via etsy.com

If you check out the uncommon shop you will find the most delightful clean and stylish looking designs for the home! From unique wall clocks to gorgeous chandaleirs you can't go wrong with these pieces.

 

 

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Loved by Adri

Check out the giveaway hosted by Leslie at a room somewhere

She's giving away a Shade clothing Drape Front Cardigan! Boy oh boy do I love Shade products! Head on over to the site and enter to win!

Here's Leslie in her cardigan, check out the style guide and many ways you can wear it while you're visiting her site or the Shade Blog!

Etsy showcase: Cinnamon Sticks

I know I've blogged about Canela's work over at Cinnamon Sticks shop on Etsy before, but I can't sing her praises enough about her beautiful personalized pendants and bracelets.

Here are two new designs of hers that I ordered. My commissions are the photos in her shop and they turned out fabulous!

Mommy bracelet (click photos for lisitngs)

Triple Charm Necklace



She just reopened her shop after a summer hiatus so make sure to check back over the next week as she unveils some more new designs she's been working on. You can also check out her blog at cinnamonsticksboutique.blogspot.com where she's constantly unveiling new designs, hosting giveaways, and sharing photos of her adorable family.

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Etsy showcase: Hende

In this tight economy frivolous spending on darling things doesn't come often, but I just have to share the beautiful clothes and accessories that Holly at Hende makes. Her creations warrant a little splurge- so buy yourself a pretty shirt for the summer or some fun earrings for a night on the town!

She sells soft shirts with beautiful screen prints, creative earrings, and inspiring belts...


Go Lightly Leather Sash (click on images to see listings)

Happened upon this article about a crop circle that popped up in England the other day...






Just gorgeous!


Via DH Photography/19sixty3
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Happened to stumble across a Kate Spade iGoogle theme the other day and in the afternoon the theme changed to the most delightful (although not user friendly - look at those hidden links!) swarm of swimming jellyfish I've ever seen!




So of course I had to research out the pattern and instantly fell in love with the 'Nagshead' Line of small bags and accessories

There are a few quaint and interesting places to eat in our area, most of which reside in Redlands... I'm going to take the next few weeks to highlight some of my favorites!

Yesterday I picked up some fixings for a light lunch and some sides for dinner at the

Olive Avenue Market
Location: 530 West Olive Avenue (at Michigan), Redlands, CA

You can find so many wonderful things via etsy.com!

First off, the beautiful little designs of Cinnamon*Sticks Boutique made me jump for joy, I am currently waiting to see some treasures Canela's making for me since I volunteered to be a guinea pig for some new pieces she wants to work on.

Stamped necklaces, bracelets and the like...

Brewing tea that will put a chill down your spine....

This is the Sharky, a shark-fin tea infuser. Pure novelty, we love it nonetheless, combining as it does the awesomeness of a shark and the Englishness of a "nice cup of tea" into something altogether better and badder.

Well maybe not, but it does make it easier...

This Christmas I benefited greatly from bragging about the things I love, and some things I didn't even discover myself- but things my blog-mate Sarah shared... it really pays to have great taste and a fabulous blog to share it on!

I received this beautiful Bobbi Brown eye and lip palette to add some sparkle to my holiday makeup. (via Sarah's post)

The eyeshadows are divine and for once I actually found a lip color that suits me! The Berry Mauve Creamy Lip color (top left) makes my lips look flush and doesn't pale my complexion (pretty much a miracle, I always look dead when I wear lipstick)
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My dear friend and fellow blogger Joce gave me this lovely zippered pouch, which is currently toting around my unusable cell phone while I'm in Canada and mouse for my laptop. She obviously feels it's right to indulge my love of sea creatures with suckers!



I can only assume she stumbled across it on Etsy for only those clever crafters would think of something like this, but I am so grateful... it makes me smile every time I see it. Isn't it cheery?



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Now that Miss Sarah's bridal shower is over I can *finally* share some of the amazing things I've seen/bought/created that I've had to keep under wraps...


Paper-Source is ah-maz-ing
I had intended to create two dozen of their mini magnolia flowers to accompany dessert, too bad it took me an hour to create one and I nearly glued myself to the coffee table! I decided to forgo the flowers (which weren't needed anyways!) and busy myself with other odds and ends to finish up.

Mini-Magnolia Paper Flower Kit


At least you can see the one I finished, I intend to complete them all for another project someday...



Via Paper-Source
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Since I'm on a bit of a Shag kick, let me just tell you that I am thrilled to see his new work with more blondes...

It's nice to see my fab-u-lous mid century modern tiki lifestyle fantasy illustrated I don't have to stretch to imagine myself in his beautiful art!

Check out his newest peices showing right now in NYC
Voyeur: Jonathan Levine Gallery: Nov 22 - Dec 20

Peeping Terry

The Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary to be celebrated with limited edition Shag prints, merchandise and events! OMG. I just died.

Details are still a little sketchy (pardon the pun) at this time, but it appears that a range of merchandise will be created based on the art: at the very least, Shag will be signing prints on Sunday, August 9th at the park. Buyers, however, will get the first opportunity to buy the prints at a cocktail party the evening of the 8th where Shag will be the guest of honor. Here’s hoping that they hold the event in the Mansion itself — Walt Disney World has done dinners in the stretch rooms in the past — what a blast it would be to party where “candle lights flicker where the air is deathly still. Says Hot Lava from Tiki Talk

I'm telling you, I have this thing for octopi & it can't be stopped!


My Pet Octopus Cuff by

Via Notcot
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The people over at Hard Graft (formerly Working Class Heroes) came out with a very beautiful transforming laptop bag. How could one resist?

2Unfold





Oh... it's 349 euroes? I can resist. For just a little bit.


Via Hard Graft
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How amazing is this!? A partnership with clothing company Toes on the Nose and Shag. Now when will they come out with mumu's? I'd be first in line...


I may just need to buy a pair of men's board shorts for at the beach just because!




Via Surf Expo thru Otto
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I just think these little tealight holders by Polli in Australia are so quaint and darling.




Can you imagine the pretty images they'll shine on your wall with the lights out? Perfect for a quiet evening in listing to NPR & drinking a little red wine.

Another thing I love? They make jewelry too!

Via Design*Sponge
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Well after testing out a few perfume samples that came with my dress delivery from Dillard's I was convinced it was time to establish a new signature fragrance. I've never been one to wear a singular perfume (because most give me headaches) and I tend to swap out fragrances for the seasons. Almost always vanilla-y scents Warm Vanilla Sugar & L'Occtaine's Vanilla Eau du Parfum in fall and winter, then on to citrus scents for spring, typically Love Spell, then on to beachy scents for summer like Bobbi Brown's Beach.

I had convinced myself I liked Sarah Jessica Parker's fragrance Lovely. I then stupidly wandered into Nordstrom's in South Coast Plaza and nonchalantly mentioned to the sales lady that I wasn't completely sold. Oh the twinkle in her eye....

Well after describing to her the scents I like, she swiftly handed me several test strips of Ralph Lauren, True Religion (yes, the jeans company) and a few others, then she hit the big time.... I fell hook line and sinker for a bright, grapefruity yet woodsy scent.

I now wear Hermès' Un Jardin Sur le Nil (translated: a garden on the Nile). And I smell delicious.




Yes, I have expensive taste... surprise surprise.



Via a Nordy's sales lady named Linda
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On a day of great importance here are are few fun bi-partisan crafts which may tickle your fancy.


Jason Hill Design screenprint


Lilylu necklace


Buttonhead button set


Jonah Day's hand embroidered bibs