hallowe'en

harry potter + his owl, hedwig :: costumes made by me

my little ones, right before heading out to trick or treat. they were so very excited, and i had just the best time watching them go up to each door, on their own, to hold out their little buckets. it made this mama's heart swell.

how about you, how was your hallowe'en?

wintery whites

i just love smooth white ceramics, don't you? they are so serene, so pretty.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

off circle cup - porcelain w/ clear glossy glaze :: yasha butler

warm sweet french vanilla porcelain stoneware nesting bowls :: suite one studio

salt, pepper and spice shakers - eggs - side holes :: rou designs

five nesting white ceramic lotus bowls :: whitney smith pottery

hanging airplant pod (tm) - silky matte white :: mudpuppy

sparkle

i'm feeling in need of a little sparkle today. can you feel it? the holidays are coming...

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

twinkle - fine art photograph :: irene suchocki

sparkle - 5x7 inch print :: abby try again

festival - 5x5 fine art photograph print :: monko photography

seesaw.

i've got a little bit of a letterpress crush on seesaw designs right now. just saw these fresh new cards on their blog today, and i'm totally smitten. i especially love the 'hooray for you', those yellow circles are perfection.

i am also coveting one of the 2011 calendars. love the amazing textural patterns paired with metallic ink. brilliant. if i don't win one in their giveaway, i do think i'll be treating myself to an early christmas gift. head on over here to enter. or maybe not, it'll lessen my chances!

images via seesaw designs.

and, some knits for me

if the kiddos are going to be cozy in this chilly weather, then i want to be, too...

but if all else fails and we end up inside, i'd like to be curled up with this throw, please.

images via sources as listed below.

snowcap - handmade with eco falkland merino :: windowsill

cozy cowl in chartreuse :: miss maggie love

forever :: elde

organic ruched throw :: west elm

chilly weather, cozy knits

it is decidedly cold here today, and i've got knits on my mind in an effort to keep warm. is there anything cuter than a baby wrapped in cozy hand-knit goodness? i think not.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom.

hand-knit duffel coat for baby - light grey - pure wool or cotton :: pilland

hand knitted vintage inspired silver grey pom pom hat :: dover & madden

boys knitted wool blankets :: rocket & bear

wool slippers from upcycled sweater, town boots :: wooly baby

making progress

my hallowe'en production line. or, what used to be my kitchen table.

eight buckets from start to finish monday + tuesday, and more to come tomorrow!

{please excuse the poor lighting and randomly composed photos. oh, and the wall colour, ugh.}

heath ceramics :: backsplash inspiration

my head is spinning with images of tiles + countertops + faucets + hardware + flooring. oh, my. as always, there are loads of amazing designs over at heath ceramics. such beautiful tile. i will have to keep dreaming, but i can certainly take my cue from the inspiration, right?

and, i know it's not a kitchen, but i love this palette + tile layout. sublime.

all images via heath ceramics. individual architect + photographer credits in the gallery.

snuggle time

i wanted to share some recent commissions i've made. i absolutely love making these blankets! i imagine them being loved + carried around for years, becoming someone's favourite snuggly comforting blankey.