Archive for April, 2011
Okay. You know I always have room for a good diy project, especially one that involves a book. And this diy book planter from The Violet Hours is so getting bookmarked (well I actually have had it bookmarked in my diy pinboards for over a month- but you know what I mean). I really like it. What do you think? Would you try this one?
If not, no worries. I still have you covered. You know I got your back when it comes to diy’s. So, here are a few more awesome craft projects for your weekend links…
1. Have you seen my latest diy roundup for Danni’s blog, Oh Hello Friend, yet? Lots of pretty craft project ideas to drool over.
2. Yet another reason to love succulents. Not like we needed another reason, but either way, here it is: DIY Succulent Tutorial.
3. And since we’re on the subject of plants, I should probably mention this diy terrarium idea from Country Living. The entire project is made of recycled picture frames.
Have a great weekend. Hope you can make it a diy one!
Marie is an artist to watch. She has a masters in architecture, but found her true calling when she picked up a jeweler’s saw for the first time 5 years ago. Now she’s living the dream. She quit her day job and made a name for herself creating adornments with her exclusive quirky style.
And there’s something for everyone in her shop, Markhed Design, with pieces varying from swinging pinup girls and carved anatomy necklaces (like Just Breath) to more simple silhouettes and clean-line of Marie’s rings and earrings.
Take a peek through Marie’s shop now to browse the entire collection.
Like you, I prefer to fill my home with unique artwork that tells a story. That’s why I was happy to encounter Anna Maria Potamiti’s new work. It transports you. Using an unconventional palate and style, she takes you on journeys to places like the beach in West Vancouver or even seemingly banal spots, like the view from her childhood home’s windows. Emotional and colorful, Anna thinks of her art as “visual note taking”.
Anna’s process is really interesting. She takes the time to think of the places she’s visited, and those thoughts and feelings become part of the artwork. When you buy Anna’s work you are invited on a very personal pilgrimage.
She has original artwork available for sale on her Etsy Shop. And the organic abstract shapes and warm colors would be perfect in your home office.
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
I can’t believe it has taken me this long to mention it, but I am excited to say that Jeff and I have been working on a little blog redesign for the last few weeks (Luna helped too). And it’s almost ready to show off. Should be up soon. And I am looking forward to getting your feedback.
But aside from that, I really, REALLY want to do something special for you to say thanks for sticking around here on the blog (its been almost three years now), chatting with me on twitter, making me smile with your emails, and all of those wonderful things.
Just saying the words doesn’t seem like enough. So, I want to ask you…
What can I do for you that would make you smile the way you have made me smile from ear to ear over the last three years?
I have some ideas, but I thought I would ask you first. And I am really open to any ideas, so toss ‘em at me and, together, we’ll see what sticks. No idea is too big or too small.
So share your ideas below and I’ll do my very best to make it happen.
Using his skills as a professional photographer, Yann has curated a playful collection of photography prints, photo-paintings, photomontages, and drawn photographs in his photography shop, named Yann Pendaries.
Each piece seems to tell a story. There are plenty of landscapes and delicately dreamy scenes, mostly derived from Yann’s travels across Europe. But this photograph, View in Paris, is my fav because it highlights Yann’s unique style and perspective.
Right now the Yann Pendaries Etsy Shop has a 15% off for its 3 year anniversary. Use the discount code ETSYANNIVERSAY.
I am willing to bet that each and everyone of you reading this right now has an insecurity or two. It’s okay. I have ‘em too. We all have something. Right?
Maybe it’s the way your gums show when you smile or how you snort (just a little) when you laugh at something that’s REALLY funny.
Whatever it is that has you questioning how great you are, how cool you are, how down right amazing you truly are, this video is for you.
It’s time to celebrate those unique quirks that make you you. Because those small things that you dislike or even hate about yourself, are the very things that other people love about you.
So today, I am inviting you to…
Just allow yourself to be proud of who you are. For exactly what you are. And stop worrying about what you can’t control.
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Find out what my weird little quirk is in the 3 minute video above and then share yours in the comments below.
The Yellow House Shop is an endeavor born from love and necessity. Cierra has taken her love of photography and paired it with a cause - the necessity to pay off major medical bills for her young son. The result is photographs featuring scenes captured just for you by Cierra, that are lovingly printed by traditional processes. Check out this Save Ferris print that is bound to invoke great 80’s memories.
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