Friday, December 31, 2010

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photo credits: We Heart It

Happy New Year everyone!!! This year has been filled with ups and downs but I'm truly grateful to see another New Year and spend time with my family and friends. I hope you all have a safe and prosperous new year filled with Love, Light, and Laughter! Thank you for your comments, blog visits, and follows. Its been amazing to share my journey as an artist and designer with you! See ya in 2011!

xoxo
Tomei

Thursday, December 30, 2010

R29's How to become a style blogger






I gotta kick out of this series of illustrations/chart on how to become a style blogger on Refinery 29. All I need now is a bf to take pics of me everyday and I'm in business..LOL

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Small Space Big Style






here are some more of my inspiration photos for my new office/studio space. The space that I have to work with is about 13ft by 9ft so everything that I get has to pull double duty when it comes to functionality and storage. The thing I love most about these photos is the airy feel of the rooms mixed with the graphic patterns in the textiles and the pops of color in the accessories. My worktables from Ikea just arrived and I've put them together, next on the list are bookcase, shelves, and a small sofa or chaise. I hope you guys are having a productive start to your week!

xoxo
Tomei

Friday, December 24, 2010

Musing on Christmas Eve



i found myself musing at work on Christmas Eve so I thought I would share, hope you guys are having a wonderful time with your family and loved ones. :)

xoxo
Tomei


ps. i'd totally wear this at my wedding if i were having one..LOL

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Step into My Office pt1

The inspiration for the Office makeover via Song of Style




The Shopping List


work table from Ikea, I ordered two of them to double my illustration/painting space


Loveseat also from Ikea, I'll be ordering this in a few days, I think it will be perfect for nights when I have to pull all-nighters


this is my dream desk from Zgallerie if the budget permits, I'll get this desk but if not I'll be getting this one that I found at Target



accent pillow for the loveseat


last but definitely not least, this cute metal accent table to go in my meeting space

He keeps my time, I wear his shine....




I've been in desperate need of a watch so I was so stoked when my new watch from Asos arrived, its a tiny bit to big for my tiny wrist but I don't care. lol Happy Holidays everyone!!

xoxo
Tomei

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

A lil bit of this, a lil bit of that





I love these lotus candle holders I found yesterday

things have been uber busy around here with work, traveling, and getting ready for the holidays but I finally found time to finish my Alexandar Wang inspired Studded Triangle Clutch! This was my first time ever making a purse and needless to say I learned a lot especially about being more precise in my measuring..LOL. The seams on the back aren't perfect but I'm really proud of how it turned out, I'll definitely be making another bag soon probably a very large rectangular clutch with a woven textured front. I hope you all are having an awesome start to your week!!

xoxo
M

Friday, December 10, 2010

Over the hill and through the woods I found some peace of mind...









today was so nice that I decided to go explore the woods behind my house, I've been in a very reflective mood and the walk definitely helped me clear all the jumbled chaos in my head. :)

PS: i love my new spike earring that I just got, they melt my little black heart lol.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Busy, Busy, Busy





shame on me for neglecting the blog but I've been uber busy with work and rebranding my freelance business...whew. 2011 is getting off to a great start! Happy Hump Day folks!!