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Fun news! Pure Green Living has launched their first E-Zine today. I was excited to hear from Celine this morning that she had featured a couple of my posters in their first issue. Beyond that, there is so much eye candy in this eco-minded magazine, that I wanted to be sure to share it with you today, it’s online – and free for you to read. Click here to view the magazine.

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Lots of vintage home decor to be found on Etsy these days – here are some finds from a couple shops I spotted recently and am inspired by… I’m one of those people that loves so many different styles and picking just one is very tough for me to do. We currently live in a condo in downtown Vancouver – but in time we know we’ll move elsewhere so I’m hesitant to do too much decorating at this point. In the meantime I’ll continue to collect inspiration here and see if I can narrow things down even just a little bit!

Click here and here to visit these fun vintage shops.

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You get the sense browsing through i am dorkas’s shop that there is a history behind each unique item that is for sale. I personally fell in love with the apron and napkins pictured above, and I couldn’t resist including the vintage picture of Mari’s mom who made the apron. i am dorkas is a family affair with both Mari and her mom making kitchen linens, Mari and her boyfriend collaborating to create jewelry, and Mari’s talented boyfriend taking photos of it all. One part shop – one part scrapbook and family history, i am dorkas features fabrics found in Finland and jewelry made from clock pieces – I think you’ll want to browse around a bit to learn more about fun loving Mari and her family. Click here to visit the shop.

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I love how black and white has been used so wonderfully and unabashedly in this home! From the living room to the kitchen, dining room, bedroom and beyond. I thought it’d be fun to pair the home with some colorful Etsy finds.

I found this fun space via Emmas Design Blog who came across it in a recent email from Hops Shop.

Items from Lu Summer’s Etsy shop can be found here.

Statue on the left from Etsy shop, a Fabulous Mess can be found in shop here. Red filing cabinet drawer from Hindsvik can be found here.

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I think you`ll want to say hello to Cargoh – the newest indie marketplace on the web. Cargoh differentiates itself from other marketplaces with it`s sleek design and with the promise of a music section! I love the prospect of being able to shop for indie music in a brand new way. Their marketplace has been steadily filling up over the weeks and I look forward to seeing who the next new Cargoh member will be – for sellers, they`re offering a free pro account until August 1st, meaning now`s a great time to sign up!

I`ve included a few of my favorite items from Cargoh shops above:
1). Organic Duvet from Nikki Designs
2). The Harlow Terrarium from LaLa Terrariums
3). Ipad Stand from Lilsticks Woodworking

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Thanks to Jambo Chameleon for including my love posters in the sweet summer treasury you put together. Alongside my love posters I found a bunch of new favorite items – that remind me how much I’m enjoying that summer has finally arrived around here! I’ve got some plans made for time at the beach and am thinking some gelato will be in order – hope you’ve got some fun plans for the week ahead too.

Click here to see the whole treasury and to visit the shops included above – many more great items were chosen.

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Today I’ve got my eyes on the work of Peg and Awl… Their Etsy shop stocks a clever collection of upcycled homewares and accessories, with everything from candles and bookends to art and jewelry. Each of their pieces is one of a kind and their source materials are found in their own neighborhood or neighborhoods around them. This husband and wife team, Margaux and Walter, have an eye for making what is old, new again, and helping the environment in the process!

Click here to visit their Etsy shop.

This tiny Victorian Cottage, measuring 9 feet by 14 feet, is the sweetest thing I’ve seen in a while. Renovated and decorated for just $3,000 by it’s owner, Sandra Foster, each corner, nook and cranny is filled with beautiful details. Once homeless, this little cottage represents the fulfillment of one of Sandra’s life long dreams. I spotted this space on Thistle & Clover’s blog (great independent boutique offering up Vancouver favorites like dace and lily + jae) and they found it via this New York Times article where you’ll find more of Sandra’s story.

The weekend is almost upon us – hope yours is great!

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Time spent relaxing in a gorgeous pink sunroom – image courtesy of: Bolig Magasin

Escaping the heat to read indoors – image courtesy of: Trendenser via morning’s light

Meals and evenings outside on the patio with family and friends

Image on the left: Trine Thorsen via: via Ifralahell Image on the right: Indenfor via Ifralahell

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