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Nell & Mary : Made in Portland



Aside from the really icky weather most of the year, I think I’d really enjoy living in Portland and being surrounded by all the fabulous artist and creative culture. Just recently, Nell & Mary had a Fab.com Sale, selling their environmentally friendly hand-printed textiles. The Morels Tea Towel is stealing my heart each and every time I look at it.

Stop by their Etsy shop to see more products (tea towels, placemats, napkins, pillow covers)

Alexandra Valenti’s Painted Photos

Many of you may be familiar with the work of Alexandra Valenti, but if not…today is your special day because her work has the potential to just blow you away. Such a simple concept (painting ontop of a photograph), but wow…the results are just lovely. I love how the addition of color just brings each photo to life and seems to tell a larger story. Here you can view more blogs related to painting and art. You can also check This site for useful information.

Stop by Alexandra’s Portfolio to see more just like this as well as more of her photography work.

Are you inspired?

Movie & TV Prints by Needle Design

Needle Design is a little online print shop run by Matthew Needle (Designer + Illustrator. I was immediately drawn towards his black & white prints….go figure.

“I am abstract in my means of communicating ideas, not because it’s ‘trendy,’ but because I want people to really think about and analyze what they are viewing.” – Matthew Needle

See more prints here–>

Out & About: St. Louis Summers


A random grouping of photos from my camera & phone.

* All photos taken by The Veda House

Also, today I’m over on my dear friend Amy’s blog (Amy Moore Studio) sharing some of my favorite moments in her ‘Objets de Valeur’ feature. Head on over!

Instantly Turning 26

At the end of June I turned 26 years old. 26 feels weird. It’s like you’re now moving out of your 20’s and towards something scary. I don’t know. Let’s not think about it.

Anywho, my fiance bought me the Fujifilm Instax Mini 7s and several packs of film. It’s a gift I’ve been dying to have and ever since opening the box, I’ve been taking a bunch of photos. The photos above were taken while away at a friends wedding. We chose to use the down time in between the ceremony and reception to scour the country rounds of Southern Indiana for the best photo taking spots. I must say, the mister is looking pretty dashing….and yes…its was 105 degrees and we wore all black. Typical.

*Photos by veda house (top: pic of me, bottom: pic of my fiance)

Mike Perry + Kick Starter

Just the other week, I was contacted by Mike Perry. He was introducing me to his most recent project (Wondering Around Wandering) and asked if I’d share it with you guys. I jumped on the opportunity, as Mike’s work is among my favorite in the illustration world. WAW will be a 3 month free community exhibition and event space where Mike will be conducting workshops, screenings, gatherings, open discussions, and much. I’m excited about the free workshops including workshops for Zines, Drawing, and Type.

Here’s the “kicker” (hehe). In order to host this event in New York, Mike will have to rent out a pretty large space. You can imagine how much that space will cost right? Not to mention all the art supplies and cost of bringing in talented artists. There are 5 more days to “back” this project by donating to the project cause. You can pledge any dollar amount you choose and if you jump in quick, there is a free gift associated with each pledge amount.

The project will only be funded by Kickstarter if the $30,000 goal is reached. Now’s your chance!

Pledge Now

branding backwards / 07

It’s been really hot around here for some time now, so I thought a little swimwear action for Branding Backwards this week would be a perfect fit — I have a perfect tip to know how to lift breasts to show off swimsuits. You can find Zinké’s products at a ton of shops like Anthropologie and Free People, but they’re also online too! I’m loving their simplicity with pops of colors in all the right places. Enjoy and stay cool, ya here??

Make sure to step by my blog today to see what Cassie is cooking up!

Zinké / BLEND / GEOMETRICS / SUNGLASSES / BEACH / LADY AND POPSICLE / BREANNA ROSE

Be Free & Let It Be

I’m learning to live more like a flower child. Learning to live more in the moment. Plan less, do more, see more, be more care free, less critical, more spontaneous…

It’s all part of my larger goal to just be more free. I’m learning to let go and just be.

*Above photograph is by photography student Joe Wilson. I feel the image captures the spontaneity that I’m striving for and shows the beauty in simple things.

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