Tord Boontje is among the current crop of designers revolutionizing every-day products with an aesthetic that softens stark and undecorated modernism with a burst of nature and lyrical expressionism. For the Netherlands native, modernism doesn’t have to mean minimalism, technology doesn’t have to abandon emotions or the senses. This garland of flowers and leaves wraps around the *included* cord and fitting to create a floating poem of metal, nature and light. Available in silver, brass, black chrome and (the very-popular) rust. The garland comes flatpacked. Simply bend and shape it around the fitting and bulb to create volume--just like flower arranging! Suggestion: Go to your local bulb shop and request an Edison bulb. The graphic filigree adds to the effect.
$68 at A+R
This wise old owl is sure to enlighten... The Tree Owl Lamp has a cotton shade printed with colorful twigs that perches above the wide-eyed and endearing owl. Hand-glazed ceramic, made in Italy.
The perfect little cardi to go with everything...Think of all the fun shoes you could match up with this!
'Two parts real Washington grown apples, one part natural peach essence, a dash of artful blending and a pinch of domestic charm…you haven’t been this happy since your first easy bake oven. One glass will send you right back to grandma’s kitchen and the sweet smell of homemade apple pie. Pleasing as peach cobbler and refreshing as a cool glass of Riesling on a warm summer evening, Sweet Pea is ripe with golden delicious apple flavors, hints of peachy sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. Who says housewives have to be desperate?'
At Precept Brands
Each of these bewitching baubles is conjured from pearls, rhinestones and pieces of vintage costume jewelry to create unique and enchanting retro wristlets. If only the price were better...
Too sweet is this wavy edged cardigan overlaid with floral chiffon. By Knitted & Knotted.
Sweet and comfy...beautifully heathered popcorn clusters and squiggly cables surround an off-kilter row of tortoise buttons. By Moth.
Whether topped with a jacket in winter or worn with pretty skirts in the summer's heat, this chiffon and silk tee's sweetheart neckline and floaty shape will serve your wardrobe well from January to June. By RicRac.
Happiness in a necklace...Named the "Surprise Party Necklace," this festive bauble is an explosion of color, courtesy of restyled vintage blooms and beads that look shockingly lovely with simple tees and party dresses...because everyday should be fun.
I love Anthropologie...love, love, love. I also love fall clothes. Well, my season has arrived (and need I remind you of the title of my blog?)...I absolutely must have these cardigans. The charcoal Blossom House Cardigan, by Sweet Sparrow, is just too sweet (and possibly my favorite of the two). Though a favorite is hard to pick here because the green Wildflower Cardigan, by Sleeping on Snow, is equally as beautiful.
So sweet this is a must (notice a theme here?)...Magnolia Cowlneck by RicRac
I'm feeling blue daba di daba die daba di daba...
Soft and romantic...Spice Jar Blouse by Bell...At this price I won't even wear it in my dreams, but I can look...right? Oooo pretty...
I'll take one in each color...Poppyfield Tee by Porridge.
Perfect for a cool fall day...Catch-A-Chill Pullover by LA Made.
Herringbone stripes fade from charcoal to pale dove and back again, accented by gleaming gold buttons. If I was cool I would wear these pants.
How cute is this little guy?!
Bring the sounds of the treetops to your desk top with the fun and fanciful Magnetic Birdie.
The colorful Magnetic Birdie keeps paper clips at your fingertips, and when you attach a clip, or take one off, it chirps a happy song.
If you, or that grumpy guy in the next cubicle, would prefer to keep your magnet chirpless, simply reinsert the plastic tab in the back.
$15 at See Jane Work
A permanent keepsake necklace to remind you of the fun tradition of fortune cookies. A gold plated cookie charm floats on the chain and the fortune passes through the cookie as it is worn. The chain and the fortune are a matte finished sterling silver. Each necklace comes packaged in a small teal take out box with tissue. Available in 16" or 18" lengths and as a bracelet. Handcrafted in the United States!
The "Picturetown" commercial sold me. I NEED a new camera, and the Nikon D4ox is it! 10.2 mega pixels, continuous shooting at up to 3 pictures per second, and it works with other Nikon lenses! I don't know anything about actual picture taking, but this seems like the perfect camera to learn on. Most of all, I want beautiful pictures!
I love the blossom print by Orla Kiely, and this purse is to die for! It truly is the purse of my dreams. If I had this purse I would never want for another purse again! I absolutely must have it, but (gasp) it is discontinued...Whatever will I do?! Not that I could afford it. If it is last season shouldn't I be able to find it on a clearance rack somewhere? Can we say Christmas in July?...Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is this purse!
