& the winner is...

Is the suspense killing you? I thought now would be an appropriate time to introduce 300&65 Ampersands, a tumblr that posted one ampersand every day in 2010. Isn't it such a handsome character? So handsome, in fact, that just last week I ordered an ampersand pillow from Jonathan Adler using his amazing Design Your Own feature. What's that? You'd rather know the winner of the Cory Renee giveaway? Well in that case, drumroll please...

The winner is #44, Shannon of What's Up Whimsy! I will put you in touch with the delightful Cory, who will have your pretty purse off to you in no time. Thank you so much to everyone who entered — you can find (or design your own!) lovely little clutch in Cory's beautiful shop right here!

Is the suspense killing you? I thought now would be an appropriate time to introduce 300&65 Ampersands, a tumblr that posted one ampersand every day in 2010. Isn't it such a handsome character? So handsome, in fact, that just last week I ordered an ampersand pillow from Jonathan Adler using his amazing Design Your Own feature. What's that? You'd rather know the winner of the Cory Renee giveaway? Well in that case, drumroll please...

The winner is #44, Shannon of What's Up Whimsy! I will put you in touch with the delightful Cory, who will have your pretty purse off to you in no time. Thank you so much to everyone who entered — you can find (or design your own!) lovely little clutch in Cory's beautiful shop right here!

Help Me Help You

I have long desired to start an interview series here on Design Darling. I'm all about fabulous fashion, intriguing interiors, and pretty paper, but I think it's high time to take things to the next level around here, don't you?

So I have three pressing questions for you, my darling readers. First of all, who do you want to see? Artists, bloggers, designers, editors, entrepreneurs? Fashion, interior, graphic? All the above? Toss some names out there!

And second, what do you want to know? Anecdotes, failures, triumphs? Inspiring advice, personal favorites, tricks of the trade? Let's hear it!

And lastly, what shall I name the series? Fallon rocked Behind The Curtain, Katie did Plucky Pioneers, Paloma started Style Files... Get those creative juices flowing for me, will you?

P.S. Perhaps you've heard there's a lovely leopard clutch that could very well become yours?

{all photos via the prettiest tumblr you ever did see}

I have long desired to start an interview series here on Design Darling. I'm all about fabulous fashion, intriguing interiors, and pretty paper, but I think it's high time to take things to the next level around here, don't you?

So I have three pressing questions for you, my darling readers. First of all, who do you want to see? Artists, bloggers, designers, editors, entrepreneurs? Fashion, interior, graphic? All the above? Toss some names out there!

And second, what do you want to know? Anecdotes, failures, triumphs? Inspiring advice, personal favorites, tricks of the trade? Let's hear it!

And lastly, what shall I name the series? Fallon rocked Behind The Curtain, Katie did Plucky Pioneers, Paloma started Style Files... Get those creative juices flowing for me, will you?

P.S. Perhaps you've heard there's a lovely leopard clutch that could very well become yours?

{all photos via the prettiest tumblr you ever did see}

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2011

How am I only now discovering the fashion genius that is Mary Katrantzou? For her spring collection, the designer printed dresses with photographs of 1970s interiors with the intent of putting "the room on the woman, not the woman in the room." What a cool and wearable concept! What do you think of her unique collection?

P.S. Only one more day to enter the Cory Renee leopard clutch giveaway!

P.P.S. I'm sharing my 2010 highlights and 2011 inspirations today at Imagine Create Play today! Please stop by if you have a moment.

How am I only now discovering the fashion genius that is Mary Katrantzou? For her spring collection, the designer printed dresses with photographs of 1970s interiors with the intent of putting "the room on the woman, not the woman in the room." What a cool and wearable concept! What do you think of her unique collection?

P.S. Only one more day to enter the Cory Renee leopard clutch giveaway!

P.P.S. I'm sharing my 2010 highlights and 2011 inspirations today at Imagine Create Play today! Please stop by if you have a moment.