Happy New Year

I received this beautiful Great Gatsby inspired calendar 

for Christmas, produced by Flame Tree Publishing.

Merry Catmas

A new kitty would be the best present ever. Or this super

cute ornament by Sweet Gracie and Co would do.

Merry And Bright

Target has some cute sparkling mini stockings this year but

you can only find them in the stores.

Oy Vey

I know - I'm sorry. I missed Hanukkah this year. But just in case you want to 

get ready for next year, check out this beautiful menorah at Bloomies.

Gilded Noel

Add some sparkle your holidays with these golden tin 

table top trees found on Sundance.

Hark The Herald Angels Sing

These pretty little angels are made by Smile Mercantile on Etsy.

6 Plaid Birds

They aren't French hens but they are English robins all decked

out for the holidays. Find them at Paperchase.

Santa's Got A Brand New Bag

This Fair Isle print Christmas tote is way better than

 Santa's old sack. Found Not on the High Street.

A Few Of My Favorite Rings

These felt napkin ring holders from Crate & Barrel are a 

fresh new way to decorate your table.

You Foxy Thing

The Container Store never fails to thrill me with their unexpected

Christmas wrapping paper.

Tree Trio

I am still drawn to the whimsical side of Christmas no matter

how old I get. These silly trees are from Garnet Hill.

Feeling Fine

This fine felt flake place mat is found at World Market.

Fabulous!

Day Of The Dead

I know I am a little late but I thought this felt skull by Doll City Rocker

is the perfect transition from one season to to the next.

La Catrina

Bring some light into these dark nights with

this authentic Mexican Catrina candle holder.

Kitchen Witch

Target has a darling but deadly collection of items for

every wicked cook in the kitchen.

Haunted When The Minutes Drag

It's almost time for Halloween. Count down until then with

this spooktacular clock by Melissa Etto.

Will You Walk Into My Parlour?

Antique Graphique comes up with these haunting (or haunted) 

images to download for all your Halloween needs.

Let Them Eat Cake Stand

Austin Modern upcycles vintage plates that have been

shake and baked with antique illustrations.

Dead Letter Office

This handsome letterpress print is from Inkadinkadoodle.

Now say that 3 times with a straight face.

I Always Feel Like...

Someone is watching me. Or rather, I can keep an eye on you 

with this haunting necklace by Delfina Delettrez.

Bubble Bubble Doily Trouble

If you are feeling crafty this Halloween perhaps this

lacy witch could be your next project.

Boo!

This little sugar skull softie is already sold but

he sure is sweet. From Kat Brunnegraff.

Bat Girl

No, it's not the Weekly News of the Weird - it's the little

bat girl, from Vintage by Crystal.

Witchy Woman

I love these elegant witches by Irena Sophia - 

I am pretty sure they are all good.

Altogether Ooky

This could match nice with your Halloween themed house.

Sam Edkins is the deliciously creepy designer.

Just Nuts

This slightly horrifying but compelling skull nut cracker is

no longer available from Ardoria Studios - but it still haunts me.

The Midnight Hour

Cinderella would certainly covet this beautiful glass

pumpkin found on Uncommon Goods.

Out Of My Gourd

This beautiful hand carved and hand painted gourd from

 Ten Thousand Villages sets the tone for the upcoming autumn season.

This Land Is My Land

I seem to be visiting 70's a lot lately. I'm diggin' this string art

by Eleanor Mathis on Uncommon Goods.

Great Skate

Anyone having a flash back? Harry Allen must have had

a great time in the 70's. His decorative cast came from a real skate.

Olympic Fever

I am sure the Greeks are rolling in their graves right now but I love all the 

promo items like these tea towels by Maria Holmer-Dahlgren.

Fruity and Fun

The English do have a dry sense of humor.

This tasty looking cutting board is from Joseph Joseph.

Hail Britannia

High brow. Low brow. Who knew the British flag was so flexible?

Found on Pearson Textiles.

All We Need Is Love

In honor of the Olympics I take my hat off to 

Jan Constantine and her love for the Union Jack.

Little Longhorn

This pricey little thing found on Decor Decor makes me 

recall my groovy childhood of fantastic looking animals.

Hear Me Roar

These way out, slightly psychedelic animal prints can 

be found at PetitPan.

Cat With A Hat

This dapper cat is all Steampunked up on Black Baroque's Esty site.

Slap A Cat On It

These whimsical cats by Nathalie Lete are similar to items

that she has at Anthropologie.

Bird Is The Word

I seem to be on a Scandinavian kick lately but they are

so good with design! Like these adorable birds found on Beller.

Here Fishy Fishy

These funky fish by Havi are so unexpected with their lacy interiors.

What A Doll

These emotionally charged wooden dolls were inspired by the ones

 personally made by Girard Alexander for his own collection.

Snail Mail

Sanna Annukka never fails to delight with her Finnish inspired 

designs for Marimekko.

Lazy Daisy

Even though it is winter Down Under, I like this summery

place mat found on Living and Giving.

In the Mood

I picked up some swatches at Mood Fabrics while in New York

along with a great patterned bag from the Limelight Marketplace.

All Hands on Deck

I met these guys at ICFF. They use broken skateboard

decks to create tiles on a mesh ground.

Sew Cool

This window is a small part of an army of sewing machines

at All Saints in the Meatpacking District.

Tool Time

Metropolitan Lumber and Hardware in Soho has an oh so 

fantastic painting on their building.

How Sweet It Is

I went to NYC last week and saw Marimekko's new flagship store.

Super yummy!

Q*bert

These bold geometric mugs by welovekaoru are inspired by church tiles -
but I just keep thinking of video games from my youth....

One Lump or Two?

Mini Moderns created this exuberant tea set to celebrate
the 1951 Festival of Britain.