happy intention: happy mundane, chico hayasaki, designers' block, cafe fashionista
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Even more happy intentions for 2011:
Cheery holiday decor from Jon of Happy Mundane's home
It's always a treat to meet up with my friend Jon from Happy Mundane for flea market/vintage excursions. Like the name of his blog suggests, Jon makes simple everyday things stylish and fun.
Jon's Happy Intention for 2011 is to "get out and go!" It seems to be really easy for me to get a little too comfortable in my own little world, and I'm always so inspired when I return from a trip, so my hope for 2011 is to make a conscious effort to get outside my comfort zone a little more, both physically as well as creatively- exploring new areas as well as new ideas and concepts. The future is bright and the future is now!
Illustration by Chico Hayasaki
As many of you know, I love artists and have a soft spot for fashion illustrators, the unsung heroes of the fashion industry. Tokyo based illustrator Chico Hayasaki has a beautiful style that has always stood out for me as being a really unique voice, unlike anyone else's work. We have stayed in touch since our first interview four years ago, and I'm always blown away by her many accomplishments--Chico's work has been produced as a Red T-shirt for the Gap, featured in Elle, on multiple covers of Esthetique, produced on china plates--and she is much too humble to ever mention any of this to me. I can't wait to see her happy intention for 2011 become a reality!
Chico Hayasaki
Chico: One of my intentions for 2011 would be learning more about Cartonnage. I want to do Cartonnage with my fabric collections which will be out spring 2011. Working on fabric has been my dream for so long and I'm so excited. I am not good at sewing, so Cartonnage would be good for me I think.
A glimpse into Di's fabulous cottage
Di Overton's blog Designers' Block is one of the first design blogs I fell in love with. Di is an amazing style scout and I love checking out her fabulous european finds. She's also a great designer and if you haven't checked out her witty surrealist Ghost Furniture designs, you're missing out!
Di: Now what is my Happy Intention for 2011? Well how about taking time to appreciate what I have. After reading the comments that people posted on Design Sponge last week, when my cottage was featured as one of their Sneak Peeks, I suddenly realised how lucky I am. Maybe taking time to stop and smell the roses would be a Happy Intention.
I always try and drop by Erika's blog Cafe Fashionista each day to keep things light and fun. Like a chocolate old-fashioned donut, Erika's blog is one of my guilty sweet pop culture pleasures, and I always come away with a song in my head and some fabulous piece of clothing added to my mental shopping list.
Erica's happy intention for 2011: ...to embrace change with open arms; and to soak up my surroundings and experiences like a sponge, transforming them all into creative entities. :)
So my dear, the New Year is almost here. Do you have a happy intention? Please share, I'd love to know!
It's always a treat to meet up with my friend Jon from Happy Mundane for flea market/vintage excursions. Like the name of his blog suggests, Jon makes simple everyday things stylish and fun.
Jon's Happy Intention for 2011 is to "get out and go!" It seems to be really easy for me to get a little too comfortable in my own little world, and I'm always so inspired when I return from a trip, so my hope for 2011 is to make a conscious effort to get outside my comfort zone a little more, both physically as well as creatively- exploring new areas as well as new ideas and concepts. The future is bright and the future is now!
As many of you know, I love artists and have a soft spot for fashion illustrators, the unsung heroes of the fashion industry. Tokyo based illustrator Chico Hayasaki has a beautiful style that has always stood out for me as being a really unique voice, unlike anyone else's work. We have stayed in touch since our first interview four years ago, and I'm always blown away by her many accomplishments--Chico's work has been produced as a Red T-shirt for the Gap, featured in Elle, on multiple covers of Esthetique, produced on china plates--and she is much too humble to ever mention any of this to me. I can't wait to see her happy intention for 2011 become a reality!
Chico: One of my intentions for 2011 would be learning more about Cartonnage. I want to do Cartonnage with my fabric collections which will be out spring 2011. Working on fabric has been my dream for so long and I'm so excited. I am not good at sewing, so Cartonnage would be good for me I think.
Di Overton's blog Designers' Block is one of the first design blogs I fell in love with. Di is an amazing style scout and I love checking out her fabulous european finds. She's also a great designer and if you haven't checked out her witty surrealist Ghost Furniture designs, you're missing out!
Di: Now what is my Happy Intention for 2011? Well how about taking time to appreciate what I have. After reading the comments that people posted on Design Sponge last week, when my cottage was featured as one of their Sneak Peeks, I suddenly realised how lucky I am. Maybe taking time to stop and smell the roses would be a Happy Intention.
I always try and drop by Erika's blog Cafe Fashionista each day to keep things light and fun. Like a chocolate old-fashioned donut, Erika's blog is one of my guilty sweet pop culture pleasures, and I always come away with a song in my head and some fabulous piece of clothing added to my mental shopping list.
Erica's happy intention for 2011: ...to embrace change with open arms; and to soak up my surroundings and experiences like a sponge, transforming them all into creative entities. :)
So my dear, the New Year is almost here. Do you have a happy intention? Please share, I'd love to know!
Labels: Cafe Fashionista, Chico Hayasaki, Design Sponge, Designers' Block, Di Overton, happy mundane, Jon Lo, The Gap
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Thursday, December 30, 2010
I'm Mary Jo, a handbag designer living in sunny California. TrustYourStyle is where I share inspiration and connect with other style lovers. Did I mention I celebrate 
8 Comments:
happy new year!!
i'm loving this series!!!
especially loving jon's intention.
it's a beautiful day, hope you're enjoying the sun.
lots of love!
Happy New Year! thanks for introducing me to a new illustrator - sooo pretty. Cafe Fashionista is fun! I love her bargain runway style posts.
Lovely intentions!
Another fabulous post!
xoxox,
CC
I love cafe fashionista, def a read of mine:-)
My word for 2011 is BALANCE! I am going to find it.
Happy New Year to you!!!
This is awesome! I agree with the travel, that always inspires me the most! XX!
P.S. Congrats, darling!
You are the winner of my Runway Rundown Bracelet Giveaway! Just email me your full name and address to carriecalligraphy@gmail.com to claim your fabulous prize!
xoxox,
CC
Ah, thank you so much for letting me be a part of this fantastic series, Mary Jo! I have loved reading each and every happy intention posted over the past few days - and being included was a blast!
Happy, Happy New Year!! :)
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