made in marin

botanically inspired....the sprigs and wreath will be in the shop very soon.

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sources:

1. handmade dangling mixed leaves and berry sprig, golden olive sprig and bay leaf sprig via kuwatani 2. hand beaded fern-like wreath via kuwatani

from marinkaren kuwatani
monday mood lifter

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.

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davidnealsteelwork Version 2

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

monday mood lifter

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.

heidilerkenfeldt arne maynard copper beech spiral l Gardenista
Version 2 grape and ivy flower

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

where you wear it
stellajeanfall2015 nainrakennatkivikon1
mary katrantzoufall2014 Hotel-Bachaumont-Paris-Dorothee-Meilichzon-design-Remodelista-3
Valentinoprefall2015 tokyotower

sources:

1. stella jean fall 2015 via vogue 2. horticulturist auli honkanen tips for building a rock garden, photo by kirsi salo danger, pirjo sillanpää via viherpiha spotted on pin by charlotta dahlberg 3. mary katrantzou fall 2014 via vogue spotted on pin by studiocinque 4. dorothée meilichzon's art deco design for hotel bachaumont, photo by paul bowyer via remodelista 5. valentino pre-fall 2015 via vogue 6. photo of tokyo tower by volfgang via wikimediacommons

monday mood lifter

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.

mirellabruno Version 2
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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