I am taking a breather until after Thanksgiving. I have a lot of cleaning, prep work, and cooking to do for the holiday. I hope you all have a very beautiful week filled with a whole lot of good food and company. Xoxo.
11.25.2008
thanksgiving.
I am taking a breather until after Thanksgiving. I have a lot of cleaning, prep work, and cooking to do for the holiday. I hope you all have a very beautiful week filled with a whole lot of good food and company. Xoxo.
11.24.2008
things i'm loving : monday night edition.
Cheers to the beginning of a new, holiday-fun-filled week!
Above: 1. Camilla Engman Ribbon (€1.60), 2. CAP FERRET T-LIGHTS OR HURRICANE LAMP (£18.50), and 3. antique frame calendar ($24)
Below: 4. Pretty Leaf Trivet (£15.50), 5. Rosette Blouse (price unknown), and 6. elf candleholder ($5.95)
Above: 1. Camilla Engman Ribbon (€1.60), 2. CAP FERRET T-LIGHTS OR HURRICANE LAMP (£18.50), and 3. antique frame calendar ($24)
Below: 4. Pretty Leaf Trivet (£15.50), 5. Rosette Blouse (price unknown), and 6. elf candleholder ($5.95)
11.22.2008
best of the week.
Not so many this week. I am quite behind on my Google Reader...
- all about weddings from Design*Sponge.
- D.I.Y. Eco-Happy Pom Pom Gift Topper from Creature Comforts.
- Ez & Holly's newest creation: Kindred.
- Fruit Sushi — Sushi de fruits from La Tartine Gourmande.
- Milk deco (at home) from Emma Cassi.
- Home Base Collections from decor8.
- Around The World In 100 Cookies: Field Guide To Cookie Book Tour from Tartelette.
- Some Eye Candy perhaps? from emma's designblogg.
- sneak peek: candice waldron also from Design*Sponge.
- What style is this?? from Made By Girl.
11.21.2008
etsy finds of the week.
1. Alphabet Notebook from oh so good ($12), 2. Backyard from carvingmyinitials ($20), 3. Let It Snow Print from Hello Handmade ($20), 4. YUMMY BEET LETTERPRESS CARDS PACK OF 8 WITH ENVELOPES from Yee-Haw Industries ($16), 5. She'll be Apples - Silk Screen Print from Naomi Murrell ($55), 6. Pair a french blue ballet slippers over locket dejour. Couture version. from Jacqleen Bleu ($32.50), 7. Back to School Daily Checklist Sign from K is for Calligraphy ($15), 8. tree card from little paper bird ($12), and 9. Blue and White Striped Old Fashioned Lady Silhouette from K Zukowski ($10)
lace wallets.
flickr friday : i am thankful for...
(Read the titles)
1. Portland, Oregon, 2. The beauty of kids, 3. love, 4. dessert, 5. laughter, 6. baking, 7. Kiss, Kiss, 8. harvest season, 9. Sleep, 10. Snuggle Time, 11. my home, 12. A good book and a cuddle., 13. *friendship*, 14. coffee break, 15. neighborhood, 16. Family
1. Portland, Oregon, 2. The beauty of kids, 3. love, 4. dessert, 5. laughter, 6. baking, 7. Kiss, Kiss, 8. harvest season, 9. Sleep, 10. Snuggle Time, 11. my home, 12. A good book and a cuddle., 13. *friendship*, 14. coffee break, 15. neighborhood, 16. Family
11.20.2008
things i love thursdays.
1. Heartbird Cafe Apron ($35), 2. doileez ($25), 3. snow-cone with aqua blue lining ($40, currently sold out), 4. Normann Copenhagen Pot For One Flower ($15.99), 5. Chocolate Pie Chart ($20), 6. Libeco Camp Bed Linens ($46-$405), and 7. Innermost Petit Fours Plate ($26)
anthropologie : monogram collection.
Since I am a girl who loves letters and type, it is no surprise that I am madly in love with Anthropologie's Monogram Collection. I adore seeing it all lumped together.
11.19.2008
a lovely thanksgiving table.
Eight days away! Goodness, the holidays are creeping up so suddenly.
1. Gourd and Pumpkin Filled Candleholder ($3.99, sale), 2. Simrin Botanical Napkins ($48), 3. Persimmon Dinnerware ($100), 4. Hibiscus Napkin Rings ($40, set of 4), 5. Tres Tray Tray ($88), 6. Wood Placemats ($25), 7. Nature Runner ($42), 8. Roost Botanic Pumpkins ($19.80), 9. "Botanical" stem with leaves ($170.35), 10. Amber Flatware ($238.16), 11. Whale Tongs ($44), and 12. Sense Dish ($130)
1. Gourd and Pumpkin Filled Candleholder ($3.99, sale), 2. Simrin Botanical Napkins ($48), 3. Persimmon Dinnerware ($100), 4. Hibiscus Napkin Rings ($40, set of 4), 5. Tres Tray Tray ($88), 6. Wood Placemats ($25), 7. Nature Runner ($42), 8. Roost Botanic Pumpkins ($19.80), 9. "Botanical" stem with leaves ($170.35), 10. Amber Flatware ($238.16), 11. Whale Tongs ($44), and 12. Sense Dish ($130)
11.17.2008
par avion.
I just spotted this par avion clutch purse by kate spade over on the lovely blog small souvenirs. I must say, I think I'm in love. ($95)
things i'm loving : monday morning edition.
Hello friends! I hope you all had a marvelous weekend. Mine was quite nice- a trip to the farmers market, ice cream outings, and getting to meet the lovely Abby and Andrea (I really hope we can get together soon!). And now, a new week, most likely filled with a large amount of baking, blogging, and party-planning.
1. Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String ($8), 2. Teal Sparrow Dress ($59), 3. Collection N.4 Card Set ($25), 4. answer wheel ($16), 5. Owl Lineup Belt Buckle ($24), and 6. Glittered Wreath Kit ($13.49)
1. Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String ($8), 2. Teal Sparrow Dress ($59), 3. Collection N.4 Card Set ($25), 4. answer wheel ($16), 5. Owl Lineup Belt Buckle ($24), and 6. Glittered Wreath Kit ($13.49)
heather smith jones : etsy update.
It was nice waking up to see that one of my favorite letterpress artists, Heather Smith Jones, just updated her shop. I always love her simple prints and soft colors.
11.15.2008
best of the week.
- House Tour: Seonna's Hillside Modern from Apartment Therapy.
- {and then there was paris} from This is Glamorous.
- Poire D'Eve from Tartelette.
- Flower Crown from The Cherry Blossom Girl.
- Modern Thanksgiving: Fall Favors & Treats from Hostess {with the mostess}.
- James Carrière Photography from sfgirlbybay.
- the art of food : b comme bon from S:HOPtalk.
- in the kitchen with: ditte isager from Design*Sponge.
- 100 things in the world i love from hula seventy.
- Best Pie Bakeoff 2008 from The Kitchn.
- Meet: Holly Becker of decor8 from Chickedee-chickedee.
- Weekend in Portland from 101 Cookbooks.
- Decorating Blitz from the November Anthropologie Newsletter.
- Tea & Talk: Something's Hiding In Here from Melissa Loves.
- photographer spotlight: jennifer causey from unruly things.
- hula seventy: Show & Tell Home Tour from Cafe Mom.
- tisdag den tjugoåttonde from Cool Kids Belong Together.
- Inspired Artist: Aran of Cannelle et Vanille from Creature Comforts.
11.14.2008
flickr friday : girls.
1. crowning glory, 2. The Wildest Girl With The Wildest Curls, 3. Two, 4. papergirls, 5. Umiko, 6. Illustration Friday "Fierce", 7. Untitled, 8. Piano Print, 9. magic number one., 10. Veronica Dall'Antonia, 11. One of Those Days, 12. rimmel, 13. Kinship, 14. twenty eight, 15. All Business, 16. Untitled
etsy finds of the week.
1. folky 2009 letterpress wall calendar from dutch door press ($30), 2. WHEN THIS YOU SEE Vintage Handkerchief Card from Bird and Banner ($20), and 3. Painted Post Bag from two maisons ($344)
4. lui et elle cards (set of 2) from cosas minimas ($6), 5. You're Nuts Wrapping Paper from Fact and Fancy ($7), and 6. Dusty Violet Frame and Day on the Lake print from kiki & polly ($85)
7. i love you dish from mudpuppy ($35), 8. Fall Ribbons -- 8x10 print from Emmalynne ($20), and 9. Triffle from morelle ($92)
11.13.2008
things i love thursday.
1. Navy Silk Lace Insert Dress (£45.00), 2. Publique Living PaperWood Circles Gift Wrap ($5), 3. le klint lk102 ($332), 4. silence print ($11), 5. Snowy House Large ($65), 6. Cupcake Headband ($35), 7. Belle Ingenue Canvas Tote Bag ($20), 8. Invincible Summer Calendar 2009 ($12), and 9. SCRAP WOOD TREE - string-tie gift tags - pack of 6 ($4)
kim cornelison.
I love when I rediscover a website I bookmarked long ago. While going through my old photography links, I came across the beautiful website of Kim Cornelison, an editorial photographer who spends her time between Minneapolis and Des Moines. Everything is just styled and photographed so nicely.
thought of the day : tarts & tea.
"I would serve you tarts and tea" by Linzie Hunter (Lyrics from "London Bridge Song" by Joni Mitchell. Original image here.)
11.12.2008
holiday cards part one : sets.
It almost seems way too early to post these, but the holidays really are sneaking up quickly. I realized this afternoon that I will be sending out our holiday cards in a little less than a month. So soon! Where on earth did fall go?
1. Pomegranate (Set of 8, $15), 2. Happy Holidays (Set of 12, $18), 3. Holiday: Mixed Box (Set of 5, $12.50), 4. holiday laurel (Set of 6, $14), 5. Rudolf (Set of 10, $15), 6. rockin' holiday cards (Set of 10, $14), 7. Gingerbread House (Set of 6, price unknown), 8. be merry be bright (Set of 10, $34), 9. heart globe (Set of 10, $14), and 10. Gumdrops Boxed Holiday Greeting Cards (Set of 10, $16.95)
1. Pomegranate (Set of 8, $15), 2. Happy Holidays (Set of 12, $18), 3. Holiday: Mixed Box (Set of 5, $12.50), 4. holiday laurel (Set of 6, $14), 5. Rudolf (Set of 10, $15), 6. rockin' holiday cards (Set of 10, $14), 7. Gingerbread House (Set of 6, price unknown), 8. be merry be bright (Set of 10, $34), 9. heart globe (Set of 10, $14), and 10. Gumdrops Boxed Holiday Greeting Cards (Set of 10, $16.95)
11.10.2008
things i'm loving : monday evening edition.
Above: 1. Fabric flower hairclip ($10), 2. Double Acorn Necklace ($95), and 3. Bird ($26)
Below: 4. Kathy the Redwood Necklace ($30), 5. Giraffe And Girlfriend Card ($5), and 6. Blue, Green, Mix Mobile ($150)
11.08.2008
flickr friday saturday : rest.
Sorry for a rather quiet couple of days. I have been quite exhausted and lethargic, what I believe to be a mixture of sickness, needy children, and leftover Halloween candies. My plans for the weekend? Plenty of rest.
1. rest your head, sun, 2. the weekend, 3. sunday morning - 8 .03 .08, 4. relax, 5. at rest, 6. 104/365 , 7. have yourself a little cute FUTAB, 8. extravaganza, 9. just in time, 10. Day 228/365........relaxing, 11. rest, 12. Monday, 13. {pause}, 14. my view of bed rest with kiki, 15. Weekend Equals Rest, Unless You're Wicked, 16. First FUTAB
I wish you all a restful weekend as well. xoxo.
1. rest your head, sun, 2. the weekend, 3. sunday morning - 8 .03 .08, 4. relax, 5. at rest, 6. 104/365 , 7. have yourself a little cute FUTAB, 8. extravaganza, 9. just in time, 10. Day 228/365........relaxing, 11. rest, 12. Monday, 13. {pause}, 14. my view of bed rest with kiki, 15. Weekend Equals Rest, Unless You're Wicked, 16. First FUTAB
I wish you all a restful weekend as well. xoxo.
friday finds (even though it's technically saturday already).
1. "Draw your own" Bag ($18), 2. With Needle and Thread Print ($15), 3. Something's Hiding in Here Truly ($4), 4. ribbon tie ballerina (£89.00), 5. Kitchen Pads ($29.50), and 6. Keep Calm and Carry On Rugs (£445.00)
11.05.2008
paper collection : the month of november.
1. gifting squirrels ($2.50), 2. The Gatherers, Print ($17), 3. don't let the pie greeting ($3), 4. place setting imprintable ($26), 5. gobble ($3.25), 6. acorn cards ($18), 7. I Am Thankful For Card ($7), and 8. Printable, Giftables Stationery-Autumn Squirrel ($4.50)
11.04.2008
today, today.
I really hope that all of you are voting today or have voted already (here in Oregon we have the luxury of being able to vote by mail weeks ahead). This is such an important day in history and I urge you all to be a part of it.
1. Vote Tee ($16.90), 2. Vote! Bumper Sticker ($0.99), 3. Feel Good & VOTE! Soap ($8), 4. Patriotic Vote Tote ($10.90), 5. Sunglasses Vote Tee ($14.99), 6. "Smart Women" Elect To Make A Difference Mug ($12.95), 7. Vote Screenprint ($15), 8. My Vote Rocks Tee ($9.99), and 9. Voter Ribbon - No. 1 ($12)
1. Vote Tee ($16.90), 2. Vote! Bumper Sticker ($0.99), 3. Feel Good & VOTE! Soap ($8), 4. Patriotic Vote Tote ($10.90), 5. Sunglasses Vote Tee ($14.99), 6. "Smart Women" Elect To Make A Difference Mug ($12.95), 7. Vote Screenprint ($15), 8. My Vote Rocks Tee ($9.99), and 9. Voter Ribbon - No. 1 ($12)
thought of the day : change.
I know this quotation is quite overused, but it seems perfect for a day like today. Available in many different forms from Quotable Cards.
11.03.2008
things i'm loving : monday evening etsy edition.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween/Day of the Dead weekend. I dressed as Alice from Alice in Wonderland and went trick-or-treating with the kids (photographic evidence here), as well as having a get-together with friends and family.
Anyways, here are some fabulous Etsy creations to start the week with!
1. home is where the heart is 8 x 8 from scissorspaperglue ($15), 2. the green leaves pillow from the little stitch by parkersewn ($32), and 3. Colorful Tin Globe from Ladies & Gentlemen Vintage Shop ($60)
4. Victorian Gothic Human Tooth Cameo Pendant Necklace from Loved To Death ($70), 5. Moustache Hankerchief - Grey Gingham from Avril Loreti ($16), and 6. Alphabet Stamps (Medium) - Japanese from good-ness ($15)
7. Ceramic Strawberry Pink Cupcake Cookie Jar Container W/ Cherry On top from fruit fly ($49.99), 8. Yellow Fuzzy Hoodie Scarf with Kitty Cat Ears from Sky Creation ($20), and 9. Ornament 4 from Sarah Ogren ($9.50)
10. goldenrod cowl skirt from liza rietz ($235), 11. Solid Ivory Scrimshaw Ring, Whaling Scene from Linda Layden ($34.50), and 12. 25 Vocabulary Cards from Magpie Mary ($2.50)
Anyways, here are some fabulous Etsy creations to start the week with!
1. home is where the heart is 8 x 8 from scissorspaperglue ($15), 2. the green leaves pillow from the little stitch by parkersewn ($32), and 3. Colorful Tin Globe from Ladies & Gentlemen Vintage Shop ($60)
4. Victorian Gothic Human Tooth Cameo Pendant Necklace from Loved To Death ($70), 5. Moustache Hankerchief - Grey Gingham from Avril Loreti ($16), and 6. Alphabet Stamps (Medium) - Japanese from good-ness ($15)
7. Ceramic Strawberry Pink Cupcake Cookie Jar Container W/ Cherry On top from fruit fly ($49.99), 8. Yellow Fuzzy Hoodie Scarf with Kitty Cat Ears from Sky Creation ($20), and 9. Ornament 4 from Sarah Ogren ($9.50)
10. goldenrod cowl skirt from liza rietz ($235), 11. Solid Ivory Scrimshaw Ring, Whaling Scene from Linda Layden ($34.50), and 12. 25 Vocabulary Cards from Magpie Mary ($2.50)
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