Maps

What is it about maps that's so awesome?  I've always been attracted to map decor.  If something ordinary has a map on it, it suddenly becomes so cool to me.  They just add such an intrigue.  Below are some interesting ways I've come across maps being used and they definitely spark some good ideas for DIY!

Map purse, so beautiful and has so much character with the map

Map pillows! Add so much to a simple couch or chair

Look up and get surprised by this awesome map ceiling.

Map scarf from Anthropologie

This photo just reminds of a library.  There's something so scholarly it.

DIY?

String art to highlight a hometown or special place for yourself. DIY!

I saw this on Pintrest, and of course pinned it to my pintrest.  Print out google maps for the place your letter is going and use it as an envelope!

Map book covers.  Adds such an amazing, intriguing quality to them. 

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Foto Friday

Isn't this photo gorgeous?  Just exudes happiness! Happy Friday everyone!

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Thoughts

So this post is to just get some thoughts out there.

The other day, I was on facebook and scrolling through my newsfeed and saw a status update from this page I liked awhile ago.  It's a fanpage for a website that a kid I knew started with his friend, which is centered around the Philadelphia hockey team, the Flyers called The Orange Update.  Out of curiosity, I clicked on the website and wow.  Has this thing grown.

I do like sports, and I'm a Philly fan, but it's not the content of this website that impressed me.  It's the fact that a kid my age, with his friend, has developed this website they made for fun into a business.  I was just so impressed.

So this made me think about developing one's life to make it successful.  I just feel like too many people wait around waiting for things to happen as opposed to going out and doing it.  I honestly don't believe in the "things will fall into your lap" mentality.  Hard work is what gets it done.  So I guess the point of this little "thoughts" blog is just if you have a goal, just go and do it.  Because waiting for it to come to you accomplishes nothing but lost time.

If you read this little rant, thank you haha

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Photo: Bette Davis

I wish I could wear this walking down the street and not be stared at.  Maybe I'll do it anyway =)

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Some Me Time

Yesterday I got to play around on my violin! It was so good take some time to just work on a song. I love the acoustics of the instrument. The song I was working on yesterday was Sad Romance. It's so pretty!

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Litter Jewelry Line

While watching "Shark Tank" last night (which, those of you interested in business, it's an extremely interesting show), there were two sisters who came on the show asking for an investment in their business, Litter.  It's a jewelry line they started on their own by hand-making every piece out of thrift store markets or costume jewelry.  The pieces they come up with are so interesting and unique and I found myself searching their site immediately after watching "Shark Tank"!

Here are a few of their pieces below.  I'm thinking about getting one the leg pieces!

I've never seen anything like some of these pieces before, which is what makes them successful.  Check them out and let me know what you guys think!

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Foto Friday

Notecard set of polaroid pictures.  Creative!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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