(1.Ngoc Minh Ngo photograph 2. Almoloya Coverup by Antrhopologie 3. Brunschwig & Fils Fabric)
It’s Monday again, and I have found such colorful creations for this week’s inspiration! Jaime and I have had so much fun the past couple of weeks being in the studio and creating. We ended the week Friday finishing off a brand new creation. We are really bursting at the seems to show you! As I left the studio, I felt so refreshedand blessed that I am able to follow my passion and create & paint for a living.
I found the lovely image by Ngoc Minh Ngo featured on All Things Bright and Beautiful the other day. I immediately filed it in my favorites. The prints and the colors… simply delightful! And don’t you just love the hat and coverup, this just helps me get in the spirit of Spring time.
I discovered Brunschwig & Fils for the first time today as I read through all my blog favorites. They have wonderful designs for fabrics in addition to wall coverings. You must head on over and check it all out.
I look all around and am so easily inspired right now. That’s the thing about Spring for me… it’s a time where God reminds me of his grace. There are so many things all around us that can inspire us, if we take the time to appreciate them.
What inspires you?
{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }
mrs. french 05.04.08 at 11:20 pm
Wonderful choices! Thanks so much for the links!
Design for Mankind 05.04.08 at 11:22 pm
FANTASTIC finds! It’s Sunday night here, and I’m headed to bed! Have a fantastic day!
p.s. I’m inspired by the everyday details—- ;)
Melissa Lewis 05.05.08 at 8:39 am
mrs. french, you are so very welcome. Hope you can find inspiration from them too.
Design, the every day details are so important…but too many are in such a hurry, they miss them.
patricia 05.05.08 at 9:23 am
Oh, these prints make me weak in the knees. Fabrics are my vice.
I want to sew some summer time tops, skirts and headbands with these!
Holding my breath to see your latest creations!
artist in NC 05.05.08 at 10:46 am
I can’t wait to see your new collection. Loved the post, great colors! Other artist are one of my many inspirations.
corine 05.05.08 at 12:53 pm
You beat me to it! I wanted to re-post All Things Bright’s post. It’s just happy, happy stuff. Love it.
this is glamorous 05.05.08 at 5:30 pm
I fell in love with Ngoc Minh Ngo’s work as well when I saw it on Felicity’s site–really, really beautiful. Wonderful to hear you’re filled with so much inspiration these days.
Melissa Lewis 05.05.08 at 6:42 pm
Patricia- would love a scarf for my hair made out of the fabric on the bed, that would be gorgeous! Sure wish I knew how to sew:)
I so love hearing what others inspirations are, thanks so much to you all for sharing here!
Happy Birthday to you Corine!
Kristine 05.06.08 at 6:56 pm
To Melissa whom I have known for a long time and Jaime whom I would love to meet, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the most beautiful addition to what my kids call the “fireplace room.”
I have been looking at it all day! I wont spoil the surprise for your fans but it is going to blow you away!!!
Melissa Lewis 05.06.08 at 9:42 pm
Kristine, WELCOME! You are too sweet:) We had so much fun making this for you. I can’t wait to show everyone else. I really enjoyed coming to your home and meeting little Jamison!
Jen 05.08.08 at 12:02 am
Now I see what this post is all about…fabulous!!!!
all things bright and beautiful 05.09.08 at 8:19 am
Dear Melissa, thank you SOOOOO much for the mention and so glad you enjoy Ngoc Minh Ngos’ work - it really is beautiful isn’t it:-)
What inspires me? Flowers and God’s beautiful creation in general
Hugs and God bless
Felicity