July 13, 2010

Home Decor Inspiration

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.

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Handmade Finds, Home Decor | 2 Comments »
Tags: bedroom, black, Home Decor, inspiration, kitchen, living room, white

July 9, 2010

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

Posted by: Amy

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Tags: cargoh, indie, marketplace

July 7, 2010

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.

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Handmade Finds, Home Decor, art | 2 Comments »
Tags: Love Posters, sunshine!!!!, treasury

June 29, 2010

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.

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Tags: peg and awl, upcycled

June 25, 2010

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!

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Home Decor | 3 Comments »
Tags: shabby chic, tiny, victorian cottage

June 16, 2010

I thought’d it be fun today to consider what summer means to each of us… I’ve gathered a few images from here and there that make me think of summer days and evenings around the home and design trends that go along with each. The below represent some of my favorite ways to spend longer days at a much slower pace than the rest of the year. I know for many of us we could write sonnets and songs dedicated to summer because we love it so much – but for others, they prefer another time of year and might skip summer altogether if given the choice!

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

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Home Decor | 2 Comments »
Tags: design trends, summer

June 14, 2010

Today I’ve got my eyes on the work of Janet Hill Studio. Each piece makes me imagine a different era, of days gone by and of simple pleasures. Looking at these paintings I want to spend endless days baking and entertaining at garden parties out in the sun! Click here to visit Janet’s shop.

I hope everyone had a great weekend – mine was spent at home, sick – but I had a lot of fun working on a new project that I’m looking forward to sharing soon. While I’m still a bit sick, I’m feeling relaxed and ready for another busy week – hoping this sunshine sticks around!

~Posted by: Amy

Category: Home Decor, art | 1 Comment »
Tags: janet hill, paintings

June 10, 2010

How pretty is this space from Elle Decor? I’m loving the laid back design and mix of vintage finds with carefully selected new items – you can see the rest of the spread here. This London Townhouse, owned by Christine d’Ornano and photographed by Simon Upton, seemed just right to pair with some Etsy finds, which I’ve done below. I love the mix of bright yellows, pinks, and more subdued hues throughout the dining room and living room.

1). & 2). Finding Fabulous 3). She Sits by the Seashore

1). Honey Pie Design 2). Julie’s Adorabowls 3). The Little Red Door

~Posted by: Amy

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Tags: dining room, living room, pink, yellow

June 8, 2010

Flores del Sol – Flower Arrangements

Every time I think I’ve seen all there is to see on Etsy I stumble upon a delightful shop like this one. Flores del Sol features delightful flower arrangements created by Christina Moreno.

All of Christina’s modern dried floral and fresh container plantings are created at her home – allowing her to take care of her two young girls and continue to grow her business. For the horticulturally minded her blog is such a treat too – you’ll definitely want to take a peek at it here.

~Posted by: Amy

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Tags: flores del sol, flower arrangements