etsy mini...

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Calling all etsy users! If you haven't made an "etsy mini" yet, you should! Its fun and so.. simple!

Just log in to your etsy account, click on "your etsy", and then click on "etsy mini" (last option on the left). It lets you build your own little quilt full of your products or even your favorites that you have marked! Just copy the code to your blog or website...I love simple things!

A+R store...

New finds from A+R store! (1) Suck UK's Carve Your Own Post Card $12, (2) Paul Koh's Silicone Carry-On Travel Bottles $22 / set of 2, (3) Con and Con's "Calle" Gardening Tools $38 / set, (4) Authentics All Wax Julia Candles $48 / set of 2, (5) Sagaform's Circle Tealight Holder $22.

Please take the time to browse the site and read the product descriptions. Most of the products have more than one purpose. For example, the gardening tools (#3), are designed to take up less space in the garage as well as stick upright in the ground so they will always be close when you are planting a large bed of flowers!

stop motion...

Check out this YouTube video by donjuseyo. Its titled "time of your life-stop motion" and it features some great streaming video work courtesy of donjuseyo, Photoshop CS2 and Premiere PRO 1.5.

cupcake wrappers...

I'm in the mood of making cupcakes today. While I was on flickr looking at yummy cupcake decorating ideas, I noticed there was more than one way to wrap a cupcake :) Surprisingly affordable, I've selected a few of my favorites from Fancy Flours, click on the site to visit the entire collection! These would be perfect for a party or wedding!

urban backsplash...

At first glance, I just noticed the little car and maybe the shiny stainless steel...upon further inspection, I noticed the city skyline back splash. What a unique idea for an urban kitchen! Kohimo (a British company) prints the images on glass for a sophisticated feel. A special thanks to apartment therapy where I swiped the image today :)

Togo Sofa...

Okay -- I just noticed these "Togo" sofas in the new issue of Metropolitan Home Magazine and I've fallen in love with them! More info and pics here...

office fun...

Check out this cute desk accessory from umbra.com. Add some organization and a little piece of the outdoors to your desk today!

Hannah Stouffer...

Ran across this artwork on little paper planes today and love the dimension of Hannah's work. Her illustrations have been featured in national magazines as well as on product lines. Her website is worth a look!

moss online...

Couldn't resist posting these super funky chairs from moss online today! Made from stuffed animals and various textiles, these chairs not only look comfy, they would be great for a kids room too!

Angela Adams...

Fresh modern designs from the Angela Adams collection. Check out the matching bathroom linens as well as the cute soaps, hand bags and even modern decorated cookies!

good design book...

I just finished reading and experimenting with the above book. I would highly recommend this title for any design professional or anyone who still prefers Quark over InDesign. It really highlights the benefits of the Adobe Suite while giving you tips that you can actually use --from school projects to professional jobs. The soft cover version is only $31.11 from buy.com (with free shipping too!)

tape sculpture...

I found this great public art while surfing through artist links today. Mark Jenkins uses "tape sculpture" to produce these life-like transparent objects. More eye candy from this artist can be seen by clicking here.

from junky to funky...

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I've recently been hooked on a show "from junky to funky" on the diy network. Granted they use some unconventional styles to transform a room but its neat to see how dumpster diving can actually create some really neat diy projects!

cute templates...

Get cute box templates for only $3.99 (pdf format) from little hut. So cute!

salt and pepper...

A modern dose of salt and pepper shakers by request today! I've chosen just 8, but there are a ton out there! Browse the websites below for their complete collections.

1. hug salt and pepper shaker ($22.95), 2. amore salt and pepper ($18), 3. movers and shakers self shaking salt and pepper shakers ($12.50), 4. deer salt and pepper shakers ($30), 5. Pepe and Friends ($35), 6. Confetti Salt and Pepper ($10), 7. Woodland Friends Salt and Pepper Shakers ($4.99), 8. Nubby Shakers ($12.99)