thought of the day : my sunshine.

"You make me happy when skies are grey," another fabulous print from ReStyle. I am really loving her work lately.

more beauties from ulalá...

...or this ring, specifically. It might just be one of the most beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry I have ever seen. I want, I want. ($26)

thought of the day : easy.

"keep it easy," a 5x7" print by Laura George. I would like to look at this every single day. ($15)

a very simple print...

...but oh-so perfect. From inhauspress, who make a lot of very pretty things. ($18)

ten images of inspiration : ship ahoy!

Oh, what a long and exhausting week this has been. I'm currently dreaming of taking a vacation, perhaps sailing around (beaches and oceans have always brought me peace.) Sailor suits and at-sea picnics anyone?

Sources (from top to bottom): Lisa Congdon, Charlotte Lucie Farmer, Susie Ghahremani, Sophie Blackall, Amy Blackwell, Alice Stevenson, Dan Bob Thompson, Catherine Campbell, Fall Down Tree, and Liz Riccardi.

the patron saint of hummingbirds.

This print from Matou en Peluche is totally making me swoon this morning. And it's completely affordable, which means it will be hanging on my bedroom wall soon enough. ($6)

thought of the day : just stop.

"Stop Worrying," a screenprinted card from Toronto-based DEADWEIGHT. ($3.50)

(Via Design Crush)

use the force, luke.

How fabulous is this The Empire Strikes Back poster from ReStyle? I love the idea of taking a classic film and creating a poster for it using retro Scandinavian style. Plus, I have a five-year-old Star Wars fan that would just love this hanging in his room. ($19)

it makes me happy...

...this clock from Decoylab, that is. So cute and modern, I love it. ($78)

thought of the day : art.

"You're My Favorite Work of Art," a print from Love Sugar Design. ($20)

Happy Valentine's Day folks! Even if you don't have a romantic valentine, give your friends a little extra love today. And maybe some chocolate.

leather bows...

...strung on long chains: the Hello I love you necklace from ulala. So pretty. ($24)

thought of the day : rainer maria.

"Let Life Happen to You," an origami paper print from Orignaux moose. ($19)

color me red...

...in these vintage cranberry flats from sponsor Becky Drolen. Completely perfect for Valentine's Day? I'd say so. ($35)

thought of the day : well-designed.

"designed for each other," a mug featuring a quote from Pride and Prejudice from Brookish. ($16)

hindsvk.

I think I want each and every item from Hindsvik. So many unique and lovely handmade & vintage items for the home... I'm smitten.

(Pictured above: Vintage Ship Vessel Print 22, $12; Large Black Wooden Ampersand, $125; and Rustic Wood Display Shelf, $75)

thought of the day : freedom.

"Free Your Mind," a simple and beautiful print by the Wheatfield. ($15)

a kitchen gallery.

One of my favorite things when redecorating my home (which I am in the process of right now) is figuring out the art to go on the walls of each room. Today I am working on the kitchen, a place where I want to be spending more time in, but I am realizing that none of the illustrations and photography prints I own seem to work right in there. And so, I am dreaming of a wall of perfect food-related kitchen art that I could look at every day while baking, cooking, and drinking my coffee. I think a collection is in the making...

1. Tea Revives You - Red (£18), 2. A Good Egg is Hard to Find Print 8x10 ($16), 3. Chocolat Print ($60), 4. Maxine ($250), 5. Heather Amuny-Dey Apple Bird Print ($40), 6. Cupcake equation Print 8 x 11.5 ($20), and 7. Lumberjack Breakfast. Limited edition 11x14 print by Matte Stephens ($45)

tied up with string.

I have been on a total bunting/garland kick lately. While searching for some pretty ones to hang across my bedroom, I came across these ones from Kristina Marie (whom I posted about before.) I love the variety of colors and how sweet & delicate they look. I'm going to have to order some in the near future. ($24-$28)

(For more bunting love, check out this post I did awhile back.)

a neutral garden.

I am usually not a big fan of 1980's clothing, but I am smitten with this heathered sweater from clever nettle's shop. That neutral floral pattern is to die for. ($41)

now i know my abc's.

Really loving this a b c print by tuesday mourning. Bright watercolors and simple cursive always seem to make me happy. ($20)