It is very busy week packed with work and migraines. Thought I’d share one of my favorite MTVs from Blur. I hope everyone’s having a great week!
Month: July 2009
Shop of the Week: Patchwork Harmony
Our Shop of the Week features Caroline Taylor of Patchwork Harmony. Although it’s a fairly new shop, it’s fast gaining popularity both in the internet and in the real world. Her shop has been featured in Enterprisenation, a website for home business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs; Period Living, a home interior design magazine; and The London Paper, a free paper handed out to busy commuters of London. Today, Caroline shares with us how she started her online store, her inspirations and some tips for everyone who would like to start a small biz.
Read the complete interview at Beautiful Handmade blog.
A Mix of Music, Lamps and Fashion
I’m loving these fashion photographs by Zhang Jingna.
Light, classic, and whimsical just like the baroque music playing in the background…
Press play and slowly scroll down to view the photos:)
music: Prelude in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Too Cute Not to "Post It" – The Post It Love Commercial
Photography: Printed Wallpapers by Rachel Smith
When it comes to interior design photography, Rachel Smith is a famous name in the blogosphere. These photos are from her Still Life series, entitled “Graham & Brown ” 1 and 2 collection.
Shop of the Week: Jane Alexandra Cormack
Our Shop of the Week is owned by Jane Alexandra Cormack. I stumbled upon Jane’s Etsy shop when I was putting together a post on paper recycling. Most of her creations include recycled materials – paper, beads, ceramic, sea glass, silver, shells, pebbles, drift wood, business cards, postcards; a mix of this and that.
Learning about what she does besides creating items for her shop really makes you think “She’s one artistic person.” Besides creating jewelries, she also writes poems and songs. She’s very well traveled too: been in and around Europe, North and South America, Australia – and later Queenstown, New Zealand. I’m sure her experiences, the places she’s been and the people she met in her travels influence and inspire her art. Let’s get to know more about Jane Alexandra Cormack:
What is the inspiration behind your shop’s name?
Well, shop name yeah, not exactly a mystery. I was originally called JAC ART years ago because I was creating a lot of different art works but I thought my own name sounded more elegant and so I chose ‘Jane Alexandra’ for my business for a while.
But then I already had a website called janecormack.com, so I thought things might get a bit confusing with the different names so decided to use all three!! It’s quite long I know and I may change it in the future when my etsy store sells out!!! Then I can open a new one!!
Read the complete interview at Beautiful Handmade blog.
Makebelieve Shopping: Boho Clothing and Accessories
Speaking of Bohemian style, here are some of my personal choices from various shops:
clothing and accessories via: Urban Outfitters Women’s Apparel
clothing and accessories via: Indiesin 
The rose embroidered skirt is actually a tube-dress. I love that you can wear a tube or blouse over it for a different look. (so fun!)
clothing and accessories via: Free PeoplePersonal Faves From: Gucci Resort 2009 Collection
Here are some of my favorites from Frida Gianini’s Collection for the Gucci Resort 2009 runway. Earthy tones, chiffon fabric, flowing dresses, skinny trousers, lustrous hair, smudged smoky eye-makeup and 70’s music are the main elements of the show.
The Gucci Resort 2009 Collection
all photos from: style.com
I love Bohemian fashion and it ‘s a style that I’m really comfortable of. Something I pull of pretty well, I think. How ’bout you? What’s your personal fashion style?
Interior Design Ideas from Easy Elegance
And here are the photos from the Easy Elegance book that Caroline sent me.
The book is by Atlanta Bartlett and the photographs by Polly Wreford. I love all the simple and practical tips that are based on four essentials of interior decorating: Comfort, Simplicity, Function and Individuality. I am excited to try out some these ideas… we’ll see =)
Mailboxes, Address Plaques and Curbside Decor
Mail boxes come in different shapes and sizes. It is interesting how the site of mailbox in a home or a building can make it a much friendlier place. Surely, anyone would feel joy and excitement seeing a mailbox brimming with letters, especially if that letter came from a friend.
These photos of mail boxes are from mailboxixchange.com. The site offers Residential Mailboxes and Commercial Mailboxes in a wide array of designs. You can also find address and number plaques, signage, and various decor for your lawn, curbside, or porch.
Beautify your home and garden with tea lanterns, weathervanes, rain chains, bird feeders and birdbaths, sundial flagpole ornaments and outdoor lamp posts. I especially love the thermometer clocks with antique finishes.
All photos from: mailboxixchange.com
For more info, check out their website.
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