Vintage

I am so excited to show you these images. Check out this french, antique, puppet theatre. I was blown away when I first saw it. Doug stumbled on it when he was researching something yesterday - and he knows exactly what we all love here at the Cafe so he passed it on to me - to share with you . . . .

Isn't it amazing that it still has the puppets and the backdrops?

This pretty french lamp is from the same source as the puppet theatre and I couldn't resist it either. All of these images are from Fete et Fleur. Gorgeous!

Inspiration

Here's some random inspiration for a snowy Monday morning. Such simple graphics on all 3 of these pieces - but so effective. Hope you have a creative week. I found these at www.ffffound.com - a good place to be when you need a bit of a creative kick-start.

Found

This is a gorgeous way of displaying portfolio images - from Gypsy Rose Flowers in London. A great way to bring some creative cohesion into your images. I love this white on grey look don't you?

Inspiration

Enter the enchanting world of The Curiosity Group and prepare to be charmed. Watch this little 'animation' and then down load the PDF to make the main character. He's so sweet I can hardly stand it - go now - it's short and sweet and fabulous!

More

If you liked that last little animation then you absolutely must go and watch this little You Tube video of Lenka singing "Trouble is a Friend" (which has to be one of the catchiest little songs out there - be prepared to have it buzzing in your brain all day!) So cute!

Lost and found

I sure would like to know where this image comes from. I found it on a dead end link on ffffound.com. Anyone know anything about this image? Let's just admire it anyway - even if it is homeless . . . .

Random images

I don't usually post random images but I found these grouped on a page at Dwellings and Decor on Tumblr and it was the randomness that caught my eye - I thought you would love them . . .

Found

There's something very honest and lovable about this leather work from Moxie and Oliver. I was drawn to it immediately when I first saw it. I like the randomness and impulsiveness of the decoration - quite refreshing in fact. Each piece comes with a well worn patina - which always catches my eye!

Window Shopping

I have featured beautiful things from House Doctor a few times here at the Cafe but I had forgotten about them until yesterday when Holly over at Decor8 reminded me of how fabulous they are. Here are a few things from their 2010 catalog - which you are welcome to browse through for some inspiration right here.

Window Shopping

These lovely pillows are from Wisteria. I really enjoy the beautiful things they carry at Wisteria - and I have to say that I got a lovely email from them at Christmas to thank me(and other bloggers) for featuring their wares on our blogs. They said that they are a small company without a lot of money for advertising and marketing and that they really appreciated the exposure. I was really impressed by that!

Interiors

Here are some lovely living room from Country Living. Each one of these rooms has something distinct about it that I love - for instance the amazing molding in the first image, cubbyhole shelves in the 2nd. These are all such eclectic yet livable spaces - very nice!

Illustration

I was checking out the uber talented designer/ilustrator Jessica Hische's website the other day and I noticed a few things I hadn't seen before so I thought I would enlighten you this morning - inspire you to go out with your best creative foot forward. By the way, did you know that you can buy Ms. Hische's fabulosity right off her website? She sells giclee prints of many of her most popular pieces including the wonderful series of illustrations she did for the Boston Globe. And if you buy anything from her shop this week 100% of the proceeds go to help animals at the ASPCA. Here are a few beautifully designed pages from just a few of the gorgeous books she has designed . . .