Cool Collage Tool at PicMonkey!

This post may seem somewhat self indulgent,

The Flight of the Bumblebee Series..again..

but let me explain!

I have never attended a blog conference.

Everything I do at Limezinnias Design have learned exploring.

or asking questions.

I often use PicMonkey, a site which has a 

free online photo editing tool.

 Although, I use PicMonkey frequently,

I found out about the collage technique this morning reading

6h Street Design School.

For great blogging tips and beautiful interiors

go see for yourself!

In the meantime...I am going to "play"! :)

What Inspires You?

 If asked the question, "What Inspires You?",

Every one of us would have a different answer.

Our response would differ from day to day

Depending on our circumstances
Today, for me it was a design.

Presently, in marketing I have noticed several companies who have been in

business for generations

capitalizing on their experience and craftsmanship.

This adds value and esteem to a product some would just consider...

"Expensive".

One such company is Louis Vuitton .

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Companies such as this also employ and commission artisans

that are master's in their field.

This beautiful origami invitation is designed by HappyCentro.

To view and admire the full design evolution (even how to fold this origami)

go here.

I am not showing it all here on my blog because I want you to visit their site.

Is this entire process not gorgeous?

A Great Day!

I knew it was going to be a fabulous day

when I discovered art from 

Limezinnias Design

 featured on

Caitlin Wilsons Design Blog !

I'm not showing all of the elements on this page,

you must go visit

http://caitlinwilsondesign.blogspot.com

Playing with art and decor is fun,

but seeing how a designer curates a room

in a fresh, new, unexpected way makes it all worthwhile!

Here is a glimpse of the collection (there's more),

  from 

"Samantha's Room"
 created by Jana, at Bek Design

Go visit them and see how they

put it all together! 

Thank you Caitlin Wilson Design! 

XOXO

Serena & Lily

Neiko Art

Lamp Shade Design

Limezinnias Design

Caitlin Wilson Textiles

Home Decorators

Limezinnias Design

deka-Animals

New Online Magazine!

Thanks to Devon Baer Designs,

love her shop!

I discovered a fabulous, new Premier Online Magazine called

Grays Lane

 a photographically rich collection all about Philadelphia's Main Line.

Click on the highlighted words above to visit either site.

Go see for yourself!

Here's a Visual!

I hope you are enjoying your summer,

gearing up for the 

Fourth of July!

I know we are!

Here is an example of what one of my abstract paintings looks like framed.

I deliberately chose a silver frame, 

although the art is embellished with the gold leaf.

I think they compliment each other.

I have always love gold and silver together.

The art would look more formal in a gold frame 

and more contemporary in white.

Choose your frame based on your design aesthetic.

(1) Frame - Michaels   (2) Abstract Painting - Limezinnias Design Etsy    
(3) Glass Bowl - Boxwoods Garden & Design   (4) Necklace - Twist On Main
(5) Vintage Brass Elephants - Red Door Consignment
(6) Gold Bangles - Similar at Coco Bijou   (7) Watch - Michael Kors Bloomingdales

Le Jardin Dining Room!

Here is a dining room where the artwork takes center stage.

Any of the art at Limezinnias Design may be ordered in canvas prints. 

You choose the size.

Just contact me for pricing.

1) Starburst Mirror 2) Labryrinth Blue Cotton Pile Rug 3) Dining Chairs

 4) Buffet 5) Melrose Table Lamp 6) Mercury Vase 

7) Round Porcelain Bowl 8) Dining Table 9) Mosaic Mirror 

10) Chandalier 11) Artwork "Le Jardin de Coulours"

Who Was Florence Broadhurst?

That was the question I asked myself when I saw the new campaign for
Kate Spade, "Year of Color".
I am a huge fan of black and white design
and I love the backdrop and large scale repeat on their new merchandise.

Florence Broadhurst

Kate Spade

Japanese Floral

Signature Prints 
held answers to my question.
Their manufacturing facilities are located in Australia.

David and Helen Lennie are the proud custodians of the extraordinary 

Florence Broadhurst design library. 

 Florence Broadhurst was born in Queensland, Australia

and she traveled the world,

 eventually returning to Sydney, 

where she began painting and designing prolifically.

She started her own hand painted wallpaper business in 1959.

But you have to go take a look at

Signature Prints

There is fascinating video, vibrant design, merchandise, graphic room inspiration

 and if you are in Australia...

you may even take a tour!
Okay, I've given you the black and white...
But she designed flamboyant wall papers in vibrant color!
Architectural Digest did a brief, but interesting article on her complete with photos. 
 Now go see for yourself!
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