etsy finds of the week.

1. little pumpkinhead from littlebighead ($12), 2. Waldorf inspired Scandinavian Babushka Art Doll - Laila from Ravenhill ($21), and 3. Day Dreaming Beauty Lace Pottery Large Bowl ($125)


4. silver-lined cloud hand/dish/tea towel from chez sucre chez ($15), 5. antique keys tote from Common Decency ($18), and 6. Hand-embroidered greeting card from jodii ($15)


7. moss martini pouch from drikab ($25), 8. Smile glass with bottom of three colors from Smile Tumblers ($37), and 9. Tall Trees Shoes from enamor ($45)

kitchen sweets.

I have been spotting so many sweet kitchen items around lately that I just have to share. Cute kitchen accessories are a huge weakness of mine.


1. Olive Oil Decanters (AU $39.95), 2. Hummingbird Latte Cups (£12.00), 3. Victorian Timer ($24), 4. Big Breakfast tea towel ($16), 5. Aarre Latte Mug set of 2 ($29), 6. Wine Cups by Tom (£10.00), 7. pablo 'jam pot' ($30), and 8. Dots Storage Range (£11.00-£13.00)

tropical style.

Since I am leaving for Hawaii this afternoon, I am currently inspired by well-designed tropical/island/beach style...


1. Indelible Nature Serving Set ($38), 2. Orla Kiely Mug (€11,95), 3. Hampton-River Bag ($115), 4. Ardenne Headboard, Naive Tropical ($499.95-$699.95), 5. Red Bird Water Bottle ($11.99), 6. Hadley Hutton Tropical 2 ($155), 7. Fiji floral linen short ($19.99), and 8. Beach Strawberry Mirror ($6.50)

pretty & stylish.

1. Alphabet Tray ($48), 2. Vera Wang Scarlet Crinkle Satin Ruffle Dress ($319.99), and 3. Vine Tumblers ($22, set of 4)

three potato four.

Every once in awhile I will revisit a shop that I haven't looked at in awhile and fall completely in love with it all over again. This is the case with Three Potato Four which has been linked all over the past couple of days because of their Action Against Hunger Milk Bottle Program. It is just such a lovely little shop filled with so many one-of-a-kind beauties.

currently loving...

Black and white with splashes of color...



1. Apple Bird Print ($40), 2. Apple Diamante Watch Pendant ($350), 3. Pinpoint Bowl, Yellow ($14.95), 4. Font Clock, Medium ($1,280), 5. Strange and Doomed Love Affair print ($30), 6. Amelie Sofa, Blossom ($2,174), 7. Black Links Mug with Handle ($10), and 8. Life in the 21st Dream on Pillow ($24)

oh, how i adore pretty cake stands.

1. 3 Tier 43cm Cake Stand (£20.00), 2. Ruffled Cakestand ($29), 3. Apple Blossom Cake Stand ($58), 4. Birds on Wire Cake Stand ($32.95), 5. White Scalloped Cakestand ($32-$45), 6. Set of 3 Glass Cake Stands ($39.95), 7. Chantilly 30cm Cake Stand (£15.00), 8. Petite Clanwilliam Cake Stand ($98), and 9. Multi Dot Cake Platters ($36)

monday morning : more things i love.

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Mine was filled with lots of fun and laughter with my husband's family and now I am ready to start a full week. Oh yes, and Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone!



Above: 1. Cotton Shirt Dress ($242.50), 2. Brookfield Canisters ($85-$105), and 3. Owl Mug ($12)

Below: 4. Big Blueberry Bear (£22.50), 5. Petite Pennants: Love ($6), and 6. Girls Print ($20)

shinzi katoh : cups.

It had been way too long since I last visited Shinzi Katoh's website. It is quite nice to see some new mug designs in his online shop since the last time I peeked there. Too darn cute.

things i love thursdays.

1. Adjustable Apron ($64), 2. Ceramic Hardware (Prices vary), 3. Zaza Plaza Fabric ($7.97), 4. Gothic Tray ($19), 5. American Honey Flight ($72), 6. Apples & Pears Mug (£10,00), and 7. Bag-Kaku, Plain ($255)

more pretty florals.

My intense love of soft and pretty florals is still going very strong. I partly blame Alicia for this since she seems to live in a world of aqua blue and gorgeous florals and it is always so very inspiring. And yes, I am anxious for springtime. Awaiting frequent sunshine and mild days and planting a new garden.


1. Emily Dress ($14.99), 2. Parasol Floral Print Top ($323), 3. Poppy Earrings ($15), 4. Twiggy Flower Sophia Cosmetic Totes - Set of 3 ($39.95), 5. Blue Flora Small Plate ($12), 6. Tall Rainboot ($34), 7. Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase ($26), 8. Blossom Classic Mug (£7.00), 9. Flat Flower Yello (£3.50), and 10. Beaded-flower Tie Belt ($68)

the seven deadly sins.

1. Naughty or Nice Sex Coupons ($5.95), 2. Aphrodite Pitcher ($650), 3. Little Gold F*ck Design ($375), 4. Adam & Eve Mug ($12), 5. Mistletoe Card ($3.50), 6. Volupsa Fragaria Candlepot ($24), and 7. Striptease Kit ($24.95)


1. Lemon Ribbon Cake Necklace ($16), 2. Fast Food Erasers ($2.95), 3. Desserts by the Yard ($35.95), 4. Chocolate Overload Basket ($129), 5. Drunk? Shot Set ($10), and 6. XOX Box



1. Gold Piggy Bank ($6.50), 2. Big as a House Diamond Ring ($6), 3. Metallic Jewel Coin Purse ($12.80), 4. Steal! Calculator ($22), and 5. Shoplifter Tote Bag ($25)




1. Wendt Tube Pillow ($215-$245), 2. Blu Dot Dodu Bed ($1,099-$1,499), 3. Totally Tartan Set ($42), 4. Very Best Sleep Mask ($25), 5. The Underachiever's Manifesto ($9.95), 6. Lotus Boudoir Satin Pillow ($12.99), and 7. Sun Print Eye Pillow ($18)


1. I Hate Children Shirt, 2. I Hate You. I Always Have Notecard ($3.50), 3. Hooray For Me and Fuck You Notecard ($3), 4. Murdered Necklace ($300), and 5. War Bowl ($395)


1. All-Wax Julia Candle ($48), 2. Wrongwoods Chest of Drawers (£2,174.00), 3. Factory Mighty Green Tee ($30), 4. Three Green Bottles (£59.00), and 5. Ailanthus in Grass & Sunshine Canvas ($70)


1. Set of 3 Antiqued Vintage Style Mirrors ($43), 2. Starburst Mirror ($69.95), 3. Starry-Eyed Pocket Mirror ($6.50), 4. Milo Mirror (£310.00) and 5. Mirror Mirror (£47.00)

things i love thursdays.

1. Rectangular Kashmir Tray from Urban Outfitters ($10), 2. Bookcase with Glass Door from Ikea ($139.99), 3. Modernica Split Rail Couch from Mod Livin' ($2,795), 4. Gridlines Cup & Saucer and Amelia Espresso Cup & Saucer from Anthropologie ($18), and Supersized "Love"/"Hate" Mod Ring from Tarina Tarantino ($55)

the (not so) mean reds.

1. Party Girl Wallpaper from Flavor Paper ($150), 2. Modern Classic Red Carafe from All Modern ($25.20), 3. Red Fox from Cog & Pearl ($70), 4. Red School Bag from Office PDX ($169), 5. Red Medicine Cabinet from Dutch By Design (£45.00), and 6. "On My Own" from A Little Hut ($49)


1. Big Joy from Night Owl Paper Goods ($14), 2. Nelson Ball Clock from Retromodern ($300), 3. Dolly Pendant from Modamuse ($147.75), 4. Red Mod Lines iPod Case from Shana Logic ($18), 5. Melamine Beaker from Emma Bridgewater (£2.50), and 6. Red Pop-Up Strainer from Storables ($14.95)


1. Lomo Oktomat 8 Lens Camera from Fred Flare ($40), 2. Skyscraper Pepper Grinder from Chiasso ($198), 3. Tonttu Christmas Cards Set from Heidi Burton ($15), 4. Red 186 C Pantone Mug from Heal's (£8.00) 5. Berry Splash from BlueQ ($14.99), and 6. Magnetic Dot Board from The Container Store ($24.99)


1. "Tea Revives You" Print from Keep Calm Ltd. (£16), 2. Orla Kiely Apples & Pears Mug from McLaggan Smith Mugs (£5.00), 3. Stacking Chair from Moss ($535), 4. Color Theory T-shirt from Nina & Tom ($20), 5. Limited Edition Print Heart Breakout from Design Public ($40), 6. Thermal Carafe from Tivoli Home ($79.50), and 7. Wit Series Glasses from Modern Poverty ($9)

for the hostess.

• 1. Marimekko Kaiku Serving Tray from FinnStyle ($35)
  
• 2. Napkins Variety Set from Pop Ink ($20)
  
• 3. Branch Serving Spoon from Egg Mercantile (€29,00)
  
• 4. Wood Laser-Cut Coasters Set from A+R Store ($40)
  
• 5. Ceramic Tapa Canoe from Modamuse ($53.73)
  
• 6. Pink Vinyl Doilies from Lovely Lovely (£13.00)
  
• 7. Towering Espresso Set from Violet ($32)
  
• 8. 4 Leaf Hurricane from notNeutral ($24)
  
• 9. Vases from Show ($60)

five pretty little things.

Just five pretty little things for this evening. Because five is a good number. And I am oh-so sleepy. But yes, here are pretty gifts that would make most people swoon.

• 1. Balloon Mobile from Egg Mercantile (€24,50)
  
• 2. Coloured Pressed Glass from Re-found Objects (£5.50)
  
• 3. Mirza Teapot from Clio ($155)
  
• 4. Tree of Life Platter from Lille ($115)
  
• 5. Word Card Sampler from Nantaka Joy ($24.50)

rose & radish : perfect gifts.

I often find myself amazed at just how wonderful Rose and Radish is. In my opinion, every single item that they sell is beautiful, unique and would make a lovely addition to any home. So, what better place to find spectacular gifts this season?

Above: Tamar Mogendorff Mushroom ($54), Atelier Lzc Vessels Serigraph ($223), and Laura Normandin Large Embellished Bottle ($213).
Below: Lightly Rosie Coaster ($101), Jorine Oosterhoff Mad Hatter ($250), and Something's Hiding in Here Mustache Envy Charm ($9).

for the tea lovers.

Tea Time Card from Elsewares ($3), Spot Print Classic Mug from Cath Kidston (£7), Assorted Tea Strainers from Rice (price unknown), Tea Set with Tray from Peek Keep ($200), and Pompom Tea Cosy from Couverture (£45)

lille.

Just a couple lovely items from Lille for the evening...

uma online store : tumblers.

These vintage tumblers from Uma go perfectly with my recent obsession with French-Victorian-gothic style. Each glass is decorated with a vintage style goblet design. I think they are quite charming.