cataloguing 07 :: the amelia pin

i was introduced to ink & button yesterday while reading papernstitch, and i was instantly drawn to the amelia pin. i think i might need it. it would look smashing with my wardrobe, which is overwhelmingly grey + black these days. such a perfect pop of colour.

image via ink & button

*edit - it has now sold since last night, so you may have to ask the delightful lisa if she can make another one ;)

over at papernstitch...

each day of the papernstitch exhibition, brittni chooses a 'shop of the day' to feature, and today that's me, thanks brittni! if you haven't checked out this month's group of shops, you must go have a look, there are some gems. i featured a few of them earlier, click here to see. then head on over and get a head start on your holiday shopping.

here are some sunshine lovelies that caught my eye this morning.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom

hand printed - linen tea towel - yellow :: leanne graeff

honey dijon cowl neckwarmer :: phydeaux

graphic yellow eames eiffel chair :: nan lawson

papernstitch :: frills and fray

i was first introduced to frills and fray by tara over on scoutie girl. i was immediately struck by the eclectic beauty that encompasses designer maryse's unique jewelry. i love the colours [my faves: grey, aqua, pink!], the organic forms, everything. the photo styling is just delightful. using a delicate white teapot + mug for display is such a lovely way to photograph jewelry. frills and fray is eco-friendly, too. can you guess what material maryse uses for her line? preloved + recycled fabrics. awesome.

images via frills and fray

have a look at frills and fray on etsy and over at papernstitch. maryse also keeps a lovely french blog called rock papier ciseaux. perfect, a stylish place for me to brush up on my french.

papernstitch :: a alicia

i was immediately drawn to a alicia's felt accessories for obvious reasons.

i mean, look at them. gorgeous in their simplicity, using the felt's natural body to form delicate petals + bows. i love the beautiful colour combinations, some bold + some demure. each piece is hand-cut and hand-sewn, making them one-of-a-kind accessories that are sure to please. i think they'd be perfect for a wedding party, or a delightful everyday way to dress up a simple sweater, blazer, t-shirt, or purse. there are even corsages for your throw pillows! love that.


images via a alicia handmade accessories

be sure to visit a alicia handmade accessories on etsy and at papernstitch. a alicia also has a new wedding shoppe, check it out here.

papernstitch :: girls can tell

i have been spending some time browsing around some of the amazing shops over at papernstitch this month. i mentioned earlier that i am thrilled to have been accepted into the exhibition for september, and i thought it would be fun to share a few of my fave shops that i've come across over the past week.

girlscantell is chock full of hand silkscreened goodies for the home, simple totes + moleskin notebooks. what i love about this unique shop is that all the prints are of hand drawn vintage-look diagrams of household goods, vehicles, personal items, even anatomy! being trained in architectural drawing, i've always loved a good diagram with lots of leaders and notes. this shop definitely appeals to the draftsperson in me. i think my favourites are the felt coasters, i love how the diagram is broken up over the set of four. very clever.

images via girlscantell

you can learn more about girlscantell on the website and blog, and pick up some awesome goodies on etsy or papernstitch.

papernstitch!

i am delighted to announce that smidgebox designs is participating in the papernstitch exhibition this month! if you haven't visited papernstitch before, you must head over right away. each month, brittni curates a wonderful assortment of shops to showcase, and i'm just thrilled to be involved. there are some amazing finds, some of which i'll be highlighting over the next couple weeks. i can't wait to do some more exploring, there are some awesome shops i've not seen before. this month, paper n stitch is also launching a brand new, slick site design. more options for exploring + searching for products, and a lovely + modern new look. and if you're looking for another blog to read, definitely pop by the papernstitch blog, chock full of interesting tidbits + pretty things.

rocks on the beach, march 09

i've had a really busy week here, lots of sewing + projects on the go. i feel like i neglected this space over the past couple days, but i promise to be back later this week with some catching up!