Hoarder

 

Whenever I watch that show Hoarders I think to myself..."Gosh I am so glad I am not like that".  When my closet gets too big I donate, when my house is too cluttered I post things on Craigslist and when I feel like I just have too much "stuff" I start throwing out things like a crazy lady.  Yesterday I was minding my own business online when The Vintage Optical Shop attacked me on Etsy. Honestly, if I ever was going to make the life commitment to be a hoarder...I would choose to covet these. I want every color...I want a pair for everyday.....I want to hide them away in every drawer of my house just so I know they are there and feel comfort in that.  HA!!!  

Seriously though folks this is a really great shop for vintage eyewear and I am in desperate need for some new frames.  I just wish I knew what size I needed in eyeglasses so I could buy one for real!

getting inspired

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I always look forward to the Surtex show here in NYC...have you ever been??? It the ultimate show for art/design and I couldn't be happier to have quite a bit of my artwork featured at various vendors this year.  Needless to say I am knee deep in work over here and all these lovely patterns are getting me in the mood to do something a little different this year. 

happy prints

 

 I keep looking at this Max Mara collection for spring/summer. These color combos and oversized prints are so inspiring. The touch of leopard really makes is fun.  I want to pile on the bakelite bangles, espadrilles, red lipstick and wear  this look all summer long

 

Making time to...

These last few weeks have been a little crazy with work, projects, and a bad cold! I have been spending a lot of time thinking about where I want this blog to go.  I guess I am going through a little bit of a block here. Do I stick with food AND fashion? Do I make this solely an illustration blog? There are soo many blogs out there, I feel like it is REALLY over kill and I'm trying to focus on what makes The Lady D Chronicles different and unique.  If you read this and love a particular post let me know! I also am open to contributors and new ideas so shoot me an email at Danielle@daniellemalmgren.com for suggestions! 

In the mean time it will be nice to relax this weekend and spend time with family and friends.  I may get some flower boxes in the window and plant some pretty blooms.  I just love to look out my window and see gorgeous pops of color.  Have a great weekend all!!!

color love

Alice and Olivia Spring 2012

I have been working on color palettes all day for Spring 2013 and when I spotted the color over at Alice and Olivia I just felt good.  I would wear all of these....yep...sure would.

Rose Petals

Dress in this Dior skirt and devour this Rose Petal Prosecco Punch

Ever since I can remember I have always LOVED anything that smelled and tasted like roses...It may have something to do with this doll I had as a kid (she smelled like rose petals and I loved her soooo much)or that my middle name is Rose.  I love rose candy, rose hip ice cream and rose macaroons....so when I saw this tasty Rose Petal Prosecco Punch I couldn't help but put it on my list of things to make this spring. 

IN THE GARDEN

I grew up around flowers and gardening so I am never surprised when I find a lot of my inspiration in the great outdoors.  I took these photos at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and I definitely would recommend going when you need a break from the daily grind or just to remind yourself that nature is alive and well in New York City. I will be posting some photos of the Brooklyn gardens throughout the month of April...so stay tuned.