I didn't forget to wish you a happy weekend, in fact I've been wanting to log on for hours to wish you well but I was out and about. I hope each and every single one of you plans to do at least one thing creative this weekend and that you enjoy time with friends and family. Next week I'll reveal the details regarding our Amy Butler Design contest so get your mood boards ready for action! I'll leave you with a few links although I'm sure the Aussie blog post is still keeping you busy... :)
Australian design lover Leanne has such a pretty home, her bedroom makes me smile. You can enjoy more of her photos here on Flickr.
More inspiration from Amy. Is this stone tree stunning or what?
Samantha Hahn has loads of new, gorgeous patterns as she prepares for her first show at Surtex. Recall this post, Turning Patterns Into Product? She's doing it, everyone. I'd love to see this pattern above, Raindrops, as a wallpaper or fabric. Especially if it has a little metallic gold running through it. Oh la la!
Mystique wallpaper from Graham & Brown.
News & Such
- Boston, MA - Koo de Kir weekend sale: Save 10% storewide when you shop with a mom, for a mom or you are a mom! Complimentary Mimosas from 12pm - 3pm on May 10-11.
- Brimfield, MA - The motherload of flea markets kicks of May 13-18. Details here.
- Alexandria, VA - Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, May 10-11. Details here.
- Los Angeles, CA - Poketo First-Ever Warehouse Sale on Saturday, May 10. I'm so green with envy, I wish I could attend! Details here.
- San Francisco, CA - There are only two weeks left to apply for the AltCraft section at the American Craft Show in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center, August 15-17. Deadline for entry is May 23. Details here.
- Weigh in with your opinion: What would make a perfect magazine?
- A good read: Money and Happiness Under the Microscope over at Yahoo! Finance.
- Mogwaii is perfection. See for yourself.
- Artist Marija Hamed presents an excellent tutorial on encaustic painting over at Heart Handmade this week.
- New: SCAD's Working Class Studio just launched additional plates and napkins.
- New: Fantastic letterpress stationery from Zeichen Press.
- More letterpress to love with works from Paper Stories Letterpress.
- New: Hello Lucky launched a line of personalized stationery this week.
- New: Bumble Ink wrote in, they will debut their line of 100% post consumer recycled cards at the National Stationery Show next week in New York, booth 2447. Click here for a preview.
- New: Transparent House Team presents its vision of the classic flooring material - concrete art. I'm in love.
- Robson and Mason sells buttons and tons of crafty supplies, keeping their prices affordable to support indie artists.
- Pico, a jewelry company founded by Andrea Panico who is a tabletop designer for West Elm, is one you'll want to bookmark. Love!
- I adore the uti?le dul?ci pin cushions made with love by Moriah Perez.
- New: Rian Rae added some gorgeous new items to her store, the mushroom shaped soaps are darling.
- New: Shop owner Erin Parker just launched 29 Olives filled with all kinds of goodies this week. Congrats, Erin!
- New: Another shop that deserves a peek is Sheherazade. It's been around for 8 years but I just heard of it today. They offer items for the home from Damascus, Cairo, Istanbul and Marrakech. Lovely site!
- New: Designer Stanley Ruiz will launch the New Organic collection at the ICFF next week and would like decor8 readers to see his products if you have a moment...
- New: "A New Flower is Born" is a limited edition print by Ana Ventura exclusively for Twig.
- New: Recycled tote bags from Delphine to premiere at the National Stationery Show next week, booth 3845-3847.
- New: Aussie designer Rhani Capobianco just launched Idea + Ink featuring works of art and branding for small companies. Beautiful, fresh website. Must success to you, Rhani!
- Me@Real Simple: Stencils As Wallpaper
- Me@Real Simple: The Ultimate Turn On: Lighting and Bulbs
- Me@Real Simple: Lighting Guide: 25+ Must Stop Shops
See you all on Monday -- Thank you for visiting with me again this week on decor8, having you take the time to read my posts and share finds and opinions with me through your comments and emails really makes a difference in my life. You are all really great, you know that? xo - Holly
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