April 2011
“You find only The shape you already are But what If you have forgotten that,...”
– M. Atwood “Looking in a Mirror” (all paintings are by Vancouver artist Jane Brookes)
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Royal Wedding 2011
How can you not like these two!? So cute!  »
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Celina Mancurti Textiles
Celina Mancurti creates 100% linen, organic patterns hand screen printed, sewn with organic cotton thread. She finds inspiration in her travels and in the nature close to her native Buenos Aires. Find her goods in her shop, on her website and at Terrain. (images via Mancurti) »
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Toast UK
Toast’s Early Spring catalogue has some beautiful prints and colours in their collection. Love the beautiful and earthy studio shots. (all images Toast) »
Apr 27th
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Randomness & Pattern
A few shots from Flickr and the web that have caught my eye this week: Amy Butler’s entry, Geninne’s photo of stones and bricks, friendship necklaces by Max Wanger (DIY version here), a Festival of Quilts hanging, and a bohemian tent on the beach. (all images belong to their owners) »
Apr 21st
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Shadowfolds
Watching the documentary on origami, “Between the Folds” by Vanessa Gould, I was blown away by the meticulous nature and the careful attention to detail Chris K. Palmer puts into his origami art. “His folding projects specialize in tessellations—created when a shape is repeated across a plane without any gaps or overlaps—as well as “polypouches” and twists.”  See more of...
Apr 17th
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Xeroscaping
Best not to fight the elements for our new garden. I’m learning as much as I can about xeroscaping and xerogardens, landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation. »
Apr 17th
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Dot over Dot Necklace
Three hand-finished brass bars strung on 40” leather green cord with adjustable length double-knotted closure. The elements are adjustable and the piece can be configured into different shapes. Find out more here or buy here. (images from Totokaelo) »
Apr 14th
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Craftsmanship
There is no replacement for the fine details of pure craftsmanship. I love the little details here: how every side is a different colour combination, the mix of materials, metallic, wood and bone, and the galaxy of tiny stars in the patterns. (via fieldandsea) »
Apr 12th
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Build a Room
This cosy but simple nook can be created with a few online finds: Herman Miller Naugahyde side chairs ($350); Mariella Pendant Paper Lampshade ($35); dark wood vintage candlesticks ($30); Jorun rug ($199); and a print from Notmullins ($75). (all imaged belong to their owners; via Emma and Bo Bedre) »
Apr 7th
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