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the weekender 3/16/2012

Happy weekend! I’m always curious to see what household item my cats will turn into their next play toy. Watson has no idea how much my heart melts when I see him hold this plastic rose in his mouth.

My friends and I rented a beach house in Apalachicola this weekend. I plan on spending every second in its over-sized jacuzzi tub. Sorry, friends. Ryan’s Irish band is playing at the historic theater there for St. Patty’s Day.

Last night I ran 5 1/2 miles! And then went and died in a Little Caesar’s Hot n Ready. It was too ambitious of me to think I could run for that long and cook dinner. Lesson learned. But I’m only .75 miles away from my 10k goal. My official 10k is at the end of the month.

Anyway, on to the official post. Here are some links for the weekend:

Loved this collection from Secret Squirrel.

The best of color and food. These Pantone inspired tarts are so fun to look at.

This elephant bean bag could be my best friend. I just want to read a book in its lap.

Oh, this hair tutorial! And it doesn’t even require French braiding. Make everyone swoon with a double braid gibson tuck.

These metallic rocks by Jim Hodges are so pretty. I wish I could visit the gallery.

This spaghetti squash au gratin reaffirms my love of spaghetti squash. I can’t wait to try it.

Have a great weekend!

because we all need more adorable tiny things in our life

I have a friend who is obsessed with smaller-than-normal things. I hope you will love these as much as she will.

nano horse

nano dog nano elephant nano seahorse nano rooster
Anja Markiewicz’s Nano Origami
She’s brilliant with paper.

{ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 }
via design for mankind

light-hearted

Lately, I’ve fallen in love with under-stated print drawings of women doing playful things.

Like these vintage-inspired prints by Irena Sophia.

{cat girl}

{sail away}

{superhero girl}

They make me happy, and partially disappointed, because I so very much desire to be a superhero with super knitting strengths.

the weekender 6/17/2011

Have a bright and sunny weekend!

beach

Hopefully it won’t get too hot. Links to keep you cool:

I love the idea of making your own chocolate chips. She flavors them with green tea and lavender.

If you’re traveling to a beach this weekend, collect some salt water and make your own sea salt. What a unique souvenir.

Loving this Father’s Day planter idea, mostly because it’s a dinosaur!

Everything about this loft is absolutely dreamy.

What are your thoughts on reverse French manicures? You can give yourself one with this tutorial.

I thought I was over the grey and yellow color combination until I saw them used in this vintage-inspired bridal shower party.

currently loving: laura amiss textile design

I just can’t get enough of these textile designs on canvas from Laura Amiss. She’s a textile artist living in Amsterdam.

I love what she does with fabrics.

city living – stitched city scape canvas print

My favorite. I could stare at this one all day.

I was different

She also does prints.

Teapots

Triangles

And she does rad sewn portraits. Be sure to check out her etsy shop or view more of her work.

pom pom animal sculptures

These things are too cute.

They’re colorful and cheery and a little mischievous.

Have a good morning!

Sculptures by Troy Emery via Design for Mankind

etsy finds: dictionary prints

Aren’t these lovely prints on vintage dictionary paper?

Above from DreameryStudio

Why, yes, lately I’ve been obsessed with alpacas.

I think the colored ones are beautiful.

Above via CollageORama

Above via Little Blue Bird Studios

Once again, I’m amazed at how cheap etsy can be. All of these prints are under $10. Sorry for such a image heavy post. I couldn’t decide which ones to choose.

the weekender 10/15/10

via Epicute

Good Morning. I’ve had a great couple of weeks. How about you? This week there has been a lot of socializing, a lot of beer, a lot of decadent food, and a lot of cuddling with kittens and a good book.

I wanted to share some things that I have been adoring in the blogosphere.

Anastassia Elias has discovered a way to make left over toilet paper rolls into an artistic piece of decor. This is her Roulex line.

Anastassia Elias via Indie Fixx

Aren’t these lovely fiber optic lights?

via Apartment Therapy

Kiera over at A Pretty Penny did a D.I.Y. Natural Deodorant that seems pretty legit. I’ve tried quite a few handmade deodorants, but none of them seem to stick – literally. She might have figured it out with the coconut oil. She gave it a “platinum seal of approval.” I think I may try it.

via A Pretty Penny

If you’re like me and pretty much missed out on all of the important lessons of being a girl, Cubicle Chic’s d.i.y. manicure might help you out.

via Cubicle Chic

Do you like candy corn? I don’t. I think it’s disgusting, but there always seems to be a surplus of it around this time of year. Here’s an idea of what to do with that horrendous treat.

from Jamali Garden via The Coterie Blog

Also, where did candy corn get its name? It doesn’t really look or taste like corn.

esty: asparagus love

Did I ever mention that my favorite food right now is asparagus? I’m simply in love with it and crave it every day. It’s always in my fridge. I know it’s not the greenest veggie, maybe in color, but not environmentally speaking since it’s imported from Peru (yikes!). I try to offset that by shopping locally as much as I can. Here are some small, d.i.y. vendors that I would purchase from. Introducing some great odes to asparagus on Etsy:

This crocheted scarf is asparagus colored. I guess It’s supposed to look like asparagus, but I’m not completely seeing that.

via rogue pickle

Here’s another piece of veggie apparel I would sport around town. An asparagus shirt is all I need to confirm my place in the coolest and hippest of social circles. Well, maybe not, but I can’t exactly contain my excitement.

via Ahpeele

Moving on to some prints I expect to put in the kitchen of my much dreamed about farmhouse.

This one is kinda cheating, but I like the balance it provides.

via leaf print studio

This final one is my favorite. I mean, it’s called Asparagus Love, which I didn’t realize was the subject of this post until I started writing it. But look how loving and cozy these asparagus look. That has to be one of the weirdest things I’ve ever said – vegetables being cozy. Regardless, I’m quite charmed by this one. Something about it makes me think of my the way I feel when I’m with best friend.

via butterfly food