Possession Obsession: Britt Bass Turner

I have been having a lot of fun adding little hits of color around the house this year, usually in the form of pillows or art since I am still a firm lover of white rooms. Commitment to color will probably never come easy to me.

But one person who has really made me fall in love with color again is artist Britt Bass Turner. She know how to really bring together unique combinations of color in a soft way that I adore. I added this creation of pink/lime green/icy blue (the last two really didn't photograph well, but that is what the blank space actually is) to our family room in March and it has quickly become my single favorite piece of art. 

 

I love how her bright, expressive paintings look in more traditional rooms for that contrast of old and new. The colors are always bold but not over powering.

I could easily fill a few more walls with her creations.

Camera Style

My sister bought me (this) camera strap for my birthday a couple years ago and since then I've enjoyed keeping my camera looking good. The bloom theory strap she bought is absolutely stunning and I've gotten a ton of compliments when wearing it. But while I adore it and it is perfect for events and such, when I'm photographing a dusty construction site or taking shots of a project with paint still on my hands it probably isn't the best idea to use it. 

So, I've started to create a little 'wardrobe' for my camera strap, which consists of her fancy outfit mentioned above and a little green number. Then my buddy Amanda set up her latest camera strap benefit sale a couple weeks ago (seriously, is there anything this girl can't do?) where I saw this ruffled, pink and polka dotted number and knew she would be perfect for Paris! 

Now, my only dilemma is going to be getting Sean to take shots for me with this around his neck.

Sadly for us, but great for Amanda's cause, her sale sold out pretty quick.

But how cute are some of the shops on etsy?

like this one from Bluebird Chic

And this one from Bloom Theory would be lovely for summer. It looks so comfy!

And don't forget, Amanda is bringing Be Crafty to us Edmonton girls this June! 

We have limited seating available (plus early bird pricing!), which you can get all the details on here.

Come, bring a friend, or make new ones and enjoy a good old fashioned mess.

And to everyone who's signed up so far, I can't wait to see you there!

It's May and Paris is Calling

I seriously have the most wonderful friends and family ever (sorry if that sounds braggy, but it's true!). My best friend Alexis just turned 30 last month and you may recall that I turned the big 3-0 in December, Sean is also joining the 30 club in June so we decided to join forces celebrate in the most graceful, exciting and fabulous way imaginable: in Paris! (Alexis's hubby, Tom, can pretend he is celebrating 30 too *winking at you Tom*)

forever21 top, sunnies, old Urban Outfitters skirt but similar here.

We are embarking on our adventure of London, Paris and Nice in just over a week and I am getting super pumped to be doing it with my favorite people ever. It is kind of amazing to think that Alexis and I have gone from Junior high sleep overs all the way up to touring the City of Lights together. The only thing I know I will be missing is little Wrennie while she bunks out with my Parent's for a couple weeks. Lots of facetime will be on the agenda.

I can't wait to capture it all for the first time and share! Any must see spots/restaurants you've been to?