i've been eating a lot of citrus lately and realizing how healthy and cheerfully snappy citrus is to look at and eat. it adds a zing - flavor wise and visually. let the citrus in. a new handmade cardholder - shown below - is in the shop. a perfectly soft and easy fit for your plastic charge cards, calling cards or business cards.

have a respectfully courageous and noble martin luther king day and a cheerfully vibrant week.

sources:

1. succulent wall by nicholas roberts via delightfortheeyes spotted on pin by molly conant 2. icelandic poppies fabric by g p and j baker via  insidefabric spotted on pin by michelle bertuoi 3. corroded ring by yasushi jona via spoontamago 4. oranges and poppies chromolithograph via heaveninawildflower originally spotted on convoy tumblr 5. a handmade cardholder in the shop kuwatani 6. painting by jean edouard vuillard via blogferseverse

sources:

1. preen dress by thornton bregazzi via style spotted on pin by studiocinque e altro 2. regent street warehouse architecture and interior design studio interior via blogmaesla 3. fendi ensemble via fendi 4. photo of wing chair covered in brazilian coffee sacks by emma lee via remodelista spotted on pin by mrscheese 5. kinder aggugini gown via fashionista spotted on pin by studiocinque e altro 6. studio bellecour architect designed galilee via archdaily spotted on pin by frederic herbinet

sadly, the ins and outs post is experiencing some technical difficulties. we'll bounce back soon. cheery and playful thoughts to you for the weekend.

images clockwise from top left:

1/ via huffington post fr 

welcoming 2015 with images of thoughtfully layered softness. i would celebrate newness that adds fresh beauty and structure to those who use it - whether they carry it, sit on it, wear it, look at it, walk through it or cook and clean in it - how lucky and a bit pampered i would feel to be surrounded by what's dangling below. embrace what makes you feel pampered once in awhile.

the handmade necklace below will be in the shop in a day or so.

happy new year! have a fresh new beautiful first week of 2015.

sources:

1. swarm bag via finderskeepersmarketinc spotted on pin by candle shoe  2. renilde depeutur's beautiful seat covers/cushions via her blog atswimtwobirds this particular one spotted on pin by juliemorstad 3. my handmade necklace via my shop 4. rohlfs christian watercolor via artvalue 5. tom stuart smith designed garden via tomstuartsmith spotted on pin by frederic herbinet 6. jersey ice cream co. designed kitchen via athoughtfuleye

"for last year's words belong to last year's language                                                                    and next year's words await another voice"     - t.s. eliot

ah, the beginning of another year, like a deep cleansing breath, it is an opportunity for renewal, reflection, and positive change.  the young new year always feels fresh, light and optimistic. to that idea, i will start the year out with spaces that are lovely and light.

happy first weekend of 2015.

images clockwise from top left:

1/ via woonblog  2/ via Habitually Chic 3/ via Concepts by Catherine

4/ via House & Home 5/ via Elements of Style 6/ via elle decor

sources:

1. paul smith ensemble via nymag spotted on pin by print source 2. photo by miguel de guzman of christmas lights in madrid via archdaily 3. marco de vincenzo outfit via modaoperandi spotted on pin by de luz y de color 4. alex papachristidis's new york living room via elledecor 5. peter pilotto ensemble via style spotted on pin by nicola wong 6. michael s. smith renovation in spain via architecturaldigest

enjoy moments of peace and beauty this holiday season..then savor them. the handmade wall hangings below will be in the shop soon. they help soften gallery walls, or brighten spots that can be made more interesting by adding a little texture.

warm, bright, dazzling thoughts for you this holiday season.

sources:

1. jacob hashimoto kite art work via liketopsey 2. cafe la famille via justlikehoney  3. photo by tim walker for vogue via aaronsymons 4. swallow brooch via inezstodel 5. handmade wall hangings via kuwatani 6. zhu daoping painting via alongtimealone

impossible to believe it is time to celebrate the winter solstice this weekend, that an entire year has passed since last year's solstice post. wishing you warmth and light and a lovely winter holiday.

clockwise from top left:

1/ via Babble 2/ via House to Home 3/ via HGTV

4/ via Better Homes and Garden 5/ via 79 Ideas 6/ via Delight by Design