First of all, this is a great piece of fiction. Mario Vargas LLosa takes you on a whirlwind exploration of a Peruvian clash of old and new, superstitious and productive, magical and violent. I read this book in one sitting. It’s just a cherry on top that I also really like the cover. It’s strange,… [Continue Reading]
Aerie Shimmer eau de toilette
Can you believe this is a perfume sample? This was such a fun little package to hold–reminded me of this one type of candy I’d get sometimes as a kid. However, I need to point out a few things: As much as I loved the package, I’m not sure how it fits with the rest… [Continue Reading]
Inspiration: Autumn in the mountains
And to conclude the recent series on inspiring textures found in nature, here are some interesting ones found on Skyline Drive in the Virginia mountains.
Beach inspiration
A little while ago I shared some inspiring natural textures that were found in a forest. The following set of inspiring natural textures comes from a beachside park in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Enjoy!
Forest inspiration
As always, some of the most beautiful textures are found in nature.




