Christmas Table Centre Piece

I had to share these gorgeous pictures. I absolutely love the red balls hanging together. What a feature. I can totally do that. I promise to share if i do get a chance to do it when i style my house for Christmas. I can’t promise the table will look that good though.

Chloe is a lucky girl – Amazing Stripy Bedroom

I came across this bedroom on flickr while i was searching for stripy spaces (a new obsession of mine). I thought it was so amazing and i think you will too.

Apparently it took 8 days to paint!

And then she had to paint over it when they moved out. How sad.

How much would you love your mum if she had painted your room like this?

Actually i think i would still love a room like this. These are going into my inspiration file quick smart. Do you think a seven month old would appreciate stripes like that?

Things…..

Things i have added to my inspiration file this week:

 

Things i am happy about:

This news from Young House Love! Yippie.

That my vegie garden is thriving:

That the baby is trying to crawl (but only going backwards).

Things i am coveting:

This cute porcelain camera

Misterrob tape on Etsy

Happy Tape

Etsy Headquarters…………ohhh ahhhh what a place to work!

I was very excited to see a post on the Etsy headquarters on The Business Insider on Friday. Have you ever thought that it would be a cool place to work? I have. I would love to be more creative and i think working at Etsy would provide all the creative juices anyone would ever need.

Anyway have a look at some photos of the lucky ones office space.

Mr Grit The Owl used to guard the front door of their old office

The Engineering Team are pimping the site for the holiday season!

A T-Shirt Press in the office for when an idea strikes.

Business Cards - I wonder which seller got their business?

Pin Cushions - Made during the staffs weekly arts and craft lessons.

The meeting rooms are named after food and bands

They didn't buy curtains when they moved in.

Every employee gets a white labcoat to decorate how they please.

Quilt made by the Quiltsy team.......of course they have a quiltsy!

Everything I Have

I really can’t explain how i felt when i first saw this work of art.

It’s weird to admit i felt really moved by it, but i cant firgure out why.

I mean really its art, it’s not rocket science. It doesn’t change the world or contribute to world peace……..and yet i AM moved. I find it striking and amazing. Its creative in a simple way. It’s Simon Evans’ life in the purest sense. What do you think though?  Also, do you think it is really everything he owns?

 

Christmas Gift List

I have spent the last few days trying to put together narrow down my Christmas gift list. My husband wanted some idea on what to get for me and i also needed a few suggestions for Kris Kringle.

We started Kris Kringle last year with my (rather large) family and it worked really well. Instead of buying a present for each family member and spending a lot of money, we decided to draw names and buy for one person each and spend a generous amount on that one person. We decided to help each other out by writing down a few things we would like to receive, or even just ideas on a type of gift. For example last year my mum wanted a new tablecloth so she wrote down the table measurements which allowed me to choose one that i thought she would like. I’m really looking forward to shopping this year as i had so much fun last time choosing gifts i knew would be loved and best of all needed.

 

So far my list consists of:

 

This fabulous looking book. I have planted my vegie garden and it is thriving, i would love this book to help me think of ways to use the produce. Also it has a beautiful fabric cover, but i promise that’s not the only reason i want it.

or

A necklace to celebrate the birth of my daughter this year.

This funky decal

Cute recycled cork placemats by Lightly

A new tablecloth. This one is Ladelle.

Actually i would love a plate of Yo Yo biscuits like in that picture too!

There are probably thousands of things i could put on my list. How about you? Do you make a list?

Lovely House by Revolutionarygirl

I stumbled upon an inspiring house on flickr that i thought you might also enjoy. It seems to be a mix of thrifted finds and store bought pieces. (click to enlarge)

Bird Hooks

In honor of my new decor, bought a few months ago, and finally installed on the weekend………….

I bring you a bevy of bird hooks. Enjoy!

Treehouse Products

Did you ever want a treehouse as a child? I know i did. I think because lots of books i read, the children had a treehouse to play in. I can’t say anyone i knew ever had one though.    Anyway here are a few cute treehouse products. Enjoy!

Jenny Almen “Treehouse” Pillow

“What a Dream” print by lineanongrata

SODA Treehouse Cup

SODA Treehouse Sketch book

Iremonya – Boxes With Faces

With a basic twist on standard design Iremonya have created boxes with attitude.  By simply repositioning the handles, their boxes take on their own personalities, with differing expressions.

These would be so cute in a kids room or could even brighten up a study. I know I cant help but smile when i see them, so i have a feeling they would have a positive effect on my work ethic, if i had a few on my desk.

The only problem is,  I cant read their website so i dont know if they post to Australia. Anyone read Japanese?