Shameless Self-promotion Button Ring

Flower Button Ring – Alicia HansonOriginally uploaded by aliciadesign I just love this new ring I have made. The button is created by molding a vintage button then I cast it using the lost wax method. The button jiggles and moves with movement. Available by custom order. Read More »

Roulottes – Gypsy Caravan

This evening I was getting lost in the land of Flickr when I came upon a set by Eclectic Gipsyland titled Roulottes Which is french for trailers. My girlfriend Debra is a Gypsy at heart and I am sending her good Gypsy Dreams for her big day tomorrow. Here are some wonderful images to fill your head. Here are... Read More »

Ceramic Fun

Today I discovered Megan Bogonovich. I found her creative cake toppers on Etsy, her store is http://melabo.etsy.comI have been researching cake toppers since the kiln I just recently purchased came with about 7-8 cake topper molds. I have everything from humans to mice bride and groom sets. I love how Megan plays God and creates new creatures. Her web... Read More »

Trend Tuesdays – Red and Brown

So recently I scored some great vintage finds including bedding that I gave to one of my best girl friends. The bedding had this wonderful red and brown pattern and now that those colors are on my radar and I am seeing red and brown everywhere. Here are some red and brown inspirational images.They first is from Upsa Daisy’s... Read More »

Zippers and corks!!

Zippers and corks!!Originally uploaded by woolly fabulous How cute are these. Read More »

Cool Dishes

I came across these super cool dishes on the Tracy Porter web site. This dinner setting is the Vivre set. For some reason I am very drawn to the pattern. If I could I would have about 10 different sets of dishes… Read More »

Housemartin Floral Design

Came across this blog of a store in Portland called Ink & Peat that does florals and home furnishings. I just love these Sunshine + Grey arrangements they did. They have cheveria succulents, Little Scottie pom-pom dahlias, billy buttons, Limoncello spray roses, yellow kangaroo paws, and dusty miller all accented with grey grosgrain ribbon. Check out their blog here. Read More »

Modern Fabrics

Today I came across this ultra cool fabric. I love this print with the scooters and retro cars. I found the print on the web site of Birch Fabrics. The fabrics are 100% organic cottons that are dyed using water based, acid free inks. Read More »

Has your lighting gone to the birds?

These fun lighting choices are both from Anthropologie’s web site. The first piece is the Magpie Chandelier. Magpie’s are know for their abilities to collect and scavenge. The light is made in South Africa. The second piece is titled Songbird Chandelier, it retails for $798.00. I love all the faux birds. I really want to do a take on... Read More »

Trendspotting Tuesdays

So I am not sure about you but I have seen so many things peacock lately, I would have to say it is the biggest fall trend I have seen so far. Here are a few examples of what I have seen out an about in my journeys. This wonderful Plumage lampshade by Antropologie I saw in the store... Read More »