This week I learned how to write in llama. How’s that for a week’s achievement! I also learned how to read in llama (naturally..  reading and writing do go hand in hand). Allow me to translate just in case it’s not completely clear…

Miles and I want to wish you all a very Happy Friday!

Want to have a blast writing in llama? Check out llamafont .. the BEST WEBSITE EVER!!!!!

A big thanks to all of my friends that emailed this site to me and to Omiyage and Bekka Palmer for tweeting it over.

Today’s Friday I’m in Llama was sent over to me by the lovely and talented Spanish designer Adriana Bellet of Jeez Vanilla. Adriana is in the midst of planning her wedding and came across these wedding llamas by Evan Stremke. Lucky for me, she sent the link over and I was instantly smitten with these love llamas.

I have to say though, my favorite part of the email exchange between Adriana and I was becoming familiar with her work. For a while I have been admiring the work of Spanish designers. Spain is just bursting with talent! And Adriana is yet another example.

Those plates are my absolute favorite! Wow. Thank you so much Adriana for getting in touch and sending over this week’s Friday I’m In Llama! All the best to you and your wedding planning! Happy Friday Everyone!

Have a llama you would love to share? Please do! Email me at info[at]lamadesigns.com

Lately I’ve been digging around the internet in search of some great art to add to one of my latest Pinterest boards, “heART.” Looking around I stumbled upon this adorable print by artist Helena Garcia entitiled “Alpaca Pal.” I know, alpacas are not llamas, but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… close enough. How cute is this little Peruvian girl and her alpaca pal?! Adorable.

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend with your pals!

I don’t know who is more excited that today is Friday … me or this leaping llama? Either way, we’re both jazzed. YES!! It’s Friday!! You should see me leaping right now.

Happy Friday everyone! Go jump for joy!

Thanks to my llama hunter Bekka via this pin.

I know lots of folks are celebrating Valentine’s Day this weekend, so I thought I would kick the weekend off right with a bit of llama love art. I think this is all kinds of adorable! How cute is it that these hands actually look like llamas? I just took a beak from typing to make this gesture with my hands. I’m slightly embarrassed by how amused I am.

Happy Valentine’s Day weekend and lots of llama hand kisses to all!

via Gaaras Teddy Bear

If you follow my new blog Miles to Style or my weekly posts over at Dog-Milk, then you know I’m a big fan of stylish animals. Yes, I recognize just how silly it can be, but it’s a harmless way of having fun with your pets and, personally, I derive a ton of pleasure having fun with my best friend and biz partner Miles. So, for obvious reasons, I’m completely nuts over Anthropologie’s well styled catalogue animals, particularly this lovely lady llama.

Stunning, right? I haven’t actually confirmed the she is in fact a she, but “she” can sure rock the three necklaces at once look.

Happy Friday everyone! Have a stylish weekend!

photo via Anthropologie catalogue

If you’ve been following the LAMA blog lately, you know I’m currently obsessing over fashion illustrations. I don’t know about you, but for me, one obsession generally leads to another, so now I’m obsessing over fashion photography! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought this sexy shot might help to get you inspired for this LOVEly holiday.

Happy Friday!

photo via this Pinterest pin.

This week’s Friday I’m In Llama is dedicated to my incredible fiance who has been away interviewing all over the west coast for his internship position. He is nearing the end of his oh-so long PhD program and going on to do amazing things in the field of mental health. I am so proud of him and his commitment to the service and well-being of others. Anyone who has watched a loved one go through the process of becoming a doctor knows what a challenging process it is for them and everyone around them. We have been through a lot together and now we’re nearing the home stretch as the soon to be Dr. and Mrs… and yes, I kind of like the way that sounds. Congrats Fred and go kick some butt at those interviews! Lot’s of llama love from me to you.

These adorable cards were designed by Fuzzy Mugs and can be found right here.

Today I just had to share a funny little Llama card I received from a great friend for my birthday. I can’t imagine it was easy to find a delightful and well designed card with a llama on it, not to mention, the incredible llama humor..

The inside of the card reads, “Or maybe you celebrate differently where you’re from.” Haha!! I love it. Again, it was SO awesome that my friend went on a hunt for a llama birthday card. I know it couldn’t have been easy. Trust me, I’m always keeping an eye out for llama cards. Thank goodness my company mascot isn’t a Tarsier or a Blob Fish or something completely random like that.

I would also like to acknowledge another creative friend of mine who opted to tear the recent Banana Republic ad (featuring a llama) out of her magazine, and wrote a sweet message on it. This lovely Banana Republic ad features a gorgeous winter white llama transporting BR’s finest merchandise over the mountains to the chilly villagers below, who are in desperate need of merino wool. Or at least, that’s what it looks like to me.

I always appreciate Banana Republic’s affinity for placing llamas in their ads during the holiday season. Actually, I have a special fondness for Banana Republic. They were the very first company I ever worked for. And yes, I was one kick-ass sales girl!

Happy Friday everyone! I’m going furniture shopping with my newest interior design client in SF and I’m thrilled to be designing again! Wish me luck, it’s been a while..

Finishing up the party themed week, this morning I went on the hunt for some party llamas. Let me just say, there is A LOT of interesting (i.e. strange, baffling, bizarre) stuff out there. For example, apparently there is a National Llama Party on facebook and don’t even get me started on Urban Dictionary’s definition for “llama party.” Read it at your own risk… Ick! Sticking to the G rated content, here are a few of my favorite, albeit a little odd, party llamas!

Party Like a Llama Invite cards.

Llama themed birthday cakes

photoshopped party llamas

And last but not least, these chicks that decided to dress up as a two-headed llama for a Halloween party. Why didn’t I think of that in college?!

I’m off to do some serious party prepping! Happy Friday! I hope your weekends are as fun as I know mine is going to be!