Swedish Living

How sweet and homey is this Swedish apartment? The white washed floors and little terrace made me swoon at first sight. via 79 Ideas

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. The lady Day Blouse - $150

2. Herkimer Diamond Ring - $100

3. Porcelain Platter Bowls - $86

4. Libro Clutch - $88

5. Sterling Silver Circles Necklace - $32

6. Vintage Gauzy White Dress - $39

Calming

How perfect is this scene? So blue, and sunny and warm water. This is exactly where I wish I could be every single day. via I Art U.

Humanoid A/W 2011-2012

I want to bundle up in these gorgeous knits from Humanoids Autumn/Winter collection. So many perfect classics for fall in greys, pinks and squash tones from this Netherlands based brand.

Erika Lawlor Schmidt

I love this collage series by Vermont artist Erika Lawlor Schmidt, named Meanwhile, The Arctic Melts. Beautifully haunting.

Nature

Jellyfish that glow pink when they pulsate. via pinterest

Manifest Rebranding

The Manifest rebranding, by Minneapolis design firm Eight Hour Day, is the perfect amalgamation of a smart concept with beautiful type and imagery. So simple and arresting, I wish I had designed it.

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. Matte Gold Stacking Bracelets

2. Rebel Watch Hot Pink

3. Burning Desire Dress

4. If... Then Pillow

5. Hand-woven Wool and Brushed-leather Thigh Boots

6. Blush Button-up

7. Bourbon Whiskey

8. Mini Messenger Bag

9. Linteloo Lounge Chair

Cozy Farmhouse

I love the warm homey feeling with subtle modern touches of this upstate NY home of Sisse Jonassen. found via designsponge.

My Nuptials: Cat Bird Jewelry

I'm absolutely in love with the bridal jewelry from Cat Bird. While I did not end up getting my ring from them, I did spend a lot of time perusing their site before I decided on the engagement ring I eventually found and fell in love with (yes I picked out my own ring). They have some of the most beautiful, non-traditional sparklers I've ever seen, with intricate details that will make any bride feel unique.

Sally King Benedict

I will be taking the rest of the week off from blogging because tomorrow is my birthday and I'm going out of town to celebrate, and have some much needed relaxation time. So until next week, here are the beautifully vibrant abstract paintings of Sally King Benedict enjoy!

My Nuptials: Inspiration

I'm more then a little obsessed with this gorgeous California wedding, from the setting, to the beautiful bold flowers to the bright orange parasols to the floral ties! I really could go on and on. See the entire wedding here.

An Abrupt End

And interesting photo project by James Huse capturing the phases of milk-filled balloons exploding. Destruction can look so beautiful, no?

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. Octopus Splat Kids Tee - $15

2. Seasonal Landscape Illustration Card Set - $10 

3. Large Rough Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold - $135

4. Twig Stackable Rings Set of 3 in Recycled Sterling Silver - $125 

5. 1950s Keystone K-32 Olympic 8mm Movie Camera - $112

6. 1950's Vintage Pink Painted Satin Floral Heels - $58

Dream Kitchen

Could it possibly get any better then this stunning kitchen? perfectly mixing rustic, and industrial elements. And the wall of windows?! The ideal inspiration for every meal I would cook here. via vineet kaur

Penguin Classics

Beautiful hand embroidered covers for 3 Penguin Classics titles by the incomparable illustator Jillian Tamaki. I would so love to own all of them but especially Emma, since Jane Austen has always been a favorite of mine.

Karen Walker Spring 2012

One of my favorite showings from Spring 2012 fashion week going on right now has been Karen Walker's. I love the 40's, Rosie the Riveter inspired styling and the lovely mixing of prints and colors, Is that mustard dress not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?. It's just my style (or what I would like to think as my style)