Michele Holcomb

All the places I go...

There are so many places on the internet that I love to visit. Blogs to connect with people, inspiration to soak into my soul, and sometimes things to buy. I definitely can't list all of those sites I visit but here are a few (some you may be familiar with): 

Stephanie H.- I rarely ever post on her blog but I absolutely love it. So real! She has an eye for vintage finds and her girls are beautiful!

Kelly Rae--- Have you seen her home decor. Oh My Goodness! I am in need of serious decorating assistance. I love my house, but man...if I could have an ounce of Kelly's creativity, It would be all good. I'm also looking forward to getting this for my front room or possibly my girls' rooms.

Elise B.-- What can I say about Elise? She is super talented and creative.  I am looking forward to this.

Three Potato Four- ok...not really something that I need but I really want this. That style just reminds me of an old phone we use to have. But I think ours was green.

Cost Plus World Market- Getting these chairs for my patio. Not sure what color yet. I'm thinking red or the teal.

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Sprink Break is over, now we're are back to our regular schedule. We had a great weekend and a quiet Easter Sunday. {Really struggling with the whole celebrating the "Easter Bunny" thing. Dre and I have different views but that's another story.}

Friday night the girls and I  went to a Children's Easter Celebration at a friends' church. Then Saturday we had birthday parties galore- one at the skating rink and one at our house. Sunday was spent hanging out with just the four of us, watching movies. And now...i'm home, child-less and it feels kinda good :) Here are a few pics from our weekend!

 

 

 

'Til Next Time

Pink, Orange, and Yellow

   

1. red orange yellow pink black, 2. Happy Labor Day! orange, pink, and yellow fireworks, eh?, 3. Small wallet pink-orange, 4. the new happy bed, 5. Yellow, pink, orange!, 6. Red Pink Orange Yellow stalks in a mug, 7. Yellow, Orange, and Pink Lights, 8. Pink yellow and orange, 9. pink red orange and yellow, 10. Pink and yellow Lantana, 11. Etui pink-yellow dots, 12. pretty in pink

 

I have been on a color high for the past week now. I'm lovin' yellow ever since I did the "A Week of Yellow" inspiration back in February. Orange and Pink are coming in a close second. Add these colors together and they are absolutely beautiful. I'm thinking a layout or card is in order with this color combination. Above are my favorite finds from flickr. I could just get lost on that site. So many new ideas, innovative photography and just all around connection of fellow flickr mates.

What colors do you seem to be gravitating towards?

By the way, the April Cupcards {to go} kit is up and the gallery is absolutely beautiful. Our guest designer this month is Carla Peicheff and oh my goodness...her cards are stunning!! I'll be posting my designs in a few days.

'Til Next Time

The Best Invention...ever

 

   

1. adopted another polaroid, 2. beat up, 3. Leica IIIf, 4. hidden art *exlpore*, 5. hi argus, 6. Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer Vitessa 500 AE Electronic, 7. zeiss, 8. Argus Camera model C2 "The Brick", 1938, 9. fall argus ttv

I have to say that cameras are one of the best inventions ever! I especially love old vintage cameras like those in my mosaic. Quite a few of the photos comes from these two talented women, Tina and Vee! Their photgraphy and eye for detail truly blow me away. Not to mention their gorgeous layouts that inspire me to scrap!

So my tax refund is on the way and i'm lookin' into getting a new camera. I can't think of a better way to spend my tax $, besides on my meal planning deal {lol}. Right now i'm using a Canon point and shoot which I love but I want something more. Any suggestions on where I should start?

'Til Next Time

Monday Inspiration

 
1. Vintage spools of thread, 2. vintage sewing box, 3. Old Lace Trims, 4. Vintage ticket spools, 5. spools, 6. Vintage Cotton Reels, 7. spools., 8. vintage spools, 9. Antique spools, 10. Spools of vintage thread:blues, 11. vintage thread box, 12. vintage wooden spools, 13. Vintage Haberdashery Items, 14. twine on vintage spool, 15. Vintage wooden spools and Heart Yo-Yo, 16. wooden spools

I like the idea of having some consistency when it comes to blogging. And Monday seems to be the perfect day to post what's inspiring me as well as start off my week on a good note. So, here's to "Monday Inspiration."

This past week I have been so into searching for vintage wooden spools. I remember my mom having so many of these in her sewing kit. I was in love back then and I still love them now.  I just didn't realize how much. These are some of my favorites that I found on flickr. Hoping to get some of these beauties soon.

What's your inspiration this week?

Monday Inspiration

  

1. the first of a favorite., 2. Unexpected Find, 3. birthday tulips, 4. Tablecloth 3.5.09, 5. happy weekend, 6. 57/365, 7. *, 8. bloom, 9. snowdrops, 10. holland, michigan, 11. Loving colors, loving spring..., 12. Looking Up 2.14.09, 13. More Flowers for Me 3.3.09, 14. Spring Colours, 15. spring colours, 16. Spring Color Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

I am in love with flickr. There is so much inspiration to be "inspired" by (lol). I crack myself up!! This little set are some of my favorites that I seem to be going back to. So what's inspiring you lately?

'Til Next Time