happy 2016! always admiring plants and love bringing the outside in - admiring botanical bliss from any corner of our home grounds me.

see the hand-beaded mobile below and now in the shop.

sources:

1. 18th century gardening print via georgeglazer spotted on paradehuset pin 2. hand-beaded mobile via kuwatani 3. hanging lilac interior via oakmossfamily 4. grasses photo by abigail doan via abigaildoan

lovely wallpaper, a corner of my work table, early 18th century prints and a sweet sequoia pin....a small dose of what's swirling around in my head keeping my spirit lighter these last days before the holidays. have a light and lively holiday season.

sources:

1. indie wood timorous beasties wallpaper via timorousbeasties first spostted on erica gimson pin 2. works in progress - more handmade accessories via kuwatani 3. martin engelbrecht's adolescent boys via magnoliabox 4. crafted by new york designer michael michaud - sequoia pin via terrain 

the art of layering....always striving to discover and create a bit of brilliance and a lot of texture layered with that mesmerizing combination of colors leaving me wanting to see more. it's that electric time of year where the urge to discover or unveil this combination is magnified. below is a photo i took of a few ornaments and an embroidered wallflower bouquet mixed in with some objects around the house. the handmade ornaments and bouquet are in the shop ready to be layered with....?

enjoy a week layered with discoveries that mesmerize you.

sources:

1. gerhard richter artwork via theartstack spotted by pin by kate lyden 2. painted mantel at charleston farmhouse studio via angelandblume spotted on belinda seper pin 3. david neale's steel and paint piece via thegoldensmith 4. hand-embroidered ornaments and wallflower bouquet made in marin, california via kuwatani

thinking about the holidays and liking the idea of keeping it simple yet adding unexpected thoughtful details that make the events more memorable and special. these colors and the objects soothe and rejuvenate me. more handmade cocktail napkins and lavender filled sachets to soothe you and your guests - making you and yours feel special - shown below and in the shop.

have a delightful thanksgiving.

sources:

1. interior shot by heidi lerkenfeldt via stillstars spotted on a muted palette tumblr 2. photo by tom mannion of arne maynard's garden via gardenista spotted on paradehuset pin 3. soft handmade cocktail napkins and set of four arrowhead inspired sachets via kuwatani 4. photo by jim powell for gardenista

a certain rhythm flows out of a pattern, setting or color combination that visually scintillates and captures my attention.. a trio of hand embroidered ornaments or wall hangings are dangling below and soon to be in the shop.

have a scintillating week.

sources:

1. william zorach's yosemite falls - watercolor over graphite via mirellabruno first spotted on sara fowler pin  2. hand embroidered wall hangings via kuwatani 3. nature photo by and via piajanebijkerk 4. photo by eefje de coninck of a carpet by textile designer hermine van dijck via herminevandijck

inviting and friendly - these objects feel original and crisp. hand embroidered and hand wired brooch is shown below and in the shop - something to wear when you want to add a little friendly touch to your outfit.

wishing you a well rounded week full of original charm.

sources:

1. stone tub via debracronindesign 2. photo of interior by nathalie krag tavern agency from inside out july aug. 2012 via happymundane 3. handmade brooch made in marin, california via the shop kuwatani 4. cheery birdhouses made by painter kat hutter and ceramic artist roger lee via katandroger

even though it doesn't feel like autumn around here in marin, we can experience it through imagery. another set of four handmade cocktail napkins are below and in the shop.

sources:

1. persimmon tree via buzzfeed 2. charles burchfield design via venetianred 3. gertrud vasegaard ceramic pot via holstebrokunstmuseum spotted on julie morstad pin 4. marc hanson painting via rshannagallery 5. commune designed interior via communedesign 6. handmade set of cocktail napkins via kuwatani 

capturing and creating small moments to linger upon... intricately designed, useful and lovely waxed linen basket handmade in marin, california - perched on a rock below and in the shop.

have a lovely week.

sources:

1. cloudburst watercolor by maurice sapiro via mauricesapiro 2. stylist's d'argenzio's interior photographed by emily johnston via lonny spotted on pin by cardigan 3. diy painted stones by nica via bastelnmalenkuchenbacken spotted on myf pin 4. representing a manmade landscape - ring handmade in iceland under staskauskas' jewellery via notjustalabel 5. tri-colored basket handmade in marin via kuwatani 6. jonathan levitt photo via jonathanlevitt spotted on myf pin