You probably have seen today’s curator work before in such publications as Martha Stewart Living and Kinfolk, or even on Pinterest where here work gets pinned by millions. Nicole Franzen has such a good eye for capturing beautiful and intimate images that it is no wonder that her Pinterest boards are also a reflection of that unique aesthetic. I don’t even like beards but I found myself loving nearly all of her ‘beards’ board, who knew that was possible? I repinned an embarrassing amount on her Flora board, such inspiration there! The Stills board is a perfect resource for any budding stylist, such restraint but still the images have such impact.  I love that she introduced me to new photographers + stylists that I may have never had the opportunity to enjoy, such as Thomas Popinger, Idha Lindhag, Catherine Huckerby, Mikkel Vang, Sharyn Cairns and the talent behind the walnut photograph in the lower right of the curator board above– Dietland Wolf, amongst so many wonderful others.  I am still shaking my head at how everything is so balanced-the color, the texture, the beautiful light and simplicity of Dietland’s image. I don’t think I need to sell you on Nicole, just go visit her and get lost for yourself.

What about you?  Do you have a favorite photographer that you discovered is a pinning savant?  Or are you one?  Let me know in the comments or email besottedblog [at] gmail [dot] com, I always visit the boards you suggest and you just might find your favorite pinner or yourself here if you drop me a line!

P.S. Yes, I know I am late on the tutorial I promised; sitting for any period of time is not conducive with being this pregnant, things fall asleep, cramp up or my brain freezes and I forget what the heck I sat down to do in the first place, it’s all so very odd, but the tutorial has been shot and is forthcoming!

I usually know when to feature a curator when I find that I spend an inordinate amount of time re-pinning their pins, such is the case with today’s Pinteresr Curator–Sarah Kieffer.  Sarah is the authoress, baker + photographer behind The Vanilla Bean Blog, as the title suggests it is food centric. A lot of Sarah’s boards follow suit in the food department, but truly she has an eclectic mix of boards with an emphasis on great photography.  Some of the boards I’ve gotten lost in are dishware, gatherings, portrait, and put a bird on it (the title made me laugh out loud, for all you Portlandia fans). One of the best things about her boards are the hidden treasures such as this handy dandy gadget (I must get myself one!) I hope you enjoy perusing her collections and unearth some hidden treasures of your own!

On another note, yes, at nearly 8 months I am completely food obsessed (thus Sarah’s boards were some serious visual candy). I have never been so ravenous in my life and that’s after I finish (insert meal here-breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.) It’s quite a 360 from my previous pregnancy incarnation of a few months ago where I couldn’t look at food. I do have one odd craving and it’s ice, I must eat about 6-8 trays of it a day. It’s a sign of iron deficiency which I did have, but even after it has been addressed I still have to have copious amounts of the frozen goodness. It’s not the most ladylike craving with me chomping away on the cubes, but I suppose it’s better than craving other things like dirt which falls into the same category that ice is in, no real nutritional value but got to have it anyways.

What is it with the Netherlands that seems to breed this very distinct aesthetic that is so darn good?  April and May’s boards are filled with some incredible finds from interiors to knits. Although I chose to skew black & white for their palette they do have a fair amount of color centric boards as well. Are you already familiar with them?  Over 4 million people are! They also write a couple of popular blogs April and May Studio and April and May Mini. If you like a simple, clean look then I think you will be very happy with their discoveries!

On another note, I am just back from the City of Angels and I am one tired Mama-to-be!  It is tough work growing a human.  It was a rushed trip, solely for business, but it was still nice to be home even for a little bit. When I left Seattle it was summer and when I came back fall had started.  I heard that I will have a chance to see the foliage change which I am really looking forward to and of course I am getting ready for the rain. There’s lot’s to do for everything between now and when the baby arrives and I am hoping my energy can stay up for the task, but truthfully I felt like I could have fallen asleep in my soup at lunch yesterday, so time will tell…

I recently discovered Carmen from a comment she left and fell hard for her Camera Love board, it only has a few pins on it but I pretty much wanted to re-pin all of them! Carmen is a North Carolina photographer and her boards although photographer-centric also happen to have a ton of eye candy for anyone looking for some good ol’ photo inspiration.  I am scheduled to have a shoot tomorrow (I will be the one in front of the camera) and I am like a deer in the headlights when it comes to getting my photo taken.  I have been looking at images and trying to figure out the most ‘natural’ looking poses, if that’s even possible. I am really awkward when I am in front of the lens but I also really want to preserve this moment in my life that may never happen again, (you know the one where I am three sizes larger and my feet and calves have merged to form cankles). Doesn’t every woman with child want to remember this time in her life? I am thinking I need to get some of this product, word on the street is it’s what all the Victoria Secret models use before strutting the runway and I am going to need all the extra help I can get!

On another note, I just heard from a few of you and Skillshare that Molly Jacques is offering a class for only $20! According to the description it reads ‘Compose a one of a kind alphabet’, it looks like it’s well worth taking the class!

P.S. Since this week is upside down for me the Inspiration Rx post will launch tomorrow!

As excited as I was last week about finding out that Diane Keaton was pinning, this week I found out one of my fave photographers Elizabeth Messina has joined in the fun as well!  Like her photographs her pins have a dreamy ethereal vibe to them. I love her portraits board, it’s such a treat to find what inspires someone so talented as Ms. Messina, she has some excellent inspirations!  I usually try to refrain from using the word romantic to describe anything I have an affinity for because the word conjures up too many connotations of bodice ripping and such, but in the case of Elizabeth Messina’s boards I don’t think there is a better descriptive, they are romantic, but in the best way possible. If you are falling in love, are in love or blissfully hoping for a love, I think you will find Elizabeth’s boards flooded with love-centric imagery + inspiration, I know I left them feeling more love-ly. Elizabeth has an amazing eye for texture, especially when it is set against a contrast subject– think beautifully worn gowns against luminous skin and hair, the combo is the visual equivalent of the best melt in your mouth chocolate you ever did have. Her Yearn board makes me a little weak in the knee’s.  Visit Elizabeth’s boards, especially with your new ‘muse’ prompt for Inspiration Rx, there’s sure to be something there that can inspire your project for this week!