Just found these engraved glass jars from Pale and Interesting. Love the shape. They look like antiques, but they’re brand new. Hmmm.

In a field somewhere, reading a book or writing in my journal. With an amazing vintage bag of course.

She Reads in Fields by aimeelikestotakepics

I’m on a serious shoe kick right now. And I would love to have a pair of these…

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Image Credit: Simple Tess; danske; *Cinnamon; Cassia; Capt. Mouffette

Image Credit: Lorraine Veronica; Simple Tess; Tamara Lichtenstein; kimmus122 (Create, Love, Laugh); Luminous Lu

Still trying to figure out what to get mom for Mother’s Day? How about some beautiful, handmade soaps from Etta + Billie. All products from their shop are made from organic oils, botanicals, and essential oils, and never contain synthetics- strictly the real deal here. Perfect for eco-conscience moms and gift givers alike.

Visit Etta + Billie on etsy and papernstitch for more.

“And this bird you can not change. {day 6}” from Simply.Emily.

I came across Hannah’s work a couple weeks ago while browsing around over at Mint and immediately bookmarked it. Hannah is a 19 year old baker, gardener and photographer from Georgia. Her photographs are amazing. What a talent.

Visit Hannah’s shop, Honey and Jam Photography, on etsy.

I am feeling all girlie and warm inside today after visiting the Gathering Spriggs shop, which you may already know about if you frequent Heather and Eve’s beautiful blog by the same name. I swear everything these girls do is just so lovely.

Visit Gathering Spriggs on etsy to see all the pretty things they have to offer.

I don’t know about you, but doilies are one of my craft staples. I swear I can weasel them in to almost any project.

Case in point: today’s tutorial for how to make a modern (but feminine) frosted glass doily mirror. It’s pretty easy and makes for a great weekend warrior project. Make your own…

What do I need? Materials… Mirror (framed or unframed), paper doily, frosted glass finish spray, double-sided tape

How do I make it?

Steps… 1. Clean mirror with soap and water to remove any debris or dirt, and let dry.

2. Choose a paper doily that works for the size mirror you have. My doily is about a third of the size of mirror. On the backside of the doily, place double sided tape all over. You will want to overload it with tape so that you can stop the spray from going into areas you don’t want it to be. But you also want to be sure not to put tape over any areas that are suppose to be “open” in the doily. Then turn over and secure to the mirror anywhere you wish. Remember: The area you put the doily, will be the only spot in the mirror you will actually be able to see a reflection when we are done.

3. Place mirror down on flat surface. Shake frosted glass spray according to directions and then spray 7-12 inches away from the mirror in even, sweeping strokes. Thin layers are the best way to go about this to avoid drips and other inaccuracies. Wait for each coat to dry (about 15-10 minutes) before applying the next coat. My mirror took four coats.

4. After the last layer is completely dry, gently remove the paper doily and double-sided tape from mirror. Clean with damp cloth and you are ready to hang.

Looking for more ideas for quick weekend projects? Click here to visit the tutorials page filled with more than 25 easy diy’s.

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Stunning. Jewelry from Moth House. This shop has done everything right. From product to styling- its perfection.  Bonus for me: Sharina lives right here in Jacksonville. But the online shop has plenty of jewelry to drool over for those that don’t live in the area.

You can also catch Moth House on papernstitch. And be sure to check out the Moth House look book as well.