Sunday, May 19, 2013

Packaging Pinboard.... Options, Materials and Ephemeral Ideas


This post is a haphazard compilation of pictures and materials that MAY lead in a new direction for my Etsy store 'branding'. I use the term loosely as it implies a deliberate and thoughtful editing process that I never fully commit to. I'm always pulling threads out of the air and they don't always belong to the same sweater. I like the nautical vibe that's popping up in some of my pieces. I like the random squid and whale graphic I bought as a digital image. I like the dip dyed silk ribbon-both process and product. So there you go.....a pin board of potential. 

Recycled Silk Sari Yarn from yarnyarnyarns.etsy.com

Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon From flowerseedpaper.etsy.com






Cool Graphic.....Whale Loves Squid? Stamped on dip dyed cotton?


I LIKE This!


Current Packaging and Graphics

Looking For The Threads To Tie It All Together...



Friday, April 19, 2013

Fresh Nest

PINTEREST FINDS


Test Tube Cool
 


Gilt and Grime
 Gold and Silver Leafed Old English Pots
 

Hand Stamped Fabric Chair -Remodelista.com



Ahhh Pinterest. I have no time for you, but you lure me in with your beautiful, elegant and oh so clever ways.....It's Spring... time for clean white walls, a neutral color pallet and lots and lots of linen.LOTS.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Fresh Easter Gifts

 

I found some fabulous containers for Easter gifts at Marshalls today. A search of our local big box home store turned up some fresh bulbs -tulips, mini narcissus and hyacinth, just breaking thru the soil. I think this is when bulbs are most beautiful. The energy, promise and potential is sometimes more interesting than the realized flower....Plants just make me happy. Best Easter wishes and dark chocolate bunnies to you.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Garden Party Fantasy

 
 
 
The Perfect Garden Party


Just found this garden party photo on pinterest. The styling is SO delicious....not too over the top. Loving the stumps and the spontaneous vibe, like it was just thrown together with what was at hand. Well done. 


Thursday, March 21, 2013

Brilliant....

 
  
 
Flora Grubb Boquet
 
 
The snow here in Maine is unrelenting. Ten sloppy inches this week and maybe more on Friday. Must....have....fresh...flower gorgeousness. (Say this like William Shatner). Floragrubb.com never disappoints. If you don't know about this West Coast floral genius, go to this site immediately! So fresh and uplifting. Happy viewing.
 
 
 
 


Air Plants + Eucalyptus Berries = WOW


Sunday, March 17, 2013

Cozy Crafting

WAX!





It's freezing outside....sloppy, gray and dull. Good time to stay in and try to get some waxes ready for casting.