freebie of the day : notebook labels.

I apologize, but I just cannot stop posting these wonderful freebies from the folks at Martha Stewart Online. Aren't the illustrations on these Notebook Labels absolutely adorable? Plus, the second page of the download features very sweet bookplates. It's true- I'm smitten, as always.

flickr photo of the day : on the line.

"Memory full" by Ayoumali.

feeling swept away by...

the artwork of Finnish painter/illustrator Anna Emilia Laitinen. I just love the muted coloring and overall softness.

thought of the day : fleeting.

"all is fleeting," from Katie Madeline's Art Set. (Via Design For Mankind)

ten images of inspiration : still life with...

I always love the peacefulness of still life photography, along with the fact that so many photographers have such different perspectives.

Sources (from top to bottom): Sara Remington, Elizabeth Soule, Christine Rudolph, Johnny Miller, Roland Bello, Robyn Glaser, Laurie Frankel, Aya Brackett, Con Poulos, and Christina Peters.

accessories & apparel collection : mustard yellows.

The other day a friend and I spent an afternoon hand-dyeing slips. We used a variety of colors, but my favorite, by far, was the mustard yellow. Now I cannot stop peeking online for clothing in these deep and summery yellow shades.



1. debo dress (£79.00), 2. Movement-Of-Waves Bag ($158), 3. Taryn Rose mustard gathered nappa 'Kona' flats ($177.74), 4. Orla Kiely Pear Print Cosmetic Bag Dandelion ($69), 5. Bouclé mohair Lucille jacket ($99.99), 6. Chloe Bow Front Voluminous Dress ($394.50), 7. Textured Cotton Sleeveless Dress ($460), and 8. mrs marshall weekend bag, mustard hankie flower (£58.00)

flickr photo of the day : in the backyard.

"212" by everyphotoever.

freebie(s) of the day : label whore.

A big collection for your Wednesday morning. Enjoy!



1. Mushrooms, 2. Butterflies, 3.Free Printable Mailing Labels - Aqua and Orange, 4. Jam Lid Labels, 5. Wrap Around Labels, 6. 4.25 x 2.75 Labels, 7. Red and Teal Circles, 8. Printable Labels, 9. Lunch Labels, 10. Free Downloadable Labels!, 11. Stripe Labels, and 12. Bake it Pretty Labels.

tonight i am inspired by...

this home tour of one of my favorite Portland artists/photographers, Stephanie Congdon Barnes. I have admired her simple and unique sense of style for quite some time, so it was nice to get another peek into her space, which seems to be filled with so many treasures. (click here to see her previous house tour for Cookie.)

chloe aftel : fashion polaroids.

I am really liking these fashion polaroids from California photographer Chloe Aftel. Her portfolio is full of beautiful eye candy.

thought of the day : nyc.

"New York's the Greatest..." from Orignaux Moose's shop. ($30)

interior inspiration : color me red.

Red just happens to be one of those colors that seems to continuously pop into my home (and wardrobe). I am rather obsessed with it, especially when mixed with neutrals.

Sources (from top to bottom): LivingEtc, ngoc minh ngo, Stacey Brandford, Jonathan Adler, LivingEtc, Polly Wreford, Folio, LivingEtc, Desire to Inspire, Nicolas Matheus, Point Click Home, and Design*Sponge: Dutch Door Press.

flickr photo of the day : crowned.

20090221-kot-63 by kosmodisk.

a sweet way to begin your weekend.

Oh, I am really excited about this one. Just thought I would share. (Via Design Crush)

etsy finds of the week.

1. Mushroom shaped ceramic pottery bird house from mudpuppy ($45), 2. Dreaming Tree 5 - Original ACEO Illustration from the blackbird sings ($10), and 3. Lucky Feather from The Paper Apartment ($12)



4. greta summer apron wrap from dottie angel ($48), 5. Rainbow Factory from Pearson Maron ($22), and 6. Nose to Nose - Tiny Drawing from Paper Breakfast ($4)



7. Cloud Mobile from Madeleine Sargent ($40), 8. Star-gazing (limited edition print) from Charmfoundry ($25), and 9. matchbox boys in yellow room with green carpet from Amanda Kindregan ($20)

thought of the day : it really is.

"Postal Strike," from the blog of Marcus Walters. (also check out his website + shop)

great package design : vino.

My good friend Steve, a deep wine lover, never shows up to my home empty-handed. Last night he brought over a bottle of Boom Boom and while I really know nothing about wine tasting, I fell in love with the bottle's simple design. I don't know if it's the tall, rounded shape of a bottle that is great to work with, but I very frequently notice fabulously packaged alcoholic beverages. In all truth, I would buy any one of these wines just to display the bottle around our home.

Designers: 1. MASH, 2. MASH, 3. Talia Cohen, 4. Interbrand, 5. Sfaustina, 6. Extra!, 7. James Jean, 8. Yiying Lu, 9. Insite Design, 10. MASH, 11. Public Creative, 12. MASH, 13. Nadie Parshina, 14. Insite Design, and 15. War Design.

(All designers/brands found via The Dieline and Lovely Package.)

ten images of inspiration : in bloom.

Are all the boy readers running for the hills now? I can't help it- I always love a good flower photograph. Plus, today is gardening day over here, so I need some inspiration to get me ready to go!

Sources (from top to bottom): Mary Frances, ngoc minh ngo, Debi Treloar, Blissful Images, Cooper Carras, Elizabeth Soule, Kari Herer, Abby Powell Thompson, Catherine Gratwicke, and Alicia Bock.