Some Like It Hot

I like this inventive mug (but not the fake hot chocolate!) by CB2.

Silent Night

 

Brighten your Christmas with these lovely luminaries from Selfridges.

Have A Swell Noel

 

This retro/vintage kitchen towel from World Market reminds me of 

Christmas past. Not my past, but perhaps my grandparent's...

Pretty Kitty

I found this merry little Christmas ornament on Etsy by Lowell and Son.

Happy Hanukkah

 

Johnathan Adler's irreverent dachshund menorah is a stylish way

to observe the upcoming holiday.

Christmas Is Coming

If I had a penny or two I would buy these charming glass Tomten 

to guard my house. You can find them at Ingebretsen's.

Send Me An Angel

 

Black is not your typical Christmas color but it works with these

lace like cards for charity from Paperchase.

Forest Friends

 

Container Store has some cute little tie-ons for your Christmas gifts

that can be used as ornaments all year round.

Coffee, Tea, and Thee

 

It looks Scandinavian but this coffee pot is inspired by folklore from the Ukraine.

Found at Patina.

Ohhh Jingle Bells

 

I know I would look just dashing in this vintage inspired sweater by Eddie Bauer.

Let It Snow

 I've heard it's already been snowing in some parts of the country.

I prefer my snow to come from Down Under in the form of these groovy flakes by Inaluxe.

He Did It Again

 

Looks like wunder boy Marcel Wanders is recycling his Target Christmas

goods from a few years ago for Marks & Spencer.

Sweet

 

I like this little sugar shaker from West Elm in all its modern simplicity.

Happy Halloween

 

Sylvia Ji paints the most haunting portraits.

Day of the Dead Medusa

I wouldn't want to meet this lady in a dark alley.

But if you want to know her story, you can find her here...

Tick Tock

It's almost time for Halloween... You can count the hours with 

this creepy clock from Z Gallerie.

Every Day Is Halloween

 

Kohl's has a very spooktacular assortment of  kitchen towels this season.

I use my Halloween towels all year-round.

A Haunting Melody

These hand painted skulls are Ocarina flutes made in Peru.

The perfect treat for a child's Halloween party.

Día de los Muertos

 

I found these intricate silver skull earrings on ilaments.

You Little Devil

This little cat ornament lives on a faux vintage Halloween tree 

by Bethany Lowe with all his devilish friends.

Smell My Feet

I'm having a flashback to a childhood that I never had with these

faux vintage Trick or Treat bags from Wisteria.

Peter Pumpkinhead

 

I love these fuzzy chenille Halloween ornaments by oldworldprimatives on Etsy.

The Evil Eye

Keep an eye out for these two little tricksters.

You can find them and their friends hanging around at Pier 1.

Scat Cat

 

Who wouldn't want these scaredy cats guarding your door?

Find them lurking at Crate & Barrel.

Deadly Dining

I found this ultra spooky lenticular placemat at Target

where all the fashionable ghouls go shopping.

Nevermore

 

On these chilly and darkening nights, a drink of 

hot tea will bring delight!

Harvest Time

 

Perfect for the changing season, even Cinderella would love these glass pumpkins 

found on Gump's, by Cohn-Stone Studios.

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Two of a Kind

 

Halloween is my favorite holiday so I am getting geared up by finding

some spooky treats. These lovely ladies are by Damn French Desserts on Etsy.

Double Trouble

Along with cool cats I like this scary skull necklace 

by Jacey Withers on asos.

Pantera

As a cat lover this would make the perfect birthday present (hint hint)

and it can be found at Barneys (ha ha). Designed by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy.

I've Got A Bike - You Can Ride It If You Like It

Target did it again, collaborating with Missoni and creating this

fabulous funky new bike.

Op Art

I love the bold colors and pattern on this chair from CB2.

Foxy Lady

Urban Outfitters never fails to delight with their decorative yet

practical items for your home.

Eagle Eye

My fine feathered friend is from Shoshona Snow Ceramics.

What Big Ears You Have!

 

You can find these fairy tale figurines at Sprout Home. 

Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf also double a planters for tiny gardens.

Oh La La

 

I custom ordered these adorable figurines from Bonjour Poupette 

(inspired by my cats) and made this shadow box for my husband's birthday present.

How Sweet

 

Since we are in the land of cute, pop over to Etsy and check out 

Gingermelon's assortment of stuffed felt animals.

Puppy In A Cup

 

You can buy the pattern for this cute Chihuahua in tea cup

on Etsy from Jaravee.

Hear Me Roar

 

Happy (early) Birthday to all the Leos I know. This groovy lion 

pillow kit would be the perfect gift. From Clothkits.

Super Foxy

 

Ty Wilkins, illustrator extraordinaire, has a menagerie of interesting animals,

including this fantastic fox.

Crouching Tiger

This cute little tiger comes from Petit Collage.

You're Welcome

Joyce Wan of Wanart designs delightful Thank You notes

along with some cute critter cards as well.

Birds Of A Feather...

 

JoAnn Fabrics is kicking it up a notch with these new modern

fabrics by KAS of Australia.

Turn Turn Turn

For all the other hip birds in the sky this contemporary 

feeder by Joe Papendick will do the trick.

Big Fat Hens

 

Modern day hens love to hang around with their chicks and 

entertain your baby all day long. Flensted mobiles found on All Modern.

Goodnight Moon

While shopping for a baby gift I found this cool moon "piggy bank" at Nambé.

A Modern Twist

More treasures from the Brooklyn Museum. 

Art Smith's modern jewelry is elegant and powerful.

 

Iron Butterfly

 

This breathtaking butterfly lives in the Decorative Arts section at the Brooklyn Museum.