Pocket Posh Puzzles

These puzzle books are so pretty! I love to do crosswords and word searches to pass the time in airports, or waiting for the train- or waiting in a doctor's office. These make it even more fun. They each are around 4x6 inches and have the most beautiful cover art! After you remove the label, it looks like a journal, but inside, there are 100 puzzles. Each book contains one type of puzzle, sudoku, word search, logic, or crosswords. I think these would make a great little gift for your mum on mother's day- or for a design conscious gal pal's birthday. I'm torn between favorite covers- I love the sudoku cover- but I also love the feel of the logic cover- it is flocked and velvety. They can be found at Andrews Mcmeel Publishing. Go check out the other beautiful styles!
{photos by me}

Wood Grain on Wednesday...

Love this pear box from Zanisa
and these faux bois velvet pillows from Gump's
and these magazine stands at Nova68

Etsy Love: Sparklepaw

Check out the awesome cards over at Sparklepaw's shop on etsy! They are so cute- and I love all the bright colors. I've been thinking about trying to write a few real letters to people I care about each month. It always makes me so happy when I receive an envelope in the mail (that isn't a bill!!) I think most people enjoy a handwrtitten note. So why don't you all write a note to someone special today?

Etsy Love: Soule

Yes- it is more dishware. I am loving this cream and sugar set from Soule. I love the simple graphics. They look elegant and clean. All of the designs in her shop are very unique- I love them all. She also has a photography shop. Go check her out!



As I've said, I think I may be addicted to all things ceramic. {possibly all things tabletop}

Rehabilitated Dishware from Sarah Cihat

These rehabilitated dishes from Sarah Cihat are so amazing. She collects unwanted dishes from various second hand shops and retail stores and completely overhauls them. Check out her website for the whole design collection- there is definitely a style for everyone.

Etsy Love: Wren and Chickadee

I love printable pdfs. These are in the awesome shop Wren and Chickadee on etsy. Not only are there adorable pdfs to be found there, but there are also really lovely photographic prints available. Go check it out- or find out more about the wonderful shop keeper on her blog, Creature Comforts.

Wood Grain Rug...

Ok so I found this rug at The Land of Nod. I really like it. I think I might put it in my son's room. He's only 1 so he can't really argue with my decorating style yet.


How do you feel about the wood grain trend? Are you over it? In love with it? I'd love to know.

Tonic Living = my new curtains!

This is the new fabric I got for curtains in my office from Tonic Living. I still have the vertical blind in here from the previous owner. They are effective at blocking out light, but not very nice to look at. So I will be breaking out the sewing machine soon to get those up. Hopefully I can post some before and after photos for you! I might have to do all my windows with fabric from Tonic Living, they have so many awesome designs to choose from!! maybe some pillows... and a bedskirt... and a slipcover...

Prop Stylist Love: Robyn Glaser

I love the stylings of Robyn Glaser. I want to crawl into these images. I want to be a prop stylist when I grow up.

Orla Kiely for Target!

I heard about this several weeks ago- and I honestly didn't want to get my hopes up. I mean, this is Peoria, Illinois- we're not exactly the hub of all things design and style. I mostly figured that our Target store wouldn't have the line. I actually checked yesterday, but no luck. I have been checking our the Target website too- and Just this morning I found out via Decor 8 that the website had an announcement up. The new line from Orla Kiely will be there on February 15th. I can't wait!!

{image from Decor8 Blog via Orla Kiely and Target}

Wall Decor From Smallable

Wouldn't these bird stickers be perfect in a little one's room? I found them at Smallable - I'm a bit bored with my son's room- and they have so many great things to put on my wishlist.

Valentine's Cards

Hop on over to SusyJack and pick up these adorable cards of love...

Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags For You!

Here is a little gift for all of my blog readers. I decided to get (sort of) creative and make my own gift tags. And I decided to share them with you. Just click on the image, save them and print out onto heavy cardstock. I know they're simple, but I hope you enjoy them!

For the love of..Fabric!!

Thanks to Design Sponge for blogging about Mod Green Pod earlier today. They now offer wallpaper and fabric by the yard and tote bags. They are so pretty I could have one in every design.