Happy Friday everyone! Below are my top picks from the web for this week, what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! Create better habits | De-stress after work | Travel books to inspire your wanderlust | Typography art | Ice-cream bar and waffles bar | Triple berry baked oatmeal – yum! | A Color Story (app) | Fix your face overnight | Adele quotes as posters | Peanut butter & chocolate heaven “And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep” ~ Robert Frost, Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening Image Credits: 1
Hello my lovelies! It’s the end of the year, so I am taking a break to relax, introspect and come back with new goals for 2016. Thank you for being a part of Pumpernickel Pixie and visiting regularly, I am so grateful for you! My blog’s debut year was full of interesting moments, so here’s looking back at 2015 with a round-up of some of my favorite posts… Style: Party Dresses | Red Lipstick | French Manicures | Perfect Hair |Pink Lips | Miracle Face Mask | Hairstylists Travel: Bhutan | Bali | Eat Local | Ladakh | Paris | Max Brenner | Winter Wonderland | Travel Hacks | Fly in Style Living: Being Thankful | Peace Prayers | Productivity | Retro Quotes | Law of Attraction | Zen Living…
I recently came across some illustrated covers for the Holiday Magazine, and was curious to know more about their content and readership. The Holiday Magazine was first published in the US between 1946 – 1977, and it introduced a new and exciting glamour and lifestyle travel format for it’s readers. What set the magazine apart from it’s contemporaries was it’s strong aesthetic sense, a fun and creative layout, stellar photography and brilliant writing. An art house in Paris relaunched the magazine in 2014. They started with the essence of the first version, but also added trends from the current century to make it more…
I love carousels! They remind me of my childhood – a simpler and stress free time. Carousel themed accessories add a fun and whimsical touch to any party or event, plus they make for great photo ops! Wouldn’t it be fun to make a carousel centerpiece for your next party? Kathleen of Oh Happy Day shared this amazing DIY of a mini carousel that serves as a decorative centerpiece and play item – it actually spins! This is going to be a fun project for the weekend. More images with step by step instructions are available on her blog linked above. Do you have any fun…
What is the easiest way to add a twist to classic black and white photographs? Simple – just add a dash of red and turn your vintage shot into something supremely attractive. A pop of red in a classic black and white frame adds a touch of glamor, brightens up an otherwise subtle shot and also helps draw attention to a particular object. It makes your photograph stand out, as the colorful aberration in an otherwise neutral background immediately catches one’s eye. It doesn’t get more appealing than black, white and red in one single frame. The best part is that this effect is simple…
