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When I was in elementary school, my best friend Dara, whom I did pretty much everything with, was a horse back rider. I went with her to a few of her competitions as a kid and more than a handful of her riding lessons as well.
At the end of each lesson, I would help her wash her horse off and brush him, and I remember thinking that horses were the most beautiful creatures I’d known to that point. Even after I was bit by one in the shoulder (it hurt so bad!).
So anyway, when I started to write today’s post about Apples and Oats, all those childhood memories came rushing back to me. And I am so glad that they did. I haven’t thought about Dara or the horses in years. Do you ever have flashbacks like that?
If you are a lover of animals, and horses especially, you will love this photography shop.
Have any fond childhood memories to share? Leave your response in the comments below.
If you follow my column for Scoutie Girl, Art to Inspire, you probably already know that I love finding inspiring prints and originals around the web.
But sometimes I find more than I can share in a bi-weekly column, so this week I have some spillage. In a very good way….
I Feel Good + Life is Colorful
This is my Year + The Most Important Things
All prints above are lovingly screen printed by hand by Coni (of Conilabs) in Barcelona.
Hope you have an inspiring weekend! If you have any special plans, I’d love to hear about ‘em in the comments below. Otherwise, see you next week (I have some fun stuff planned – a new diy, a new business cards roundup, and some other special stuff).
Good morning!
Today I am saying hello to spring with a fresh, new papernstitch exhibition. Just opened this morning! Everything is so bright + cheery. Perfect for a Monday.
Here are a handful of new shops from the exhibition to browse…
Image Top Row. Walnut Studiolo (Hand-tooled leather and wood wares, made in Portland, Oregon -use code PNS10 for 10% off through 4/1/12) + Linwood Ave (Handmade creations and vintage housewares). Image Bottom Row. Anon-Y-Mous Print & Design (Print studio focusing on wedding stationery) + Shartreuse Studio (Fine art photography inspired by nature and a love of all things vintage – use code PNS15 for 15% off).
And for even more spring in your step, take a look at today’s shop of the day - fabric brooches from I Want my Hobo.
Pafu XXXVIII Brooch + Pafu XXXIV Brooch
I am not usually a brooch girl, but these? They look like miniature pieces of art, blooming right in front of your eyes. How could you not love ‘em?
You can visit I Want my Hobo now to view the entire collection and be sure to check out the I Want my Hobo Facebook Fan Page here as well (get 15% off when you visit the page, go to the fans tab, fill out the form, and get your coupon code via email).
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It’s almost Friday and things are starting to slow down a bit, which seems like a perfect time to make it a photo day again! This time I am sharing the photographs of someone I have known online for quite a while now, Laura Evans.
Her shop is called Ooh Pretty Shiny and it is filled with affordable prints of whimsy and nostalgia. Laura is having a great sale right now, so I want to make sure I get to that before I say anything else about her work…
Right now, all IN STOCK items are buy one get one 50% off at Ooh Pretty Shiny. Refunds will be made through paypal after. Remember it only applies to items listed as IN STOCK in their title.
Here are a few of my favorite images from her shop…
Are her photographs beautiful or what?
Laura is so talented! You can visit her shop right here (and don’t forget about that bogo deal).
This week I am working from Whistler. Surprise!
I’ve never been to Canada, so it’s pretty great to be here. My only (tiny) complaint is that it is really cold! Really, really cold. I thought Seattle was chilly, but Whistler is hardcore, especially for a girl like me who is always cold anyway (I can be indoors with pants, a long sleeve shirt, and a blanket and still be cold).
So this week, I am thinking warm thoughts and looking forward to spring with some photos from Bleau Oiseau.
Hope my mid-week inspiration will be that for you too…
I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend. Who knows, maybe your weekend is still kickin’ if you have today off for President’s Day?
Either way, I thought we’d start off light this morning. Here’s what I’ve been up to lately (feel free to share what you’ve been up to in the comments below)…
I bought myself some tulips.
Ate my first macaroon. And it was practically the size of a hamburger.
Finally went to the tippy-top of the Space Needle.
Was gifted this beautiful letterpress calendar by Fabien Barral.
And my office buddy may have mentioned she was pissed at me for not giving her treats. I should really get this girl into modeling.
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How fun is the Tilsammans Poster series by Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson?
My favorite is the pup wearing the glasses and bow tie. The series is currently available for purchase at Huset ($35 a piece). For more of Lisa’s work, check out her portfolio.
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
