Blog It Forward-Starter Blog #10

In case you're new to Smile And Wave, I'm Rachel Denbow, a 28 year old creative-type who spends most days in her old, crooked house making pretty messes with two little people. I regularly sell handmade accessories and home decor through Red Velvet Art and teach online art journaling and craft classes with one of my best friends, Elsie Flannigan. This blog is a way for me to stay connected and be creatively challenged in this season of life. Nice to meet you.

I'm happy to be able to share in this beautiful networking project aptly named Blog It Forward. It's the brainchild of some pretty ladies who got to talking on Twitter about a way to collaborate and share in the blogging world so that new blogs gain exposure and we all discover something new. This first round is all about what inspires us personally and while that usually includes beautiful interior design or classic vintage pieces, lately it's been bold, whimsical art. These are a few recent favorites that have been personally inspiring.

Vrno

Mia Christopher

Puppe

Jacqueline Kari Bos

Gretchen Mist

Stacey Durand

Anna Maria Caramela

And even though it's not an illustration, I can't resist a great pattern in textile design. These colors will get me every time.

Dainty Time

Thanks for stopping by Smile and Wave and be sure to check out The Wife Of An Artist on Thursday, February 11th to see what inspires her! The full list of participating bloggers can be found here or visit these links to see the rest of the starter blogs.

Creature Comforts, Design For Mankind, Heart Fish, Hula Seventy, Ink On My Fingers, Oh, Hello Friend, Poppytalk, sfgirlbybay, The Paper Pony.

xoxo,

Rachel

p.s. A big thanks to Victoria for all of the love and attention that went into organizing this project along with Ez of Creature Comforts and Hijiri of Heart Fish.