flickr photo of the day : grace.

Quickly, before it hits midnight!


"Gypsy Eyes" by Elif Sanem Karakoc.

floor sticker.

I am quite in love with this idea, so in love that I am dreaming of just throwing away our huge not-so-pretty floor rug and purchasing one of these right away. Beautiful floor stickers available at Rockett St. George (which would also make a lovely wall decal). (£62.50)

leigh beisch photography.

Some more mouth-watering food images, this time from San Francisco photographer Leigh Beisch. Leigh has photographed for a number of impressive clients, including Martha Stewart, Williams-Sonoma, Ghiradelli, and Chronicle Books. I really cannot ever get enough of talented food stylists and photographers.

flickr photo of the day : little trees.

"morning light" by clumsy bird.

currently loving...

soft, somewhat muted colors.


1. Tie Front Dress (£98.00), 2. Rain Tonal Crochet Dress (£30.00), 3. still life with berries 5x7 print ($15), 4. Veery Heeled Loafers ($118), 5. Vintage Ship's Tea Towels (£8.50), 6. Birds in Flight (€55,00), 7. Blue Berries Pouch ($12), 8. Bird Collage (price unknown), and 9. Butterfly Container (£69.00)

nothing is a mistake...

An inspiring and beautiful print by Danna Ray of Groundwork. ($20)

mine.

I have completely fallen for the Autumn/Winter 2008 collection from Mine. I love how edgy each piece is, yet still quite feminine.

flickr photo of the day : windowsill.

"tea jars on sill by feels just like home.

lili piri.

I can't even tell you how much I love the illustration of Lily Piri, an Australia-based artist I just recently found through bored&beautiful. I fancy the muted colors and animal subjects. Just lovely.

things i'm loving : monday afternoon edition.

I was in bed all weekend with a wretched headache, but I hope your's was much better!



Above: Matthew Williamson Silk Funnel Neck Dress ($1,500), 2. House Blocks ($60), and 3. Flieg Vogel flieg ($40)
Below: 4. Raquel Red High Heels (£119.70), 5. Sets of three - flowers ($36), and 6. Child of the Forest - Art Doll ($25)

flickr friday : the summer sun.

Because, oh, how I love it.


1. b, 2. into the sun, 3. Yellow crocus in the sun, 4. Cone., 5. Green Tea Ice Cream, 6. [As Surely as the Sun Rises], 7. it's all yellow and blue, 8. a taste of summer, 9. Sarah 05, 10. The sky was painted blue, 11. summer, 12. into the sun, 13. Untitled, 14. Superman Ice Cream, 15. Untitled, 16. a gallant red balloon

etsy finds of the week.

1. Bar in Amsterdam cake stand from Esther Coombs ($210), 2. The Noble Gnatcatcher (original brooch) from Peachpops ($8), and 3. Vintage Letterpress Set Wood Type Random Numbers from AngiePea ($51)


4. The Empty Birdcage necklace from Mymble's Daughter ($18.50), 5. Hand-stitched Guitar Tank from Dame Star Baby ($60), and 6. Felt Plush House Pillow - No. 02 from A Minor Thread ($20)


7. Little Bunny FuFu Babydoll Dress Top from Deadworry ($30), 8. pin cushion from olivebrown ($20), and 9. Little book about Girls - Blank minibook from helis ($13.50)

flickr photo of the day : purple flower.

Untitled by Eliza Beth.

forget love, i'd rather fall in chocolate.

Inspired by a box of note cards sitting on my desk next to me, featuring the title quotation.


1. Antwerp Chair, Naive Tropical ($1,498), 2. Fine Chocolate Soap Set ($25), 3. Brown Links Cup & Saucer ($18), 4. Woodland Square Pillow ($116), 5. Wetter Indochine Bunny ($28), 6. Chocolate Silk Ruffled 'Arid' Dress ($275.99), 7. Poetic License Tilly ($89), and 8. Brown Scallops Pocket Mirror ($6.50)

marcio simnch photography.

Absolutely dreamy photography by Marcio Simnch. It was actually quite hard to only pick a few of his images to post here- they are all so breathtaking.

two words.

I came across two word-based objects tonight that I just love...


Think Sign from Cox & Cox (£14.00) and Book End from Dutch By Design (£17.50)

illustrations.

I just wanted to mention that I added four original illustrations done by me in my Etsy shop. They are $16 each and come framed.

feature on decor8!

I didn't get around to posting this yesterday, but I would like to give a huge thanks to the fabulous Holly Becker for writing an extremely kind post regarding me and my blogs. It was so nice to read and completely brightened my day!

flickr photo of the day : painting.

"ice cream" by lauv.

frame love.

1. Wall Frame ($49), 2. Capiz Flower Vine Frame ($10), 3. Red Kitsch Baroque Photo Frame ($19), 4. Rose Photo Frame (from £8.00), 5. Triple Frame ($149), 6. Mango Tree Frame ($68), 7. Recycled Bicycle Chain Frame ($38), and 8. White Bevelled Frame with Notches (from £10.00)

currently adoring...

these two beautifully-designed wallpapers by Cavern Home. (Available at Design Public, $310)

flickr photo of the day : the bathtub.

Untitled by lenaah.

things i'm loving : monday evening edition.

I hope everyone's weekend was lovely. Thank you so very much for the sweet comments and Happy Birthday wishes. You are all wonderful!



Above: 1. Chiffon Ensemble Dress ($32.80), 2. Forty Flowers Wallpaper ($94), and 3. Lucky Four Leaf Clover Lariat ($26)

Below: 4. Ornamental Metal Lace Drain ($100), 5. Get Your Shit Together ($12), and 6. Wind Through Northern Sky Print ($35)

photography : johanna ruebel.

I saved Johanna Ruebel's website in my bookmarks awhile back, but I only now have gotten around to looking through her fabulous portfolio. Her work is so soft and absolutely stunning.

flickr photo of the day : self.

Is it weird to put a photograph of myself as the flickr photo of the day? I just always adore my friend Alice's images and I love this one she snapped of me this morning after I baked some miniature strawberry bundt cakes.


"summerummer" by landcameralandcamera.

And with that, I am leaving early for the weekend. Tomorrow is my birthday and some much needed rest is needed. I hope everyone spends the next couple of days doing something they love.

etsy finds of the week.

1. Tightrope Walker from Jacksonswift ($30), 2. Fashion Badges / Magnets from The Daily Max ($4), and 3. White Swing Necklace from Gas Up The Zamboni ($15)


4. Desire from Paulette Edition ($25), 5. Desk Notebook in Iris from SusyJack ($12), and 6. A little bit of love Heart Ring from Zahour Jewelry ($50)


7. Little Reminders - 20 Helpful Cards for the Tongue-Tied from Field & Sea ($7), 8. Birch Top from Little Houses ($80), and 9. Kitchen Tea Towel from Munch ($12)

flickr photo of the day : the letter k.

"k" by l'orah.

smitten kitchen prints.

While blogging on Bread & Honey the other night, I suddenly noticed that one of my favorite food bloggers, Deb of Smitten Kitchen, sells prints of the gorgeous food photographs she posts on her website. I don't know how I had missed this previously, but I am quite excited to know that I can someday own her beautiful images (which would make a perfect addition to our kitchen walls). Check the shop out here.

the color pink.

Inspired by my new hair color choice and my continuous love of all things pink.


1. Pink Lace Print Linen Cushion (£24.95), 2. Dream of Flight - Agnes ($20), 3. On-A-Whim Flats ($88), 4. Cup Cake (£39.00), 5. Development Flutter Sleeve Pink Blouse ($269), 6. Lipstick Button Dress (£38.00), 7. Artecnica Fairy Tale Greeting Card ($7.50), 8. Princess & Kitten Earrings ($48), 9. Rose Make-Up Case (£10.00), 10. Birdcage Chandelier ($625), and 11. Proust Questionnaire - Pink ($34.95)

beautiful journals.

1. Red Spokes Notebook ($8.50), 2. Papierkunst Scrapbook ($32), 3. Herbivores Notebook ($8.95), 4. Sunblooms Bound Journal ($9.95), 5. multi-stem small journal ($25), 6. "Things To Note" Dot Notebook ($13.50), 7. Secret Gardens Flexible Journal (£5.00), and 8. alphabet notebook ($12)

flickr photo of the day : camera.

"central hk .pen ft" by daffie.

the photography of angie cao.

On this hot evening, I am feeling quite inspired by the photography of Angie Cao. I love her use of lighting and colors, and how her images give off a feeling of comfort. They make me dream of being in a cool farmhouse with iced cold lemonade instead of up in this sweltering attic.