Colorful Weekend Wishes {Jen Renninger}

“Everyday Images 1.18.08″
{Jen Renninger}

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So Write Now {Heather Lins}

Set a modern table with placemats, napkins and coasters from the Numbered Collection by Heather Lins.
{Heather Lins Home}

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{The Table}

I have procrastinated long enough.  It is time to start the preparations for tomorrow’s dinner.  Unfortunately, I need to dismantle my “office” as we actually need to use my desk for its intended purpose – a dining room table.
It is a beautiful table -passed on to us from my husband’s mother.  I am sure that [...]

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Brown Is The New Green {Charles Chocolates}

Yes, eating chocolate can be environmentally conscious if it is packaged in an edible box – so there!
{Charles Chocolates}

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Quite The Package {Panettone}

Take a look at this clever holiday promotion that
Greenford Printing Company ran last year.

Purpose, a UK based graphic design company, played on the familiarity of Pantone color swatches by creating these playful Panettone boxes.   I hope Greenford’s customers were impressed, I know I am.
via {The Dieline}

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Family Menagerie {At The Waterhole}

Two days from now,  my siblings {minus one brother – the lion} and their families will gather at my home to celebrate Thanksgiving.
I actually look forward to the chaos, stress and general mayhem that will ensue, it would not be one of “our” family holidays without those ingredients.
The above illustration was created by Marguerite Sauvage [...]

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{Thanks a Latte}

A warm welcome to all the Kirtsy readers who ventured over here this week, especially karey m {hugs}.  We hope to see you again very soon!
eileen & heather
Photo {Bill Hogan – Chicago Tribune}

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Mixing It Up {Kat Macleod}

If I was in Australia, which unfortunately I’m not, I would make it a point to see Kat Macleod’s gallery showing here.

Since I don’t have a Qantas ticket with my name on it,  I will settle for my favorite semi-professional meteorologist, Michi Girl, to deliver my daily dose of snarky Aussie humor along with [...]

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Southern Threads {Billy Reid}

Billy Reid has made classic looking clothing cool again.
{Billy Reid}

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Colorful Weekend Wishes {John James Audubon}

Enjoy!
American Flamingo Plate {John James Audubon 1938}
{Discovery Editions}

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Mad For Matrioshkas {Russian Vogue}

I posted earlier this week about my fondness for Russian folk dolls, so I was quite pleased when I came across these beauties.
The world’s top names in fashion celebrated Russian Vogue’s 10 year anniversary by sketching a dress for a matrioshka – or traditional Russian doll that would later be auctioned to charity. Each designer’s [...]

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Peace Seeker {Amethyst}

Amethyst is said to be the stone of spirituality and contentment.  It bestows stability, strength, invigoration and innocent peace.  Sounds like everything I need to help get me through this holiday season!
Amethyst Druzy by  {Bella Beads}

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Hot Stuff {Perle Trivet}

Here is a perfect example of how great design can transform the look of an everyday object. The Perle Tablemat is a string of 28 porcelain beads that can be formed into a simple circle or figure 8 to protect any surface from hot dishes. Genius!
Designed by Adam + Harborth
Available via {Curranonline}

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Mythic Amidst Chaos {Julie Blackmon Photography}

When I happened upon Domestic Vacations, a photographic series by Julie Blackmon, I was immediately drawn to  the surreal and somewhat chaotic nature present in the work.  I found myself eagerly scrolling through the online gallery, captivated by the subjects and scenes.

Admittedly, I know nothing about contemporary artistic photography, so I was was uncertain if [...]

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About Time {Pendulum Shelf}

Designer Yar Rassadin, created a modern looking bookshelf from a classic pendulum clock structure.
P Bookshelf via {DeZona}

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Pre Holiday Sale {writeonandmore}

We wanted to spread the word about the Pre Holiday sale next door at writeonandmore.  There are some great gift ideas priced under $20 from designers like Snow & Graham, Nantaka Joy and Cecily Ink.
If you are looking for a gift to make a dramatic statement, then you must see the Glenda Gies Totes, they [...]

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Feeling Folksy {Voyage Decoration}

How adorable are the Russian nesting doll curtains?  I would have loved this fabric collection for the girls rooms a few years back.  Created by the Scottish company Voyage Decoration.

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{Toast}

Pour a yourself a cup of tea and curl up with the latest Toast catalogue.

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Colorful Weekend Wishes {Elizabeth Peyton}

“Pati” 2007 Oil on board by Elizabeth Peyton
“Live Forever: Elizabeth Peyton” showing at the New Museum {New York} through January 11, 2009

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An Architectural Alphabet {Zega & Dams}

A masterful collection of 26 small watercolors by Messrs Andrew Zega and Bernd Dams that incorporate each letter of the alphabet in a related architectural or garden theme.
Each volume in this collector’s edition is numbered, signed and bound in silk.  Add to your holiday wish list.  Available at Charlotte Moss New York.
via {Peak of Chic}

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Time Flies {Happy Friday}

The “Jean” necklace from the Time Flies collection at The Weekend Store. You must also check out the rare typewriter key jewelry – fab!  enjoy hh

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Staycation {Shop Local}

As a business owner, and living in a beach community, I sometimes wonder how other local retail store owners survive and also what life would be like operating a business and living in a town that includes ALL SEASONS.
We live and conduct our business in a very upscale city on the west coast of [...]

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2009 Ilee Letterpress Calendar {Gorgeous}

The Ilee Papergoods desktop calendar is a perennial favorite for design aficionados and always sells out  quickly.  The 2009 Calendar features 12 monthly cards plus one extra year-at-a-glance card packaged in a clear jewel case for display.
The highlights for this year’s calendar include an ancient floral Persian motif for March, glow-in-the-dark ink for June and [...]

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La Vita Lola {Limited Edition Clutches}

La Vita Lola is home to a dynamic collection of made-to-order clutches.  Pick your fabric, hardware and interior lining color and you will have a beautiful bag to call your own.  The Hollywood Regency inspired clutch is one of our favorites.  enjoy hh
La Vita Lola Collection.

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{That Funky Monkey}

For the past two weeks , the girls have been singing the chorus to the lovely Beastie Boys tune “Brass Monkey” (mind you they are 6 & 7).  Their version was “grass” monkey, but that is ok because they got “that funky monkey” part correct.  Thankfully, they have yet to memorize the entire song, (although [...]

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