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Admiring  /  this Garamond "O.G." Type Poster by Michael Lashford and Kelly Rodgers. It's gorgeously designed, with a perfect dose of humor.

Dressing  /  exclusively in workout clothes since the weather has taken a turn for the worse, but this sparkly-yet-casual outfit has me inspired to be more creative!

Coveting  /  these wooden letters by WE ArchDesign, because, well -- just look at how beautiful they are. Simple and stunning and useful!

Snacking on  /  Angie's Popcorn, which is delicious and also happens to have some pretty awesome packaging, designed by Sam Soulek.

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study | tazo repackaging

Fun facts about me: (1) chai lattes are one of my favorite things ever, and (2) I am a huge packaging nerd. So, imagine my delight when I came across this beautifully redesigned Tazo chai latte concentrate the other day. 

In fact, it seems that the entire Tazo brand has been made over to fit this new clean-and-simple aesthetic, and all the new tea packaging is beginning to appear on grocery store shelves. There really isn't much information about the redesign -- according to Brand New, there wasn't a press release or design credit -- but I am thoroughly impressed with how cohesive the whole line is.

Left: @Tazo Twitter avatar | Right: Tazo packaging via @starbuckspartners Instagram

Of course, as much as I like the colorful look of the various tea packages, I'm most in love with the chai design. The neutral colors are fantastic, and I can't get enough of how the overhead images of cold and hot chai match up when you line the packages up side-by-side... I warned you -- I'm a total nerd about this stuff!

Edit: Apparently I'm not the only one totally in love with Tazo's new designs! The Dieline just posted a great interview with Daniele Monti, the Creative Director of the Starbucks Global Creative team. Check out the article here!

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fior di latte | chocolates | pie packaging

chic office | facebook tips | pretty shop space

floral dress | romantic sequins | casual cool

Remember how I thought I was obsessing over Valentine's day last week? Clearly, I had no idea that I'd be going even more overboard this week! From soft, feminine shades of pink to plenty of sweet treats, it's pretty clear that I've been subconsciously planning a romantic Valentine's evening -- one that consists of dressing up and eating desserts! Sounds like an idea date, if you ask me :)

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drawer system | pretty kitchen | neutral office

bubble bath | petula logo | hemingway quote

gold nails | alexander mcqueen | diy bracelet

Most of the time when I go through phases or become fixated on a specific color or aesthetic, I really have no idea what the driving force behind that fixation is. This week, though, I know exactly why my pin palette has been on the soft, feminine side -- I'm trying to counteract the stress of daily life! Two weeks into the term, and I'm already swamped (a piece of advice: try to avoid taking two studio art classes at the same time!).

Of course, spending time on Pinterest probably isn't the most efficient way to deal with my increasingly long to-do list, but at least the calm interiors and pretty details cheer me up a little! Follow me on Pinterest to see more of my pins!