must have!

This necklace by Scout Holiday
paired with one of these cake buntings found over at design sponge, made by dawn of kiki la rue. Seriously, that cake bunting may make an appearance at my wedding, engagement party, or shower!

Q&A

There is a nice little interview with me featured today over on Things We Make. Ch-check it out!

marimekko

We all know how lovely the Marimekko textiles are. Well this morning I stumbled across these free Marimekko wallpapers. I am currently rocking the on above my screen- but thinking I am liking those sweet treasure filled jars as well.

a teeny beach update

Besides feasting like royalty, having guitar and banjo-driven sing-alongs and enjoying lazy mornings in the breeze- we have managed to fit in a little physical activity in here at the beach. Yesterday the mr, my brother, his girlfriend, and I drove up the island to the Currituck Lighthouse. We climbed it's 162 stairs to take in the view of the Outer Banks from the top. With shaky legs we stood in the fresh air and cool breeze and looked down the island nestled between the ocean and the sound.
Other than that there have been long hours of reading on the beach, many a bottle of wine, and some good laughs and thoughtful moments. I don't think I will ever be ready to leave.

beach house decor

While browsing over here, I was directed over to here, where I found these hand painted oars by leanne culy that come from here. So sweet- makes me excited for the beach house at the outer banks I am heading to tomorrow! If I owned a beach house that last oar would be decoration inspiration.

We will be at the beach with my family for one week of relaxing, drinking, swimming, and eating. I will try to get some photos while there- but posts may be few and far between around here next week.

tie dye

Still on my wanting tie-dye kick, just haven't found the time yet, but these two pieces perfectly fit the bill. Love the fit of that blouse and it looks like a pretty simple pattern. Hmmm.... maybe tie dye would be a fun activity for our beach trip.
On other notes, the mister and I were just talking about creating some sort of wood wall installation for behind our couch and then I saw this tutorial on etsy this morning! It is not exactly like what we were thinking- but what inspiration! I also found an awesome faux bois wood grain rug at target yesterday- we need to replace ours- but am I going overboard here?

we are so good together

I would love to have this hanging in our bedroom. I have loved it ever since I saw it in an article in Dwell about LA-based shop Reform School. Unfortunately it sold out...mmm....about two years ago. And is not being reprinted. What?? I need it! Maybe I will look on ebay.
In the meantime- I did find it being sold (only the largest version) on the great art site 20x200's site...but in pink. Could I hang a pink print in our room? Would he die? Would he love it as much as I do?? Help!

favorites

Total blog-failure this week. Got caught up in the excitement of the engagement and summer and have not been lounging around the internet to much- which is a good thing! But I miss this little haven and wanted to get back- so here are some of my recent favorite shop finds on etsy. Soon all the searching will turn into inspiration for wedding crafts- so I need to share these while I can!


Ruby's Lounge. These resin deer heads are amazing! I have a feeling that the photos don't really do them their full justice. They just look incredible and I would put one up in my house in an instant!

The artwork of theblackapple shop. Love, love, love these prints! I am drawn to the animals and creatures but their are also some great side-show themed ones that are great and will definitely be making their way here in the form of Christmas gifts for friends.


And finally, the great pie-chart inspired jewelry of StudioFludd. As an artist, I am almost embarrassed to say I was always pretty good at math and these necklace could really bring out the geometry geek in me!

That's all for now, I am still on a strict shopping diet so no etsy purchases for me right now but these will definitely stay on my wishlist.

rings and things.

Five years to the day- he asked, I said yes, of course.

Details to come.

knee deep

It has been a busy week. One with lots of messes, very little cleaning, swimming pools, friends, and a few good meals thrown in there. We are knee-deep in the bathroom redecoration and I can't wait for the artwork to arrive! We are also leaving tomorrow to celebrate our 5th anniversary! I am excited to spend a day on the beach and a nice night out with my favorite person in the world.

It will be a short trip as we need to get back to finish the bathroom and move on to bigger, scarier kitchen renovations. We finally went down to Ikea and made final decisions on sinks, counter tops, and accessories. Now we just need a big ole' SUV and a contractor to finish the job. I also have some exciting custom orders to work on when we get home and I am anxious and ready to get back in the studio and get some work made, it feels like it has been a long couple of unproductive weeks in that department.
Above: shower-curtain custom stenciling in progress. Finished bathroom pictures to come!