TEN ETSY SHOPS...

...that I am loving a whole lot lately. You should check them out.



Super Duper Things : London, England



Harriet Gray Illustration : Ryde, England



Jon Duenas Photography : Portland, Oregon



Mt. Royal Mint : Montreal, Quebec



Magalerie : Paris, France



Lucille {m} : Paris, France



Hunter's Hideaway : Sunnyside, New York



White Faux Taxidermy : Orem, Utah



Geometricink : Cabot, Arkansas



Twig : Salt Lake City, Utah

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : CRAFT PROJECTS.

It's getting colder and rainier, which means much more time indoors, being productive. There are plenty of projects I'd like to get done, especially with the holidays coming up (I'm all for handmade gifts.) Let's get crafting!

Sources/projects (from top to bottom): Mini Marquee Sign With Lights from Oh Happy Day, DIY Polaroid Necklace from Dotcomsformoms, Pretty Lace Flower Pots from A Beautiful Mess, Camera Straps from Design Love Fest, DIY Painted Votives from Once Wed, Fishtail Braided Anchor Bracelet from swellmayde, Colour-Blocked Coasters, Mini Tassel Garland from La La Lovely, Desk Fan/Heater from instructables, and Gold Leaf Paper Mache Bowls from Kelli Murray.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : DOING-IT-YOURSELF.

I feel like I have been slacking in doing any projects for a long while now. Come fall, when both kids will actually be in school (!!), I think it's going to be time to really start working on my home using some creativity. I adore seeing how well others put things together and add their own clever & artistic touches in their spaces. It's time to put my hands to work again...

Sources (from top to bottom): THE IMAGE IS FOUND, Rue, Wednesday, Lo Bjurulf, Design*Sponge, Geninne, sfgirlbybay, The New York Times, Piet Hein Eek, Worthpoint, and elsie marley.

COLLECTIONS : HANDMADE WITH LOVE.

Just some handmade lovelies for your Wednesday afternoon. Because handmade is best.

1. Peach cloud mobile for nursery "May" with gold star ($55), 2. Boat - Big handmade makeup bag in blue (£24), 3. Atomium necklace ($33), 4. guava chambray {bow tie} ($68), 5. You Are Awesome fabric pink pin or ornament ($10), 6. Lion toy (£34.50), 7. Tanya Aguiniga Rope Bracelet ($75), 8. Large Squat Beaker - Grey ($45), 9. Lotta Cushion - Cream (£25), 10. Geometric Leather Earrings Modern Hexagons ($32), 11. Brooch with Plane in Red and Brown ($18), 12. Vintage inspired spring jersey dress ($46.75), and 13. Canvas Shoulderbag / Postbag / Postal Bag ($77.50)

furry fancies.

It is definitely no surprise (due to my deep love of anthropomorphic artwork) that I am rather deeply in love with these animal ornaments from Old World Primitives. These dappers lads and ladies make me smile a whole lot. (See also: website)

oh, dear...

...I'm pretty sure that this is made for children, but I want it bad. Enough to spend money I don't have and try to squeeze my big adult-size head through it. Somebody stop me... (£35)

a victorian-style brooch...

...from Design is Mine sponsor Julianna Swaney of Oh My Cavalier. The brooch features one of Julianna's own drawings and hangs from a pretty French-made velvet bow, all packaged up in a box with a black ribbon. Isn't it just beautiful? ($25)

collections : made in portland, part two.

I think I am going to have to do three parts of this collection. There is just too many good local items.

1. Pauper Scarf The Dance ($150), 2. Bikers Notecard ($5), 3. Give Back Necklace ($25), 4. Red Frame adhesive labels ($6), 5. BECAME THE SKY earrings ($130), 6. White as Snow Dress ($455), 7. Pendleton National Park Series Blankets ($190), and 8. leaf makeup bag ($18)

collections : made in portland, part one.

Portland Week continues with some fabulous treasures created right here in town. If you live here, be sure to support your local creators- they're the best.

1. Cowboy ($45), 2. Mason Jar Pendant Light ($108), 3. heart wreath // feather duo ($7), 4. Sleepy Little Fox Necklace ($32), 5. Wallet 2 ($20), 6. Eena Tote ($48), 7. Imagination Poster ($25), and 8. push pins 07 ($10)

currently loving : timber.

Want to know a way into my heart? Just buy me handcrafted wooden household items such as these from Live Wire Farm: Timber. I think I might be in love.

bakers dozen.

Such lovely goodies from Bakers Dozen, a little shop filled with the work of a variety of artists, all in limited editions of thirteen. (Via Abby)

etsy finds of the week.

1. little pumpkinhead from littlebighead ($12), 2. Waldorf inspired Scandinavian Babushka Art Doll - Laila from Ravenhill ($21), and 3. Day Dreaming Beauty Lace Pottery Large Bowl ($125)


4. silver-lined cloud hand/dish/tea towel from chez sucre chez ($15), 5. antique keys tote from Common Decency ($18), and 6. Hand-embroidered greeting card from jodii ($15)


7. moss martini pouch from drikab ($25), 8. Smile glass with bottom of three colors from Smile Tumblers ($37), and 9. Tall Trees Shoes from enamor ($45)