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Gearing up for a picnic
Summer is on the way they say, and this weekend marks the first long one here in Canada and unofficially our start of picnic season for the next couple of months. Canada celebrates the Queen's birthday (Queen Victoria) still and the May long weekend, as it's become more casually known, is a time to pull out all the summer gear and head out (weather permitting) for a camp out or if that's not possible, at least to a park for a leisurely picnic. I've been eyeing those bamboo plates and cutlery that's out there now and on my hunts for a portable bar-b-que, I came across some more things to add to my wishlist.
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Easy ice tea
When it gets hot on the porch this summer, bring out this deco-influenced iced tea pitcher from Beehouse out of Japan. Brew your tea hot, remove the diffuser and refrigerate. That simple! Available at Rare Device. Related Links from Poppytalk • Affordable Art Guide: Find beautiful pieces for your... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
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Engrave Your Moleskine
[Ed. note: I really love this. It makes me want to use a compass again. What's more fun than perfect circles? Plus there's the personalization factor, which means the design possibilities are truly endless.]
Portland artist Joe Mansfield came up with a unique way to personalize your moleskine. He laser engraves (etches) your art/photo's right on to them or select an artist-designed one, already etched and available in his shop by artists such as Cole Gerst, Dan Funderburgh and Hello Karpa. Click here for more info. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Tile Without Committing
Want to spruce up that kitchen in a jif without completely taking it out of commission for a few days? You rent and you'd love to add your flair to the bath without paying a damage penalty when you leave? Well, Mibo has you covered with a great take on the wall decal with these waterproof... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Affordable Art {Summer Print Trios}
Today I was thinking about how they say with decor, if you love it, it will work in your space no matter what the style. And then I started thinking about my art collection. Each piece I love, but I don't think they always work together in one place. As I was gathering items here for an affordable art post, I started thinking differently about art that works together than I usually do. I set them out in trio's. With a summer theme.
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Sunny Days
We love the thought of summer (our spring has been so chilly), and thought it was time for some seasonal rejuvenation with a post on patio items we've been eyeing as of late. There's some vibrant colors out there we've noticed this spring that will add lots of punch to the backyard! Clockwise from the top: Canapé Natsiq (outdoor seating), bleu nature, melamine plates, target, kvarno chaise lounge, ikea, steel tub, target, sommar hanging planters, ikea Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Hooked on Stitching
For the past few months, Kimberly of Chez-Sucre-Chez has been on a cross stitch kick and having trouble dropping the habit. Each time she tries to get out of it and back to other crafts, she finds some other theme or inspiration to explore. Her latest series is inspired by traditional motifs found... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Let's Go Ironing!
Fed up with boring florals? That's what the people at Rockett St. George out of the UK ask when you read about these Skullduggery Ironing Board covers designed by Bombarock. Known for her Skullduggery chair, Georgina has brought her textiles into domesticity designing household objects such... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Beech Trays
Villa Home Collection out of Italy carries these pretty beech veneer trays which are perforated with geometrical or flowered designs which come round or square with rounded corners. Use to serve coffee or tea or as a simple decoration around the home. (Designed by Naoko... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Personalized Textile Design
Reading Cote Est this weekend I came across Laissez Lucie Faire and this graphic fabric which has me longing for summer and even better if in an exotic country. Known for their approach in fully personalized textile design, Laissez Lucie
Faire revamps old upholstered furniture, pillows, and... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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