{iPhone} Postcard from Alt Summit

Alt Summit 2013 by Miss Renaissance

{My favorite business cards so far. I’m so impressed with the amount of creativity all around me here!!}

Florals

{Beautiful florals by Sarah Winward made me smile at every corner.}

Map

{The life-sized map inside the Bing Lounge pinpoints everyone’s hometown via their biz cards. Chicago represent!!}

Smilebooth

{In usual Miss Renaissance fashion I had a little too much fun in the Smilebooth…}

Thread art

{In love with this amazing Thread Art by Dominique Falla.}

Happy Friday & hello after an amazing 1st day spent at Alt Summit! This place is intense!! I’ve met so many incredibly creative & talented people in just one day…I can’t wait to see what the next few days have in store.

For me, the best part of the day was listening to one of my favorite photographers & all-around female idols, Jasmine Star, speak about creating your own brand. Jasmine’s a self-made dreamer who has achieved so much personally & creatively…a true inspiration to go after your dreams & dream BIG!

Have a wonderful weekend, Lovelies!

P.S.: I was “Mr Plum” for last night’s Clue-themed party. People got insanely creative with their costumes!!

XO

The World’s still here…time for a 2013 Calendar Roundup!

Calendar 2013 Roundup

{Words to live by via Emily McDowell.}

2013 Calendar Roundup by Miss Renaissance

{Humor & simplicity via Yumalum.}

2013 Calendar Roundup by Miss Renaissance

{Quirky & cute animals via Loopzart.}

2013 Calendar Roundup by Miss Renaissance

{Hand-painted maple wood pages via Spread the Love.}

2013 Calendar Roundup by Miss Renaissance

{Bright colors & retro lettering via Yumalum.}

2013 Calendar Roundup by Miss Renaissance

{Limited edition abstract shapes via Leah Duncan.}

2013 Calendar Roundup

{No Calendar Roundup would be complete without Amazon’s Top 2: the awkward pre-teen amazingness that is One Direction, and Photographer Seth Casteel’s adorable Underwater Dogs!}

In this age of iCalendars/Blackberries/iPad Schedules etc, traditional paper calendars seem so old-fashioned, right? RIGHT! And that’s exactly what I love about them. The old-fashioned paper. The beautifully printed ink. Today’s handcrafted calendar options are not only scheduling devices that keep us on track, they’re also room accents & works of art.

Above are a few of my very favorites for the New Year. What are your faves?

XO

{Images via Etsy & Amazon.}

Design Spotlight {Rice DK}

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I am a huge fan of colorful kitchen tools & accessories! While elegant & simple white dinnerware is always a great choice, spicing things up with a little color never hurts. Denmark-based kitchen & tableware company  Rice DK creates beautiful, vividly-colored products that just scream happiness. With another dark & cold Winter ahead of us, I think our kitchens could use a few brightly colored pieces, dontcha think?

XO

{All Photos via Rice DK.}

Design Spotlight {The Vaguely}

Who loves hand-drawn, gilded & super bad-ass posters!? I DO!! In fact, I’m obsessed with Vanessa Hernandez’s luxe creations. Her design studio, The Vaguely, is based in Los Angeles, and Vanessa describes herself as a “design-geek & all-around-maker-of-stuff.” You go, Girl!

For a few extra buckaroos, she’ll even customize a beautiful vinyl poster for you (if you ask nicely, of course…)

XO

A Fresh Coat {The Reveal}

Miss Renaissance happy Monday Flowers

Do you all remember THIS post from a few months ago? I was rifling through magazines/Pinterest/the Internet at the time, searching for the best way to add color to my front door? Well, I’m happy to report that I finally pulled the trigger, made a color/design decision and got it all done this weekend! Hoooraayyy!!! Here’s the final result (whatdoyathink??!):

Miss Renaissance Painted Door

The Coral Paint Color is “Old World” by Benjamin Moore….oh, and why does Fritz the dog look so grumpy?! Maybe he doesn’t like the new door….

xo

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