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Showing posts with label Home Decor. Show all posts
January 13, 2011
Indie Business Feature - The Wild Unknown
I'm so in love with everything from The Wild Unknown! I came across this beautiful company last year, and they just keep getting better and better! All of their designs evoke a feeling of mystery and folksy-ness that I just adore. Check out their website to shop or head on over to their facebook page to keep up to date on their latest happenings.
The Wild Unknown is an independent and family-run business specializing in handmade objects. The distinctive illustrative style of the prints and calendars is the work of Kim Krans, a multi-faceted visual artist, musician, and connoisseur of all hand made things. In 2006 Kim began gifting her calendars to a few friends, and The Wild Unknown has been growing steadily since. Recently, her husband Jonny Ollsin joined The Wild Unknown as the positive-vibes coordinator and web designer. Seeing as though the couple’s creative endeavors include everything from playing music to building a cabin together, The Wild Unknown has become yet another extension of their aesthetics and values.
In 2009, Kim's mom (and expert stained glass artisan) Gaynelle Oslund joined The Wild Unknown's team. She now produces the amazing prisms on the site.
In 2009, Kim's mom (and expert stained glass artisan) Gaynelle Oslund joined The Wild Unknown's team. She now produces the amazing prisms on the site.
Inspiration:
Our work is inspired by summers spent in the Catskill Mountains and
on the shores of Lake Superior. We hope The Wild Unknown items bring you moments of solitude and wonder, wherever you are.
on the shores of Lake Superior. We hope The Wild Unknown items bring you moments of solitude and wonder, wherever you are.
All images copyright The Wild Unknown.
January 11, 2011
Feather Your Nest - Vintage Style
With more snow coming to my area, I'll probably be stuck inside for at least 24 hours. I'm planning on using that extra time to organize my space a little! Here are some lovely vintage (or vintage inspired) pieces I have my eye on to spruce up my apartment. (above from ethanollie + zinnia cottage)
Off I go to settle in for some snow watching with my hot tea and a good book! Stay warm out there!
December 20, 2010
Wish List - What I Want For Christmas
1. Emerson Shift - Emersonmade 2. Salal Bulb - Land-Rich (via A Cup of Jo) (this is like a tropical vacation in a glass bubble! I love it!) 3. Fruit Punch Butterfly Brooch - mama's little babies 4. Set of 3 Scalloped Plates - mgmy
I'm still waiting for that relaxation I keep promising myself, so I figure I'll try to get into the holiday spirit by putting together a little wish list for Santa! If any (or all) of these amazing gifts were under my tree this Saturday, I'd be thrilled for sure!
1. Sewing Pattern Lamp - umbu 2. Vintage Chalkboard - blue bell bazaar 3. Chalkboard Globe - bluebellbazaar
Amira Tealight Holders + Farmers Market Baskets - Velocity Art and Design
1. Pools 1 lid with holes - Fleet Objects 2. Swarm Bag - Swarm Home (via Pinterest) 3. A collection of succulent plants! - Succulents Galore
Love, love, love all these finds!
December 17, 2010
Restful Finds
I know I should be posting images of sugar plums and gingerbread houses, but I'm just ready to hibernate! All these pretties make me feel very cozy and dreamy - just what I need after all the activity this holiday season! (above from Jeremy Miranda and graphicgrain)
Hope you're all relaxing a little this weekend! I definitely am :)
December 13, 2010
Erin Ink - Recipe Calendar
This calendar from Erin Ink is adorable! I needed to share :)
I have been so ridiculously busy this season (thank you to everyone who is shopping handmade! I love you and want to give you all so many hugs!!) and will be back to regular posting once this madness has slowed down a bit. I'm actually procrastinating over all the other to dos on my list right now, or this post wouldn't even be happening ; ) Plus, maybe all you lovely readers need to get yourselves a little gift, and this sweet calendar is the perfect thing at only $10!
Pretty illustrations + family recipes on every page make this a simple comfort throughout the whole year. And, as Erin puts it, I'm sure you will "have fun cooking your way through every month of this calendar." !!
Go check out Erin's lovely little Etsy shop here - Erin Ink Design
November 30, 2010
Feather and Webb
Kirra Jamison on Feather and Webb
So, so, so much chaos has ensued in my little part of the world - good chaos of course though! I shouldn't even be blogging right now, but I just got a message from Caitlin over at Feather and Webb about my lil calendar being featured in her latest post... and let me tell you... I am in love! I had to share this gorgeously curated site!
I could get lost in all these amazing posts! But, I actually have to go get lost in all the packing material for the ridiculous amount of orders that keep coming in! It's turning into Santa's workshop over here real fast! Thank you to all of you who are supporting independent designers!! Here we go handmade holiday season! woo!!!
(And here we go giant caffeinated tea!)
Go check out Feather and Webb for lots and lots more inspiration! Hope you're all having a fabulous week :)
November 18, 2010
November 15, 2010
Pause - And Notice The Pretty
Hello, dear readers! I hope you all had a smashing weekend! Mine was packed with activity and, I have to say, I'm a little worn out from the whole thing! Dinner, drinks, Bob Dylan at Monmouth University... so many fun happenings!
I'm buzzing around getting ready all the orders that came in over the weekend (and if you're one of the wonderful people who ordered something - Thank You!!!) and I wanted to share some little inspirations that are popping into my browser window today. I just needed a little pause - Hope you enjoy these pretty little finds and pause with me!
This has definitely become a stream of conscious-like outpouring of inspirational finds! I'm trying this more often! :)
November 5, 2010
2011 Calendar - Mai Autumn
It's here! The 2011 calendar, designed by yours truly :) I had so much fun designing the little birds in this calendar, along with my very own lettering! It is exactly what I was hoping it would be! Thirteen pages of pretty prisms and birds, all hand drawn in ink and printed on creamy off-white card stock, tied together with a special Japanese ribbon to top it off. There are only 24 of these available with this ribbon. Depending on the demand, there may be a second edition released, but it will have an entirely different ribbon (or ribbons? who knows!) - I'm thinking floral if this version sells out. Each of the calendars is signed, dated and numbered, and then packaged up for gift-giving. Let me know what you think! :)
(Click on the images to view them larger)
(My fav has to be the owl !)
You can purchase one of these sweeties over in the shop!
Oh, and I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!! :)
November 3, 2010
Handmade Home - Thanksgiving Decor
With it being November, and myself being in the US, I can't help but get deep into thought about what my Thanksgiving feast will hold. Last year, the festivities went down in our apartment, and while we're still planning out our location this year, I still want to ready my turkey-day ambience, just in case! Here are some of my picks for a lovely Thanksgiving table, as well as some great fall harvest home accents.
... and of course, we can't forget...
a festive outfit!
(dresses on either side are from Mod Cloth - here and here - and the fantasy dress in the middle is designed by Phillip Lim)
I think all these beautiful goodies would be a fantastic compliment to anyone's turkey - or tofurkey! :)
