Beautiful Window

This is a window display at Urban Outfitters in Milwaukee done by my friend Amy Soczka. Amy has a great blog (that she actually updates) and an etsy shop. I'm lucky enough to own one of her beautiful pillows.

My hands hurt just thinking about how much work she must have put into this. I love that UO are commissioning windows from local artists- and I hope they continue to do so! I've loved the ones I've seen so far.

Etsy Poster Contest

I really wish I could have participated in this poster contest on etsy but alas- that was the week my home internet connection was down and I totally missed out. But I still love looking at all the entries! Each "curator" had to pick sixteen items for sale on etsy that complimented each other. The winning combos are being printed on promotional posters for the site that will be handed out at craft fairs. These are my favorite from the winning 60 designs:


by Emmalynne


by InseineCreations


by ergodesign


by TillyBloom


by skullknocker

little paper planes

The awesome blog Bloesem tipped me off to the online artist's gallery and store Little Paper Planes. This site really sparked my interest because of the quality of the work and a lot of it really appeals to my sense of aesthetic (that is- a little on the creepy side). I had to keep myself from blowing some serious bucks on the prints. Here are some examples from the site that I like, the fisherman print seriously makes me weak in the knees!


Daria Tessler


Jillian Tamaki


Rachell Sumpter


Daniel St. George

Eek Design

My good friend Erin at Eek Design has finally updated her etsy shop! And what an update it is! Erin is an impeccable crafter and designer and has an eye for quality and presentation. When Erin and I do craft fairs together I have a hard time not buying half her stock, check it out:





Featuring famous hand model: ME

Unconventional Lace Sightings

Lace fence by Demakersvan.


Lace bike baskets from Design House Stockholm.


Lace chairs by Gamplus Fratesi.


Lace bugs.

I think I'm in Love.

Design*Sponge tipped me off to Christopher Silas Neal, a wonderful New York based designer and illustrator.

Friday shopping

Well, I haven't even received my tax refund and I'm already on a rampage of careless spending... well, maybe not so careless. Stuff I NEED, right? Check out my new quilt!