The time has come for me to take a bit of a “blogging break”! I’ve been working on a new project for months now, and as it’s getting closer and closer to launching, I’ve had less time to write here. So, in the meantime I’m going to have to take a break from posting – I do hope you’ll check back in a few months, I’ll resume blogging and will be announcing my new project here too!

Image above is from Irene Suchocki – Click here to visit her shop

~Posted by: Amy

PS I’ve temporarily turned off comments as too much spam was coming through – I’ll turn these back on when I return! To reach me in the meantime, please do feel free to email me here: amy@handmadeevolution.com

Two little words that always sound so nice eh? I spotted a dreamy front page on Etsy this week and knew instantly that I wanted to share it here. I find the muted colors to be really relaxing and pretty, not to mention the talent of these photographers! The original treasury was created by Etsy shop owner Zuzusworld.

Dress, top left: Mquin
Photo, top right: Gina Conti
Photo, bottom left: Joanna’s Photography
Lace, bottom right: Unique Shiny

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I love it when I come across art online that makes me smile! How great is this piece from Sautter Pictures? And it’s got a fun title to boot: Tea Party 2! I think it would be really cute in a kids room. Click here to visit their shop for more whimsical animal themed imagery.

And that’s all I’ve got today folks – fall is officially here, and it’s keeping me busy this year!

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Today I’m inspired by the photography of Ontario based Erin Reynolds. So many beautiful nature shots throughout her store. Click here to visit her shop and to see more of her work.

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We’re taking a bit of time out this afternoon to go see this exhibit at the W2 Storyeum near our house – I’ve got lots of work waiting for me when I return home, but I’ll pretend that’s not the case! Was browsing through the exhibitors for the show and came upon this video from local motion picture collective, Salazar – I’m usually not a fan of video on the web (short attention span) – but their 2010 demo reel drew me in big time. It doesn’t hurt that I’m a big fan of the Katie Stelmanis song they chose (make sure you watch with the sound on!) – and seeing British Columbia featured in such a beautiful light is awesome too. Definitely the kind of video that makes you want to venture outside – even if the weather isn’t the greatest.

Hope your weekend is fun!

~Posted by: Amy

Photo from Slight Clutter

Gloves from Jessica Rose – Scarf From Red Prairie Press

Photo from Racey Tay

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I came across Jamie Miller’s portfolio while browsing the most recent edition of How Magazine and wow am I impressed. Her work is wonderful in it’s attention to detail (I’m especially enamored with her brand identities and packaging work) and those pieces that she has infused with her own humorous point of view are especially fun to look at. I spent quite a bit of time viewing this quirky concept work, the Official Bird Watching Guide for Cats, pictured above.

Hope your weekend was a fun one – ours here in Vancouver got rained out, but it’s looking like things will improve over the next few days!

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My inspiration today comes from Tiril – who calls Norway home. Her photography drew me in at first glance – she shoots such ethereal, delicate images. For more photos do take a look at her Flickr stream here, and her blog here.

Hope your weekend is great!

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I’m dog-sitting for a friend today – so naturally I thought I’d take a peek around Etsy to see just what’s available for the dog lovers amongst us! Turns out there are lots of cute things to be had, from custom made silhouettes of your dog beautifully screen printed on pillows from Ma Chere Finery, fun posters from SF Girl by Bay, and great collars at Nola and Spencer. Growing up we always had a dog – many of them were cute, all of them were big – and one in particular specialized in being a terror (oh the stories I could tell). We’re thinking we’ll wait to get a dog until we have kids – so that won’t be for a few years yet. Do you have a dog – any fun stories to share?

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Because it’s Labor Day and heck you deserve it! We’re back from a fun road trip with various stops along the I-5 and beyond… I’m working today but feeling ready for it. Came upon this very fun site via a friend on Facebook last night (thanks Myra!) – how clever is this lazyholic in recovery, Erin Hanson?

She’s giving away some fun free printables – for the recovering lazyholic who wants to take the first step to productivity by making some lists.

I enjoyed peeking through the rest of her site – especially her series breaking down her wants and needs. I notice she’s also got a great etsy shop selling some of her prints and posters too.

~Posted by: Amy