black chandeliers

I was going to write an entirely different post today, on an entirely different subject. But digging through my design inspiration images {I keep a folder on my computer called 'Things I Like' which seems to be expanding exponentially by the day} and soon realized that I have clipped quite a few images with black chandeliers...so I decided to post on that instead! If you ask me, a chandelier in any colour is pretty cool, but the contrast of these black ones against the white or light interiors are simply delish. {top to bottom: Domino Magazine {sniffle}; not sure; Living Etc.; Canadian House and Home}.

And speaking of delish...I have a fun project that I will start reporting on next week that involves yummy morsels of deliciousness. Stay tuned...

Have a wonderful weekend! 
The Bloomers

Sequence by Julianna Goodman

Happy Friday! Check out this stop motion animation created by Julianna Goodman, a graphic designer, art director and illustrator based out of Brooklyn. It is crafted from paint chips, tape, found images, type and a paper bag using Adobe Premiere. The music is entitled, "Five Step" created by Overdub (Dave Brubeck vs. Radiohead). It is brilliant, and the bright bold colors and shapes coupled with the music makes me incredibly cheerful. Enjoy! Her website and portfolio is super amazing too.

Friday flowers

{dahlias, in a bunch}

I think dahlias are officially my favorite flower. Although I'm notoriously fickle when it comes to flowers, so you probably don't even believe me. That's okay. Let's just say they are officially my favorite flower for the next couple weeks, which is their peak season here, I think.

{dahlias, milk glass vase}

But really, have you noticed how they seem to glow, because of the amazing coloring? And how beautifully their wandering, lanky stems contrast with the geometric flowers? And the best part is that you can just plop them in a vase any which way and they look elegant.

Have a wonderful weekend, my dears!

Dutch Door Press

A wonderful letterpress state bird collection from Dutch Door Press.

White on Rice

A new sponsor this month is "White on Rice" which looks like a hilarious and creative indie film. It is currently playing in areas of California and opens this weekend in various UT locations and Seattle next week. Find out more about it here. It looks so quirky and delightful!


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Mor Dala Collection

I am a fan of the packaging and color palette of the remarkably beautifully Mor cosmetics.

More fabric

The best part about having a little shop (other than the joy of working with the amazing customers I get, of course) is the fact that I can go on wild shopping sprees and they are officially a justifiable business expense. Isn't that nice?

Yesterday was quite productive. I picked up several beautiful lengths of linen, perfect for every season. For fall inspiration, I got some crisp cottons and a pretty plaid.

{fabric stack}

And, be still my beating heart, I found the most beautiful piece of super 150s Italian suiting wool in charcoal gray. A full yard. In the remnants section. It was 65% off and the price still left me breathless, but you can't believe how fabulous it is. I could just sit here all day and feel it. Cutting into it is going to give me a heart attack, I can already tell. But I will. Soon.

{super 150s}

In the unloved, dusty clearance section at the back of the store I squealed a bit when I found two bolts of Liberty cottons, heavily discounted. They are so lovely but I'm saving them for spring so you'll just have to wait. Coincidentally, there were two bolts of beautiful silk/cotton solids that look perfect with the prints. Clearly, it was fate.

{liberty of london, rescued}

Now all I need is another 50 hours added to my week, so I can find time to play with all this loveliness.