Today's Finds

Plaitaway bangle from Erin Lightfoot

I love all of the patterns on Erin Lightfoot's porcelain jewelry...just gorgeous.

 Lounge chair by Masaya & Co.

I designed a chair with a very similar silhouette many moons ago when I was in design school, so it makes sense that I would instantly be attracted to this chair. I really just can't stop looking at it! Personal preference aside, I think this simple silhouette is truly timeless and would complement just about any modern (or not-so-modern) home. Also, this shop gets bonus points for using sustainably-sourced hardwoods and planting 100 trees for every chair they sell. :)

 Railroad circle blouse from Sara Bergman

I love Sara Bergman's take on the classic striped shirt...changing the direction of the stripes to create geometric elements and visual interest. And it looks comfy too!

Pure copper spun planter from Yield Design Co.

Copper, brass, and rose gold are everywhere right now. It's funny how trends change because if you look at design magazines from even just 5-10 years ago (and I have a lot of them...outing myself as a magazine hoarder right now), warm metals were considered outdated and even icky! Haha. That's just silly. This copper planter is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen, whether it's trendy or not, and it would look nice on a bookshelf (or really anywhere).

Silver stackable rings - Moroccan Sugar Collection from gemagenta

These rings were cast in sterling silver from models carved out of real sugar; they're inspired by Moroccan tea rituals and henna tattoos. How cool is that? I love the lacy, free-form style, and I think they're so delicate and pretty.

Have you guys found any new shops or indie designers that make your heart go pitter-patter lately?

Today's Finds

This week is all about cute patterns!

Lightening bolt wall decals from Little Sticker Boy

I can't look at a lightening bolt without thinking of Ziggy Stardust (that's not a bad thing), and I think these decals would be so fun in a hallway or entryway. I like the idea of trying out removable decals if you're not sure you want to commit to wallpaper but want to do something, you know?

Cactus twirling dress from Thief&Bandit

I originally saw this adorable cactus print on a little girl's dress and was like, "Once again, toddlers get all the best clothes." Then I realized there's an adult version too! (Is it weird that I still like the style of the kid's dress better?)

Wavy chevron pouch from Gracie Chai

I love all those little wobbles in the hand-painted squiggly lines, and it seems I can't ever have enough pouches.

Avocado pillow from Earth Cadets

These hand-printed pillows come in lots of color combos and sizes and they're made from organic cotton. Aren't they cute?

Handmade polka dot bowls from Baskakova

Polka dots are perfect on anything, if you ask me, and these bowls would look so pretty on open shelves.

Yep, I'm pretty much a sucker for any cute pattern or novelty print, especially if it's hand-painted or drawn, but that's probably no surprise. What patterns are you loving right now?

Today's Finds

Fauvism Midi Skirt from Anthropologie

I was browsing Anthropologie the other day looking for pretty things I can't afford, as one does, and I came across this skirt with an amazing pattern of painterly strokes and was instantly smitten. Then I saw that it's called the Fauvism Midi Skirt...as if the pattern wasn't enough, they go and name it after an art movement to really reel me in! I started skimming the reviews for sizing info as I always do before placing something in my cart, and that's when I saw the name Yangyang Pan. I was like, "Of course! That's why it's awesome!" The skirts (there's actually two different patterns/colorways) were made as a collaboration between Troubadour and Yangyang Pan. I blogged about Yangyang's work and her shop, Siiso, a little over 4 years ago (longtime readers might remember), and I'm still as bowled over by her colorful paintings today. Her shop is seriously one of my favorites, and it makes me super happy when Etsy artists get more exposure from collabs with large brands.

Greenhouse Necklace from Kate Rowland

Parni Bikini from ApartofmeAPOM

Small Crossbody Bag from Olula

Glass Flower Vase from AvolieGlass

Today's Finds

Ceramic tumblers from WRF Lab designed by Nobuhito Nishigawara, found at Cameron Marks

"Summer Solstice #1" by Alicia Bock

Brass earrings by SerenArT

Hand-printed bag from maiuki

Tank dress from Me & Arrow

It's 90 degrees today, and we haven't turned on the air conditioning yet. Feeling hot and spacey and dreaming of driving to the beach (hopefully) soon.

Today's Finds

"State Fair" dress from Let's Backtrack

Terrarium postcards from Quill and Fox

Kitty coin purse from Little Bright Studio

14k gold and emerald ring from Artemer

Vintage ironstone bowls from forgottenPLUM

Today's Finds

Handmade Icelandic lopi sweater from Ways of Wood Folk

Hand-painted baby onesie from Blueberries for Call

Gold-filled ring from Fox and the Fawn

Crocheted flowerpot cozy from Berries for Bella

House pillow from Olive Handmade

Today's Finds

"North Adams, Winter" large oil painting from Wickstrom Studio

Vintage photograph collection from Smile Mercantile

Vintage trinket box from Cake Number 9

1960s classic wool coat from Adelaide Homesewn

Convertible crochet mittens from Mitreva

I've probably professed my dislike of winter many times here on the blog, but it's here now and there's nothing to be done about it. So we might as well look cute and be warm and decorate our walls with pretty snowy scenes. And looking at those vintage photographs of fat, smiling babies and adults tossing snowballs around makes it all seem like lighthearted fun, right?

As I typed that I was actually thinking of Michael Scott saying "No, I hate it! I hate it! ...I don't hate it, I just don't like it at all. And it's terrible." Haha. But it's a new year, and we have to at least try to embrace the positive. So even though the wind is brutal today and we're supposed to see some snowflakes tonight, I'm going to focus on cute snowmen, and warm coffee shops, and cozy sweaters and socks, and cute pompom hats, and all the other things that are nice about winter...at least for a little while. :)

Today's Finds

Up the ladders shirt from Nadinoo

Orange and Yellow Butterfly Specimens from Elle Moss

Sterling silver maple leaf earrings from Touch the Dutch

Upcycled bird ornament from Woodland Tale

"Tea Party" shoes from The Drifter Leather

Today's Finds

Handmade knit hat from kckshop

Swedish clog boots from Sandgrens

Crocheted kitty cat coasters from Honey Bee Affairs

Pink Swiss cross pillow from Beanie on Helina

House pendant lamp from BOTEH

Wishing the happiest of Fridays to you! xo, Mary

Today's Finds

Wooden hair clip from Bug Accessories

Candy mushrooms from Andie's Specialty Sweets

Handmade backpack from Siolife

Hand-printed tights from hosetights

Vintage spectator shoes from Allen Company