I saw these over at modeco kids yesterday, and I have to say, they are the cutest little houses around. I have been having quite an attraction to little houses of late and doing a lot of playing around with some ideas of my own.
available over at petite flaneur’s etsy shop
Have you seen this spread in the new Cookie? Her dress, her hair! Love it.
this keep out sign for a little one’s room
I know a couple small residents of our home who would be all over this one.
(via the selby, via a cup of jo)
listening to this beautiful album
(and secretly waiting for the rains to begin)
Lots of here and there this weekend, including my very, very favorite Portland activity. I’ll try and get some good pics. In the meantime here is a bright and happy picture of a small but growing pez collection in Ian’s room.
are always a source of inspiration for me. Pictures of a wonderful kid space can often be a starting point for me in terms of color and character.
Some of the most beautiful books of kid spaces are available over at the Yvestown blog. There are several books in this Japanese series of European kids rooms. What strikes me is the simplicity that runs through them. There are no ‘theme rooms’ which seem to often plague US kids rooms, instead it’s beautiful toys and treasures that create unique and personal spaces.
This weekend the gorgeous store Olio United is having a one year birthday party. I have some paintings hanging and am also selling prints. Stop by and see all their amazing stuff. This paper airplane mobile used to hang in their window, how fun would that be in a boys room?
Also, tonight they are having a silent auction of TOMS shoes to benefit Transitions Cambodia.
As I am sure you have heard, today is nie day in the blog world. As a regular reader of nie nie’s blog I, like everyone, was stunned a few weeks ago to read of the tragic crash they were in. I intend to go and cruise all the amazing auctions happening here and hopefully pick something up for the cause. Go check it out!
this month our little guy underwent a pretty major surgery. While he has no memory of it, we will never forget it and the wonderful doctors and nurses that took such great care of him. The reason I mention it is that I was recently contacted to donate a painting to an auction that benefits the children’s hospital he was treated at. Obviously I was more than happy to help out, in fact, I was thrilled to. To learn more about Doernbecher and the auction you can go here.
A nurse took this polaroid of our guy to show our daughter before she came in to prepare her for how he looked. It was really touching that they took the time to include and show such care towards her, as well. They really are great people up there.
I hadn’t used my holga camera for a few years, four actually. But I took it with us recently on vacation and am really impressed with the results. I only wish I had brought more film. It’s pretty amazing what you can capture with a plastic camera…
(this one was an accident, but a fun one)
Today we went downtown to the Oregon Historical Society to see the exhibit of Michael Curry’s puppetry. His work is probably best known for the Broadway show The Lion King. I highly recommend heading down to see it if you are in the Portland area. You are allowed to touch and actually work some of the pieces so it’s especially fun for the kids.
It also got me thinking of this video I saw some time back of Royal de Luxe performance of The Sultan’s Elephant . I’ve seen it many times and still brings me chills. Really, if you haven’t seen it, you must go watch it now. You will be so glad you did.
I thought this was a fresh look for a child’s room via the current issue of Cookie magazine. It got me thinking of ways to give my guys bed a little more personality.
These are the fabrics I like for his room (the lumpy’s, er elephants are a particular favorite of his). via purlsoho and buyfabricsonline
and speaking of living with kids, take a look at this fun space, a refreshing home that doesn’t try for perfection (but ironically looks pretty darn close to me)
(via the new york times, via decorno)
I’ve been really inspired recently by some beautiful home shots in blog land. I’ve been particularly taken with all the white painted floors recently. I did this in my daughter’s room, and I’ve always had floor envy. I wish I could do this to all of our floors. I’m thinking it would be especially nice come mid-January…
(via a room somewhere)
My favorite flowers are in full bloom in our yard! Now if I can just get myself out there to do some weeding, sigh.
My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary tomorrow, so we will be celebrating with them on a weekend trip. I made this for them from one of their wedding photos.
I hope they like it!
Happy weekend!
I saw this over at minor details, it’s fun, easy and free! Turn your modern pics vintage…
(via minor detais via the apartment)
This is my favorite image from the June issue of Living etc. I love the black bunny lamp. I wonder how hard this would be to recreate oneself….
I am sitting here waiting for some paintings to dry, the kids are at a playdate and I am doing a bit of virtual window shopping. Ah how I wish this lovely shop was just down the way…
(petite aime via modeco kids)
…happy weekend!
I can’t believe it has been five years since this guy came into my life! He is amazing. In his first year he faced several surgeries (one major) and through it all has kept a smile on his face. He makes me laugh more than any other person I have ever met.
I just picked up my first issue of the french magazine Milk at the bookstore yesterday. It’s sad I suppose that a magazine can make my day, but I am so excited they finally carry it in the stores here! It did not let me down. It is just absolutely GORGEOUS! I may even brush up on my french so I can read it. Here are a few of my favorite pictures…
