Happy Friday! & Link-o-rama

Well it's that time again, when I leave you for the weekend with a few of my favorite links from the past week.

1. Have you entered the Mother's Day earrings giveaway yet? you have until Sunday!
2. Knitting on the street via The Sartorialist
3. One of the most beautiful barn conversions I've ever seen via iiiiinspired
4. I'm totally obsessed with the artwork of James Westwater via seesaw
5. A superb identity round-up via Julie Digs Design
6. Someday I want to own a business exactly like this one via I Art U
7. Wow! H&M is looking good via Because I'm Addicted
8. This whole meal looks like perfection, I want to make it all via Licking the Plate
9. Ardor has a lovely new shop which everyone should check out

Jordan Gray

Some pretty awesome design work by Kansas City based Graphic Designer/Illustrator Jordan Gray. He's also working on a children's book about beards which sounds amazing! so... look forward to that.

Friday Etsy Round-up

Hooray it's Friday! Which means It's time for my Friday Etsy round-up, where I compile a list of the best handmade and vintage items I've found while scouring the corners of Etsy (links below image).

1. Constellations Original Mixed Media Collage - $400

2. Handmade Goodyear Welted Shoes for Women - $128

3. Vintage Wool Trench Coat - $90

4. Yellow Citrine Sterling Birthstone Ring - $85

5. Concrete Fruit Bowl - $55

6. Brass Flower and Chevron Necklace - $52

Brisbane Beauty

I just found my dream home, oh and it just happens to be for sale in Brisbane, Australia for over a million dollars, so... who's chipping in? Seriously though, is it not the most beautiful home? With all of the mid-century modern furniture and the lamps!! I'm just going to stare at it a little longer. via desire to inspire

Elena Kalis

Stunning black & white underwater photography by Elena Kalis. Based in the Bahamas (lucky!) Elena focuses her work solely underwater, which produces some of the most lovely imagery. I Love how they invoke such a calm yet creepy atmosphere.

Birds with Bowties

I'm so in love with this adorable print I just had to share. You can purchase it at Cake with Giants, who have many lovely prints to peruse.

Recipe Review: Quiche

It seems like every spring I go through a quiche phase, where I make it for dinner at least once a week. Maybe it's because the weather prompts me to want something lighter but still comforting, but also I love how fancy it seems while really being quite easy to make, full disclosure: I cheat a little by buying my pie shells from a local bakery that makes and freezes them daily. I also love how versatile they are, if I have a pie shell in the freezer and eggs in the fridge I really can throw whatever else I want in to the dish and it comes out splendidly. Recent iterations have included chives, with goat cheese and bacon, or leeks and mushroom with gouda. Below are a few recipes I've found that can get you started but I really recommend experimenting with your combinations. (Links for recipes can be found below the images)

1. Leek & Mushroom Quiche

2. Chipotle Pork Quichelettes

3. Blue Cheese and Red Potato Tart

LF Lookbook

Check out this pretty amazing lookbook by LF, it has that Mad Max vibe just with the murderous apocalyptic vibe toned down a wee bit :)

Mothers Day Giveaway - Petals Earrings Collection

I'm so super excited to announce my Mothers Day giveaway featuring the beautiful jewelry of Analisa Jaros. If chosen you will win 2 pairs of gorgeous handmade earrings from her Petals Collection, one for you and one for your mom, which will be shipped in time for Mothers Day.

I really can't say enough about the work of Analisa, I bought a pair of her Petals Earrings for my mother this past Christmas and they were even more beautiful then I could have expected, I highly recommend visiting her etsy shop and seeing what other items she has for sale.

TO ENTER:
1. Leave a comment below with a way to contact you.

2. If you want more chances to win this giveaway you can like Conundrum on facebook or tweet about it to get up to 2 extra entries in the giveaway, just make sure to mention that you've done so in the comments below. 
Giveaway Ends Sunday,  May 1st, 12:00pm CST.
Congratulations Jayne! you won our fabulous Mothers Day Giveaway. Thank you to everyone for entering.

*note - sorry, giveaway is only open to U.S residents.

Smitten List

Smitten List time! A round-up of things I'm coveting or smitten with. Sometimes there will be a theme, or it will be more gift focused and other times it will just be things I'm super crazy about that week. (links below image)

1. Barton Perreira, Mitchell Havana Gold Safari Sunglasses

2. Matt & Nat Zocalo Bag

3. Pops of Print Maillot

4. I Was Here: Travel Journal

5. Dara Ettinger Bridget Ring

6. Helix Ring

7. Lori Bracelet

8. Patent Blucher

9. Ballard Bee Company Pure Honey

Deam Residence

In love with this fun modern home in Mills Valley, California. Designed by Dwell Magazine founder Lara Hedberg Deam & her husband, Christopher Deam. 

Esther Pearl Watson

Some of you might know the work of Artist Esther Pearl Watson from her comic Unlovable which is serialized on the back of Bust magazine. Her painting work has a similar irreverence and quirky quality. Based in Los Angeles Esther uses a very flat, naive style which is balanced by the intricate brushwork and textural detail, which I just can't get enough of.

Link-o-rama

Well it's that time again, when I leave you for the weekend with a few of my favorite links from the past week.

1. Beautiful little watercolors by Flora Douville via Art Hound
2. This post featuring the food of Tulum Mexico made my mouth water via La Buena Vida
3. I seriously shed tears I laughed so hard at this video via A Cup of Jo
4. A perfect example of how to pull off the mixed prints trend this Spring via Design Love Fest
5. When I grow up I want to be a Danish ceramic artist and designer and live in this amazing home via French by Design
6. If you were wondering where to get a bamboo bicycle or how to make seed balls this very helpful Earth Day links post is just the place via Poppytalk
7. Flags recreated with Food, genius! via Julie Digs Design
8. Another superb Earth Day round-up via Eat. Live. Shop.
9. French onion soup has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid so I was thrilled to see this recipe via Smitten Kitchen

Earth Day D.I.Y Round-up

In honor of Earth Day I thought I would do a little round-up of some of my favorite D.I.Y. projects I've seen lately and added to my ever expanding to-do list. For me making home made goods from recycled or local products is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to be a little greener without becoming to overwhelmed.

A wonderful way to use old china even if it's cracked or chipped. via re-nest

This D.I.Y. project is so adorable I kind've want to have children just so I can make one, maybe I'll just make it for myself. via Pretty Light

This one is for the guys out there, since I really don't focus on you much on my blog via The Purl Bee

Friday Etsy Round-up

Hooray it's Friday! Which means It's time for my Friday Etsy round-up, where I compile a list of the best handmade and vintage items I've found while scouring the corners of Etsy (links below image).

1. White Widemouth Teapot - $164

2. Magnetic Red Knife Block - $110

3. Clever Diamond Necklace - $70

4. Mini Meteorite Ring - $32

5. Vintage 50's Red Floral Dress - $249

6. Folded Salt & Pepper Cellar with Spoon - $30

Settlers

Recently I've been re-watching Deadwood from the beginning and this photo reminded me of the show even though this photo was taken about 30 years later then when Deadwood is set. Via Flickr

Recipe Review: What I Want to Make This Weekend

So I haven't done my usual recipe review in awhile because I've been under the weather so I haven't had the energy or time to do any cooking, so instead I thought I would do a little round-up of all the recipes I want to make this weekend, since I'm feeling much better now. To see many more meal inspirations visit my pinterest board on the subject.

Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Feta & Arugula via Eats Well With Others

White Bean & Shitake Soup with Herb Oil via Sunday Suppers

Tomato Pesto Crostata via Always With Butter