I love these romantic digital collages from Peggy Wolf Designs. I think these adorned ladies would look great together hanging in a powder room or girls bedroom. Lucky for you they are buy 1 print get the 2nd free!
These prints from illustrator Katie Lombardo have me yearning for an impromptu destination-less road trip. Prints are available for purchase at her Etsy store, The Wheatfield.
I love these library lanterns made from vintage birdcages by Atlier 688. Light shines through the cage bars casting shadows on the walls and creating a unique atmosphere. Very cool.
Here is something that I really wish more companies would get into. Now for $8 you can snag up a bag of over 1.5 lbs (aprox. 75 pieces) of American Apparel’s scrap fabric for your own crafty DIY pleasures. I am scrap obsessed and would love to play around with some of the textiles used by clothing companies I like. I think this is a great way to reduce waste in clothing factories.
My mom works in the sewing room of Dimension Design, a company that makes large fabric tension displays. They amount of scrap that is thrown into the trash is unbelievable. My mom is always bringing home gigantic, wonderful, but slightly flawed, masses of fabric. We always seem to find ways to reuse and re-purpose them. Companies selling usable scrap from the production of their goods is a wonderfully simple thing they can do to help the environment and put a few more cents in their pocket. I love that the DIY movement is inspiring the big guys to try some new green ideas.
Meet will and penelope! These wall hangings from Mary’s Granddaughter are sketched, painted, embroidered and embellished with vintage trim. I love the idea of an embroidered painting and these are just darling.
I love all the fantastical monsters that Emma Kidd of benconservato creates. Emma is an Australian artist, illustrator, printmaker, and photographer. Her Etsy shop features a wonderful array of prints, cards, and original illustration. I just can’t get enough of these little monster dudes. They make me smile!
Robert Ryan never fails to make my heart all mushy inside. His paper cuts are so romantical!
Etsy seller Monkey’s Always Look has the greatest selection of succulents. Best of all, I love the beautiful vintage and re-purposed objects she plants them in. My first experience in succulent ownership was less than stellar (my own mistakes) but I’m ready to try again! I would love have any one of her beautiful creations!
I love the unconventional and utterly fabulous handmade apparel and accessories from Heir Apparel. The details in the layers and stitching really make these pieces special.
The Urchin Pouf by Christien Meindertsma. Rich bold color, simple shape, great texture… I must have one! I love giant knitting!
CAAA-CHING! All of these shops are offering free worldwide shipping this weekend! (Friday Aug 14th – Sunday Aug 16th) Just type “Weekend Deals”in the message to seller at the checkout! Here are some of my favorite things from these awesome shops. That crazy cute cash register illustration above is from Nan Lawson.
I’ve been drooling over this bag from Tortilla Girl for quite some time now. Now would be the time to snatch it up!
This grey rabbit original painting from The Secret Nest is a total cute overload. I could look at this cutie bun all day.
Great word-based art from artist, Rob Wynne. The way he works the thread behind the drawing is brilliant.
This one is made of poured and mirrored glass!
The newest embroidered wall hanging at Cake Eaters. I’m really proud of this one!
Love these beautiful rosette fascinators from Giant Dwarf.
Be on the lookout for the Farfallette Fascinator coming soon to her Etsy shop! They are made from recycled corduroy trousers and are just as cute as can be.
Love these prints from Sooooound. Birds, triangles, romantic words in a cute typeface… what’s not to love?
Love these studded ballet flats! I like the idea of adding a tough and edgy touch to something so sweet and feminine. You can find these at the lovely Bona Drag. But, shhh… I really think this is a good idea for an easy diy project! I’m going to start looking on Ebay for some cheap ballet slippers!
What I Saw Today is a fashion blog documenting fabulous men’s fashion on the streets of New York. Author Richard Haines is an extremely talented illustrator and has a great eye for design. I just love his sketches, they look so effortless. Makes me want to try on some menswear! Haha.
Richard sketches the Satorialist as the Satorialist sketches Richard. How cool. Fashion blog heaven.
Now I’ve seen plenty of felt food before, but this stuff is INSANE. Check out Go Buggy’s Etsy Shop and Flickr. P.S. Don’t browse while hungry!
Thanks to the lovely blog, decor8 I was introduced to the Etsy shop, nothing elegant. She sells the cutest stamps, deco tapes, stationery and desk accessories. I just couldn’t resist this awesome antique rubber stamp kit. I’ve been meaning to buy a alphabet stamp set for a while now and this one was just perfect. I think it was the cute wooden box that won me over in the end. I can’t wait to get stamping!
I’m fawning over these darling Tinkerbell Ballet Flats from Spirocreations. The best part is that they are 100% handmade. I love the ruffled edge, little wooden button and optional ballet lace-up. So cute.
