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Buzz: The Luminous Portrait

What a pleasant surprise to discover a lovely Modern Press mention in Elizabeth Messina's new book, "The Luminous Portrait".

That's my "KISS" signage above!

Elizabeth is an amazingly talented photographer with a spectacular portfolio!  Check out her website, Elizabeth Messina and her award-winning blog, Kiss the Groom.  She is truly inspiring!

MP obsessions: Making Me Blog

I am obsessed with my new Making Me blog!   I love tumblr's gorgeous minimal themes...full of stunning eye candy from all over the web and beyond.  Color study mood boards with art, fashion, craft, type, photography, beauty...whatever inspires me.  It makes me feel great to make and even better to view!  Have fun perusing! 

To add to my obsession, I could not stop there.  I made a blog for my 2 little girls too, Bb+Bo.  Eye candy for kids!  Color studies again but this time with puppies and kitties and sweet treats and all the things that make them go "ooooh I want that!"  

And just when I thought nothing could be more fun than Pinterest!

Follow me and keep up-to-date on my eye candy fun!

Cool Stuff: Laser-etched Rubber Bands

I love these cool custom laser-etched rubber bands that I started making.  So many fun things you can do with it.

MP finds: Warby Parker and Wise Words

As I was perusing the very cool eyewear at Warby Parker, I stumbled across this quote...

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” –Howard Thurma

Cool Reads: Fresh News

I can't get enough of Jessica C. at Design-seeds, who has a beautifully inspiring blog, {fresh news}.  I actually need a dose every morning with my coffee.   Soothing, serene and just plain beautiful.  

Source:  dietcokeandasmoke.tumblr.com via {fresh news}

MP Finds: Virtual Shoe Museum

I love shoes.  I have always loved shoes...from as far back as I can remember.  Not an uncommon obsession, I know.

Maybe since I left the corporate world and started my own little studio or maybe since I've had kids and now have to schlep here, there and everywhere, is there no longer the need for high heels and fancy cool footwear.  For a long time, I stopped even looking.  Why bother?  

I realize that I may be practical now but I can still dream and appreciate the beauty of a spectacular pair of shoes!  I stumbled across this awesome site, The Virtual Shoe Museum, founded by Liza Snook, which has a wonderful and very amusing collection of shoes that run the gamut.  Wearable gems...non-wearable beauties...one-of-a-kind art pieces...off the wall...just plain silly.  It's all there and super fun to peruse.