HAPPY FRIDAY : STUDIO SNAPS + SOME LINKS

Happy first day of Spring! 

I've been painting like crazy around here all week, I'm looking forward to Saturday having nothing on my schedule! The weather has been lovely so hopefully we will indulge in a seaside dinner later tonight.  Below are a few studio snaps from the week of work in progress and also some links I loved this week... 

*My pinterest wishlist has a growing number of flowy, floraly, dresses for spring

*I've been looking for a fun floral kimono and when this one popped up on H&M I didn't even hesitate

*This chocolate bark with edible flowers looks irresistible 

*This 70's inspired bridal shoot

*This girls trip to Iceland. Insanity!

Happy Weekend

XO

HELLO MARCH [ + A ROUND UP ]

 

I feel this way every month lately, but I still can't believe how fast they go by. How is it already March? I had a great February with some fantastic projects beginning for the summer and fall.  I can't believe it's possible for my work to get more exciting, but somehow it just keeps getting better.  I am so grateful.  

Here are a few of the things (and insta snaps) I loved from February: 

-Invitations for Ali & Vincent's Burgundy & Blush wedding featured on Every Last Detail

-Featured in Emily Henderson's round up of the best online art resources! 

-Speaking of, don't forget to shop my limited edition art prints on Buddy Editions

(aka there are only 50 of each size of my three prints then they are gone!)

-Featured on Style Unveiled's "the best invitations to excite your guests"

-Got to shoot a couple looks for Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific blog while she was in Sarasota. Check out the posts here and here. Soooo fun! 

-Featured on MODweddings, such a sweet post.

-I announced on instagram a couple weeks ago that some of my prints will be available in West Elm Florida stores as part of West Elm Local.  So far Palm Beach, Miami Mid-town, Estero, and Orlando. Beyond exciting! 

-(photo below) Working on something fun with my best friend and designer, Camilyn Beth

below, some new poppies using acrylic paint.  It's fun to experiment with this medium and dark backgrounds every once in a while. The results are so different but still "me"  :) 

And some snaps from Palm Beach... 

I feel like the weekend consisted of us just doing a food tour of the city, ha.  By "food tour" I mean cocktails as well, obviously.  Spending time at the Breakers is always my favorite.  Hanging out and having appetizers at the Seafood Bar never disappoints.  A couple places that opened since my last trip, The Bee and The Alchemist, were two joints I also greatly enjoyed. The Rabbit coffee and their fresh juices / smoothies...amazing.  Blood orange cocktails and veggie portobello burgers at Alchemist, fabulous.  We had a lovely brunch at Table 26 on Saturday to honor my friend who is expecting her first little girl.  So thankful for my friends and weekends in Palm Beach.  Between great meals and champagne, laughing until I can't breathe, and sharing memories of college times...this is typically how our weekends together go and I am obsessed! 

 Finally, us popping into West Elm in Palm Beach Gardens, the first West Elm to receive my prints.  We were beyond excited to see the little bio there as well. 

Cheers to a wonderful new month, let's make it count.

xox

HELLO NOVEMBER {AN OCTOBER ROUNDUP}

A few work and life snippets from October.  Such a good month, always… 

 WORK:  I slowed down on custom for hot minute to work on some illustrations and products I've really been wanting to create for my shop. I can't wait to receive samples back from my printer and have them available in the coming weeks.  I've been working on some Christmas items as well, more on those very soon!  The second photo is from a photo shoot for a colloboration that we'll be announcing later in the week. I updated my shop with a handful of new greeting cards, listed some past holiday favorites, and new suites from the summer that are now available for customization.  Check out the new listings here!

 HOME:  We decorated for fall just a tiny bit with the cutest heirloom pumpkins from Trader Joes.  I hung some of my vintage paintings in the dining room, they've been needing a home for awhile.  Twiggy has enjoyed laying on the table and basking in the sun from our back windows.  We enjoyed pumpkin everything, including these bagels from Trader Joes.  Lastly, I began painting and reforming my walk-in closet, I'm probably a little too excited about this room of the house.  I decided on a very dark accent wall (the rest white of course). Before and after photos to come! 

LIFE:  The weather was finally cool this weekend! We were beyond excited to sit outside and enjoy a chilly ocean breeze.  We actually caught a sunset this month.  Even though a few trips to the beach and to Ringling (the rose photo) were for photo shoots, it's still such lovely scenery to enjoy while working. Lastly, Hunter and I celebrated three years on Halloween.  Life is good.  I'm getting so stoked for the holidays, even though this will be my last chill week and weekend at home, I'm looking forward to all that these next two months have in store.  

Happy November (& Monday!) my friends… xox 

STUDIO SNAPS : WORKS IN PROGRESS

A few instagrams around the studio from the past week or so.  I have been working hard on getting all the stuff I've posted lately printed and up in the shop!  I'm pretty excited about the greyscale botanicals and watercolor animals.  Also bringing the wreaths back since everyone seems to love them! xx 

WEEKEND THINGS

I'm a day late but hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and spending time with family for Fathers Day.  I had friends in town so instead of catching up on work I spent all of Saturday eating good food and shopping around with my favorites. Now for that catching up part... xx 

LATELY

A few snaps from the past week or so via my iphone / instagram (follow along @shannonkirsten)

Lots of coffees, spring-y things, and trying to get some cooking in when I have the time.  We started an herb garden recently and I just love going outside to clip them before I start cooking dinner.  I've also been trying to make the perfect iced coffee at home (i.e. rather than starbucks every day).  I haven't quite got it right but I will surely share the recipe when I'm pleased with it! Be back with some fun new projects soon. xo

WEEKEND SCENES

As of lately : 

{ enjoying some treats & marking up my new Sugar Paper LA calendar // our tree at night // beginnings of gift wrapping // experimenting with nude lips // decorating the table (with help of Fendi, of course) // visiting the rose garden at Ringling with Cami // Country Dog sleeping under the tree // December in Florida (sunset photo shoot) // Oxford Exchange for my birthday  }

Happy Monday!

xox

LATELY : ALL THINGS FLORAL

It has been a floraly, photo shooting kind of week over here! I've loved every second of this month and all of the exciting projects I have been working on.  We had tons of flowers left over from a shoot so I've been making arrangements for everyone, placing them all over the house, and of course photographing them.  Can't wait to share some fun things soon! 

HOLIDAY IN FULL SWING

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I cannot believe it has come up so quickly! These are a few snapshots from the past couples weeks, around the studio and at my mom's annual open house show.  I had some holiday cards and prints out on display there.  I had fun making these wild bouquets for the event and enjoyed the cooler air on my parents porch while friends and family mingled with us.  

Have you started shopping yet? I guess it is about time for me to start making my gifts-to-buy list! 

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND SCENES

As usual, a few instagram / iphone snaps from my weekend.  If you haven't already noticed, I LOVE Halloween (holidays in general) so this was definitely a fun weekend!  We dressed up Friday night for a halloween party, I was a witch and Hunter let me paint his face like a crazy skeleton.  Other than the party, we had lots of down time.  I was happy to catch up on some work, finish editing lots photos and get some fall baking in.  

I also got new custom blinds installed in my office on Saturday, not a very exciting improvement, but a necessary one.  Now I get to hunt for some awesome new curtains to jazz the windows up.  

This week will be spent gearing up for my mom and I's annual art show this Friday and Saturday.  I have lots of new things for the holidays in progress.  I can't wait until my Christmas collection comes back from the printer...more on that soon! 

Happy Monday! 

SOUTH CAROLINA (VIA INSTAGRAM)

I had an amazing time in South Carolina last week visiting with my grandparents and exploring with my dad.  These are just some of my iPhone snaps from the week.  I can't wait to go through all my "real photos" and share them soon.  It was so chilly everyday and the leaves had just started changing colors.  It was nice to soak it all in and relax for a bit before the holiday madness really kicks up a notch.  

Happy Monday

xox

INSTAGRAMS & IPHONE SNAPS FROM NEW ORLEANS

 brunch at our hotel (Hotel Modern) was so delish, we ate there a couple of times 

Misc snaps from exploring the city.  We of course went to sucre for macarons, Cafe Du Monde for beignets, shopped Magazine Street, and wondered aimlessly in the French Quarter. It was perfection. 

 My favorites! After Camilyn Beth's Runway show

 The first row of pics above is from CB's fitting the day before the show.  The second is more wondering and brunching.  The last row of photos is from the "Shop your City" day.  We hung out at Hattie Sparks (where my illustrations and Cami's dresses are sold) with Amy of Dallas Wardrobe and Juley of Upperlyne as they hosted a Camilyn Beth trunk show.  It was so good to see everyone and catch up! 

And the finale! Cami's show was an absolute success and an amazing experience to be a part of.  So proud!  I have many more "real" photos to edit from the weekend so stay tuned! 

xo 

HOME SWEET HOME

There not many things I enjoy more than traveling.  Although, coming back home is one of the best parts. Everything seems that much more cozy and welcoming.  I had a BLAST in New Orleans this weekend! but I'm excited to get back to work on fall projects and editing lots of photos.  I also missed these fur balls and Hunter so much.  I love how excited the animals are to see me after I've been gone, they are my favorite, sweetest little nuggets.  I am so looking forward to sharing some Nola snaps and behind the scenes of Camilyn Beth's first fashion show!  More on that soon. 

xox

ASHEVILLE IN INSTAGRAMS

This past weekend was spent roadtripping with my friend Ali and shooting a wedding in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina.  Asheville was just the cutest! I wish we would have had more time to explore but we fit in a bit of shopping and breakfast at some really great places.  I'm so excited to go through my photos and share some more soon.  xx

LIFE LATELY // VIA INSTAGRAM + VSCO CAM

Snaps from my iphone of the past couple weeks, mostly caffeine and work :) 

I'm off to Asheville bright and early to shoot a wedding this weekend. I'm so excited to have some time away.  Even though I'm working it's just nice to be somewhere new. Plus we're driving and I love road trips! 

See you next week. xx

LIFE LATELY // VIA INSTAGRAM & VSCO

- A beautiful sunset above the river at the end of our street // My photography featured in Ellements Magazine Extended Swim Issue // Late afternoon shooting with Ashten

- Camilyn Beth's new mini assistant // Coffee Loft with mom // Twiggy

- Boba Tea, the best // New blanket from Ikea // & Relaxing over the weekend 

- Pretty lighting and playing with vsco // My new camera arrived (highlight of the year!)

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xx

LIFE LATELY // VIA INSTAGRAM & VSCO

Lately: 

New work in progress & experimenting with gouache (1&3)

 Favorite coffee via Coffee Loft (2)

Crazy, cute pet kids (4&6)

Thrifted weekend finds (5)

Instafood - panera bread, veggie taco night, and portobello burgers with gluten free mullet/flax seed buns made by Hunter (7-9)

The best new organic products by Nancy Elle Wellness (10)

Thrifted red leather boots! (11)

The cutest $13 striped rug from Target (12)

Already wednesday.  Time is just going by too fast. 

xx

INSTA-FOODIES

{cooking and enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables / coffees with mom / Amazing black bean burgers at Shore in St. Armonds with Caleb / Peaches breakfast with Hunter / Birthday Feast for my dad }

I guess it is kind of a funny thing to take pictures of your food before every meal.  But I can't help it each time, especially when eating out.  The tables are always different colors and textures, the serving dishes, the arrangement, sometimes pretty colors, etc.  I love looking through peoples food photos because they can be so interesting and styled to perfection. I might go a little over board on the posts, but I just enjoy playing with my food sometimes!

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LATELY /// LIFE VIA INSTAGRAM & VSCO

Some snaps of July via my instagram and vsco cam:

- coffee, calligraphy, coffee, calligraphy...repeat. 

- making a few new purchases for the house, thrifted treasures and these side tables from Urban Outfitters! Finally got two matching tables that I love, big things. 

- Catching up with Cami, exploring and street styling of course. 

- Favorite summer treats; spinach berry salads, refreshers from Starbucks, and bubble ice cream
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Anyone else crazy that it is July 31st? How is this happening?! 

This year is flying by, but at least it has been an exciting one.  I'm so looking forward to what the fall will hold for work, life, travels, and visiting friends, etc.  Oh, and cooler weather...it's been scorching lately!

xx

INSTA-LATELY

This week completely flew by!  This is a glimpse via my instagram (edited with vsco cam).  

1. Butter London gold polish, the best EVER! It's very metallic / chrome in case you're wondering. $14 a pop and worth the splurge. 

2. Stackable knuckle rings via Asos, I'm never taking them off. 

3. Some new inexpensive but cute sandals (here)

4. Fendi being weird

5. Country being weird

6. Twiggy being weird

7.  Working on new prints for the shop

8. Resting on my perfect Ikea pillows (seriously love them and I think they were about $17 each)

9. New Socks from Asos (is it fall yet?)