You would have to be paying a lot of attention to remember this but about a year ago I started making this fish softie. I originally intended to put him on a platter with lemons and greens but something just wasn’t working and so this little guy has been sitting on my work table forever.

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A week ago, I stopped in John Derian to visit and friend (and look around at things I can’t afford) and I happened upon some amazing knit accessories made by designer Ruth Cross. Besides being utterly gorgeous, Ruth Cross goods are made using locally sourced wool and horn and are made by hand in small [...]

Even though I enjoy a summer sundress as much as the next girl, fall is the fashion season I truly love. There is nothing better than cozy sweaters and rosy cheeks. Since I am always looking forward to fall,  I love these photos of the Japanese label Minä Perhonen.

Thanks to Oh What Larks for introducing [...]

It’s 90 degrees out, I’m wearing a sundress, drinking an icy cocktail* and…making gingerbread cookies for a photo shoot. That’s right, it’s the beginning of holiday season for photo stylists and my apartment is looking very confused. There is a giant pile of holiday themed decor parked in my kitchen on its way to a [...]

Today is my first day of posting over on the Craft Stylish magazine website! I will be blogging there regularly about all things crafty, including a few how-to projects a month.
My first post is a little interview with Siri from the awesome Brooklyn boutique Treehouse.
Don’t forget to check out awesome projects and articles by Linda, [...]

I love this series of melting words by artist Kotama Bouabane.
Found via OhJoy.

Have you been reading Heart Handmade, the blog dedicated to all things DIY? Yes, there are a million handmade blogs right now but this one really rises above all the bloggy noise. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite reads.
I love their fresh approach and creative tips for shop owners, crafters, buyers and everyone in [...]

Beautiful and haphazard styling in the Japanese craft book Embroidery Café.
ISBN: 978-579-11158-9

It’s been quite a hectic week around here and I have been an all-out grump today so I thought it would be nice to remind myself of a few wonderful and happy things in my life.
*These flowers from my CSA that I picked up last night. I am so excited to have fresh flowers every [...]

Ok, I am finally going to take the plunge and make a real quilt for me and the Mr. The problem is, I am having such a hard time deciding which on to make! It’s a pretty big commitment and once I start there’s no turning back.

I have always wanted to make a Denyse Schmidt [...]