I miss you! There, I’ve said it. I can’t stray very far from blogging without feeling the shakes coming on. Perhaps I’m slightly addicted? Whatever it is, I know I can’t wait to get back to blogging regularly again because I feel like there’s so much to talk about and share. I’m still on vacation, but I’ll be back full speed ahead on Monday…
This photo is from Atwater Market in Montreal, where I spent a lot of time with friends grabbing yummy eats to carry around as we explored such a lovely city. Aren’t these colors so pretty? Can you get over how inspired you can feel by something as mundane as a produce stand? But these colors are so perfect together, the blue and the red, that I just had to capture it while I ran through looking for my lunch.
Until we meet back here on Monday, I’ve left you with a new blog of the week, new as in never featured on decor8 before, but not new in general as Delicious Days has been blogging for quite a while now and are hugely popular. Based in Munich, Germany (my all time favorite food blog and hands-down, the most gorgeous layout ever), this blog is delightful, and when Nicky posts some of her travel shots, my knees weaken… Oh, and I’ve posted a book of the week that I own and really love called Scandinavian Modern. There’s also a few new finds in my etsy ticker in the left column, so click around over there and see if there’s anything that interests you. I’ll see you on Monday!
Psst: If you’re in the mood for a little trip to southern France via d:d, click here. I fell in love with this post back when Nicky wrote it in April…
(images from holly becker for decor8)
I’m leaving it all behind for a few days, about to pack the car and hit the road since it’s anniversary time with Thorsten and we’re heading up to Quebec to enjoy it with friends.
While I’m out, maybe you can help me. I’m working with a template designer and a programmer to beef up decor8 and welcome your advice, so I pulled together a little survey. (psst: There’s even a *bonus* question that I really need your input on… so I hope that you’ll take a few moments to participate.) You can reveal your name if you want to, otherwise the survey is totally anonymous.
Click Here to take the survey.
I may pop in from the road next week to say hello and share a few things from Montreal, but if I don’t have time, I’ll meet you back here on Monday, July 23rd. Deal?
See you soon! xo – Holly
(to link to the photographers of the above flickr images, click here.)
Alison Brownrigg sent the sweetest email to introduce her online boutique, Petaline, a shop focused on presenting the talented works of Pacific Northwest (USA) artists. Alison is looking to expand to include the entire west coast, so if you are interested in learning more, try contacting her via her blog. Petaline carries a carefully curated selection of goods, everything from paintings to photography, fashion, and found items. As I browsed the store, not only did my eyes light up the moment I found the paintings and clothing, but I discovered the prices to be very affordable considering that most things are either one-of-a-kind or limited editions.
Thank you Alison for sharing your store with us!
(images from petaline)
With all of the ethnic prints and patterns used in fashion and interior design collections lately, especially those from India, I thought I’d highlight two new blogs authored by loyal decor8 reader, Archana Srinivas. (You may recall that we toured her Bangalore home last summer.) Her blogs, Rang – Decor and Rang – The Colours of Life are a fabulous way to step into the world of the modern Indian woman.
I enjoy learning about what inspires Archana, from the food she enjoys to the patterns, flowers, and decorating styles that bring her joy. India is such a fascinating land of rich culture and vibrant color, which is precisely why I crave to learn more about it through the eyes of Archana.
I love blogging and the opportunities that we have to peek into cultures other than our own. The exposure we have from being a part of this growing worldwide community is like nothing I’ve ever seen! You can travel to magical India without leaving your desk… Isn’t that a nice thought?
(images from rang)
I just hopped off the phone with SFGirlByBay and after talking about patterns and colors and wallpaper, I realized I hadn’t looked at the Osborne & Little site at all lately. Well, behold my friends, it’s been updated… And it’s beautiful, easy to navigate, a real pleasure. Here are a few of my favorite patterns. Some of which you can (okay I’ll go ahead and say it) easily mimic with a steady hand and a stencil. But I won’t go there since I know so many of you hate the thought of stencils, visions of roosters and folk art flash in your brain… But I see stencils making a comeback, and for those that would rather stencil over spending $180 a single roll (and up) for wallpaper, more power to ya!
I love me some O&L though. One can’t deny the power of applying rolls of gorgeousness to your wall, stepping back, and drinking in the beauty that is the quick installation of wallpaper. Dreamy.
Psst: To read related decor8 posts, please click on the hyperlink below that says wallpaper.
(images from osborne & little)
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