In all the catch-up, christmas tree decorating, gift-wrapping, giveaway preparing madness that was the holidays, I managed to stumble across Erica Shires‘ photography. It was a moment of peace and instant calm. I suddenly was in a cool bedroom somewhere north of here in a cotton gown, sleep still in my eyes, looking out the window with a sliver of sun beaming in. A hot cup of chai tea was waiting in the hands of my deliciously rugged and handsome lover… “PING” and there goes my blackberry. Alas, I was only daydreaming about the world in which the characters of Erica’s photos live.

Obviously, I was sold. I became an instant fan, so after silencing the pesky blackberry, I contacted her to see if it was okay to use her images in a post. I received a prompt response and Erica was kind enough to send me some of her polaroid cards and a set of her postcards. Yay, mail! I love getting little goodies in the mail. {Seriously people, send me stuff. Postcards, letters… Anything is better than bills.}

These polaroid cards were done for Erica Tanov‘s gorgeous line of clothes. {Oh, expect a blog post about that, too!}

The polaroids are charming, but these postcards were my favorite. Each of the images below has a different postcard back. All of them look like they are deliciously old and french. I want to mail them out and hoard them at the same time. I’m buying a corkboard to hang in my room, just so that I can pin these to it.

Sigh. Yet, another reason to visit Brooklyn.

{p.s.} I’m not sure if you can order the postcards or if they are only for promotional purposes. I’ll find out and let you all know… because I know you are going to ask.

Flash-mob dance performances have become rather popular in marketing since the Sound of Music performance went viral. The novelty wears off a bit, unless you are actually witnessing it person. But, I thought this one was cute, especially since holiday travel can be such a drag. I have one question, though. How many people were late for their flight after this?

I really, really…

…really want this outfit.

Growing up, blue was my favorite color. I was never into pink until recent years. Blue just seemed so royal to me; yet, at the same time, it was a dreamy color. Now that I’m more grown-up, I know that it enhances brown eyes and olive skin better than any color. Maybe my younger self just had mature taste…

1. dress design decor, 2. trouvais, 3. giorgio armani 4. walter pfeiffer

Just a little over a month until Ben & Bea’s wedding. I’m asking you for a big favor. Could you please help these two lovebirds win a wedding videographer? It will only take a second, I promise!!! Just join this fb page and then tell me you did. Thank you so much in advanced!

1 & 2 Steven Pinto, 3. {via} here

Real quick update. Gwen has been pounding out new goodies, which you can see some of online. Go ahead and hop on over to the verderocks blog to see soon to be released designs like this blue pug necklace. Also, ascension is selling some of her new goodies. You can expect great things from Gwen this year.

So, now to the moment you’ve waited patiently for.

The winner of the verderocks preserved rose necklace is…

Comment #2, Shay Lee! Congratulations and enjoy your gorgeous necklace!