1. not exorbitant or extravagent by city standards, however in a rural setting (like upstate new york) it is in fact, quite fancy.
2. a wonderful blog dedicated to art, design and other things that are indeed upstate fancy.
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I am really loving these adorable pillows from Shanna Murray. They have such a warm calm energy to them and such a simple minimalist design. Although they have a bit of a country feel I think they would look quite nice in my big city apartment as well. These pillows have such wonderful illustrations that you don’t have to hang on a wall and forget about. Very fresh.
I was thinking about Christmas gifts today and did a search on etsy for place mats for my stepmother and her family table. Haven’t really made up my mind about anything but I came across these Montessori inspired children’s mats that are to die for. It would probably be embarrassing to put one of these in your kids lunchbox, but I would probably do it anyway. The country garden mat is my favorite, but there are quite a few to peek at from Owl and Pussy Cat.
I was going through my old etsy favorites today and admiring all of the things that have sold. Some of those favorites have been on there since the dawn of time ( or at least my etsy account ). Then I came across these wonderful prints from Todd Design. Her style is very unique and her little fox illustrations would be right at home in a quaint little children’s book. I hope one day I will get to read it.
We all know the presidential election is right around the corner. The race is about to tighten and both sides are going into overdrive. EVen though the televised debates are over and we are heading into the final stretch doesn’t mean its even close to over. I think both candidates still have their boxing gloves on and someone is about to get K.O. I thing yeehaw’s letterpress presidential and vice presidential heavy weight championship letter press posters ( phew long titles ) have the right idea.
My corgi Einstein has an unnatural obsession with underwear. In the two years i have known him he has managed to ruin about $300 in bras and underwear. So this find is the perfect fix. These plush underwear chew toys from Casbah Kitten are cute, inexpensive and it now is acceptable to leave your underwear on the floor. She has some great toys for both cats and dogs and is a proud member of efa (etsy for animals) where the profits from their shop goes to animal related charities.
Every tooth in my mouth is a sweet tooth. I am currently working on eating healthy and exercising but have been losing sleep dreaming of the wonderful goodness from whimsy and spice. The Caramel Marshmallows and Pumpkin Ginger Sandwich Cookies keep running through my mind. I have to stick it out and stay tuff but you don’t have to hold out with me. The yummy goodies are baked fresh from right here in Brooklyn. You should pick some up at their etsy store or at the Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea and send me some crumbs.
I love a good book. Last week I just finished reading one of my favorites (the perks of being a wallflower) for close to the 12th time. Since I read so much my bookshelf is overflowing and my favorite books are getting hidden by bigger newer books. Now I never meant for this to happen, my favorite books are near and dear to my heart and I in no way want them to feel neglected. I want them to feel like part of the family.
And that is why I love the idea behind the custom bookshelf by Mineisclouds. You can take your favorite books and make them the center of attention in any room. And all of your favorites will be lined up and the same height so no one will feel more important then the next. I’m all for equal rights for favorite books.
