1. Life in the stories, Deer face - small size print from Childlike Stories ($10), 2. colander napkin pair - buttercup/cream from Elisabeth Benz ($18), and 3. Bear Brown corsage brooch, felt from A Alicia Accessories ($50)
4. Mid Century Modern Vintage Vase from all things white ($28), 5. MODERN Number Canisters from Sweetshorn Vintage ($28), and 6. Acorn Lariat necklace from Drawing Room ($23)
7. A walk in the park from A Rabbit Girl ($15), 8. bee pot from Julia Smith Ceramics ($30), and 9. Coral 2 from wallnut ($50)
May 15, 2009
etsy finds of the week.
flickr friday : potted.
1. Untitled, 2. hbw! 5/13, 3. Untitled, 4. jardin potager, 5. new , 6. oak seedling, 7. Lavender, 8. Flowers, 9. window cactus, 10. Je, 11. Untitled, 12. through the window., 13. parkerplant, 14. paper pot in steel wire, 15. Des violettes dans un pot..., 16. plants
thought of the day : never been happier.
"I have no direction," from the wonderfully creative wordboner (I think I could spend hours on there.)
mouth-watering treats.
This has little to do with design (other than the fact that the desserts are mighty nice to look at), but I must say that I am so very obsessed with all that is Nigella Lawson at the moment. She's an amazing writer, very sexy (and looks like she actually eats her food), and goodness, her recipes are absolutely heavenly. I guess, after having a slice of homemade apple pie for breakfast, I just have food on the brain today.
Recipes for the food shown above: Honey Chocolate Cake, Blackberry Galette, Autumnal Birthday Cake, and Banana Bread.
May 14, 2009
ten images of inspiration : calming whites.
It is just one of those days, a day that I am enjoying staring at white-themed images that have a certain ability to calm me. I know I have done this theme before with interiors, but now it's time for some pretty white styling/photography.
Sources (from top to bottom): Elizabeth Zeschin, Roland Bello, Amy Atlas, Cori Kindred, Janne Peters, Alexander van Berge, Sarah Hermans, Sannah Kvist, Chelsea Fuss, and Annabel Mehran.
apparel collection : ultra-cute children's clothing.
While browsing through adorable little girl's dresses at Grasshopper yesterday, I realized that I really don't post enough children's clothing collections here, which is funny since I have two kids of my own and am constantly checking out well-designed, cute kid's apparel. True, it's rare that I purchase any (my boys are usually clad in thrift store finds and hand-me-downs), but I still truly love the large amount of really good looking options for children out there these days.
1. Reversible Baby Dress - Blue Floral to Blue Dots ($47), 2. Misha Lulu Old School tee ($36), 3. Drawstring Pants ($64), 4. Mini Boat Pyjamas (£16), 5. lamb jacket ($36), 6. Horse + Pony Tee ($26), 7. Lucky Jade Balloon Cotton Cashmere Hoodie Sweater in Brown ($80), and 8. Cirkus Summer Dress Yellow ($39)
May 13, 2009
thought of the day : taking care of business.
"Goodness, Truth, Beauty," yet another fabulous print available from Keep Calm Gallery. (£50.00)
the work of manon gignoux.
I keep finding all these websites hidden deep within my bookmarks that I have never shared. One of these is the site of Paris artist/stylist Manon Gignoux, a woman who creates completely unique pieces out of old fabrics and raw materials. The results are absolutely breathtaking and unlike anything I have ever seen before. Check out her portfolio/biography here- there is so much to love.
collections : the great outdoors.
Even though it is still raining quite a bit off and on here, the real warm weather is starting to feel so close. We're reaching the time of year when I spend almost as much time outside as inside. Needless to say, I'm excited about that. I'm ready for picnics and gardening and outdoor gatherings. 
1. Gardening Books (£12), 2. Milton Pot #6 ($59), 3. Owl Birdfeeder ($39), 4. Hatley Blue Deckchair (£130), 5. Opinel Folding Saw (£28.50), 6. Garden in a Bag: Chives ($9), 7. Bloomin' Garden Stakes - Fauna ($38), 8. Mini Dot Gardening Gloves (£3), 9. g-nome ($24.95), and 10. Bolo Planters - Swamp ($40-$155)
11. khadi check picnic blanket (£45), 12. Painted Hurricane Lantern (£16), 13. lumi solar planter frost ($218), 14. Egg Bird Feeders ($135), 15. patina vase ($49.95), 16. Retromodern Mini Grill ($98), 17. Azalea Silt Planter ($38), 18. Viento Pinwheels ($11.75-$19), 19. Droog - Shadylace Parasol ($390.10), and 20. OUDUC-XC09 (price unknown)
21. Green Oak Swing (£75), 22. Tree-To-Be-Kit ($24), 23. Campy Planters ($72), 24. picnic set (£39), 25. Modern Birdhouses ($29.99), 26. Giant Bucket Barbecue (£22.50), 27. Carrie Bicycle Basket ($70), 28. Herb Markers - Set of 9 ($26.50), 29. FSC Plant Potter (£13.50), and 30. herb growing tater pots ($14)
31. ABICI Bicycles (£750), 32. GARPL-SQXC (price unknown), 33. Seed Box (£14), 34. Textured Rose Garden Basket (£30), 35. "Blue" gardening set ($52), 36. Pig Skin Gloves ($32), 37. Blomus - Terra Fire Basket ($472.58), 38. Rose Garland ($80), 39. Succulent Garden ($21), and 40. Cotswold Watering Can ($148)
May 12, 2009
susie cowie embroidery.
I cannot remember where I first came across it, but I am completely blown away by the work of London embroidery artist Susie Cowie. Everything she creates seems so delicate and unique, like something out of an old storybook.
interior inspiration : light and sky blues.
Perhaps it's the fact that I am truly enjoying the random days of blue skies, but I am so in love with pretty bright, yet soft blues lately, especially when it comes to painted walls and furniture.
Sources (from top to bottom): Stacey Brandford, LivingEtc, Design*Sponge: Nicolette Camille, JJ Locations, Beach Studios, Joanna Henderson, Rachael Smith, Kelly Wearstler, Rachel Whiting, Design*Sponge: Foxy and Winston, Joe Schmelzer, and The Selby.
freebie of the day : illustration desktop.
Today's freebie: A beautiful and ultra-stylish desktop wallpaper by Gemma Correll, which can be found right here.
art collection : on the map.
1. San Francisco by Ork Posters ($22), 2. New York State of Mind, original silhouette collage by Amanda Oaks ($15), 3. Paper Airplanes over Circle Weeds - Archival Print by Rachel Austin ($18), 4. Heartstring Series by Shannon Rankin ($35), 5. Wanderlust - Art Print by Holly Chastain ($15), 6. British Shorthair - 4x6 Print by Christina Lyon ($5.50), 7. Get Lost by Douglas Wilson (£25), and 8. We are in this together - Print by Lorena Siminovich ($30)
May 11, 2009
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