love forever

Breathtaking use of color and bright African fabrics from stylist Irina Graewe's portfolio.

Pollen

This whimsical jewelry by Julie Pollen is knocking my socks off! Just lovely.

Oh, I am ready for srping...

Happy Holidays!!

The presents are wrapped and I have a half day today! Mr. Loveforever and I will be in Connecticut until Sunday spending time with family and friends. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Katharina Trudzinski

   

The color palette, the texture of the wood and the interlocking shapes of these pieces from artist Katharina Trudzinski are just perfect, don't you think?

From dear ada.

Jazzle Dazzle

  

How much do I want a pair of these jazz shoes (or high-tops) from Osborne Design Studios? Very much thank you. Looks like a lot of them are sold out but they sell at several places in NYC. 

Necklace Giveaway from Lauren Haupt

 I'm a huge fan of Lauren Haupt's modern, organic jewelry so I'm really thrilled that she agreed to do a giveaway on my blog! 

Lauren is giving away this awesome "Ascending Wing" necklace made from wood and either oxidized or regular sterling silver (your choice!).

Since it's only a week until Christmas, this one probably isn't going to get to you in time for gift-giving but let's just say it will be a nice gift to you!

And because it's the holidays and you have enough to think about, all you have to do is leave your name and let me and Lauren know whether you would like the oxidized or the regular silver. Comments close on Monday December 21st at 5pm. 

New Colette Patterns!

These new sewing patterns from Colette are absolutely gorgeous! Really, why can't all patterns be this pretty and cool?! I am all over that retro tie blouse! You can see all the new looks right here.

Caroline Hancox Photography

  
 
 

These beautiful photos were taken by freelance photographer Caroline Hancox. I love how well she captures these small everyday moments and makes them look so compelling and monumental. 

Caroline recently published a photo book called Still Here. The next couple of photos are from that book.




Also, she is working on a photo project with a fellow photographer Ian Land called 114 miles. Each week the two take a photo and display them together as a diptych. To make it more interesting they live 114 miles apart and have never met.

Talk about prolific!

Check out her Flickr photos and here Dawanda shop too!

Liz Scott

Liz Scott is a LA- based textile and surface designer. I love her use of color and her geometric prints so much that it was hard to pick just a few things to show you all!
Here are a few of her Spoonflower printed fabrics below from her fabric shop Wonderfluff. All these prints are available in lots of different fabrics from quilting weight cottons to Organic cotton knits.

And then here are a few of her paintings and prints from her art shop Paperpie:

 

 You can learn more about Liz at her website and blog.

The Blog Tour

photo by Erica Shires

OK, I'm back from Miami and my suitcase is unpacked so now it is time for me continue my virtual blog tour! If you have never heard of a blog tour, here's what I am up to: I will be "traveling" around to some of my favorite blogs and websites to talk about my book plus doing a ton of giveaways!

Here's the rundown so far of where I am going and what I will be talking about: ***edited to add a few more!!

Friday, December 11- some of my favorite craft stores and resources at Nice-Etc.

Saturday, December 12- A book review from Craftypod

Sunday, December 13- a behind-the-scenes look from the photographer of Appliqué Your Way, Jen Causey from Simply Photo

Monday, December 14- inspiration and creativity at My Love For You is a Stampede of Horses

Tuesday, December 15- Appliqué for the Holidays at Whip-up

Wednesday December 16- Inspiration with the Constant Gatherer

Thursday December 17- an Interview about holiday gifts with Hodge Podge Farm

Friday, December 18- TBD at Haystack Needle

NEW! Saturday, December 19- House on Hill Road

Monday December 21- Ornament making and Powell's Event with West Coast Crafty

Tuesday December 22- Interview with CRAFT

NEW! Wednesday, December 23- Make, Grow Gather

I hope you'll join me for my tour!