a couple hand-beaded pom necklaces are dangling below and in the shop. it's satisfying to find a little color and sparkle to lift or brighten your day, especially in a combination that intrigues or delights.

intriguing, calming and pretty thoughts for you this week.

sources:

1. styled by ginny branch, photo by mk sadler via ginnybranch 2. a lost in fiber bundled module by abigail doan via abigaildoan 3. two hand-beaded pom necklaces in theshop 4. photo by kate edmonson from bon boutique's lookbook via scoutandcatalogue 5. garnet turquoise cluster mociun ring via mociun spotted on pin by beatpie 6. photo by me, karen, of a couple of handmade necklaces via kuwatani

the ins and outs will be on hiatus for the next coming month.  happy weekend!

sources: gorgeous photo by autumn de wilde from 'Lighting, Layers and Reflections" also check out this project on jealous curator

sources:

1. haider ackermann spring 2015 via style spotted on pin by marion romann-grilly 2. sophie tottie ink on paper via preludetosilence 3. matthew williamson dress via lostinfiber 4. itsukushima shrine via tokyobling 5. ter et bantine resort 2015 via style spotted on pin by studiocinque e altro 6. wayward vase by matthias kaiser via analoguelife

dreaming of a little summer house to call my own. wishing you a dreamy weekend.

image source, clockwise from top left:

1/ via folklings 2/ via My Home Ideas 3/ via Modern Shed

4/ via Apartment Therapy 5/ via Gardenista 6/ via Grassroots Modern

layering, gardening, intriguing patterns, mixing old with new...really makes me smile and makes me feel good. a set of cocktail napkins and lavender filled sachets are new and in the shop. i have so many projects started, so many things i want to make. i've wanted to make appetizer sized napkins for quite some time. they're just so handy. i really like the idea of a set of each for a hostess, a new home or bridal gift. the lavender sachets are arrowhead and botanically inspired.

embrace what makes you smile and feel good this week.

sources:

1. photo by jason busch of debra cronin's home via blueskybutterflystudio spotted on pin by rose rockrosewine 2. carlo scarpa brick pavement via tectonicablog spotted on pin by brandon freitag 3. garden from smith and hawken garden structures by linda joan smith via poppytalk spotted on pin by susan tuttle 4. set of four handmade cocktail napkins shop at kuwatani 5. set of 4 lavender filled sachets via kuwatani 6. antique and variance objects bracelets via metiersf

a new moon coinciding with the annual arrival of the perseid meteor showers makes for optimal viewing - good excuse to stay up late and catch a shooting star. wishing you a star filled weekend.

image source, clockwise from top left:

1/ via Remodelista 2/ via Style Me Pretty 3/ via Modern Outdoor Lighting

4/ via Two Delighted 5/ via Domus 6/ via Apartment Therapy

sources:

1. prada ss 2015 via styleindicator 2. shma, sansiri pcl, sda designed gallery via archdaily spotted on pin by june the room artist 3. valentino pre fall 2015 via styleindicator 4. elysian designed landscape via elysianlandscapes 5. shrimps resort 2016 via modaoperandi spotted on pin by mirella bruno 6. garden designed by peter fudge gardens via pithandvigor spotted on pin by frederic herbinet

summer has mostly been spent outdoors and now with the end of summer in view, i want to capture that feeling of the outdoors and bring it inside to enjoy all year long. happy weekend to you.

image source, clockwise from top left:

1/ via New York Times 2/ via Trendir 3/ via DigsDigs

4/ via Apartment Therapy 5/ via Dezeen 6/ via Freshome