unhappy hipsters

yesterday, swiss miss tweeted about unhappy hipsters. i immediately fell in love. the pictures are incredible, of course [love dwell]. but it's the captions. they are spot on, hilarious.

she had this uncanny way of making him feel so, so small.

thank you, unhappy hipsters, for making my day.

why isn't it in vancouver, part II

oh, it would sure make me happy if i could swing by anthropologie on my way home from taking the kids to school. or on a rainy sunday afternoon.

or after a weekend matinee. anytime, really. i'd go there, if it would only come to vancouver. wouldn't you?

images via anthropologie.com

the bright spot

i'm looking for the bright spot today, nestled in my bleary surroundings.

i woke up this morning with the baby's terrible cold, which i'd managed to studiously avoid for the past 2.5 weeks. not good timing, i've got loads to do, and now all i'd like to do is sleep.

i took this picture in the small icelandic town of grindavik, not far from the fabulous blue lagoon. we weren't sure what that colourfully painted shack was for. no visible doors, just a bright spot in a bleak landscape.

perfectly suitable for today.

branch.

here are some things that caught my eye while i was browsing around at branch, one of my favourite places to window shop. i love the felt bags by josh jakus. i've mentioned his eggflat before, and i just think his stuff rocks.

images via branch

'friend' felt box :: 'velo' tea towel :: carry :: ignatius the critter

love bookhou

want these. who doesn't love bookhou?

images via bookhou

a little bit of peace

peace - origami crane art poster print in blue :: field trip

i've had a rather stressful couple of months, lots going on, family + work + life. i don't often share personal stuff here. today i just thought i'd tell you i'm looking for a little bit of peace.

recycled paper cranes :: red glasses design

a day dress for me, please

i got a little carried away last night trolling through some sweet vintage dresses on etsy. some of my faves were these fun + flirty day dresses.

love them. perfect for spring. which, if you live in vancouver, feels like it has arrived about 3 months early.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

vintage seersucker dress :: jessjamesjake

vintage geometric silk shirtdress by lanvin :: allen company inc.

jetsetter :: roulette vintage

snappy plaid shirt dress :: clever you

something about a leaf

we went for a walk in the woods last weekend, and i found myself strangely fascinated by dead leaves and foliage among the trees + branches. something about the way they were lying there, soaked through and breaking down, draped over a twig or another leaf. so i took some pictures.

love birds

seriously, how adorable are these handmade love birds? with valentine's day coming up, i couldn't resist posting about these fabulous feathered friends. you can pick some out for your sweetheart over at cotton bird designs. and for lack of a better phrase, let me just say i am in love.

images via cotton bird designs

loving lace

sweet + feminine + delicate. a little bit vintage. definitely current.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

white garden silver necklace :: little white dresser

dahlia :: white owl

daniella [ivory] :: live in style

in my dreams

this would be my kitchen. please.

image via xjavierx on flickr.

interior designer thad hayes, architect maryann thompson.

mimi

meet mimi [as named by the babe, herself]. lovingly stitched by mama + finished at the last possible moment, the night before christmas. not yet a favourite, but she does seem to like her well enough. i think i'll have to make a matching dress for my little pixie, i just love that combo.

wee wonderfuls olive doll pattern available here. easy to follow + fun to make, i love it.

i hope to see mimi dragged all over town in the years to come.

why not write a letter

and to make it more fun, why not use some pretty printed paper, you'll be happy if you do. i love these stationery sets from the regional assembly of text, one of my favourite shops here in vancouver. their goodies are a delight to behold, have a look!

images via the regional assembly of text

scarves, in orange + grey

coveting these pretty scarves, screenprinted on cotton gauze. found on enid, a most delightful little shop.

thomas paul scarves, images via enid

why isn't it in vancouver, part I

west elm, can you hear me? please, please open a store in vancouver.

i would like to be able to buy your stuff. like, a lot.

images via west elm

platform bed :: slipper chair :: dining chairs :: pendant shade :: floor lamp

[i first saw a couple of these new west elm items last week on decor8]

pure + simple beauty

i've mentioned here before how much i love a well-designed set of stairs. it can completely change the way a place feels. when you live in a 3-level townhouse, as i do, stairs are seemingly everywhere. i sure wish the architects of this building had had the desire to make the most of this important feature. have a look at these beautiful staircases, by johnston architects of seattle. gorgeous, no?

images via johnston architects

i will definitely be sharing more images from johnston architects in the near future. i found loads of inspiration in their online portfolio. so many beautiful designs to drool over.

while she naps, indeed

i have long been a fan of the talented abby glassenberg, of while she naps. her work is nothing short of stunning, an absolutely marvel. at once realistic and fantastical, she brings birds + beasts to life in a way i've not seen anywhere before. my very favourites are her birds. the ruffles + wings + feet. and the body language. just look at the peahen [below, centre] and her puffed out chest. perfect.

images via while she naps etsy shop

i do hope you've enjoyed my impromptu bird week here on the blog. it won't be the last you see of birds here, by any means, but in keeping with

this post, i'm going to change it up a bit next week. happy weekend, all!

geninne :: collage bird series

these beautiful prints would definitely be at home on my bird wall. love love love geninne's work. i'm especially fond of her collage bird series. i think it's just darling that the birds are all perched on vintage postcards + envelopes. so sweet, so sweet.

images via geninne's art store

since we can tell i love birds...

i guess this week's posts are fleshing out a bit of a theme. rather than fight it, i'll just go along. here are a few bird prints i fell for while trolling around on etsy last night. i'm thinking i need a bird wall in my home. i know just the spot.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

puffin limited edition print :: bee things

blue bird - giclee print :: one sweet orange

birdumbus visits st basil's cathedral :: pragya k