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)

goodEGG industries.

I don't know how I have never been to the website of goodEGG Industries, a webshop displaying beautiful handmade goods by talented Canadian artists and crafters. You can read about the creators, Laural Raine and Jen Anisef, over here.


[pictured above: merit badges, stuffed gnome, yellow aspen wallet, blackboard coasters, and cupcake greeting card set]

things i'm loving : monday evening edition.

Above: 1. Patchwork Horse 1 ($100), 2. One Day Tee ($32), and 3. Vintage Halloween Favor Bags ($6.99)
Below: 4. Ivy Illustrated : Women (price unknown), 5. Green Caged Lollibird Mug ($25), and 6. my favorite dahlia-8x10 signed fine art photograph ($19)

etsy finds of the week.

1. red bike bag by Kate Durkin ($62), 2. Lion - wallhanging by helis ($15), and 3. Wall Decal/Sticker - Chalkies-Apples by ShaNickers ($36)


4. The New Yorker by Yokoo ($99), 5. Molehill Mouse - Single by Flying Star Toys ($75), and 6. Wonky Moustache...original drawing on old book page by Restless Things ($145)


7. Corn Silk Jumper by Necessity is the Mother ($55), 8. Red long sleeve front pocket top by Rosie Music ($29), and 9. Little Boy Kissing the Little Girl - Aawwwww - Vinyl Wall Decals by Dali Decals ($20)

things i'm loving : tuesday morning edition.

Did you all have a great Labor Day weekend? Mine was lazy and filled with good food, which means it was quite nice. And now, a new week!



Above: 1. Stonewash Velvet Curtain (£25.00-£35.00), 2. Flying Bird Pouch - Dark Peach ($15), and 3. Canadian Animals ($60)
Below: 4. Frosted Glass Birdcage Vessel ($42), 5. Serrote Notebook ($9.50), and 6. Feather Mobile (3-column) ($40)

etsy finds of the week.

1. Droplets Original Art 4x5 from Clever Nettle ($25), 2. Framed Birch Brooch from Jessica Jane ($18), and 3. The White Swan 2. fairytale plush for grownups from La Pomme ($38.50)


4. Laundry line cup from 5pm Studio ($20), 5. Black flowers - medium green bowl from Studiotto ($40), and 6. Bicorn Buck -- letterpress silhouette from Pressure Letterpress ($10)


7. beth in crimson red from this is all i know ($18), 8. Twilight Blue from jkldesign ($23), and 9. Dropped to say Hi embroidered change purse from The Time is Now ($8)

things i'm loving : monday evening edition.

I apologize for the delay- it is quite hot here and I have been trying to keep out of this muggy house. I hope you all had a great weekend!


1. Sian Keegan Scallion ($13), 2. Happy Toaster Pastry Necklace ($10), and 3. Matte Stephens Weather Vivian - Print ($60)


4. oval platter ($75), 5. Bird Plates ($96, set of 4), and 6. benheim apricot jam ($10)


7. Zihotch Retro Phone Watch ($79.99), 8. French Glass 'Milk' Bottle (£6.00), and 9. Bank Book Holder (Price unknown)

etsy finds of the week.

1. The Four Seasons Wall Plates from Bailey Doesn't Bark ($200), 2. Chocolate Cake Tonight on Butter Colored Tile from maizie jane ($20), and 3. words on your wrist- wooden bangle bracelet with stamped text from paloma's nest ($18)


4. Bird Nest Tea Bowl from peppa studio ($32), 5. French Clouds (Black) - Japanese Linen Blend from good-ness ($8.50), and 6. The Three Grannies. apple plush bowl fillers from La Pomme ($28.50)


7. Twill Bird Bag from oelle m. ($216), 8. Cute Original Collage - girl and bird from cabin + cub ($25), and 9. Feel Stickers from feel design ($3)

things i love : monday morning edition.

1. travel pouch, kvitt ($28), 2. Lucky You! Box ($20), 3. Cup & Coaster (£25.00), 4. Macaron Necklace (€45.00), 5. Metropolitan Bistro Table ($229.99- $449.99), 6. Sweet Dream 3 Recycled Tote ($29), 7. Holly Ballerina ($390), and 8. French Heart-Shaped Sugar ($29.95)

tamar mogendorff.

I remember finding these awhile back, but somehow never got around to posting them. These amazing hand-sewn dolls are the work of Tamar Mogendorff. I am in absolute awe of them.

two cute things.

I came across both of these this morning and I just love them.



Teapot Friend from Egg Mercantile & Handmade Humpty Dumpty from Couverture

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)

etsy : fifteen favorites of the moment.

I have been spending a whole lot of time the past few days browsing through Etsy, something I try to do every month or so, checking out new artists. I thought I should share some of the beautiful handmade items I have recently come across, fifteen to be exact. Please enjoy!


1. Vintage Bobby Pins from Sprout Studio ($14), 2. Braille Silhouette No. 3 from Pen & Paper ($35), and 3. Pair of Cake Stands from Whitney Smith ($135)


4. Jean Cocteau Tribute Bracelet from Si:Ca Design ($70), 5. Cupcake Cards Pack of 4 from Modern Radar ($12), and 6. Friedal in an Egg Cup from Sonja Ahlers ($90)


7. Birdhouse Wall Decal from Holly ($19), 8. April Showers- London from Askey Illustration ($20), and 9. Finn-Juhl Modern Design Deck Series from Still Room Studio ($25)


10. The Mystery of the Missing Sun Paper Wreath from Haru ($80), 11. Hi Mr Giant Sequoia from Hi Tree ($60), and 12. Apple Jacket from Jacqueline Knits ($12)



13. Tree Stump from LaMaga Illustrations ($40), 14. Set of 4 Letterpress Owl Notecards ($10), and 15. Stapled 2 from Light Leaks ($38)

stephanie congon barnes.

How sweet is the handmade lion created by Stephanie Congdon Barnes? Her new collection entitled "in like a lion, out like a lamb" will be available in her shop on March 5th at 11 am PST. Mark that date down if you would like to purchase one of her beautiful creations because they are sure to sell out fast!

three things.

Here are just a few things I am swooning over while watching this week's episode of Project Runway: Beautiful owl pillows designed by Kathleen Lolly (Available at Kopilot for $25), Ceramic memo board (how very useful and eco-friendly!) from See Jane Work ($11.50), and a sweet lunch bag from GRDN ($49).

the shiny squirrel.

I have been meaning to post about The Shiny Squirrel for some time now, but I just haven't gotten around to it, until now! They carry so many beautiful handmade gifts for the holiday season by fabulous artists like Alyson Fox, Ashley Goldberg and Caroline Hwang, just to name a few. It is such a lovely place to seek out art from independent designers.

Above: "Chair" ($247.50), "This Winter" Round Plate ($12), and Fish & Fern Sampler Pack ($15).
Below: "Orange" ($160), Firewood ($12) and "Come To Me" ($32.50).

mykonos shop.

I've said it before and I'll say it again- I love plush food characters, and these ones from Mykonos are no exception! Handmade in Hong Kong, each sweet little character is one-of-a-kind and quite reasonably priced (ranging from $7-18).

pukashell creative designs.

I'm always such a sucker for dessert-inspired creations, especially little handmade cakes. These ones by Pukashell Creative Designs are created from high quality fibers mixed with vintage and recycled yarns. They are all too sweet and adorable.

love forever : part two.

This is the same handmade food by Kayte of Love Forever that I previously posted about, only this time she added a handmade plate, bowl, and vintage style mug. I think it makes it all come together perfectly.

my paper crane.

I really can't believe it has taken me this long to update about one of my favorite independent artists/crafters, the fantastic Heidi Kenney. Most of you have probably seen her work through the internet or featured in magazines (Print, Urbanite, Craft, Adorn, etc.). She's definitely a "Jane of all trades", managing to spin her own yarn, make hundreds of adorable plushies, collage, bake amazing food, and do embroidery art, all while being an amazing mother of two. She's extremely inspiring and I just adore her.

Check out:
-her blog
-her flickr photos
-a fabulous interview with her