Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Found Object Christmas Tree



I know Christmas is over - boo! But I still have a lot of yule-tide imagery to share - bear with me!

Loving this brilliantly creative Christmas tree by Dutch graphic designer Jane Schouter. She made it with objects she’s collected over the years - what a great idea!!

Found via many different blog venues - but most recently refound at WeeBirdy!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

One Way To Like Brussel Sprouts


Still perusing through the holiday posts! This one from Craftzine (via Blomsterverkstad) shows how to make a brussel sprout wreath - which is really pretty actually! May convince me to actually like brussel sprouts!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Winter BlogLand Tour: Stop 2





Posie Gets Cozy marks my second stop on this holiday blogland tour! So cozy and comfy!

Walking In A Winter BlogLand: Stop 1






Oh, blogland is so wonderful for Christmas ideas and holiday inspiration! The first stop on this little Winter Wonderland (Blog Edition) Tour is Making It Lovely! Such lovely modern holiday decor!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Festive Dog Embroidery



As if I needed another reason to learn how to embroider...cute!

From Orange You Lucky

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Visions of Gumdrops



Wow, it has been a while...sorry for the lag in posts! I've been hoarding lots of inspiration in my Google Reader though - so prepare yourselves for inspiration bonanza!!! :)

To start back up with I have the ever-so-loverly Christmas Colors of the wonderful blogger from Everday Beauty. She has so many gorgeous photos on her blog - you will have gumdrops dancing in your head!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Nature Inspired Table Decor for Thanksgiving



Love, love, LOVE this table setting idea from Martha Stewart...now if only I could host a Thanksgiving for once instead of hauling myself to 4 different ones in one day..sigh...

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Gorgeous Gift Tags



Gorgeous gift tag from Nest! Oh the seasonal inspirations are limitless!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Work Hard & Be Nice



If only this were our true office mantra... from Pedlars.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

All I Want For Christmas!



Ok, so this super awesome "Chuckles" calender from Dooce isn't ALL that I want for Christmas....but I would be super happy if I did get it!! :) Hint, hint for those readers who also happen to be my Christmas list buyers. :)

Friday, November 14, 2008

Simple Pen Gift Idea!



An amazingly simple (and great!) gift idea from One Pearl Button for those stockings that need stuffed! I would get the black pens though - just so the caps and end pieces don't clash with the designs.

Thanks Craftzine - finding inspirational stuff as always!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Friday, November 7, 2008

I Want To Quilt Like This


Image from Oh Fransson

My newest inspiration for great quilting ideas is the amazing blogger at Oh Fransson - she is quite the quilting bee and I love the colors she chooses...makes me want to hurry up and learn how to sew well enough to attempt a quilt!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Cozy Comfort



Makes you just want to snuggle up in a corner with a cup of hot chocolate doesn't it?

Yup, and it's still 70 degrees here in Indy - so that is some pretty powerful imagery!

Thanks to Layers of Meaning for sharing these cozy, comfy images from West Elm.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Handmade Stamps from Craftpudding



I usually save anything kid related for my Birds & The Bees Blog - but this teetered on the edge of design, kids and a general great gift idea for anyone! Customized stamps from the marvelous Etsy artis - Craftpudding for the kiddos for only $20!

Many thanks to Janie at Ohdeedoh for sharing this great find!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Chirpy Cheery Holiday Labels



Absolutely lovely holiday labels to get you all in the mood for the holidays - it's coming y'all!

From LollyChops

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Cozy Craft Space Inspiration



I want my craft area to look like this!!

LovelyDesign

Friday, October 17, 2008

Kitchen Delights



Absolutely lovely kitchen from House Beautiful.

Thanks to A Life's Design.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Radically Repurposed



Wow, talk about repurposed eye candy! Love these truck spring stools not to mention the reclaimed wood island.

From Apartment Therapy

Monday, September 29, 2008

Loving that Lime Green



Loving that lovely light lime green - or olive green - whatever it is beautiful and I love it!

Kelly Osborne's (from See Jane Work) lovely living room from the Design Public Hatch blog.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Design Gangsta



I am getting a great kick out of this video tonight! I've seen it before, but maybe I am so tired from working all weekend that it just seems funnier than ever! So much in fact, that I've shared it on two of my three blogs! Yup, loving the Design Gangsta video! :)

Friday, September 26, 2008

Fantastic Home Inspirations From Three Potato Four






Pretty sure I am getting sucked into the cozy cottage look - but who can blame me?! Check out these and more great inspirations from Three Potato Four!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Catching the Crafty Christmas Bug Early




With my recently acquired sewing machine - I have fallen head first into crafting all over again. Last year it started with knitting and this year sewing. I love making homemade gifts - and there is no end to inspiration. Check out these cute little poms and more from Melanie Falick Books Hand Knit Holidays.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Quilty Screen Makeover



Oh my goodness this project featured on Design*Sponge is amazing - now I gotta go out and find me a refurbished screen! And hurry up and learn how to sew well already! :)

Monday, September 22, 2008

DIY Hot Pad Tutorial from My Byrd House



With my newest obsession being fabric it only makes sense that I start obsessing about learning how to sew, right?? Just what my husband wants to hear - new obsession = new things to buy. Hey, it SAVES money in the long run right? I mean I WOULD be making things I would normally have to buy at full retail price...things like hot pads, curtains, gifts - oh the possibilities!

Anyways, this great little DIY hot pad tutorial is from Lucy at My Byrd House and looks like something I might be able to tackle (with a sewing machine of course!).

Thanks to the wonderful Craftzine for getting me there!

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Friday, September 19, 2008

Planting Color and Patterns in the Garden



Looks at this lovely bloom from HeirloomGardener, isn't it too lovely for words?! Our fall blooms are pretty weak - all we have going for us right now is hyssop, lavender and sedum autumn joy. But this - ah this is beautiful! Only question now is what is it? I need to find it!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Putting the Lime in the Coconut



I am becoming quite obsessions with pale lime green for home decor ideas! I am decking out my laundry room with lime green bins and these subtle lime green touches in this dream kitchen from the Inspired Room is perfect! Looks kinda cottagy but trendy all at the same time! Sigh!