leather bows...

...strung on long chains: the Hello I love you necklace from ulala. So pretty. ($24)

thought of the day : rainer maria.

"Let Life Happen to You," an origami paper print from Orignaux moose. ($19)

color me red...

...in these vintage cranberry flats from sponsor Becky Drolen. Completely perfect for Valentine's Day? I'd say so. ($35)

thought of the day : well-designed.

"designed for each other," a mug featuring a quote from Pride and Prejudice from Brookish. ($16)

hindsvk.

I think I want each and every item from Hindsvik. So many unique and lovely handmade & vintage items for the home... I'm smitten.

(Pictured above: Vintage Ship Vessel Print 22, $12; Large Black Wooden Ampersand, $125; and Rustic Wood Display Shelf, $75)

thought of the day : freedom.

"Free Your Mind," a simple and beautiful print by the Wheatfield. ($15)

a kitchen gallery.

One of my favorite things when redecorating my home (which I am in the process of right now) is figuring out the art to go on the walls of each room. Today I am working on the kitchen, a place where I want to be spending more time in, but I am realizing that none of the illustrations and photography prints I own seem to work right in there. And so, I am dreaming of a wall of perfect food-related kitchen art that I could look at every day while baking, cooking, and drinking my coffee. I think a collection is in the making...

1. Tea Revives You - Red (£18), 2. A Good Egg is Hard to Find Print 8x10 ($16), 3. Chocolat Print ($60), 4. Maxine ($250), 5. Heather Amuny-Dey Apple Bird Print ($40), 6. Cupcake equation Print 8 x 11.5 ($20), and 7. Lumberjack Breakfast. Limited edition 11x14 print by Matte Stephens ($45)

tied up with string.

I have been on a total bunting/garland kick lately. While searching for some pretty ones to hang across my bedroom, I came across these ones from Kristina Marie (whom I posted about before.) I love the variety of colors and how sweet & delicate they look. I'm going to have to order some in the near future. ($24-$28)

(For more bunting love, check out this post I did awhile back.)

a neutral garden.

I am usually not a big fan of 1980's clothing, but I am smitten with this heathered sweater from clever nettle's shop. That neutral floral pattern is to die for. ($41)

now i know my abc's.

Really loving this a b c print by tuesday mourning. Bright watercolors and simple cursive always seem to make me happy. ($20)

mreow.

It may sound strange, but I happen to be a very frequent "meow"er. Whenever there is a lull in a conversation, or if I'm just feeling like it, I meow. Now, thanks to Geoff and Anabela of fieldguided, I can meow in a variety of different languages. Buy the bag here. ($15)

thought of the day : thread.

"The Thread That Binds Us," an illustration print from Small Talk Studio. ($16)

thought of the day : simple motivation.

"Write!", a screen-printed pencil case from Sam Made. ($14)

ten holiday cards...

...to send to your loved ones. There are so many lovely ones out there right now, but these are my picks of the moment.


Shanna Murray : $16 for six.


Oh My Cavalier : $6.50 for five postcards.


Darling Clementine : $21 for six.


The Black Apple : $12 for ten.


Morris + Essex : $18 for five.


Essimar : $36 for four.


Kate Spade : $30 for ten.


Egg Press : $16 for six.


Duet Letterpress : $35 for ten.


Mary Kate McDevitt : $15 for five.

thought of the day : vivid.

"Be Vivid," a fabric print inspired by a vanity license plate by annilygreen. ($15)

adorable vintage items...

...from Design is Mine sponsor Sunny Day Vintage. Those Peter Rabbit drawer knobs just make me smile.

a vintage beauty...

...for sale here from Clever Nettle. Gotta love those pleats and the argyle pattern. Plus, it just looks light and comfy. ($41)

glasses envy.

Ever since I started wearing contacts last year, I have been a little Jan Brady-ish about wearing my glasses in public (even though, when it comes to other people, I think glasses make a person a whole lot cuter.) These gorgeous vintage frames from Etsy seller Mod Vintage would probably make me an avid spectacle-wearer again- they are just too stylin'. ($29-$79)

(Via For Me, For You)

thought of the day : hello there.

"Bonjour mademoiselle," another stylin' and fabulous print from Blanca Gomez's shop. ($30)

thought of the day : our hearts.

"Our Hearts Reside Here," another great piece by Jen Renninger of Please Be Still. ($39.99)