Instantly look more interesting.

I am really liking this style of jewelry  - and I am seeing it everywhere. The effect is of many, tiny, found objects clustered on an old chain - just like you found them at the flea market or in your grandmother's jewelry box - it's fun and eclectic and it makes us look extremely interesting  - don't you think?

These particular beauties are from Lemon Grass - though they may have been snapped up by another interesting looking person all ready . . . 

Inspiration | French books

This week I noticed a few other bloggers featuring a new book by Australian photographer Pia Jane Bijkerk called Paris:Made By Hand. It looks wonderful so I followed the link to purchase the book and found myself at The Little Bookroom. There are some other wonderful books listed at The Little Bookroom including the following:

This above image is the masthead from The Little Bookroom - lovely isn't it?

Flea Markets of France by Sandy Price(love that cover)

Paris Chic and Trendy which features designers' studios, hip boutiques and vintage shops(let's go!)

Chic Shopping Paris by Rebecca Perry Magniant(what do you suppose is in that box?)

This cover speaks for itself - I just hope it doesn't give away every shopping secret in Paris - oh no!

Random mystery objects

I think these pretty little things are galvanized tin - they look like slate don't they? I love them. I'd love to know if you have seen these for sale anywhere - I found them ages ago on a Japanese site that has closed it's doors - but I'd love to have some so let me know if you have seen them anywhere - thanks  :)

Illustration | Oksana Badrak

I stumbled upon these posters yesterday(do you feel like you can't use that phrase now since it has been hijacked by Stumble Upon?)They are by illustrator Oksana Badrack. I love their ethereal feel and slightly surreal finish. They are very pretty, lovely colours.

Inspiration | block printed fabrics and wall paper from Designers Guild

Hey wanna see what's new at Designers Guild? Great new block printed fabrics and wall papers. Really good inspiration for all of us pattern lovers. I have my eye on that green chaise - yum!

Pretty Paper

Just had to include this pretty picture today after those wonderful Japanese paper flowers from yesterday. Picture from here.

Paper Flowers - Kusudama

Kusudama, I think, is the art of creating paper balls from origami. I saw this post over at Paper Crave and thought you might be interested in the tutorial offered at Folding Trees. There are lots of wonderful ideas and tutorials using pretty papers that you might enjoy. The first 2 images are from Paper crave and the next ones are from a fabulous selection right here. 

{In my previous life, when I wasn't so busy, I would have been all over this - there would have been flowery paper balls hanging in every corner of the house by dinner time - I have feeling that Doug is secretly grateful that I am too busy for any new crafts!}

Random Florals

That previous post has allowed me to post a random offering of florals for your enjoyment - all of these have been floating around on my desktop waiting for such an opportunity. First is from Print and Pattern about 2 years ago and the second image with the floral chandelier is from design*sponge.

Has your home become too grown up?

I was really drawn to this Flickr set when I first came across it. There is something very honest and impulsive about the way this gal decorates her house with her thrift store finds. It's a good reminder to us all to keep things fun and fresh. I feel like I used to decorate more like this but then we sort of grew out of it a few years ago and became more 'grown up'. But when I think back on our first places we called home I really loved the way we decorated with thrift store finds and second hand treasures.  Do you ever feel like your home has become too grown up? 

When you have a chance to check it out I think you will enjoy this Flickr set too. From Thrifted

Perfect Platters

A friend of mine forwarded these plates to me - she knew I would love them - they are from Neiman Marcus and apparently you can get them online - I think they are truly beautiful - even the shapes are quite magical!