Archive for October, 2010
1. Winter Nest and Egg 2. Molecule Rings 3. Black Widow Ring 4. Shabby Chic Hand Knit Headband 5. Life is But a Dream 5×5 print 6. Antique Singer Sewing Machine 1911 7. Remington’s Oceanside Necklace
The blog looks a little different today, huh? Just a heads up… I’ll (very briefly) talk about the changes in my last post of the day today. A little after 5pm eastern time.
Does this couch make me look fat? I thought I would leave you this week with a little cuteness I found on Desire to Inspire a while back (from the Pet’s on Furniture column-which is one of my favorites). Hope you all have an amazing weekend as usual. Here are your links for the weekend…
-Want to see a really cute and funny video that I’ve watched ten times in the last two days? Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (if you follow me on twitter, you already know about this). If you need some cheering up, you should definitely take a look.
-Have you seen the new Interior Obsessions column yet that Amy is writing? You can check it out right here.
-Looking for Halloween projects to start over the weekend? Check out this list of 50 Halloween Crafts on The Long Thread.
-Need some inspiration? Read this post on How to Craft a Life without TV over on Scoutie Girl.
-In case you were wondering, I haven’t forgotten about this. I am still working on it. Its just taking me a little longer than expected to pull everything together.
-And lastly, there are only a few days left to enter to win a handful of sewn prints from artist Clare Elsaesser of Tastes Orangey. Two winners will be chosen and there are $100 worth of prizes being given away in total! Enter this giveaway here.
See you Monday!
It seems like I am always buying a new little pouch for odds and ends: one for my purse, one for my desk, one for.. well, you get the point. And I’ve just added Aylla to my short list when I get the urge to buy yet another pouch.
This shop is filled with little gems like these, each sewn by Chilean self-taught designer, Carola herself. And oh, yeah, I almost forgot to mention, Carola makes slightly larger bags as well that are just as adorable.
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Visit Aylla on etsy to view more handmade purses and pouches. And to take advantage of that 20% discount.
1. Retro Roosters Tea Towels 2. Caronwen Necklace 3. Mini Book Necklace 4. Twist Glass Earrings 5. Spring Flowers Note Card Set 6. Warm Cable Scarf in Grass Green 7. Purple Ayma Cowl
I love Halloween (even without any kids of my own).
What about you?
1. Copper Glitter Acorns $6
2. Boo Letterpress Flat Card $4
3. Owl Hold your Candy Tote $15
You’ve never seen seed beads used like this before.
Based in Dublin, Ireland, Rachel of Balanced creates these unique and intricate jewelry pieces using traditional methods like bead stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping. Pretty cool stuff. What I love about her work is that the methods she uses do not dictate the style. I mean, Rachel has necklaces made of tiny seed beads and metal that look like geodes and bunting. Does that sound typical to you?
I didn’t think so. If you’re a fan of Rachel’s work, be sure to scroll down for 15% off your next purchase.
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Visit Balanced shop on etsy to view the entire collection.
Welcome to the first look at Interior Obsessions with FormFire Glassworks.
I’m thrilled to be able to shift the work I’ve done with Room by Room into an exciting look into the world of gorgeous interiors, and I hope you enjoy my new venture! In the spirit of clearing away the old and embracing a new, more current vision, this week’s lineup centers on the use of chalkboard paint in the home.
Although I have to say I would have a hard time with the more relaxed feel of a chalkboard wall in my own home (the perfectionist tendencies really kick in here,) chalkboards are a great way to either organize schedules, keep lists or add a little temporary artwork to a space. The more matte surface that the paint provides is also a great foil to a semi-gloss or high gloss trim or cabinet paint, and gives a different type of textural look that can be a great focal point within your living space.
(above) Dining Area
Breakfast Nook + Chalkboard Painting
Door Panel from Living Etc.
