Friday

Its Friday and these paintings are great


I stumbled upon these endearing images of artist KMR and just feel in love. I love this little girl we keep seeing wondering around happening upon different circumstances, each painting uses the most brilliant color... wouldn't it be nice if we could just leap into each one and spend a moment swirling around in the beautifully colorful palette?

Thursday

What is Home to Me

Home? 
Really seems more of a place in time, at this transitional point in my life.

 I am heading into my late twenties with enthusiasm these days, looking forward to what is to come and working hard to build a foundation for a future I can be proud to call my own. I have moved three times in the past two years, I am practically a gypsy. I love packing and unpacking, redefining my living space and getting reacquainted with new shapes and sizes. 

But there was a time, for 18 years, when I lived in one place with a wonderfully supportive and fun family { lucky me }. To me, that was home... and in my heart, home will always be those eighteen years that built the woman I am now and that I am yet to become...

Home to me is where I came from..its how I got here and its how I will get to where I am going...

My Foundations are what have given me my dreams of the future... 










In the interest of Home and sharing ideas, here are two talented bloggers who can't be missed 

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Wednesday

Wednesday Lovin'


Wishing you the kind of day that stays cool ... way longer than expected

Sending you some things to love for your Wednesday...


bottles and wildflowers... tis the season after all

Bloomin Brussels... good gracious day!

stationary + bluebird , Oh how I love thee...

and here it is... the most comfy looking tote...

Tuesday

just great...



{ xox }

love this

its just me...nice to meet you


Hello Readers. In case we haven't met. I'm Tara.
A twenty-something inspiration addict. I love illustration, design, cheesy jokes, jogging, excessive color ,coffee, and you. Even though we haven't met, you bring a great amount of joy to my life and I would just like to say it is a pleasure to read your comments and see that you have popped in.

Thank you for your visit. { xox }
wishing you a fabulously kick a** day
...cheers...

Something about a goldfish...



Something about the simplistic approach ChildlikeWisdom has taken here has my heart going pitter patter for these two adorable prints... its almost like they are so lonely on that page ... you must take them home with you and place them somewhere highly trafficked where you can walk by and wink at them... you know just to say " hey, how are you... I'm glad your here " 

{ xox }

If I was leaving my house today...



Working in my imaginary closet today... (oh it is one of my favorite places to be) Picked out this pretty little green ensemble for myself. How pretty! With a pair of faded blue jeans and white v-neck tee shirt...

But who am I kidding, we all know its pajamas, coffee x5, and my glowing computer screen for me today...
A girl can dream can't she?

Dublin and their brilliant bikes


In September, Dublin released a "bike share program" called Dublinbikes. Dubliners can buy a year subscription to use the bikes placed all over the city for only 10 Euros a year. There are 40 stations, Pick it up here, return it there... so... is any one else thinking
 "Genius"? 

So far it has been a smashing success, only 2 out of 450 bikes have been either stolen or vandalized, those numbers look good to me. 

And they chose such a pretty blue color too... 
This system gets an A+ and a green eyed glance of jealousy from me...

Tuesday morning advice

Monday

Can I keep him?






If there was ever a moment in my day to remind myself to practice absolute will power it is this one. "Tara, you can not get a dog today. Tara, you will not leave the house this instant and buy a little bow-wow. Tara, put your keys down. I meant it Tara...return to your computer... That's better."... Sigh, I am just a flutter over these adorable pup photos by, Sharon Montrose. Especially that little crazy haired brown pup... "Tara you may not have him... he can not come home with you" Those little hazel eyes are just too adorable. Heres to all you lucky folks who have a little bow-wow to cuddle...{xox}

You know that I would...


Longing for a destination like this one... look at those beautiful roof tops.... and better yet that breath taking scene behind it... you could run endlessly through those green fields, I can feel the dew on my ankles now. Are you longing for a get away too my lovely readers? Where would your dreams take you if all you had to do was blink your eyes and transport there...? 

Photography?



At first I thought these super gorgeous illustrations by Cath Riley were photographs... but was stunned to learn that they were in-fact pencil drawings... impressively fashioned pencil drawings at that! I love the unique choice of subject and perspective. I am continually impressed at the talent in this world... 

Friday

Sea Shell..house?



Yes, what you are seeing is real. This is a shell house. Sally lives here, by the sea shore, it's where she sells her sea shells... { kidding } But really this Nautilus House is not a fantasy,   it is real and inhabited. Pretty Amazing huh? Its like a dream house for a wee one.




Its the final draft revision game...

Final Revision Process
Its kind of like that picture game where you have to find the differences between two photos. 
Below are two illustrations { er, the same illustrations, with minor and major adjustments } 
Final Draft #1 and Final Draft #2. 

If you look closely you can see the changes and additions that were made after meeting with my fabulous client Ken Rochon

Look at the bottom right, we switched the French and Russian characters completely... added a little cheesy love, some accessories and adjusted some skin tone. 
It is kind of interesting to watch it all evolve..isn't it?



VS.

To all the chicks I know...


I am currently crushing on this pretty little chicken print from Eastwitching's  take a little friday stroll to her etsy shop and check out what she has to offer...

Bookshelves made with lasers

Check out this Amazing Custom Bookshelf Design by, Dornod. I am mesmerized by the curvy, flowing lines it creates in the room, and all that wood, gorgeous!




Thursday

Thursday Morning Love Note




It’s in the way you say my name and how you hold my hand
Like a crab to a piece of fish, I’d find you through the sand. 
A polar bear needs food to live, like I so need your kiss. 
As a pig is when he rolls in mud, with you I am in bliss…

If I were a fish at sea, you would clearly be my wings, 
Cuz’ surly a fish made of you and me would be a funny thing. 
Like my favorite pair of jeans, you’d be my perfect fit.
I know If we were a baseball game, you’d be my grand slam hit.

I love you for the funny things you say when we’re alone.
Like a hive to it’s bee, when I’m with you I am at home. 
I’m glad I finally found someone who loves me for who I am 
For that I owe you everything, I’ll give you all I can.

There’s no denying it babe. We’re like two turnips from the same patch
While the other turnips are turning tricks, you’re my perfect match. 
I swear to you I will be faithful, as a dog is to his bone. 
If you stick with me babe, I swear you will never feel alone. 

by tara j. hannon

Pretty Package



      Clever little package design here Designed by Kevin Angeloni. Part chemist part artist perhaps? Thoroughly organized no doubt, 
the man I always wanted to be.

Coffee Mugs ... or toys... Both?


My next house warming gift... How adorable are these little guys? Just snap them in like legos. You don't even have to lay them in the dish rack to dry. I tell ya, the world just gets more and more creative as the days go by. 

Office Envy

My eyes are green with Office envy... Follow me into the offices at these creative places and I dare you not to desire a re-do of your own personal office space.
Google:

Three Ring Designs:

Pixar:

Cartoon Network:

Selgas Cano:

Monday

The Shirt off my back


It's the gift you always said you would give... now is your chance to actually give it ...
visit Meant for a Moment on Etsy for your print today!

Just something to grin about


Just had to post these clever illustrations, artist unknown, found via found. 
I love the witty humor and the classic feel of the sketchy line. 
love love love

Hope this helps pulls a smile across your face this rainy Monday.
Until we meet again, keep grinning.

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