Knitted Graffiti

Magda Sayeg, the artist behind Knitta Please, has taken knitting to the streets. By inserting handmade art in a landscape of concrete and steel, she adds a human quality that otherwise rarely exists. Her public installations question the assumptions of a traditional craft while introducing a new medium to street art. SO awesome!

via >>> designvagabond

DIY Fabric Flowers

I think these fabric flowers are craft night perfect! The full tutorial is featured on 100 Layer Cake.

Dreaming of Housedresses

I am in love with the Reed Shirtdress at Anthro. My grandma would call it a housedress. Call it what you like, I will be calling it mine.

Gold Squared

I really like these geometric jewels by Mociun. Like, really like.

via >>> Lena Corwin

Sequins & Feathers

All the colorful sequins and feathers happening in the Chris Benz Spring/Summer line are waking up my day!

via >>> oh joy!

Heart, Charlie

My neighbor Charlie is funny, sweet, AND (most importantly) owns a grill. Last spring he started Doodling Idiot, a blog dedicated to his daily doodles. He has since made his doodles available as one of a kind cards! Get Charlie Donahue originals here. Mmm donuts...

Yay Team Back Porch!

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A new ampersand daily for the next 338 days! Go here.

Scallops and Ruffles

I'm in the market for a new spring coat, and why wouldn't I be? Perhaps I should note that it is 23° today. Anyway, I was pretty sold on the scalloped trench at Boden, then I saw the ruffled number at J.Crew, and now I just don't know what to do. What I really need is some spring.

Shovel It

I never thought I'd be so blown away by a shovel. By using contrasting ideas and materials Cal Lane explores opposition that creates balance. Her work is amazing!

via >>> share some candy

Up In The Air Somewhere

I've long admired Chicago artist Susan Dwyer's work and was really excited about the sculpture pieces cursive design posted last week. Her bowls and platters are just as lovely. AND her Renegade booth is always a favorite... so dreamy.

Coup De Crochet

I hate January. It's hard not to, especially in Chicago. This year has been no exception. Maybe I'd be more excited about going out in the cold if I had some of Lainedesign's crocheted goodness. I love everything in her shop, especially the boot cuffs.

Maybe I should spend the rest of the month learning how to crochet?!

New Year

I know I'm a bit late with this post (24 days or so) but did you see Monina Velarde's New Years Resolution Generator?! So fun. It's really never too late to start over.

2010

Dear Blog,

I hope 2o1o is treating you well thus far. I've been super busy but let's try to hang out next week!

xoxo
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Merry Merry

It's pretty festive here at the Lakeview Estate. Lots and lots of ribbon! I leave Wed. for an extended stay in Metro Detroit, and I know I'll miss all the cheer around here! I'd like to change the decor to paper snowflakes when I get back. Something like this or this would be lovely, especially since I don't plan to leave much in January. 626 W winter wonderland! I like it.













Check out the "gallery's" holiday show!


Happy Christmas/New Year! Hope it's merry and magical!

X-Mas Wish List

My dad loves lists and deadlines. I was supposed to get him an X-Mas list by 10 a.m. yesterday, and a grocery list for my unbelievably long mitten visit is due tomorrow at 5 p.m. I've sort of failed at both (all I've asked for are bagels, for both lists, and I'd be quite content with just that). BUT I decided to scour the internet this evening and came up with a few things... You're welcome readers (Hiltz) that have been dying to know what to get me... there are some big ticket items on there too, trust that I will write you a lovely thank you note should you decide to go for it! ...
















Bayeux Necklace | Fox & Clover







Little Larsen Posts | Anthropologie

















Penelope Clutch | carrie girl


















Cotton Check Shirt | J.Crew
(This shirt reminds me of my Grandma Jean, and I'm pretty sure I'll wear it all the time, so I just decided to order it for myself. Merry me!)


















Country Manor Top | Anthropologie
(Upon seeing the first draft of my wish list my dad let me know that "ponies are out this year, what with the recession and all." AND wasn't I "getting too old for the pony nonsense?" Anthro begs to differ Doug!)


















Classic Q Hillier Hobo | MARC by MARC JACOBS
(I'm pretty sure that this bag does not exist in this color anymore, for that reason I obviously only want it in this color.)


















Louis Ghost Armchair | Design Within Reach
(Oh Louis, someday you will be mine!)

mr. + mrs. muse, salt + pepper | Jonathan Adler


















Stockholm Foral Apron | Anthropologie


Now I know I may be a bit late on this but my birthday is on the 2nd so if you if the gift you select does not arrive by the 25th I'll just go ahead and count it as an early birthday gift, ha! Here's hoping you get everything you want this year!

Heather Kintner for 2010

Heather Kintner's 2010 desk calendar is up in her etsy shop! I got a preview last week and let me tell you, it's really spectacular! Each and every month makes me smile.

© 2009 Heather Kintner
Photographs : Francis Marie Photography

Snowflake Curtain

This DIY snowflake curtain is festively fantastic!

via >>> Design Crush

Lacy

Most days my bangs drive me crazy. I think these beautiful lace headbands by teeny house bunny (spotted on oh joy!) would be the perfect solution for our love/hate relationship. I'm getting them did tonight, thank goodness... hat season is here and my hair has been looking rather wild as of late.















AND back to talking lace I keep thinking about this cursive design necklace. I didn't buy it for myself at Renegade and now I'm regretting it. Maybe Santa can send it with my pony?

100% Magenta Holiday

I'm really digging essimar's colorful holiday cards and prints. Chicagoans can check her work out this evening at the Firebelly Pop-Up Shop. I won't be able to attend but if you happen to make it over stop and say hi to my friend Laura too.

Black Label

I can't even handle all the fabulous that is the ban.do black label collection. The pieces themselves and styling are beyond gorgeous.