March 31, 2010

Kate Bingaman-Burt is a Portlander who has not only been documenting her own consumption for years – but has also chosen to make it the driving force behind her own artistic work. I’ve enjoyed reading her blog, so I was excited to learn about the release of her book, Obsessive Consumption, today on Indie Fixx.

I really enjoy Kate’s friendly drawing style – it always draws me in and wants me to look at more of her work. Her subject matter is definitely very thought provoking and takes a kind of openness that I’m not sure I possess!

Check out Kate’s monthly zines and illustrations at her etsy shop.

~Posted by: Amy

Category: art | No Comments »
Tags: bingaman, book, kate bingaman-burt, obsessive consumption

March 30, 2010

Like many of you, I saw Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution preview on Oprah last week, and it got me thinking about ways to encourage myself to cook more and to eat more healthy foods. I like his approach and how it focuses on finding balance.

For inspiration, I’ve been perusing the recipes Jamie has on his website.

I also like the idea of using these recipe cards from Etsy. I think having these around would make collecting new recipes more fun!

Dingbat Press – Click here

boygirlparty – Click here

In-vita paper studio – Click here

How about you? What do you do to encourage yourself to cook healthy meals?

~Posted by: Amy

Category: paper goods | 5 Comments »
Tags: food revolution, jamie oliver, recipe cards

March 29, 2010

Spotted this beautiful collage in Latinka’s photostream – these photos are the perfect pick me up!

Credits:
Top Row: 1). ❤ Daisy Perfume ❤ 2). au printemps 3). Untitled
Middle Row: 4). sunshine 5.) Waiting… 6.) flower basket
Bottom Row: 7). Lemons 8.) OQ Shoes 9.) Window

~Posted by: Amy

Category: art | 2 Comments »
Tags:

March 29, 2010

Open Door Studio features a lovely array of vintage goods – even some to get you ready for gardening season. Not only is the owner of this shop a wonderful collector of all things vintage, she also clearly has a way with a camera too. Just looking at these images makes me wish I had a garden! Perhaps when we move we can see about getting some window boxes or something along those lines so I can have an outlet for my aspiring green thumb.

Click here to see more from Open Door Studio.

Category: Lifestyle, vintage | 2 Comments »
Tags: gardening, vintage

March 29, 2010

You will not believe what this jewelry is made of! Thought it was pretty great when I noticed it the other day on Scoutie Girl and knew I had to share it with you. Click here to check it out.

I think you’ll be pretty surprised too!

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Indie Fashion | No Comments »
Tags: spotted

March 26, 2010

Toronto photographer Leslie Thomson’s beautiful photos are perfect to take us into the weekend. For Leslie, photography allows her to create the world she dreams of.

With photoshop at the ready she has a wonderful way of taking real life to the next level – I think the results are beautiful.

A couple of the above photos remind me very much of my time living in Toronto, but transforms my memories of those months and somehow makes them even more special. Fun times at the cottage with friends, family coming to visit from the States on the weekends. It was a great summer in an unfamiliar city.

On that note – I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Click here to visit Leslie’s Etsy shop.

Category: Toronto, art | 2 Comments »
Tags: leslie thomson, photographer, Photography, Toronto

March 25, 2010

I’m a big fan of these brightly colored flats – and was excited to learn that they’re eco-friendly. Alisha Budkie of Smartfish designs and creates cute flats out of sustainable and local materials, like salvaged cork and organic bamboo. Alisha is based in Cincinnati and has a background in industrial and footwear design.

Click here to see the full line.

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Indie Fashion | 4 Comments »
Tags: Indie Fashion, shoes, smartfish

March 25, 2010

After spending so much time prepping our apartment for showings lately (another one today!), the look of these photos really appeals to me. I love how crisp and clean each space in these photo looks.

Photo credits:
Top Row: 1). Jam jar tulips 2). 38/365 3). Fill me up with sunshine…
Middle Row: 1). I’m in Love! 2). My Beloved 3). yes…
Bottom Row: 1). Take it easy 2). Yellow, his favorite color 3). window light

Talented photographer, Lynda Naranjo put this collage together.

~Posted by: Amy

Category: art | 1 Comment »
Tags:

March 25, 2010

Wow – what doesn’t Sarah Duckett do? She’s a wonderful photographer and her etsy shop is filled with gorgeous photos and notecards… It’s also clear that she’s a dedicated thrifter with an eye for wonderful finds.

Find her photos here and her vintage shop here.

~Posted by: Amy

Category: art | No Comments »
Tags: etsy, Photography, Sadie Olive, vintage