flickr photo of the day : pretty bird.

"my love" by astulabee.

interior inspiration : holiday decorating (part two.)

It is now official: the holiday season is among us, which means it is no longer considered too early to break out the lights and decorations. We put up our big pink Christmas tree and the majority of our decorations the day after Thanksgiving, although I am still thinking of buying/making some more- I am a total sucker for the holidays.

Sources (from top to bottom): Flickr: Amy Nieto, LivingEtc, PointClickHome, Flickr: girlhula, Martha Stewart, Abby Powell Thompson, LivingEtc, CafeMom: Bling on My Sewing Machine, Ideal Home, and Polly Wreford.

monday morning music : smiths.

Phew, what a weekend. So much family and so much food- it was great, but I am ready for a more restful week. Did everyone, especially folks in the states, enjoy their weekend/holiday? I hope so...

Anyways, I am starting out this week with the oh-so wonderful music of one of my all-time favorite bands, The Smiths. Because, really, there are few better ways to start a Monday.

thought of the day : thank you.

"Newsprint Thank You Cards" from The Regional Assembly of Text. ($26 for 12 cards)

I apologize for the lack of posts today- my whole day was spent cleaning, putting away food, and getting ready for family. Anyways, I hope all you fellow Americans have a wonderful Thanksgiving. You know what I'm thankful for? My readers. Really, you people rock.

if i had an extra $65 to spend...

I would be buying these shoes from sponsor Dear Golden instantly. As much as I adore pretty heels, these are the kinds of shoes I dream of.

kirra jamison.

I am completely blown away by the work of Australian artist Kirra Jamison (spotted over on all the mountains.) Her portfolio is completely breathtaking.

flickr photo of the day : at the window.

"Midcentury waiting" by kristi.nicole.

rifle paper company.

I know that it has been posted all over the blogosphere already, but really, it is too exciting not to mention: the unbelievably talented Anna Bond has now opened one of the prettiest online shops I have seen. It is filled to the brim with her gorgeous and sugar-sweet designs in the forms of prints, greeting cards, wrapping paper, and other misc. paper goods. I want one of each, please.

interior inspiration : living in france.

It is no secret that I am a Francophile at heart. I absolutely adore French films, pastries, style, music, and of course, interiors. I don't strive to be filthy rich, but I won't lie- having a little vacation home in France someday would make me really happy.

Sources (from top to bottom): Marie Claire Maison, Design*Sponge: Sandrine Place, desire to inspire, Point Click Home, Laurent Bourgois Architecture, Marie Claire Maison, the style files, Design*Sponge: Barbara Barrada, The Selby: Elisa Nalin, Mark Eden Schooley, and Cookie Magazine.

thought of the day : you had me at...

"Health Insurance Valentine," a laser-cut piece from Owly Shadow Puppets. ($12)

collections : happy holidays, part two.

They are going to keep on coming...

1. Biome Eco Seed Crackers - Box of 6 (£25), 2. Pink Peppermint Ornament ($35), 3. Tiniest Tree Set ($20), 4. Merry Little Something Placemats (Set of 8, $9), 5. Hand-Printed Holiday Card Set (5 Cards and Envelopes) ($12), 6.
Linen Christmas fairy Noel ($9.50), 7. Cavallini Holiday Rubber Stamp Set ($27.50), and 8. felt trees ($4.95 - $9.95)

flickr photo of the day : a favorite treat.

Untitled by charlotte**.

a bunting necklace...

is equal to complete perfection in my book. Oh, how I want one. (Psst, this was created by Cheri of the wonderful Scout Holiday blog)

blue & white.

These photographs from Swedish creative designer Anna Lilja just put me in a good mood. Aren't they adorable? The blue and white color scheme is so perfect.

flickr friday : handmade with love.

1. Untitled, 2. Untitled, 3. cocon branche, 4. {color drops}, 5. sofa city, 6. Homage to Jean-Claude, 7. ..., 8. striped cones, 9. made some boxes, 10. _MG_7052, 11. Untitled, 12. Untitled, 13. pine cones!, 14. New plate design, 15. project wedding2, 16. jacquard

thought of the day : oui.

"Je t'aime," a fabulous 17 x 11" poster from Jack & Jules of Orignaux Moose. Because really, as they say, no one does it better than the French. ($29)

interior inspiration : snow whites.

Yes, I have done it before and I am doing it again. It seems that whenever it gets close to winter, I start thinking about bright whites in the home again.

Sources (from top to bottom): Airspace, LivingEtc, Rachel Whiting, Patric Johansson, Delson or Sherman Architects, Anna Kern, LivingEtc, Apartment Therapy: My Funny Eye, Design*Sponge: Isabel Asha Penzlien, Rachael Smith, and emmas designblogg.

flickr photo of the day : scissors & twine.

"snip" by Creature Comforts (of one of my favorite blogs.)