thinking about shaping the space i use to collect and store my crafty materials and handmade wares   (like tiara below) into something more inspired, pretty and useful; admiring artwork capturing people hand stitching. enjoy a week filled with thoughtful productive ideas.

sources:

fashion designer lee mathews home office via thedesignfiles; edouard vuillard's the seamstress via alongtimealone; costume designer ingrid weir's escape via designsponge; artist kay sekimachi's work table via lesliewilliamson; tiara by kuwatani via kuwatani; edouard vuillard's the flowered dress via elegantiaearbiter

there's something charming and sweet about clusters of a small repeated pattern found anywhere and everywhere. it's irresistible and mesmerizing. you feel drawn in towards it, there's a certain pull. have an irresistibly charming week.

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muscari photo by graham rice via mygardenrhs; man's ink on paper drawing via manbartlett; gustav klimt, the park, oil on canvas via artpedia; emily barletta's crochet artwork via apeonthemoon; sam jaffe artwork via samjaffe; 1890's turquoise earrings via eriebasin

looking for strength and stumbled on this assortment of goodies which helps me sit up straighter and feel healthier just admiring the general splendor of it all. have a strong and healthy week.

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incredible photo by tuukka koski via tuukkakoski; naturalistic garden design via landscapefocused; tree trunk photo by tim johnson via timjohnsonartist; 19th century tortoiseshell earrings via eriebasin; por la ventana, antoni clave via alongtimealone; copper agate via sukowssuperiorminerals

part childhood memories, part simply about beauty in natural settings...hope the cheeriness from these bits of warmth, charm and cleverness fill you with sunshine. have a cheery week.

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photo by karel balas via lapetitefabriquedereves; 5th grade chalkboard drawing via chalkboard drawing; schonnemann photo of lemons vis wholesomescraps2; rock chair by scott burton via design squish; erigeron growing up sizergh castle staircase via rockrose;  morrisonite as seen on chloe louise tumbler via worldofjaspers

revealing a fresh and playful collection to start the new year, because everybody needs a burst of light and fun prettiness now and then. have a playful first full week in 2014.

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ichiro designed furniture via milk magazine; eucalyptus sideroxylon flowers via selectreecalpoly; chen williams coaster set via quitokeeto; my little girl modeling the first tiara i made via kuwatani; all roads weaving via allroads; mobile from tail of the yak via remodelista

part of me wants to celebrate ringing in the new year in a sparkly, festive kind of way; part of me wants to meander in a finding yourself while wandering kind of way. whatever you do, be safe and enjoy. happy new year to all.

sources:

arne maynard garden via arnemaynard; joel a. rosenthal jewelry via eriebasin; eugene galien-laloue via sforzinda; andrew kearton landscape via landscapefocused; joel a. rosenthal jewelry via gardenista; landscape via cocon

fill your holiday season with warm wondrous moments - simple, yet fulfilling. add in a dose of decadence here and there and soak it up. looking at this little wintery collection helps me feel more hopeful. so much going on this time of year. embrace the good and be merry. our posts will continue next week. have a warm and hopeful week.  

sources:

beautiful flower photo by sharyn cairns via thequintessentialmagazine; incredible rays in ray kappe designed home via completelytotallymadly; roman and williams designed interior via myleshenry; per breiehagen photo via elsabags; adorable clive roddy rings via weknewbefore sold on etsy; junko oki fiber art via wokyshoten

these days, little luxuries are on my mind. have a luxurious week.

sources:

beautiful stone vases by mitsuru koga via lushlee; intricate mina perhonen trim via chelliswilson; gabriella kiss necklaces via gabriellakiss; orchid photo by sharyn cairns via thequintessentialmagazine; repose detail by john singer sargeant via missfolly; intricate hinged bracelet via artthewalters