July 22, 2010

Well another week is almost over, and the weekend is just around the corner! I’m pretty excited about this one, and I’m not 100% sure how we’ll fit in all of our plans- but I’m sure we’ll have lots of fun. A dear friend is in town from Montreal so I am excited to see her, we have the fireworks one night, and a picnic to go to on Sunday too! Whatever you have planned I hope it’s fun, involves at least a bit of time away from your computer or work, and that the weather co-operates!

I love the top picture here from Yvette Inufio and I can’t help but think what a happy gal I’d be if I had a vintage picnic set like this one.

~Posted by: Amy

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Tags: summer, vintage picnic

June 24, 2010

Summer DIY’s & Handmade Decorations

I’m guessing you’re hosting at least one event at your place this summer, either a barbecue or baby shower or something along those lines! Even if you decide not to go all out with the decorations, there are lots of sweet DIY’s and wonderful handmade items to be found. Adding a simple bunting or lovely cakestand is enough to give any gathering a special feeling without feeling pressured to decorate to the 9’s.

I spotted these pretty diy drink tags here at Eat Drink Chic.

You can send guests home with something sweet to remember the event with this candy diy from Style me Pretty.

Spotted this lovely pink summer party on Hostess with the Mostess and paired it with finds from these Etsy shops:

1). Vessel and Wares
2). Paper Flowers
3). Pink Dotted Owl

~Posted by: Amy

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Tags: decorations, diy, handmade, summer

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

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Tags: design trends, summer

May 19, 2010

How is it that today’s the first time I’ve stumbled upon Clever Nettle’s vintage shop? They’ve got lots of gorgeous items in stock for spring and summer and I love the way they’ve used paper art in the photos for their most recent collection.

~Posted by: Amy

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Tags: clothing, summer, vintage