{frolic!}

an island weekend

I'm off to visit my sister on her little island up north. Happy weekend lovely ones.

{photo from Sarah Kaye Represents}

scarlet & violet

I just got that "oh my gosh I love these flowers so much I want to die" feeling (perhaps not a normal emotion for most people but it is fairly frequent for me) when I clicked over to Scarlet and Violet from Rita's post. So many of the florists I used to love dearly have become stale and it's rare I find a new one that matches my aesethic. This one does. I think I need to plan a trip to London now.

club 8

This Swedish band has been around for a long time, but I've just discovered them. I love their soothing, soft, '70's sound. I am currently addicted to a song of theirs called "The Next Step you Take" that I found through Pandora.

kristi blunt's styling

This image made my day. Check out Kristi Blunt's work. Thank you, Emily!

pretty papers and things

Pretty, pretty.

Taken from So-En magazine from Japan. {Via This is Glamorous & Scout Holiday}

creative people

I love to follow the geniuses over at Martha Stewart as they branch out on their own. Scott Horne (Blueprint Magazine) just launched a prop styling website. A few of  my other favorites are Laura Normandin, Kendra Smoot, Rebecca Thuss, Margaret Roach. I know there are others out there. Let's add to the list. Do you know of other former or current MS staffers who've got their own exciting gigs going?

my pantry

Rachel from Black Eiffel took a peek inside my pantry (along with those of several other bloggers). I decided to spare you the details of my very empty, Bridget Jones-like fridge. It's been really fun to peek at everyone else's kitchens too and also refreshing (glad to know I am not the only one eating take-out and rarely cooking).

silence just for a bit

   
So, my job is really busy right now and I've been feeling pretty under the weather as well. I am also having a difficult time blogging about light, pretty, happy things when I keep hearing about 10's of thousands of people dying in China and Myanmar. As much as I like this blog to be an escape from those things- sometimes I feel acknowledgment at least is due. So excuse me if I'm a bit silent this week. Thanks for being such faithful and nice readers. {image from Erica Shires}

new sponsor: luna bazaar

I first wrote about Luna Bazaar here. Now, they are one of my sponsors, so you'll easily be able to find them over on the right-hand side of the site for quick access to inexpensive paper daisies, paper lanterns, parasols and all sorts of fun party stuff!

anna bauer

I like Anna Bauer's portraits.

studio on fire

I love the deskline over at Studio on Fire. {I had this bookmarked. I am sure from a blog somewhere but I can't remember-sorry}

have a rosy weekend

Be sure to kiss your mum on Sunday!

{image from Sarah Kaye Representation}

bobbin bicycles

 

Look how cute the accessories are at Bobbin Bicycles over in the UK. How about a lovely sash for a reflector? Or a helmet laden with vintage flowers? {found via Easy Living}

beach time

Between these photos by Jean-Christophe Sartoris {via ali} and the The Sartorialist's visit to the South of France, I am ready for a beach vacation.

brit flags made by girl

Cute cards for when you want to be a hip Brit.

coleyclaire

Pretty dresses from ColeyClaire. {found via Nylon Magazine}

lilacs, now peonies

Lilacs make me really, really crazy. Truly, I am obsessed. Ever since I moved to Portland, I've wanted to visit the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. And since I am wedding-free this year I've been determined to visit and catch the fleeting beauties in their short three week window of bloom-time. So, Saturday I coerced Ansley and Sara into going. Here's the little hodge podgy house on the lilac strewn property. While we were there, Sara was snapping away with her camera while I had my face buried in every single blossom until my throat hurt. I think this view she caught captured the mood perfectly. It was a little attic bedroom over looking the gardens. On another note, I just got back from the grocery store where I was seduced (went way over budget) by the first peonies of springtime (white with a deep dark throat and oh so fragrant). My lilacs are starting to fade so guess what? As difficult as it is, I am moving on to Peonies. It just feels right.

poland style

I've been enjoying the style of Ryfka {from Poland} over on Flickr and on her blog.

pretty dairy products

And, a dairy story from the same shoot. (photo Cameron Browne, styled by moi)

foodie photo shoot

Here are the photos from a food shoot I styled a couple of weeks ago. The photographer was Cameron Browne (great to work with!) and the salad was concocted by Elizabeth (a.k.a. Lizzy Dishes).

globe trotter ltd.

Hannah Shuckburgh, the Lifestyle Editor at Easy Living Magazine  in London, sent me a copy of their publication. And, it turns out that my favorite page of the magazine is Hannah's. She picked out this great luggage company. When traveling, I always use a cute little vintage suitcase that I purchased at an estate sale years ago. But, let's be honest, it's not very fun when I have to lug it across an airport or two. Check out these beautiful suitcases that come in wheelie form!

wedding collages

Very sweet, pre-wedding sentiments from Record the Day.

mustard yellow

Amy Elizabeth's house is inspiring to me.

mandy lamb

By Mandy Lamb.

green ikat fabric

I am thinking a want two, green Ikat pillows for my couch. I love this fabric.

letterpress zig zags

I love the new Zig Zags that Liz is working with over at Linda & Harriett.

locher's

Locher's is a Frenchie clothing company that makes T-shirts with beautiful vintage embroidery. They pair the embroidery that your grandma would love with offbeat sayings and quotes, also embroidered onto the products. I've got to admit, I am not really up for wearing most of them, but I would love to wear this one every Monday morning!

lady and bird

I've been listening to bits of Lady & Bird, a collaboration between Keren Ann and Bardi Johannsson, an Icelandic artist. It's about two creatures trapped in adult bodies. It's all sort of haunting and soothing at the same time.

a lilac weekend

This weekend I am looking forward to:

+ Farmer's market shopping- first on my list is lilacs.
+ A trip to some lilac gardens.
+ Bodyvox dancing.
+ The first BBQ of the season!
+ Stocking up on Polaroid film.
+ A million other things that may or may not get squeezed in!

I can't believe it's May already. I also can't believe that this is my 1100th post! {should I be embarrassed about that?}

Dreamy lilac grove pictures from here.

Happy weekend dear readers!

bloesem kids + eliza gran

Interview with and house photos of Eliza Gran over at Bloesem Kids this morning.