Yay it’s Friday! It’s been such a busy week that it was imperative for me to take breaks here and there and work on a new inspiration pinboard for my office. Exploring what’s inspiring me at the moment and collaging it together really helps me to stay creatively motivated and excited. I don’t know how to describe my current vibe except to say it seems to be much influenced by a boho Euro chic Isabel Marant style, my fave contemporary artists at the moment (Tracey Emin, James Turrell and Marilyn Minter), and a definite feminine softness and sex appeal. But that’s how these boards usually come together: I’ll start with a few pieces and play around with arranging them, editing the composition and selections until I see a theme emerge.
I thought it would be fun to show the evolution of this pinboard through four seasons:
The one that started it all: “D.I.Y. Inspiration Pinboard” tutorial (photo by Jennifer Daigle)
Late summer theme: Riviera holiday chic
Early winter theme: black, white, blush & fur (photo by Melissa Vossler)
Current theme: artsy Euro chic
I highly recommend this exercise for you! To try it out, check out my “D.I.Y. Inspiration Pinboard” step-by-step example. And have fun with it!
Photos by Erika Brechtel (unless otherwise noted)
I love seeing your new boards – they are always inspiring. This evolution is great to see but you make it look so easy! I have to imagine it takes a lot of time and creativity!
Love it!!!
Love your style! Inspiration boards are such a wonderful way to collect ideas and then curate to reach the essence of the project.