May 2012
Small Gardens
It is too chilly to get out into my garden just yet this morning, so I thought I’d daydream about the multitude of ways even a tiny amount of space can be made magical with plant life. (click images to see links)
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Il n’y a que deux endroits au monde où l’on puisse vivre heureux: chez soi et à...
– Hemingway
Springtime Patterns
Multi-layered textured rings by Odette, spring florals by Anthropologie, mixing florals by Keiko Lynn. (all images belong to owners)
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Handcrafted Projects
Lovely palette in this afghan, beautiful use of leftover paper with a touch of gold leaf, grapefruit bourbon sours for a refreshing treat, paper garland for a celebration of everyday, and colourful illustration to set one daydreaming. (all images belong to owners)
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Create A Room / Simple Nursery
No wallpaper borders, cartoon animals, or excess clutter for a nursery in my books! I love these simple, functional, clean lines that still keep a warmth to the room: toy tub, chest of drawers, artwork, rocker, and adorable elephant bookends. (images Marion House, Land of Nod, Ikea, Sarah Walker, Knob Creek Metal Works)
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As you probably noticed, I went away forever. I am very experienced now and very...
– from Higglety Pigglety Pop! Goodbye, Mr Sendak (1928-2012)
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Etsy Finds / May 2012
Lovely spring finds from Etsy: Cosmos ring in sterling silver, partly plated with 18k gold; snug cotton baby blankets made to order; handmade ceramic brooch; Harriet, modern girl dress; yellow Juniper wooden bangle with brass dots. (images from Twinklebird, Warped & Wonderful, Depeapa, Mette, and Last Prize)
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Sparrow & Co / SS 2012
Samuel Sparrow at Sparrow & Co. has a beautiful new range of tableware and textiles for the 2012 season. There is such warmth to this unique and handmade collection of simple pieces for the home. And, of course, I always love a matte finish! (all images from Sparrow & co.)
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Dennis Marsico / Dionysis Press
Blind Desire, a bilingual artist book printed in English and Braille. Letterpress, archival pigmented prints. (images and artwork by Dennis Marsico)
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April 2012
Flickr Faves / April 2012
Mastocarpus stellatus by the Seaweed Lady, Untitled (Jack Frost series) by inimini, Untitled (trees) by Garmonique, Weekend Experimentals by Feeling Fuzzy, and Bird Constellation by Blue Algae. (all images found on Flickr / click on image to visit link)
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Etsy Finds / April 2012
Spring lovelies from Etsy! A light and flowing cotton tee with soft digital pattern, cozy nap mat for a lucky toddler (do they come in queen size?), pastel dipped wooden spoons, iron glazed porcelain vase, monotone rainbow cushion. (images from various artists on Etsy)
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