I just realized while doing this that I might just have an obsession with photographs of eggs. I found that I have 180 images of them saved in my Flickr favorites. Odd indeed!
Anyways, I wish you all a wonderful Easter weekend. Eat/find lots of eggs and plenty of bunny-shaped chocolates.
1. cascarones, 2. naturally dyed eggs, 3. Easter Eggs (2/4), 4. new eggs, 5. the subtle art of egg divination, 6. real milk, 7. my half..., 8. blue eggs, 9. Eggs in one basket..., 10. Untitled, 11. eggs, 12. {film.228}, 13. Still, 14. ryan with his grandma, 15. Perks!, 16. For comparison
April 10, 2009
flickr friday : eggy.
etsy finds of the week.
1. circus bear from The Good Machinery ($17), 2. Flor de Lotus from MSO Joies ($100), and 3. Upward (journal) from Yardia ($16)
4. Think Spring from Denise Simon ($15), 5. Vintage Mid Century Fukagawa Plates from Monkeys Always Look ($15), and 6. Black Vintage Filigree Frame. W. Custom Ink and Watercolor Portrait. Bubble Glass from Olive Someday ($65)
7. A New Apron - Print from Amber Alexander ($18), 8. Melancholy Lashes from Untamed Menagerie ($25), and 9. Outskirts - 8x8 photo from Erin Tyner Photography ($32)
thought of the day : please do.
"Enjoy!" by Owen Gildersleeve of Evening Tweed, a graphic design collective.
freebie(s) of the day : easter!
This afternoon I have quite a few Easter-themed freebies to print out and have fun with over the weekend. How will you be celebrating the holiday (if you do)?
Spagat Blog recently posted a fabulous print-out of sweet eggs and rabbits to hang around for decoration which can be found here (isn't her tree display just lovely?). Via Creature Comforts.
I received an email last week from Rachel of Benign Objects, telling me she would love to share this wonderful Easter card with my readers. I love the illustration on this one so much. 
And of course, it wouldn't be a holiday without free Martha Stewart goodies. Shown above are: Crepe Paper Easter Creations, Easter Bunny Box, Bunny Garland, and Easter Animal Menagerie Centerpiece. More ideas and templates can be found right here.
light my fire : a candlestick collection.
One of Design is Mine's readers, Honora of by its own design, recently emailed me asking if I would be willing to help her out with finding some pretty candlesticks, since they were the only thing she didn't get when married last spring. Since I love putting together collections, I happily agreed. Truthfully, I have never thought much of candlesticks (we have never really lit many candles in our home, other then cheesy dollar store glass jar ones), but I found that there are quite beautiful and unique ones out there. Here you go, Honora!
1. Loop Candle Holder ($28), 2. Groove - Holmegaard ($45), 3. Candlebox (price unknown), 4. Incanto White Medium Sq. Footed Candleholder ($137), 5. Bird in Wonderland Candlestick ($45), 6. Muehling candlestick #214 ($1,150), 7. Rococo Candlestick ($1,730), 8. Wooden Turned Wood Candle Holder (£7.95), and 9. Billie Candleholder ($48)
10. Claw Candlesticks ($62-$108), 11. CandlestickMaker ($35), 12. Wooden Candle Holder ($56), 13. Wire Spun Tapers ($24-$36), 14. Wooden Carved Candlestick (£40), 15. Alessi Floor Candlestick ($172), 16. "Enchanted Forest" candlesticks, set of 2 ($310.70), and 17. SOLDIER Candle Holder ($30)
18. Gothic Candle Holder Medium ($87.50), 19. RÖNÅS Candlestick ($7.99), 20. Blomus - Easy Candlestick ($35), 21. Little Joseph Candle Holder ($115), 22. Vesuvius candlestick short (glazed) ($300), 23. Lenox Simply Fine "Chirp" Cylinder Bud Vase/Taper Holder, 7" ($58), 24. Golden Candleholders Set of 2 ($15.49), 25. Candlestick Glass Jadeite ($39.95), and 26. Analiese Taper Holder, Yellow ($24)
April 09, 2009
thought of the day : to do.
"Stock the Kitchen," a bridal shower invitation sample from the folks at Bird and Banner.
ten images of inspiration : road trip.
Oh, I am craving one. Perhaps when the weather gets warmer...
Sources/photographers (from top to bottom): David Wright, Brigitte Sire, Amy Nieto, Jonathan Canlas, Adam Bartos, my polaroid blog, Nicole Hill Gerulat, Bryan Schutmaat, Dimitri Mavrikis, and Kelsey Foster.
freebie of the day : springtime card.
Today's freebie: One of my favorite illustrators, the lovely Samantha Hahn, just created a beautiful springtime card, which you can find right here. Such a sweet thing to send to friends this time of year. Thanks Samantha!
April 08, 2009
tea for two.
Is it any surprise that I am crushing over these tea pot sets designed by Shinzi Katoh? I have been a longtime fan of Shinzi's illustrations/products, but these might be my favorite ones yet (Spotted at doe, currently out of stock.)
some orla kiely interior inspiration.
It is no secret around here that I am terribly obsessed with Orla Kiely. I realize that her patterns can be a little played out, but I really don't mind. In my opinion, her simple and colorful patterns are my idea of design perfection (and might I add that this might just be the most perfect blouse ever?)
And so, on this dreary Portland day, here is some Orla Kiely bright and sunny interior inspiration.
Sources (from top to bottom): orlakiely.com, flickr: dottieangel, flickr: hitbyabus, Design*Sponge: Leah Hennen, Door Sixteen, LivingEtc, Making it Lovely, and Cookie Mag.
thought of the day : gotta wear shades.
"THE FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT...," from Koma Design, the portfolio of Andy J. Miller.
ward jenkins.
I am quite excited to announce that the fabulous and ever-so creative Ward Jenkins now has a brand new portfolio site up! His art style is one of my favorites, reflecting mid-century children's book art and old hip hop style. (Pssst, he's also the husband of Andrea of Hula Seventy- what a creative household!)
Also, be sure to check out Ward's Etsy shop, where he recently put up seven brand new prints. And his blog is darn great. Keep up the awesome work, Ward!
April 07, 2009
feelin' fruity...
1. Slice-Of-Summer Skirt ($98), 2. Orla Kiely Pear Print Book Bag Indigo ($168), 3. Atelier Lzc Disguised Fruit Paper Placemats ($15.40), 4. Anna Sui Berry cluster tunic (£325), 5. Lemon Cushion (£179), 6. TokyoMilk parfumarie curiosité, Cherry Bomb ($28), 7. Omena Apple Umbrella by Marimekko ($35), and 8. Stripe Apple Ankle Sock (£3)
ten images of inspiration : lovely packaging.
For the past month or so, I have been quite obsessed with the blog Lovely Package. One of my favorite forms of graphic art is package design, and the folks behind the blog really have an eye for collecting the best of it. Would I purchase any of these products just for the beautiful packaging? You betcha.
All of the following images/businesses/designers were found via Lovely Package. Enjoy!
Designers/sources (from top to bottom): David Fung, Peter Gregson, Paprika, Packaging: UQAM, Tithi Kutchamuch, Swear Words, Megan Cummins, Peter Urban, Hattomonkey, and Packaging: UQAM.
thought of the day : appreciation.
"new opportunities," from the amazing portfolio of Marian Bantjes.
April 06, 2009
freebie of the day : book labels.
This freebie is almost too cute, but I really do like these a whole lot: free printable book labels designed by Helen Dardik. (Psst, also check out Helen's illustrations- they are fabulous!)
art collection : hand lettering.
1. Bling by Katie Wilson ($20), 2. Nice to be Nice by Hazel Nicholls (£12.50), 3. I Love You / Je T aime / French Print in Classic Black and White by JJ of The Love Shop ($15), 4. Sea and Sky by Sarah Gardner ($25), 5. Spam One-Liners: Secret Weapon by Linzie Hunter ($34.99), 6. It's not a big deal usually by Samantha Hahn ($25), 7. There is Only Make by Danna Ray ($20), 8. Happy/Joy by Andrew Bannecker (not for sale), 9. Everything is at it seems... by Jen Renninger ($25), 10. No Measure of Health by Heidi Burton ($30), and 11. Holy Cute! by Elsie Flannigan ($32)
oh-so sweet kitchen items.
I would be quite happy owning every single kitchen item from Re-found Object's REcipe section. I also think their photo styling is quite lovely.
interior inspiration : exposed brick.
It is one of my favorite interior looks. I have always dreamed of living in a big loft with one huge deep red brick wall.
Sources (from top to bottom): The Selby, The Beach Locations, The Modern House, Alexander van Berge, Hallie Burton, Design*Sponge: Cathy + Erik, Wary Myers, Inspace Locations, Airspace, Delson or Sherman Architects, and Hulya Kolabas.
another anthropologie collection i'm smitten with...
Can I just say that I am head-over-heels in love with Anthropologie's 3-D Nursery collection? It is exactly the kind of thing that works perfectly with this unlikely sunny Portland spring day.
thought of the day : right to the point.
Gotta love this Hells Yeah print from Bread & Butter Shop (5 x 7, $8).
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