I can’t wait to show you these lovely photos from fellow blogger, A Creative Mint or as I know her, Leslie in Los Angeles who has a degree in interior design and architecture. I’ve been wanting to tell you about this blog for weeks as I met Leslie online in April [...]
Archive for May, 2009
I talked about Domestic Construction nearly a year ago here but upon spotting their recent photos of these ‘tea’ lights on the Inspiracion Pura blog yesterday I couldn’t resist from sharing again in case you missed them first time around…
I was reading Bloesem this morning as I enjoyed my tea and learned about Dutch paper artist Jurianne Matter who is married with two kids and lives in the Netherlands. I love the idea of using these little paper boats (Jurianne calls them “wish boats”) to keep candies – what a [...]
I hope I don’t come across as bragging here but I’m quite excited that Chronicle Books quotes me from a recent review I wrote about the book, “Secrets of Simplicity” over at Real Simple and I’m flattered by it. Here’s the ad, you may have seen it floating around…
If mooks wearing masks, Japanese crafting supplies, lovely gift tags and supplies, embroidery hoops as chalkboards and jewelry almost from a fairytale interest you then you’re in the right place. Welcome to this week’s edition of Etsy Take Five Tuesday!
Few can visit decor8 and not notice a butterfly or two, I’m quite inspired by them from their delicate wings to fluttery movements and pretty patterns. But more than that, a butterfly is a symbol of freedom, hope, and creativity. They are also a common motif in the design world, especially in the Spring as [...]
I love combing the pages of Bella Luce Photography… whether it’s Natasha’s Flickr photos or the lovely work in her etsy shop, I’m forever reminded of the power that nature has to transform and cause dreams to stir within our hearts…
I was reminded of just how much I love Maira Kalman as I read her recent spread in the NYTimes, And the Pursuit of Happiness, that featured her work — visually stunning and inspirational – you simply must see it. I really like some of her illustrations from back [...]



































