so sweet & so cold

Updates Galore

2009-04-28T04:03:00.001-07:00

I promise we haven't disappeared from the planet. We're both just busy with new projects lately. In case you need a dose of sweet and coldness, check out the following:

Kristen is playing some mighty fine tunes. Listen to her here. She also may or may not still be learning Russian from cranky instructors.

Claire is posting all anew over at The Perfect Binge and amalgam of everything she finds - oooh sparkley!

Both of them are way overdue for a meet-up over some fancy martinis.

Patches of sweetness

2009-03-15T20:34:00.000-07:00

How darling are these pillows by thelittleprints? Her wreaths are equally as cute.

Wowee

2009-03-12T04:04:00.000-07:00

Luzia Pimpinella has some crazy cute items in her shop - like this owl keychain. But you really must take a gander at her blog or flickr account. Her daughter is one of the coolest dressed lil kids I've seen.

Guaranteed

2009-03-10T03:49:00.000-07:00

If you need a smile, get thee to Marc Johns' flickr stream or his new blog. The man is funny and odd in just the right sort of way.

Rain drops

2009-03-09T19:52:00.000-07:00

Oooh! How pretty! Made by pamelasusan. This is going straight into the super-coveted territory.

Idea

2009-03-04T13:40:00.000-08:00

The pattern on this dish is so fun that I'd love to see it on a dress. A happy happy summer dress. Find the dish at SurrenderDorothy.

Soft spoken

2009-03-04T06:47:00.000-08:00

Jeremiah Ketner does some interesting paintings. This one titles "Soft Spoken" caught my eye. See more of his work at Small and Round.

Ladylike

2009-03-03T17:38:00.000-08:00

This tin from ModishVintage is so unrepentently girly.

Cups

2009-03-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

Oooh - how I'd love to have these cups and serve something like cordial in them while I chatter in my garden with friends. Find them at LoucheLab.

No good reason

2009-02-27T15:03:00.001-08:00

I have no good reson to covet this cloth. No impending projects that call for it. But still the magpie in me wants.

Spring spring spring

2009-02-27T14:51:00.000-08:00

I'm dying for spring and pretty spring dresses. Expect to see loads around these parts. This one would look like ass on my football-ish shoulders, but is insanely cute.

Just what I need

2009-02-26T13:51:00.000-08:00

Cause whale vases are the thing. Seriously, this piece by oneblackbird is awesome.

Suspicion

2009-02-25T16:54:00.000-08:00

I suspect that this isn't the first bag by neikodesigns that I've posted, but I'm too lazy to go back an look. Their bags are amazing.

Tell me your secrets

2009-02-25T16:48:00.000-08:00

Ooooh - aren't you intrigued by IvivaEmbroiders? Snippets and curiosities abound.

Vibrant

2009-02-23T04:32:00.000-08:00

Go take a peak at RLM Studios. They have a lot of vibrant artwork. This piece in particular caught my eye.

Eek!

2009-02-22T07:06:00.000-08:00

How awesome is this vintage dress from BetaBoutique's shop? It looks a great deal like Kristen's super cute coat that I covet every time I see.

Girly

2009-02-22T07:03:00.000-08:00

This belt by desirapesta is so well structured and adorably girly. I think it would be super easy to incorporate this into a wardrobe.

Pink birds

2009-02-20T15:25:00.000-08:00

Awww....don't you just love these wood toys by urastarhouse? Super cute!

Melancholy dolls

2009-02-19T15:15:00.000-08:00

I love blackeyedsuzies' dolls. They all look so unconsolable and put me in mind of Laura Marling - particularly this song.

Hee!

2009-02-18T15:53:00.000-08:00

Vivstrauss's art is sublimely ridiculous. Take this adorable piece entitled "Harriet Had Reached the Point Where One Could No Longer Dispute that She Was in Fact a Cat Lady" Fantastic.

Solve

2009-02-12T17:39:00.000-08:00

These shoes would solve some skirt-wearing difficulties for me. They would look so cute with tights.

(Found via The Scoop).

Holy wedding bells, batman!

2009-02-09T06:43:00.000-08:00

This made me gasp. I did not get married in white. White makes me look awful (even my mum agreed). Instead I got hitched in chocolate brown (a color that looks splendid on me if I do say so myself). However, this dress by joanshum would have definitely given me pause. It is the most stunning gown I have seen in a long long while.

Colors that make my heart do a happy dance

2009-02-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

All that pretty bright felt! I adore this cuff by PoorRobin.

Spools

2009-02-06T09:54:00.000-08:00

This piece by michelemaule is so chock full of adorableness that my lil heart can hardly stand it. Seriously tempting.

Now with more bird love

2009-02-05T18:48:00.000-08:00

Now really, you can't expect me to not share a phenominal find like belokrinitski's shop, can you? I wish she had some of her big tailed birds attached to things i could hang on my wall. Love them!

More bird love

2009-02-05T18:45:00.000-08:00

I quite like these sweet handpainted magnets by Tamar Hammer.

Carnation

2009-02-03T19:27:00.000-08:00

Love the details on this sweater my Karen Millen.

If only

2009-02-03T17:43:00.000-08:00

If only, I had a fairy godmother. Glass slippers can't hold a candle to these cuties.

Flutter

2009-02-02T18:23:00.000-08:00

This is just one of a set of 5 exquisit postcards by kleinfamily. These may definitely need to come live with me. I gasped when I saw them.

Glow

2009-02-02T18:20:00.000-08:00

This hanging candle holder is so pretty. Couldn't you just picture a whole cluster of them? Made by oneblackbird.

With sugar on top

2009-02-02T18:13:00.000-08:00

HandMeDowns shop has so many pretty colors to pick from for her fingerless gloves. I'd like one of each please.

Romantic

2009-02-02T05:38:00.000-08:00

How romantically flamboyantly pretty is this piece by wildspirits? All her items make me oooh and aaah.

Circus chic

2009-02-01T13:55:00.000-08:00

That's exactly what these stockings by keeptryin are. And don't we all need more big top in our lives?

2009-01-31T18:35:00.000-08:00

How sweet are these pin cushions by Feltmates? From the lil' birdies to the porcelain dishes, they are so perfect.

Just in case you need some color

2009-01-31T06:29:00.000-08:00

Check out Ben the Illustrator's prints and posters.

The tree print just might be my favorite.

Slushy

2009-01-28T08:45:00.000-08:00

The snow is piling up outside, and I'm the fool with abolsutely no sensible winter footwear. In fact my most sensible shoes have cracks in the soles so trudging about in them results in cold damp socks. Not pleasant.

So today, I'm pondering snow boots.

These are probably the most likely candidates. They are cutish and rather sensible.

These ones I rather like but can't determine if those toggles would be annoying after a while. Also they are pricey for shoes for my least favorite season.

These I adore and would consider wearing in all weather cause they are so darn cute. Alas, they have a review that makes me think twice. Plus they are also a bit pricey for this girl at the moment.

Also, I have the feeling that buying boots would be giving in to the season I hate. Or that as soon as I got a pair, it would never snow again and I would not need them - hey that might be worth it!

Anyway, are there any suggestions for boots you all adore? Notice that some sort of heel is rather necessary to my way of thinking but a super cute pair might be forgiven for lacking a heel.

Amnesia

2009-01-28T08:38:00.000-08:00

This pring by yoote is so simple and perfect. I adore it.

Murky

2009-01-28T08:36:00.000-08:00

jdmphotoraphs has such a weridly interesting array of photographs. I'd love to pick three of them and hang them all in a row.

Bird lady

2009-01-28T04:11:00.000-08:00

Such a pretty little print! By jessgonacha.

Cause its cold

2009-01-27T06:06:00.000-08:00

It is snowing again. And I hate the snow. There's a slight chance that a beautiful coat would make me fond of cold nasty weather (well maybe not that much of a chance really). If it were possible, this coat by DeNovoStyle would be it. Its shape is perfectly lovely and it has a hood! And very few coats pull off glam along with hoods.

Pants

2009-01-27T04:03:00.000-08:00

But not pants! This, my friends, is a dress made of pants. Everyone knows that all pants really want to be dresses. Anyway, ReetAus made this dress is it is hella darling.

Gloriously grotesque

2009-01-26T11:58:00.000-08:00

I've been reading some dark dark books so dresses done in the style of our insides should really be something I avoid. However, Toolgrrl's art dresses are amazing and need to be shared.

Mysterious

2009-01-26T11:55:00.000-08:00

I think wearing this ring would instantly convey a mysterious aura around the wearer. It looks like it should be worn by fortune tellers and sorceresses. Made by jorgensenstudio.

Pearly

2009-01-25T14:18:00.000-08:00

Ooooh - what a perfect vintage ring! Find it at the CapriciousTraveler shop.

Hard to argue with that logic

2009-01-24T09:06:00.000-08:00

Love this magnet made by franticmeerkat.

Reminiscent

2009-01-23T21:15:00.000-08:00

There's something very tarot-like going on in this tile by wendy53.

Chippy yellow

2009-01-23T20:59:00.000-08:00

Cookoorikoo has a plethora of lovely rings. This one is my current favorite, but I would love to have scads. And how clever is their ring of the month club?

Fancy

2009-01-23T08:13:00.000-08:00

These earrings by raquelcastillo are immensely appealing.

Wonderland

2009-01-22T14:24:00.000-08:00

Eek! Here's another item that screams spring. Wearing this would beat off the winter blues for everyone around you. Made by SnookyDoodles.

Oh etsy, how I love thee

2009-01-22T02:53:00.000-08:00

For where else could one find a squid hat? This one is made by ObeyMyBrain.

Let that be a lesson to you

2009-01-21T14:49:00.000-08:00

This piece by hisss is brilliantly titled "You Are What You Eat." I, of course, adore it.

Free shipping!?!

2009-01-21T14:21:00.000-08:00

This sofa is a thing of wonder. Find it over at johnnyvintage where they'll cover shipping if you fork out the dough for this lovely. What a stunner!

Whales and birds

2009-01-21T14:15:00.000-08:00

My world needs more loveliness like the above artwork by dolangeiman. I would also like on of his bird pieces like this or this.

Screaming

2009-01-20T05:42:00.000-08:00

This dress by econica just screams spring to me. And with the stupid snow that has taken over the outside word, I could use some screaming springtime right about now.

The color and the spark

2009-01-19T05:39:00.000-08:00

All the color and sparkle in emilygrayjewels shop brings out my inner magpie. I must confess to a strong urge to fondle all those pretty pieces.

Tweed and satin

2009-01-19T05:36:00.000-08:00

This tweed and satin skirt by couvert is fiendishly clever. I adore it and its giant pockets.

Desire

2009-01-10T06:51:00.000-08:00

I have a weakness for old travel posters. This one has particularly caught my eye. Anyone know where I can buy a copy?

Brave

2009-01-09T06:37:00.000-08:00

I adore this tshirt (titled "Brave Men Run in My Family"). Find it at CubistLiterature.

Warning

2009-01-08T06:46:00.000-08:00

The 10 year old in me is acting up again. And she totally wants these towers from Intres. And she's spoiled so she wants ALL of them or she's pitching a fit and holding her breath.

Necklush

2009-01-07T16:55:00.000-08:00

This creation by necklush is so sophisticated and smart. I love how full and versatile it is.

Just saying

2009-01-07T14:59:00.000-08:00

When Miss Kristen is wildly rich, she'd best hire me to be her personal shopper. Cause i'd find her the best stuff - like this ring from papermache.

If only

2009-01-07T06:31:00.000-08:00

If only I had a pair of these Steve Madden boots, then my feet would not look so sad when out with Kristen and her ever revolving wardrobe of totally awesome footwear.

Suddenly I'm 8 years old again

2009-01-06T14:18:00.000-08:00

FantasticToys line of paper houses (and even landscaping options!) takes me back to being a wee little girl again. So fricking cute!

Squirrely

2009-01-06T13:01:00.000-08:00

Isabella's Art has so many pieces that make me smile. They'd be perfect for a kid's room or just cheering up any little corner.

Thank me later

2009-01-05T18:56:00.000-08:00

But right now someone needs to own and adore this vintage skirt! Available at stephaniebracciano.

Now there's an idea

2009-01-05T18:24:00.000-08:00

Undies these cute would tempt me to wear them outside my pants so its probably a good thing I don't possess these ones from ruffeoheartslilsnoty.

On a roll

2009-01-05T12:57:00.000-08:00

Ye another adorable bag. This one from charmdesign.

Question

2009-01-04T17:59:00.000-08:00

Does one have to have a kid in order to covet this butterfly mobile? Because I have no excuse for mentally picking out where this would look best in my kidless house. (Found via Nested - which I'm browsing only for baby shower ideas).

Oh so sweet

2009-01-04T12:17:00.000-08:00

What a darling bag by seabreezestudio!

Kristen!

2009-01-03T13:08:00.000-08:00

This would be perfect for your kitchen! Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

More resolutin'

2009-01-03T12:08:00.000-08:00

I'm also determined to become a basically competent knitter this year (and bt competent I mean start and complete something I can proud of even if it is just a scarf). This needs by baahurrah would make it even more tempting to get cracking on that resolution.

Under the sea

2009-01-02T19:33:00.000-08:00

This broach from The Curiosity Shoppe is such a cool little oddish thing. Of course I adore it.

Delightfully odd

2008-12-31T13:48:00.000-08:00

Horriblesweet is a maker of some of the most wonderfully strange dolls I've ever laid eyes on.

Wowza

2008-12-31T13:20:00.000-08:00

This dress found via Muija's blog was too incredible not to pass along.

Perfect fit

2008-12-30T13:15:00.000-08:00

Does this outfit not go perfect with yesterday's room post? Perfect and so very cool. I need me some cowgirl boots and blue tights.

Inspiration

2008-12-29T13:09:00.000-08:00

Post - prettification, I aspire to something super colorful, eclectic and fun. Much like this room by lorimarsha. I love the riot of color she has layered into her guest room.

Vibrant

2008-12-28T13:02:00.000-08:00

Taking a quick break from my house prettification thoughts to break in with a "Squee!-Isn't-this-lovely?"

Found in TheIntuitiveGarden shop - of which I want every damn thing they offer.

Re-do

2008-12-28T08:10:00.000-08:00

I need a re-do on my wedding gift registry from 3 years ago. Instead of the silverware I received, I would very much like this set from Horne. (Found via lola: bits and pieces).

Time time time

2008-12-28T05:15:00.000-08:00

Andfurthermore has some pretty unique clocks. Very cute!

Twinge

2008-12-27T22:30:00.000-08:00

Every time I think of this vintage hippo planter, I get such an awful twinge of wanting-ness. He's so fricking cool (and somewhat Jonathan Adler-ish). Listed by silocurb.

Red and brown

2008-12-27T15:01:00.000-08:00

These plates from H is for Home have such a wonderful pattern. I'd be tempted to hang them on my walls.

Confession

2008-12-27T12:58:00.000-08:00

Far far too much of my shopping is dictated by a very nimble cat. No matter how inaccessibly I place something, I soon find her dangling from that space with the pretty object in pieces on the floor. This handblown bottle by RVAGlass is one of the things I covet, but do not dare to even dream about. (But wouldn't it look lovely clustered with lots of other orange and yellow and one or two turquoise bottles on a mantle?)

Resolutions

2008-12-21T13:26:00.001-08:00

I'm going to focus on things that would help my new years resolution - prettifying my house. You've been warned.

This pail from marykaiserstreasures is beautifully worn. It doesn't say what size it is, but wouldn't it be great for keeping umbrellas if its big enough?

Daisy

2008-12-21T13:16:00.000-08:00

This necklace by Augustnine puts me in mind of The Great Gatsby. I could see Daisy wearing it with some marveous gown.

Rodrigo

2008-12-20T06:36:00.000-08:00

We all know that Ann Wood makes beautiful birds and ships, but would you look at her owl? He's adorable!

Declaration!

2008-12-15T17:01:00.000-08:00

2009 shall be the year that we make a cncerted effort to artify our lovley home (and maybe slap some paint on those yawn-inducing taupe walls). This print by andykehoe would make a wonderful start to that resolution. Life is too short to live with bare walls!

Muse

2008-12-14T09:01:00.000-08:00

How inspiring is this picture by couragemylove? Perfect for an aspiring writer. (And what a great shop name!)

For your own good

2008-12-14T06:54:00.000-08:00

You must all go and check out the loveliness that is Fishing for Beautiful. Exactly my favorite sort of blog crush. Posts full or prettiness and variety.

Just a touch

2008-12-09T13:53:00.000-08:00

These earrings from sanfranblissco are stunners. Beautiful with a touch of bad ass-ness.

Just a suggestion

2008-12-09T07:51:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful reminder from finestra. Love the falling down barn one too!

More arms to hug you with

2008-12-08T17:41:00.000-08:00

I think every wee child needs their very own socktopus like those from blackbird fashion. (Some of us big kids too!)

Sugar shock

2008-12-07T14:26:00.000-08:00

Yuyuart's dolls are insanely sweet. Such precise work and so full of darlingness. Take a look at this wee lady holding a pig forgodssakes!

Happiness

2008-12-07T06:19:00.000-08:00

Why is it always during this time of year when gift ideas are so much in need, that I start slacking on the posts? Possibly cause I've been spending too much time shopping and getting ready for the holidays. No excuses though!

I shall rectify this by showing you the happiest shop I've ever found on etsy - the very appropriately named byhappynow.

So fun and wonderful!

Party time

2008-12-03T13:15:00.000-08:00

I wnat to buy a whole passel of these guys from Happycloud Thunderhead and hold pretend tea parties with them in my bedroom. That would make me such a happy happy girl.

Oh my

2008-12-02T19:11:00.000-08:00

I just had to share the gorgeousness that is this wreath. Love it! She has some others for sale over at The Little Prints, but it appears this one may be long gone. Sigh....

Brilliant

2008-11-28T11:02:00.000-08:00

Love this headband by Raimbowtree. Its so pretty and bright and unexpected.

It goes without saying

2008-11-28T10:38:00.000-08:00

But I'll say it anyway! Why go stand in line at those big box stores buying mass-produced junk for holiday gifts, when you could instead buy handmade lovelies like these super fabulous whale pillows by katedurkin?

I am so hoping for an etsy and art-filled Xmas.

Botanicals

2008-11-22T06:57:00.000-08:00

Have you all seen these amazing necklaces by squidlicks? Cause if you haven't, you should go look right now. So pretty and fun!

Lilac

2008-11-16T07:07:00.000-08:00

I'm absolutely in love with these earrings by asetugrul. Just the right shade, prefect dangleyness, and just the right level of fancyness. They would never leave my ears.

Softish mood

2008-11-15T16:03:00.000-08:00

These merino wool bracelets by easternsky are the prettiest things I've seen as of yet today. They also make them in cotton and (even better!) silk.

so sweet & so cold

Updates Galore

Patches of sweetness

Wowee

Guaranteed

Rain drops

Idea

Soft spoken

Ladylike

Cups

No good reason

Spring spring spring

Just what I need

Suspicion

Tell me your secrets

Vibrant

Eek!

Girly

Pink birds

Melancholy dolls

Hee!

Solve

Holy wedding bells, batman!

Colors that make my heart do a happy dance

Spools

Now with more bird love

More bird love

Carnation

If only

Flutter

Glow

With sugar on top

Romantic

Circus chic

Tweet

Just in case you need some color

Slushy

Amnesia

Murky

Bird lady

Cause its cold

Pants

Gloriously grotesque

Mysterious

Pearly

Hard to argue with that logic

Reminiscent

Chippy yellow

Fancy

Wonderland

Oh etsy, how I love thee

Let that be a lesson to you

Free shipping!?!

Whales and birds

Screaming

The color and the spark

Tweed and satin

Desire

Brave

Warning

Necklush

Just saying

If only

Suddenly I'm 8 years old again

Squirrely

Thank me later

Now there's an idea

On a roll

Question

Oh so sweet

Kristen!

More resolutin'

Under the sea

Delightfully odd

Wowza

Perfect fit

Inspiration

Vibrant

Re-do

Time time time