. daily daydreams . a blog by love ardently design studio

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Interesting puzzle concept by Upon a Fold, one of my most favorite paper goods shop and blog. You can assemble the kit into a strand of 6 pyramids, which then can be folded to form letters of the alphabet. I love how abstract the forms that the letter makes and how colorful they are!

. valentine’s raspberry macaron by mad baker

. marshmallow heart tarts by simply modern mom

. heart cake by i am baker (via swiss miss)

Note: All images belong to respective owner.

While I am not going to be baking this Valentine’s, it certainly is such a delight to look at those amazing baker’s Valentine’s Day creations! I was looking and drooling over those lovely baked goodies and it reminded me of my birthday present from hubby that I have not touched or even let out of the box. It’s so big, I just don’t know where to put it in my teeny tiny kitchen. I am just recovering from my sickness (thanks for your sweet well wishes!) and now we are in the midst of packing and moving into a new apartment. I guess I have to delay the baking fun until we move into the new bigger apartment!

Meanwhile, I wish you a fun and love-filled Valentine’s weekend!

Lo Bjurulf is such a style and color genius.

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I just love this handmade, mix-media Cadbury hot chocolate ad designed by Owen Gildersleeve. Quoting from his portfolio website, he created the ad out of a mixture of found and handmade winter items, like pine needles, snowflakes, woolen jumpers and miniature ice-skates. Isn’t that fabulous? Love, love it!

Dallas is still icy, snowy, and slippery today. Hopefully it will get better in time for the Super Bowl visitors. Meanwhile, there’s nothing better for me than get cozzied up on a comfy sofa with blanket and a cup of hot chocolate.  Have a happy weekend everyone!

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Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrates! Wishing you a wonderfully blessed and prosperous year ahead!

It’s the first of February, already! Valentine’s day is near and pink (and red) seems to be quite the appropriate color of the month everywhere. Luci Everett‘s french-folded book with the theme of party completely wins my heart today and get me in the pink mood. It’s very well crafted with simple but very intriguing concept. Her typography and illustrations are equally adorable, too. This is such a lovely piece to look at that brightens today’s dreary winter weather!

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