Minä Perhonen Autumn Winter 2008

by Akira Minagawa.

Big Fan

of Studio Pieter Stockmans. I seriously don't think that blue could get any bluer. Just lovely.

Inspired by

Wasara tableware. I know everybody and their momma has blogged about this, but I would be remiss if I didn't as well. It's so lovely. And it's paper!

Toward the Trees

Alika Cooper print via Tiny Showcase. Hurry, there's only 23 left!

Frame-Worthy

Spoon note cards, set of 3, from emmalynne for $10.00.

Rustic Green Birdhouse

from timesandchimes.

Yummy Yello

tea towel from MrPS.

September Quilt

Polaroid assemblage from keico via polanoid.net.

Winter drawing

by Hanna Konola.

Eye Candy of the Day

Christopher Bettig

Wreath Leaf

via Cardboard Safari. Just perfect for the holidays. Use them as is, in white or brown, or feel free to embellish with glitter or the craft materials of your choosing. Made from 100% recycled cardboard for the eco lover in you.

Bryson Gill

I crave this oil on paper from Bryson Gill, part of his study on totems. Love his vision.

Just in time for Thanksgiving

Beautiful thank you cards via Bellis Studios.

Marzia Rossi

Incredible jewelry via Marzia Rossi.

Hand printed ribbon

from LeiLiLaLoo just perfect for embellishing your Thanksgiving decor.

Love these...

Four Seasons cup set via baileydoesntbark.

Gordon Hopkins

What I love about Gordon's work is its simplicity and largeness. After watching him in action, I'm an even bigger fan. Be sure and watch the video below of Gordon at work with his oil bars. It's awesome. I wish I could watch more.

Autumn Photo Cards

just ripe for framing via Robert Socha.

Love and inspired by

West Elm's honeycomb lamp.

Factory 20

Factory 20 is a great online web source for unique and artful pieces. They offer everything from primitive farmhouse to mid-century modern. I especially love the Vintage Chalkboards pictured above.

Purple Potatoes

Some great food photography from Smitten Kitchen available for purchase via Smug Mug at some fabulous prices. We're talking a 4 x 6 for 63 CENTS. They offer almost every size print imaginable plus canvas.

Giant Purple....

No, not a people eater, but an absolutely stunning rough amethyst ring from Anne Maa.

Field of Purple

by Julie Ann Scott.

Purple

For some reason the word purple makes me smile. It's sort of a silly sounding word. I'm preparing to change my little girl's room into a big girl's room and purple it will be. I'm not looking to do some big acid tripped out purple room, but rather something more subdued and stately, like the room below. I like the thought of lots of white with purple and brown and chartreuse and perhaps a hint of autumn orange in a painting somewhere. (image via Nuevo Estilo)

Carved Ruffle Ring

via amieplante.

I've got a soft spot

for this photo from hisssphotos. $14.00 for a 5 x 7 print.

The Eye of the Beholder

This product shot for Julie Fleming's wonderful feathers should be sold as a gigantic print.

Wonderful Wooden Bracelet

by the talented Alessia Semeraro.

Inspired by

these porcelain paperclay vessels by Marita Kohl.

Margi Grill Print

for sale at Tiny Showcase. They always go fast so hurry. :)

Sweet as Honey

necklace from wiyomu.

The Wanting Pool

I want it. Woodcut by Karen Kunc.

By Nature's Design

From one of my favorite photographers, Igor Siwanowicz. Prints available here.

Frameable Cards

via The Craft Pantry. $8.00 for set of 4.

LEMONSTORY by k i m e n n a

Love this shirt dress via k i m e n n a. Add a long sleeve scoop neck underneath, a great pair of jeans and some knee boots and I'm in heaven.

sinead o moore

Sinead O Moore's tealights are covet-worthy. I wouldn't think of marring them with wax. I'd love to own a set simply for my own viewing pleasure, although I'm sure I'd have a difficult time deciding which ones I want since they're all so fabulous, but I am particularly drawn to the set below. They remind me of speckled eggs.

mydeco Design Box

Organic Fall/Thanksgiving Dinner Party Place Cards

A super cheap (we're talking $3.00) and easy idea for place cards. Simply use free real leaves from your own back yard and the paint pen of your choice (fine tip preferred). It is ideal to pick the leaves while they're still full of color. You can preserve the leaves by pressing them in a book or drying them in the microwave. I chose a white paint pen because I felt it would pop more, but they come in all colors, including silver and gold. (Detailed instructions below)


Easiest Method: Pick leaves day of dinner party. Write names on leaves and enjoy.:)

Second Easiest Method: If colored leaves will be gone by day of dinner party pick leaves now or wait to pick as long as there is still color. Write names on leaves. Let paint dry thoroughly. Press in heavy book. Remove from book on day of dinner party and enjoy.

Hardest Method: If colored leaves will be gone by day of dinner party pick leaves now or wait to pick as long as there is still color. Place one leaf at a time between 2 paper towels. Place in microwave. Microwave on high for 5 seconds at a time until leaves feel generally dry (not too dry or they'll be too brittle). Write names on leaves. Place in Ziplock baggie until dinner party and enjoy.

The eye of the beholder...

To me these beautiful aerial shots from Australian photographer Richard Woldendorp would make the perfect rug. One more "to do" to add to my list.

Organic Ocean Shellpearl Necklace

in just the right colors via Lejonklou.

Bigger is better...

Yellow green Italian calf suede bag from Stacy Leigh Design.

Sango Dinnerware

In case you haven't noticed during these hard economic times, Kohl's is having an outrageous 50% off sale, which includes their Sango Dinnerware. I especially love it in Charcoal. Current price is $49.99 for a 16 piece set. It includes 4 mugs, 4 cereal bowls, 4 salad plates & 4 dinner plates. For those who love their coffee and hot chocolate by the gallon, like me, there's a jumbo mug too, now $3.99.

Vicki Sher

Thanks for the greetings. I'm surprised anyone is still around. :) The endless election coverage is making me nuts, not to mention the downer that is our economy. So I thought I would focus on things that bring me enjoyment (hopefully you as well), and also try and help some independent artists out there make a few extra bucks during these hard times.

The above painting is by Vicki Sher.

My backyard...

Leaf swing by ENEA Studio. I want one.

Aviva Stanoff - Layers

I've been obsessed with layers and ruffles in clothing and home accessories ever since Christian Siriano won Project Runway. That obsession was perpetuated this year when Leanne Marshall introduced her architectural take on the trend. I am now fully under the spell of anything pleated or ruffled or layered and couldn't resist posting Aviva Stanoff's "Layers" pillow. For stockist information please visit her website.