Cardboard Safari

Looking for affordable, eco-friendly animal trophies for your walls? Cardboard Safari carries an endless collection of 100% recyclable cardboard moose, deer, rhino that you can assemble into paper sculptures. I love the moosehead!

Shop Friend: Natalie Bowen Designs

Without fail, Natalie Bowen's floral artistry always blows us away. She is so gracious and talented and we were the lucky recipients of this gorgeous peony, hydrangea and mini-tangerine (aka "cuties") arrangement. I can honestly tell you, the photo doesn't do it justice... Our customers ogled this arrangement all weekend! Click here to visit more of Natalie's incredible work.

Vlieger & Vandam: Domestic Bliss

Why not covet the accessories of modern domesticity...a man (and his 'stache), a woman, and their wool felted dachshund wristlet. Leave it to Dutch design couple Vlieger & Vandam for such novel creations!

Happy Cupcake Friday

by Clever Cupcakes

These cupcake bouquet centerpieces are begging to be devoured by night's end!
Have a Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

Bella Bella

I just love these iconic notecards by Bella Bella. How fun to buy an assortment to invite your friends to a girly get together or shower!

Wind in Mind

We love things made of swapped and recycled materials. I think these little pouches made of recycled sailing materials by Swedish company Wind in Mind are so cheerful and clever!

Mad Men Frock

I've been having Mad Men withdrawal ever since its season finale. This saucy retro wool peacock sheath by M. Holland is made from Liberty of London fabric and can be custom sized. You can channel the inner Mad Men in you with this!

Eco Chic Calendars at Anthropologie

Looking for a compact desk calendar? Our line of Eco Calendars have arrived at Anthropologie and are also available online! We used reclaimed lumber and 100% PCW papers so that the start of your new year is packed with the good intent of being eco-friendly.

above: Cadenza spotted some of our calendars at her hometown Houston Anthro

Happy Cupcake Friday

Origami cupcakes by Lavender Bakery

What a beautiful and affordable way to create a cupcake tower for your wedding or event!
Have a Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

Kate Cusack : Zipper Jewelry

Kate Cusack is an artist of many expressions, but her zipper jewelry just stopped me in my tracks. As you know, this season it's all about big statement jewelry and these pieces will exude a polished "wow" factor to any wardrobe!

Shu Uemura: Tokyo Lash Bar

Look at what Shu Uemura's cooked up for lashes...everything from lace to feathers to crystals! You can purchase these Fantasy lashes online or at the Tokyo Lash Bar.

Blofield: Inflatable Chesterfield

For the non-commital decorator: Blofield has created an inflatable Chesterfield sofa which is just genius!

Virgil O. Stamps

At Virgil O. Stamps, you are encouraged to send in your "trash." From there, he will convert anything from gym floor tape, old books or children's drawings into letterpressed business cards and invitations. I thought his business cards were brilliant and a perfect eco-friendly option!

These business cards were made from floral paper
(and would make great placecards for a wedding too!).

Halloween Hangover

Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! Here are some pics of my Boston "Terror" and his Halloween day at the studio. A bumble bee costume could not be found, so he donned an iguana suit that I had to sew him into because of his thunder thighs.

Happy Cupcake Friday and Halloween

from Smarmy Pants

How cute is this spooky cupcake pincushion?
For Halloween we are dressing up our dogs at the studio today (it's all last minute, but I think I'm going to try and get my Boston Terrier into a bumble bee costume). I'll be sure to post up the silly pics! Happy Cupcake Friday and Halloween everyone!

Kicki Moller

Such pretty lace lampshades from Kicki Moller. I'd love to have a cluster of them hanging in the corner!

La Pomme Sachets

I couldn't resist posting more sachets! These little lovelies come from La Pomme.

Fall into Inleaf Design

These lovely hand-printed geranium and fern sachets and pillows by Inleaf Design will usher Autumn into any of your rooms!

Shop Friend: Bitters Co

Whether it's a wedding or a dinner party, my favorite centerpieces are those that convey personal charm and natural beauty. Seattle based Bitters Co (featured in the latest issue of Domino) has a wonderful selection of eco-friendly "containers" perfect for putting succulents and clusters of hydrangea into!

above, clockwise: Metal bowl, centerpieces by Kathie Beamer,
mini-arrangements by Michael Daigan.

Kartell:La Boheme

Kartell's La Boheme stools by Starck always put a smile on my face. If I could, I'd have a cluster of them in a garden too! The photos below are from an exhibit Kartell held in Milan of iconic pieces from their collection.