around the house...

milk jug with house painted on it

more detail...

picture of house taken tonite

This is where we live right now (see last pic) with Hunny's Mum and Dad. The first pic is an old milk can with a picture of the house (see last pic) painted on the front. The big apple tree is kind of in the way of the house...

The middle picture shows more detail. I think the artist did a fabulous job creating the painting from just a mere photo! The detail on the cobblestone is beautiful :)

cup cuddler by mamadama designs

I love this cup cuddler by Mamadama Designs. It is perfect for my Starbuck's & Timmy's bevvies, hot or cold!
I can't wait until I get mine in the mail :)

[image mamadama designs]

the kid's bathroom

About a month ago I posted a taste of Sarah Richardson's new show Sarah's House which airs on HGTV. What I liked about this particular episode, Sarah explains in great detail the challenges of designing and decorating a kids-only bathroom. Her tip I admire is: go kid-friendly without being juvenile; meaning buy items that will grow with your child, as oposed to buying 'kids only' items.

Click here for more hints and tips on the kid's bathroom from Sarah.

[images HGTV]

new goodies @ modishoppe!

First of all, I would like to send congrats to Jena from Modish on her new venture - an indie designer online boutique - Modishoppe! And I would also like to thank Jena for having me as a designer in her shop :)

You can check out my *new* lovelies in Modishoppe here. Fresh hair accessories + rings in luscious fabrics by Heather Bailey, Amy Butler & funky sushi prints.

[images Modishoppe]

sweet lil' sparrow wristlet

Browsing through Modishoppe tonight, and looky! Sibylle from Prickly Pear creates the cutest bird-themed items ever! Should check it out, especially if you are a lil' bird lover, like moi!

From 'budgie felt pouches' to 'puffin pillow covers' they are all very sweet and precious :)

[images from Prickly Pear]

les oiseaux - willowcat studio

Look at these! I love my 'little bird' ACEO's by willowcat studio. Dré is such a talented and lovely person, check out her shop! I will be framing these babies as soon as we move into our new home :) They will go right above my workspace in my new studio, how divine!

[images willowcatstudio]

shelly riehl david

Browsing HGTV.ca tonight, I came across designer Shelly Riehl David. I really like her style! She's got the whole 'modern meets country' thing going on...love it!

[images hgtv.ca]

the clothing show - toronto

The Clothing Show is happening this weekend at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Place in Toronto. Tix are $8 in advance and $10 at the door; you can buy advance tix here. There will also be a Fall Show September 29th & 30th, 2007, so mark that on your calendar if you will be in the area!

LOVE these pendants by papersnake:

[images from theclothingshow]

the reminder by feist

New album by Feist release date in Canada, US and the rest of the World today! {can you tell I am excited?} The Canadian singer-songwriter who merges elements of folk, bossa nova, jazz-pop, and indie rock...{swoon!}

Such talent, her music gives me a feeling of sudden elation. My fave Feist song is "Mushaboom" on the 2005 album, "Let it Die".

Get your copy of The Reminder by Feist here.

[image amazon.com]

fresh + hip = insidesign handmade

Hello everyone!

Hope you all had a lovely & relaxing weekend. Mine was anything but, we were moving all weekend long! But, we are settled now {somewhat} it is a very nice feeling! I was so busy this weekend that I wasn't able to let you know about my *new* lovelies that are now in my shop! So now you know :) Fresh accessories and hip jewelry is what it's all about!

Hope you have a happy week!

xo Jamie

creativ festival

Everybody knows how much fun it is to create something. So, if you're just getting started, or you've always been a fan of making things, you won't want to miss this year's Creativ Festival!

It's located at the International Centre in Toronto and starts today and is on until Sunday. Tickets are $15 {adult} $12 {senior 60+} $4 {kids 8-17} and $35 for a 3-Day Pass.

[image csnf.com]

pretty things - junipertree etsy

Onishi Cloud Pleated Bag
Black Bird Pendant Necklace
Dogwood Blossoms Headband

Hello, I am still here! I have had a few emails asking where I have been...No, not on vacation, just busy with life in general. :) But here I am with my Etsy picks for today!

I love Junipertree {Rebecca Jeanette Designs} Her designs are so fresh, and fun fabrics for Spring! I'm really loving the "Black Bird Pendant Necklace" her pendant screams Spring with that little black bird sitting on a spring blossom branch.

Have a creative weekend!

[images from junipertree.etsy.com]

i *heart* nestlings <3

headband
sniffles tissue pouch holder

I am addicted to Nestlings headbands! This is another fab Etsy find, and I don't want to keep it a secret! Renee's headbands are so comfortable, I wore one for 12 hours {I kid you not} and it did not hurt my head one bit. She is also a sweetheart to deal with. Please check out her store. She also carries baby goodies and baby slings carrier. We don't have any babies now, but when we do I want a Nestlings Baby Slings carrier to tote our baby around in style!

xo Jamie

blue bunny card - tatsuko

I love opening my mailbox to purchases I’ve made on Etsy. This beautiful card was created by Sandra at Tatsuko. The “Blue Bunny” is one of her hand-carved stamps, in heat-set pigment ink. Each card is hand-stamped, so each card is unique. There is also a lovely Japanese chiyogami paper accent, how divine! Please take a look at Tatsuko and support an indie artist! <3>

AMALIE'S BEDROOM - DESIGN INC.

This episode was a goodie. If you have never watched design inc. I highly recommend you do, Sarah Richardson is one of my favourite designers. The show is on HGTV, the new episode is on tonight, yay! I really like the use of floral fabrics; and the artwork was created by Sarah herself!

[images from design inc.]

CREATIVE LIVING: MARGARET IRVING

Want to turn a fave picture of your kids, pets or significant other into awesome modern art? Meet Margaret Irving, digital painter and founder of Fine Pop Art - By Margaret Irving Portraits.

Simply send her a photo of your important person, place or thing; and she will render a pop art portrait on her computer for you. Voila! How great is that?

[images from Fine Pop Art]

CREATIVE LIVING: THE ALTERED DIVA

Collages by The Altered Diva, on Etsy! Karyn Gartel is The Altered Diva. You have to visit her website, she has a beautiful portfolio, you'll enjoy browsing it...I did!

Karyn’s collages bring about a sense of untouched loveliness, simple yet bold, but never over the top. I love the shapes and colors that she uses, and in addition to her collages, she creates altered books, assemblages and many more wonderful creations.

Her 'Bird in the Hand' fabric patch is my favourite so far, it would look smashing on a pillow! Just look at these…BRILLIANT!

[images from The Altered Diva]