Mid-Summer Reflection

Can you believe it's already the end of July? I know I can't. This month has just flown by, I have no idea where the time has gone really.



The weather in my city has been particularly gloomy this year, so being cooped up inside with Adelaide for the past 4 weeks hasn't been too bad after all.



Today, however, it looks as if it may be a better day! The sun is shining, it's not too hot nor too humid, in fact I think I may just venture out into my neighbourhood today with the little one to our local cafe for an iced tea or coffee. Hopefully August will give us better weather!

Are you enjoying the photographs in this post? All of these beautiful pieces of art are by Montreal photographer Bomobob (unfortunately I can't find his read name anywhere!). You can see his full photography collection at his Etsy shop. He also has blog, and an absolutely gorgeous collection of photos on his Flickr page.





How has your summer been so far? Hopefully the weather is better where you live!

Happy Monday Everyone!



(all photos by bomobob)

Sundance

Everyone's familiar with the Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival, right? Did you also know that there is also the Sundance Resort, and the Sundance Catalog? Not to mention the Sundance Institute, Sundance Preserve, and Sundance Cinemas. Oh yeah, and the Sundance Channel. Phew.

I had no idea. I guess I need to pay more attention, especially to the Sundance Catalog. So impressed, so original, so unique.

all images from Sundance Catalog

Fabulousmess!

I found the Fabulousmess Etsy shop about a month ago, and fell in love with this shop so much that I just had to show everyone more. Unfortunately, I don't know, nor can I find any more information on them! Attention Fabulousmess.....come out come out wherever you are! You have an amazing eye, and the blogworld wants to know more!



1. Floral Pottery Canisters by Rosenthal Netter, $125.00 USD
2. Yellow Kitchen Canisters, $30.00 USD
3. Little Brass bird Looking Forward, $24.00 USD
4. Hollywood Regency Red Patent Button Tufted Bench, $495.00 USD



5. Hollywood Regency Turquoise Blue French Louis XVI chair, $350.00 USD
6. Mid Century Modern Black Blenko Style Table lamp, $145.00 USD
7. Hollywood Regency Green Faux bamboo wing-back chair, $695.00 USD
8. Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere White raindrops wall sculpture, $450.00 USD


all images from Fabulousmess

Home Sweet Home {Poppytalk Handmade}

Today marks the launch of Poppytalk Handmade's Home Sweet Home market.....amazing handmade and vintage housewares!

Here is a small sampling of the vendors participating this month (below) but you can see all the participants here via Poppytalk Handmade!



1. striped wall clock - bliss in a teacup
2. toiles and circles pillow - rural diaspora
3. OMG Shoes Print - tuttistudio
4. pink royal typewriter - sweetshorn vintage
5. whale house plaque - atlas signs
6. personalized lanterns - hannahnunn

DIY Headboard

Little Adelaide is 22 days old today. No I haven't quite figured out an official schedule for her yet, she's just too unpredictable still...but I am going to try to get some posts up this week now that I've figured out how to squeeze in enough sleep for me! Yay! Happy Monday everyone!

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I'm one of the predictable ones owning a Malm bed from Ikea, but it's DIY projects like these that make me want to saw off my headboard and create something like this.

all images from design*sponge and playing grown up

I'm sure there was oodles of elbow grease involved...but totally worth the hard work. Can I take the puppy home too?

Orange Lola

Orange Lola is an awesome online shop featuring original art, ceramics, home decor and more. Not to mention super affordable.

Truly unique.

all images from Orange Lola

Catching Up

This little sweet thing has been keeping me busy the past 2 weeks since her arrival. Yes, sure I'm biased, but she is the best baby ever, the only thing that upsets her is her hunger, mind you I have never seen a newborn eat so much! We're all still getting to know one another, but let me tell you when she looks up at me from the crook of my arm, all I can think is "we made this?". A true miracle.

My posts will still be totally sporadic over the next few weeks as we try to get Addy on a schedule. Sleep is getting better for all, now that we've figured out swaddling is our friend.

As Addy is taking an extending nap this morning, I've been surfing through my reader trying to get caught up, would you believe I had over 1000 unread items? Not that I've had the time to go through all of them, but I did manage to carve out a chunk.

A few things have caught my eye this morning, which I'll post about today/this week, I hope you'll all stick around to see!

Happy Monday Everyone!

Sarah Hartill, Sarah Ahearn, and A Field Journal {Link Love}

Sarah Hartill is a Style Editor at Canadian House & Home magazine, which is quickly becoming the new Domino according to blog guru Holly Becker of Decor8. Sarah has a blog, and her own home was recently featured on Design*Sponge as well!

all images from Sarah Hartill

I guess this is a day for Sarah's! Next on today's Link Love post is the lovely and talented mixed-media artist Sarah Ahearn. She has an Etsy shop, and one of her pieces was just featured on Kindred this season!

all images from Sarah Ahearn

Today's last link is the beautiful blog, A Field Journal. Absolute eye candy. You really need to visit to get the full effect. So pretty, all the time.

screenshot of A Field Journal

How is everyone's summer going so far? I'm writing the post before the baby has arrived, but I'm sure by the time you all read this, I'll be running on no sleep and covered in spit-up. I'll be sure to keep everyone informed of my new mommy adventures as well once I'm all settled, and hopefully on somewhat of a schedule!

SimpleSweetDesign, Rocket St. George, and The Blah Blah Blahg {Link Love}

Enjoy SimpleSweetDesign, offering beautiful whimsical handmade mobiles, scented lavender sachet's, and handmade lanterns.

all images from SimpleSweetDesign

Rocket St. George just introduced a series of antiqued wooden signs, THIS is definitely my favorite one.

image from Rocket St. George

Sending bloglove by way of the Blah Blah Blahg...total eye candy for everything design and style related.

screenshot of the blah blah blahg

Introducing .....

Adelaide Piper

7 lbs, 14 oz
June 28th, 2009, 3:05pm

Eddie Ross, from Sthlm, & Jac de Villiers {Link Love)

Happy Thursday everyone!

Did you all know that Top Designs Eddie Ross had an Etsy shop? Neither did I! He has a blog too!

image from Eddie Ross

from Sthlm is an amazing site dedicated to showcasing local Independent Swedish designers. Ceramics, and housewares are just a sampling of what this fantastic site has to offer.

from Sthlm

And our final shout out for today goes to photographer Jac de Villiers. His images speak for themselves, don't you think?

image by bird on a wire

Have a great weekend everyone! I'll be back next week for some more amazing shops and sites for everyone.