spectacular photo media prints

In my dreams, these prints by Australian photo-media artist Liesl Pfeffer would be hanging on my in-progress art wall. But they make lovely DIY inspirations. Maybe I'll attempt my own collaged photos in cool shapes? I'm itching to try!

(via down and out chic, by Liesl Pfeffer 1, 2)

happy holidays!

Happy holidays my friends! Hope you're enjoying time with loved ones! I'm at home in Philly on Christmas break, and loving every second of it! Wanted to share a some hilarious holiday cartoons by the super-talented Gemma Correll :)

I could look at Gemma's blog for hours! I love kitty kats :)


(cartoons by Gemma Correll)

Last Minute Gift Guide ( No Budget!) for your Special Someones

It's crunch time, guys! I have been so bad at buying gifts for everyone... Need to FOCUS, pronto! Here are a few last minute ideas, with no particular budget. I hope you enjoyed my gift guides for 2011. Happy holidays!

A great book for your printmaking friend who aspires to own a studio one day, $10.48

Hidden animal mugs for your honorary older sister who just moved into her own apartment, $21 each

For your beauty guru roommate: a 12 month subscription to Birchbox, $110

A home decor book (450 pages of pictures!) for your constantly decorating mother, $10.96


Cute floral undies for your growing-up-too-fast 14 year old sister, $3-5 with 70% off at Gap

Recycled wine bottle platters for your friend who always brings the best stinky cheese to parties, $18 each


Kiehls Creme de Corps (the best body moisturizer in the world) for your fellowship group, $29 for 8.4 fl. oz. bottle

And lastly, a classic and timeless Swatch watch for your Father who's always got your back, $175 with 2-year warrenty; $126 without warrenty.

PS: Previous gift guides for guys and girls. xoxo

10 days of food, 10 instagrams

I'm a little sheepish to admit this, but I pretty much spend all of my money on food. Going out to eat is my favorite thing to do in the city, and I've instagramed a few photos from the past ten days (2 weeks and 6 weekdays) to show for it ;)

Yesterday's scrumptious brunch at Cafe Orlin with Dan and Makobe.

Saturday's Butterlane cupcake class with Eunsun. I made these! (I even learned how to make frosting from scratch & how to properly frost cupcakes!)

Venezuelan dinner tonight at Caracas Arepa Bar with Eunsun, Tina, and Andrea

Coffee & macaron break with Danny at The Bean.

Shopping break with Justin: we had our first taste of Mash... I mean, ambrosia in a bottle.

At the L'Oreal year-end event... there was a ton of dessert, which made me happy. :)

It was held at the Marriot Marquis hotel, which had a great view of Times Square

After the event, coworkers and I enjoyed some pear bellinis (open bar at work = dangerous! :)

Mousse dessert with Jen at The Mermaid Inn

Fresh brew served inside one of my favorite winter destinations, The Open House Gallery Pop-up Park

Under $30 Gift Guide: for your sweet, goofy best guy friends

It's only 10 days until Christmas, but not too late to shop the coolest gifts for our guys! My guy friends are super chill, sweet, gentlemanly, goofy, and great listeners. Thanks for the work-out tips, dating advice, and all the brotherly support over the years -- you guys rock! Here are some fun things I found that would thrill any dude in our lives. Of course, they are all under $30!

A wooden whiskey flask 'cause he loves his whiskey, $18.95


Field Notes notebooks to capture his thoughts, $11.95 for 3-pack


The Sinch to keep his earbuds tangle free, $15.99


Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub for the manliest clean, $17


.... coupled with the best soap in the world, $13


A "Tea Rex" tea infuser to make sick days feel a little better, $14


Since he always looks cute in one, a plaid flannel shirt, $29.90


Monogrammed beer or pilsner glasses 'cause he's just that special, $20 for set of 4


.... to go with his Mustache pint glasses that'll remind him of Movember, $24 for set of 4


A year's subscription to his favorite magazine, Rolling Stone, $11.95 with discount


Quirky camera cuff links that show off his love for photography, $10


And lastly, to help him prepare for a new year, a 2012 calendar made of wood, $15

PS: A gift guide for our girlfriends!

a little laughter

Ok. (via the BEST tumblr ever)

I'm with ya there, Ross! ;)

Haaaave I told you about Bitch?

Awesome.

100% me.

(photos via: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Under $30 Gift Guide: for your fabulously creative best girl friends

Hello loves! I'm thrilled to introduce the first ever Helen Hearts holiday gift guide! Since there are tons of amazing products all over the web, I'd love to share some that I found especially charming. Here's a round up of fun gifts for all the wonderful, creative, and lovely women in our lives. Thanks for being our supporters, confidants, and sisters. (PS: This list is all under $30, cause I know we have a lot of shopping to do!)

A 14k gold wishbone necklace for good luck, $23


Pretty scented soap that makes her feel like a lady, $14

Super rad mojave coasters for her coffee table, $10

StickyGram magnets of your favorite instagram memories, $14.99 for 9

Sweet blue stitched notebook to doodle in, $7.95
"Napoleon" box of 6 Macarons to munch on from Laduree, 12.50€

A wise T-shirt to lounge around in, $14.99

Sparkly essie luxeffects nail polish to brighten her day, $8 per bottle


My favorite book from 2011 (if she doesn't already own it!), $15.49

Pom pom mittens to keep her fingers warm, $14.54

Sometimes, the greatest gift is bitch... wines! $9.99 per bottle

A gourmet lunch bag that will brighten up her office, $25

And to help her bring in the new year: a 2012 wall calendar, $30