the most organized/practical option. And in doing so, I hope to inspire others and maybe ignite even more inspiration within myself.


Monday, December 20, 2010

Barbie's Real-Life Malibu Beach House!!!!

Holy Amaze-balls!!



 


 

 






Johnathan Adler is the man responsible for all of this.

Barbie also has a suite at the Palms in Las Vegas! Book it here!




 


Style Watch

People Style Watch is one of my favorite magazines and the website isn't bad either. They showcase celebrities and growing style trends. It's always a great place to get outfit ideas and to keep up with the ever-changing fads.

They have a section called "I Really Love My..." and it shows celebrties wearing their favorite accessories and apparel. It's a great way to see the versatility in certain pieces. Here's some shots...

 Gwen Stefani in her Lola Fedora

 Rachel Bilson in Brian Atwood booties


Taylor Swift and a Lauren by Ralph Lauren messenger bag.

The website can also reveal how boring certain people are...
Angelina Jolie wears the same thing everyday. Can you tell I'm not a fan?


Here's some more pictures from the website that I enjoy.

Vanessa Hudgens @ her 22nd birthday - I just love this chick! She always looks amazing.

Sarah Jessica Parker in the cutest holiday outfit.

 Jennifer Lopez in Versace

 Beyonce lookin fly as usual

Friday, December 17, 2010

Modest Mouse

The following 2 Modest Mouse songs will forever be two of my personal anthems.

-FLOAT ON-
I backed my car into a cop car the other day
Well he just drove off sometimes life's ok
I ran my mouth off a bit too much oh what did I say
Well you just laughed it off it was all ok

And we'll all float on ok

And we'll all float on ok
And we'll all float on ok
And we'll all float on any way well

Well, a fake Jamaican took every last dime with that scam

It was worth it just to learn from sleight-of-hand
Bad news comes don't you worry even when it lands
Good news will work its way to all them plans
We both got fired on the exactly the same day
Well we'll float on good news is on the way

And we'll all float on ok

And we'll all float on ok
And we'll all float on ok
And we'll all float on alright
Already we'll all float on
Now don't you worry we'll all float on
Alright already we'll all float on
Alright don't worry we'll all float on

And we'll all float on alright

Already we'll all float on
Aliright don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy
We'll all float on alright

Already we'll all float on
Alright already we'll all float on
Ok don't worry we'll all float on
Even if things get heavy we'll all float on
Alright already we'll all float on
Don't you worry we'll all float on
All float on 

Courtesy of AZLyrics.com  



-DASHBOARD-
Well, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Oh, the dashboard melted, but we still have the radio.

Oh, it should've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Well, you told me about nowhere well it sounds like someplace I'd like to go.

Oh, it could've been, should've been worse than you would ever know.
Well, the windshield was broken but I love the fresh air you know.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)

Oh, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know, oh!
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, we talked about nothing which was more than I wanted you to know-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Now here we go!

Oh! It would've been, could've been worse than it had even gone
Well, the car was on blocks, but I was already where I want.
(It was impossible, we ran it good, we ran it good)

Why should we ever even ever really even get to know?
(It was impossible, we ran it good, we ran it good)
Oh if the world don't like us it'll shake us just like we were a co-oh-oh-oh-old.
Now here we go!

Well we scheme and we scheme but we always blow it
We've yet to crash, but we still might as well tow it
Standing at a light switch to each east and west horizon,
Every dawn you're surprising,
and in the evening one's consoling
Saying "See it wasn't quite as bad as"
Well, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.

I was patiently erasing and recording the wrong episodes
After you had proved my point wrong,
It wasn't like I'd let it go, oh-oh-oh. Oh-oh-oh.
I just wanted to catch the last laugh of this show.

Yeah, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Oh, the dashboard melted, but we still have the radio.
(The dashboard melted, but we ran it good, we ran it good)

Hard-wired to conceive, so much we'd have to stow it
Even needs have needs, tiny giants made of tinier giants.
Don't wear eyelids so I don't miss the last laugh of this show.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)

Oh, we could've been, should've been worse than you would ever know.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Well, you told me about nowhere well it sounds like someplace I'd like to go-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Now here we go!

Well we scheme and we scheme but we always blow it
We've yet to crash, but we still might as well tow it
Standing at a light switch to each east and west horizon,
Every dawn you're surprising,
and in the evening one's consoling
Saying "See it wasn't quite as bad as"

Oh it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
 
Courtesy of AZLyrics.com


Scope them in all their glory here, and maybe buy some shit too.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Dogtown

R.I.P Heath
(As Skip Engblom)



 Stacy Peralta

 
Jay Adams 

 Tony Alva

 Victor Rasuk as Tony Alva

I must have this!
Have any of you seen the original documentary?


I rip a Sector 9, if anyone cares.

Heart of Gold - Neil Young


I want to live,
I want to give

I've been a miner
for a heart of gold.
It's these expressions
I never give
That keep me searching
for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.
Keeps me searching
for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.

I've been to Hollywood

I've been to Redwood
I crossed the ocean
for a heart of gold

I've been in my mind,
it's such a fine line
That keeps me searching
for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.
Keeps me searching
for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.

Keep me searching

for a heart of gold
You keep me searching
for a heart of gold
And I'm growing old.
I've been a miner
for a heart of gold.

Courtesy of AZLyrics.com


Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

I'm not embarrassed. They influence the shit out of me.

 Vogue Italia, 2002

Marie Claire, September 2007



Marie Claire, September 2007

 Marie Claire,September 2009
Wearing a dress from The Row

Marie Claire, September 2009

Remember how I said I loved books? Remember how I dropped the word "Influence" in the opener to this post? Well, it just so happens that they have a gorgeous coffee table book and it's titled Influence. This is the holy grail of the Olsen Twins for fans. They've always been so secretive and mysterious but this book contains interviews and write-ups on all who have influneced them in their growing empire. AND, it also includes interviews of the girls themselves. With loads of beautiful pictures all in between.



Buy it here.


Christmas

I am the BIGGEST Christmas dork. I love everything about it. And I don't care who knows it. For all those scrooges out there, here's some Christmas inspiration.

How beautiful is this room? 
 


Sarah Richardson is a resident designer on HGTV. Seriously, this girl never disappoints. All of her projects leave me breathless. She has completely gutted various homes and cottages and the results are more than impressive. I have a feeling you'll be reading a lot about her on this blog. Her Christmas special is one example of her pure awesomeness...


Check out Katrina's blog post on her Christmas living room. She has such an eye! I just adore her. 

And now for a bunch of random things I just love.

Wreaths
 
A fantastic spin on the traditional wreath. I'd honestly probably end up leaving this up year round. 

Gift Wrap
My mom is the most skilled gift wrapper on the planet. I, on the other hand, can't fold an even piece of paper for the life of me.  



Give the kids some crayons and let them go crazy.


Bio-degradable and edible stuffers....leave it to Martha

Ornaments
 Probably my most favorite thing.
 






Color Color Color





I just want to live in this room, forever.