flickr photo of the day : in her hands.

"47/365 Offering" by teenytinyturkey.

bakers dozen.

Such lovely goodies from Bakers Dozen, a little shop filled with the work of a variety of artists, all in limited editions of thirteen. (Via Abby)

thought of the day : missing.

"I miss holding you," from Argyle Whale's Wooly Bear Print. There is something so sweet about this. ($8)

interior inspiration : vintage masculine.

My friend Abby recently mentioned wanting to emulate the masculine vintage look of Portland's Ace Hotel in her & her husband's home and asked for some inspiration, so I thought it would be fun to do a post dedicated to that style (a style that my own husband is also rather enamored with.) Dark wood, deep colors, and antique accents. I love it.

Also, if anyone else needs inspiration for a certain kind of look, please let me know. I would love to help!















Sources (from top to bottom): Tim Young Interiors, The Selby, Debi Treloar, David Giles, Beach Studios, Suzy Hoodless, Design*Sponge: Tyler Doran, Shoot Spaces, Remodelista, James Merrell, Inspace Locations, Chris Everard, and Airspace.

flickr photo of the day : felt & floral.

"arrangement" by chizuru-bis.

etsy finds of the week.

1. Embroidered Gocco Print - 5 x 7 - Bond from Selflesh ($10), 2. On Tippi Hedren's Bookshelf from Thrush ($35), and 3. ahoy hand painted plate from gemmabear ($25)


4. Tofu Timmy from Made by Max ($45), 5. forest ferns from Resurrection Fern ($12), and 6. Sweet Dreams Little Kai from the yumi yumi shop ($18)


7. Daily Affirmations - We Are Not What We Own 8 x 10 Print from Sparkle Power ($8), 8. Orwell Clutch - Silver Elephant Purse from TsuruBride ($80), and 9. friendship postcard from enna ($2.50)

flickr friday : animal love.

1. Cause we are the ones, 2. untitled, 3. my model, my muse, my dog . . ., 4. 259/365, 5. rise and shine, 6. Catspirit in My Arms, 7. sudoku + cat naps, 8. Three little birds, 9. Untitled, 10. Untitled, 11. doing the dishes, 12. A Bad Day for Hair, 13. louis likes ruth, 14. audrey 'n' deer 'n' pup, 15. Untitled, 16. American Cyanamid, Girl & Lamb

thought of the day : sorry.

"I am so sorry," lettering by Matt Curtius for Time Magazine.

ten images of inspiration : from the garden.

It's springtime. Planting gardens and throwing garden parties are what it is all about.

Sources (from top to bottom): Denise Grunstein, Abby Powell, Philip Newton, Colin Pantall, Jacqueline Vessid, Ngoc Minh Ngo, Palookaville, The Habit of Being, Katie Coleslaw, and Debi Treloar.

freebie of the day : aerograms.

Today's freebie: A set of three different aerograms (a retro envelope/note sheet combination) from the folks at Felt and Wire. I have a feeling these are going to come in handy. (Via Emily Abigail)

flickr photo of the day : a moment.

"eaten alive" by Federico Erra.

illustration collection : anthropomorphism.

I am actually in the process of starting a gallery of them on one of our bathroom walls. I have always been madly in love with pictures of animals with human characteristics.



1. The Duke Of NY riding his bike print by Matte Stephens ($60), 2. the blue cardigan with the red buttons by Fifi Lapin ($35), 3. El Gato Elegante by Rosie Music ($20), 4. Giraffe print 8x10 by Berkley Illustration ($15), 5. Kitten and Bird by Lisa Evans ($25), 6. Giraffe Girl 2 by Karen O’Bryan ($15), 7. Mini Cute and Wild Prints by Mareike Auer ($40), 8. Fox Tea by Julianna Swaney ($23), 9. elephant girl by Ashley Alexander ($40), 10. Peacock Girl PRINT by Cindy Tomczyk ($15), and 11. Tools of the Trade Print by Betsy Walton ($35)

thought of the day : all through the storm.

"your love is the anchor," from the portfolio of British illustrator Ellie Cryer.

interior inspiration : decorative letters.

I have quite a few big letters around our home, but these make me yearn for more...














Sources (from top to bottom): James Merrell, Lucas Allen, Design*Sponge: Charise Harper, LivingEtc, Wary Meyers, Gudrun Sjödén, Ace Hotel, Catherine Gratwicke, Lars Ranek, Mikael Dubois, Nicolas Matheus, and Marie Claire Maison.