I’ve written about stylist Emma Cassi on decor8 a few times before, maybe you recall her work? Today I was reminded of her again when I visited The Style Files because Danielle had posted some of Emma’s latest creations: handmade jewelry! So, so pretty… After looking at Emma’s shop I stumbled upon her blog — first I’d ever seen or heard of it and instantly felt a love connection and decided to make it my blog of the week so you will check it out.

A native of France, Emma lives and works in South West London which is pretty obvious to me as her design sensibility is very French. She’s a lady whom I’d certainly feel honored to meet someday, it would be such a nice adventure to sit down and speak personally with some of these inspirational ladies wouldn’t it? The web is nice but there’s nothing quite like a ladies day out at the museum exchanging stories and sharing tips and dreams.

The more I look at her tea coasters, the more I want to buy them for my private moments with tea and magazines. Lovely.

(images from emma cassi)

I heard the news from the Studio Violet girls yesterday that starting today through March 25th you can purchase their posters and journals at special prices to make room for the new Spring collection they’ll soon roll out.

I own some of their journals, postcards, and this poster and all I can say is how lucky you are to be able to get it on discount because this collection is very special… But hurry, there’s a limited selection.

Have fun!

Ready to take 5 with some children’s illustration, photography, vintage finds, modern collages and prints with vintage charm? Or perhaps you’ve visited to save a little dough on a very special promotion from my featured Etsy seller this week? Whatever the reason I’m happy to have you here today to check out this week’s finds for Etsy Take Five Tuesdays, enjoy!

FEATURED SELLER

Jennifer Squires Productions is offering decor8 readers 25% off your total order by entering decor8 in the “message to the seller box” (wait to receive your revised invoice before you pay). This is a nice chance to snap up some gorgeous photos for your home! Offer valid until March 24, 2009.

Iris Schwarz of Paulette Edition is an illustrator and graphic designer working and living Zurich. I’ve been to Zurich and loved it — any artist could really thrive there between the inspirational architecture, culture and the great beauty of the surrounding mountains. I’m loving these prints from Iris which remind me of antique book illustrations — very nice work!

Tanja Lichtensteiger is a Swiss-Filipina artist living in Yorkshire, England who paints characters with a definite storybook quality, I imagine seeing them in children’s books or something. So whimsical and sweet! {her blog}

Harlow Monroe Vintage in Boulder has lots of yummy kitsch worth looking at — love all the aqua!

I love, love, love Anna Betts in Cambridge, England! She’s studying for her degree in Illustration and I can tell already that she’s on the right path. Great pouches for your pencils and even better original artwork. Fun, modern, clean… don’t miss the paper ball kit! {blog}

Want your shop to be in the spotlight? If you would like to be a featured seller simply email me (holly AT decor8blog DOT com) with your Etsy shop link and let me know the discount (must be a percentage off total order or BOGO offer to be considered) that you’d be willing to offer decor8 readers for a period of one week. I cannot run all submissions but I’ll certainly consider each of them for a future Etsy Take Five Tuesdays. Thank you!

(images linked to sources above)

Like we all need something else to drool over… Moving? Sending a special package? Twig & Thistle found some gorgeous packing tape — lace, faux bois, scrolling patterns, need I say more when a picture is worth a thousand words?

I’ve seen this stuff around for a few years but not quite as broad of a selection as I found on this post via Twig & Thistle because she included links to several stores that carry this cuteness. The cuteness none of us need but ohmygod it’s suddenly your latest obsession.

I’m curious… any ideas for using this tape in creative ways OUTSIDE of the intended purpose?

(image from twig & thistle)

I wrote about a gorgeous new wedding blog that I super heart, 100 Layer Cake, today over at Real Simple that I just had to give you a tiny dose of to whet your appetite. I’m already married so I’m certainly not looking for wedding inspiration… but I am constantly on the prowl for tasteful decorating ideas and inspiration. I’m surprised to find that 100 Laker Cake is a fun read for a married girl like me simply because they make these killer inspiration boards that can easily inspire art, a room, an outfit, or anything really. You don’t have to be a bride-to-be to read wedding blogs and although I sorta knew that already, I think this blog sold me on the idea of reading more bridal blogs going forward.

I dream in soft muted jewel tones, so this palette above really knocks my socks off.

This blog is so pretty, professional, and has a ton of promise so I can’t wait to see what they have in store for readers going forward. I also love the name, why have only two when you can have 100 layers, right? YUM. They’re only in their second month, but so far so good. Read more about 100 Layer Cake here

(images: 100 Layer Cake)