Christmas Gifting, Received

As usual, my husband and dear ones went overboard with gifts, and I received so many amazing presents.

Here are some of the lovely items I was given... (I'm only showing the ones that are online because I'm far too lazy to take photos of stuff that's not.)

From top:

David Stark Wood Slices Dinner Plates // The Wildwood Chronicles // Cabinet of Natural Curiosities // Menagerie // Bon Bon Necklace // Metallic Sequin Pillow // Sweeteeth Chocolate // Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts // Today is the Day Pocket Planner // Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy // various bling from Charlotte Russe // Spring Step Suede Boots

For the Love of Scarves

I am a lover of scarves. You might say I collect them (at least, that's a kind way to put my obsession). I wear scarves year-round... lightweight ones in the summer, big flowy ones in the spring and fall, and thick warm ones in the winter.

I saw this brilliantly done video about 25 ways to wear a scarf, and had to share.



And here are some of the scarves I'm loving these days...

From top, left to right:
The Chain Warmer / Mint and Gray Colorblocked Scarf / Lace-pieced Scarf / Pom Pom Cowls / Mr. Darcy Scarf / Eggplant Cowl / Snow Leopard Scarf / Mint to be Scarf / Grey Stripes Infinity Scarf / Green Turkish Scarf / Leather Buckle Herringbone Cowl / Pink Bedouin Scarf / Mustard Yellow Cowl / Coral Triple Fringe Scarf

Wishlist: Shower Curtains

 I'm planning out a minor bathroom update, and I need to get a new shower curtain. I've been searching high and low for what is my perfect shower curtain: something white with elegant details. Why is it so hard for the manufacturers to make this? Everything I find is too industrial-looking or frou-frou. I finally found where they've been hiding these perfect shower curtains: Anthropologie. They have several options that I simply adore.... except for the price tag. Unless I get completely desperate or win a decent sum of money, these babies are out of my wallet's reach. But they are lovely, aren't they?

Sculpted Mums ... this is my favorite.

Bustled ... so sweet!

Tender Falls ... love this! Looks like a party dress.

Diamond Falls ... this one is on sale and would actually be perfect if it weren't for the blue details.

Tazetta ... beautiful embroidery!

Wishlist

Here's what I've been wishing for of late...

World Cities Map by These Are Things, $75

Sleek and silkscreened... mmmm.

Remix Black Napkin and Geo Black Napkin by Ferm Living, $6.50

I have an obsession with pretty paper napkins. 

It's kind of a problem.

Ceramic Spools by Mara Skujeniece via decor8, $52 - $195

I'll take them all, thank you very much!

Kid's Wishlist

As I've been helping my BFF plan for her upcoming baby, I've been paying more attention to the awesome kid's products out there. Here are some great finds that I would love to have for my own future children.

Child's Bertoia Chairs, from Room Service, $75 for a set of two

Charley Harper Memory Game, from Amazon, $11

New York in a Bag, from MoMA, $15

Colored Cubes, from Kid O, $40

Handmade Moccasins, from Freshly Picked, $20

Wishlist

Here's a few things that caught my fancy this week...

Paper + Craft book, almost available, $13

Cloud cookie cutter by Herriott Grace, $15

photos by forty-sixth at grace

Love Bunnies Ring Holder, Urban Outfitters, $12

Orwell Clutch, tsurubride, $90

That's it for me, hope you all have a lovely weekend! I'm very much looking forward to my plans, will tell you all about it on Monday.

Wishlist

Here's a few items that have caught my eye recently...

I'm wishing for mad calligraphy skills, 

or at least a reason to use a place setting as lovely as this!

via this is glamorous

 This scrumptious chair has been making the rounds,

and I've been in love with it since the beginning.

Grasshopper Chair by Tectona, $398

Every Ink + Wit design steals my heart, and this foxy tea towel is no exception.

Foxy Friends by Ink + Wit, $20

This sweet vase is longing for my windowsill, I just know it.

Barnacle Cluster Vase by Urban Outfitters, $16

That's it for me, enjoy your weekend!

P.S. We are extending the deadline for Indie Craft Parade applications until Sunday, June 20. This is for all you procrastinators! Actually, we realized that we weren't going to be working them over until Monday, so we figured we'd give you all the weekend too. So if you or someone you know has been dragging their heels about applying, here's your chance!

Wishlist

Hello, Friday. I'm glad to see you.

I had a fun-filled but crazy week, and I'm happy to wrap it up. Not that next week will be any less jam-packed, but at least I don't have to think about it now. I'm off to Charlotte with a girlfriend for the weekend, and I'll be back with a surprise on Monday.

To start your weekend off on a nice-looking note, here's a few pretty things that I'm wishing for.

This darling pendant necklace

These Lucite bar stools

This Charley Harper book

This ornithology clock (from design*sponge)

Or at least the time to make it for myself.