Where do you find your inspiration?

I think inspiration can be found anywhere and everywhere. I've always found nature a major inspiration. I also love to look at blogs.. there are just so so many great blogs out there.  So I am trying to find more 70's inspired inspiration or at least more retro stuff. Through decor8 I found this great new blog H is for Home, brought to us by the online store Hisforhome.com
The above is an irish linen tea towel from their blog. I just love the design. So many products from 50's 60's and 70's delight my eyes. I would love to have a poster like this for our nursery:

I think that is by artist Bill Charmatz

Here are some books I find inspiring, for their pictures as well as the ideas behind the pictures:

"Inspiration, move me brightly. light the song with sense and color;
Hold away despair, more than this I will not ask."

Comments

[Janet]

I love Tim Biskup! I have three of his books! lol I love this post idea...I think I'll play along for my next post! You know I am equally influenced by the 50's and 60's. :)

[Brownington]

I can't wait to see some of your inspiration!

[laura]

I'm also drawn to the patterns of the 50's 60's and 70's. Simple and kind of modish. I like the colors of the holiday cards from then too...