Pin Cushion

I'm not much when it comes to sewing (I usually leave things like re-attaching a button to Todd), but if I were I would definitely pick up one of these hand made pin cushions. Made from hand carved wood and antique kimono fabric, this is most certainly the most elegant pin cushion I have ever seen! Pick one up at Abitare.

Photographic Eye Candy

Loving these photos from Roman Krikhell. Check out all his beautiful work on his flickr page.

Flora Tee by Eliza + Axel

A must have, I am loving this Flora Tee, by Eliza + Axel. Definitely at the top of my summer must have list! Embellished by hand, this simple, yet beautiful tee features delicate rosettes along the neckline, hem and back of the shirt. Available in black, white and naked. So pretty, a perfect piece to dress up or to wear casually.

New Branch Apparel

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend! Ours was a working weekend, but unfortunately the rainy weather did not help in our getting all of our new pieces photographed... We did get a few new things photographed and they will all be up in our shop starting today. Check out our new Lucky Horseshoe design, and our new Whale design featured above. Hope you like them! Watch for tea towels and pillowcases in these designs coming soon!

Although we didn't get to photograph all of our new pieces, we did get some cute pics of Pixel. She was very excited for her modeling debut!

This Is Not Ikea

I discovered This Is Not Ikea when I was on the hunt for unique and bargain priced outdoor vintage furniture for our deck. I really wanted things that were one of a kind, not pieces that I would go to my friends' houses and see in their yard too! This Is Not Ikea was created on the premise that for the same amount of money that you spend at Ikea on things that will fall apart and are mass produced you can get a beautiful vintage piece that is quality and that has (and will) stand the test of time. They really do have an amazing selection, and the fact that it constantly changes is an incentive to visit often! (fiberglass chairs, vintage alarm clock, vintage wet floor sign)

Zoumou

I am loving the beautiful necklaces made by Australian artist Zoe Sernack for her accessories line, zoumou. Inspired by Art Nouveau designs, she has created a range of laser-cut products including necklaces and earrings all with a nature inspired edge. Perfect to wear dressed up or with a casual tee. Check out the Secret Garden and Gypsy Moon collection, my personal faves.

peppersprouts

Just discovered the sweet little shop peppersprouts. Run by a full time graphic designer, peppersprouts specializes in handmade home pieces including coasters, pillows and other little lovelies. Being an animal lover, anything to do with home and nature usually catches my attention and the "Foxy Trivet" above is no exception. Laser-cut from thick felt, this hot pink trivet is the perfect addition to the tabletop. I love the kissing fox design around the edge- that mixed with the great color- perfect!

Who doesn't love a great silhouette design? Check out these cool Silhouette Wood Coasters. Hand drawn silhouettes have been cut from Colour Rumu wood, that has been finished with tung oil to protect them from moisture. Almost too pretty to set a glass on!

In the same vein as the trivet, this kissing deer design dances around the outside of this sweet mirror. A perfect addition to any wall decor. Created from Italian poplar and painted a soothing light green.