Time for French Crafters

May 14, 2010
Decor, DIY Home, Everyday Crafts

There are very few craft magazines (at least good ones), but there is one that tops the entire genre: Marie Claire Idees. If you don't know it, you need to (and I assume you are a lover of the handmade if you are reading this blog). When the newest arrives on my desk, I carefully plan when I am going to devour it. I took French in high school, so I can get the gist, but the pictures are good enough for me sans text!

They've added a page in the front of the magazine highlighting their contributors (at least I think that's what it's about). Here are a few blogs to look at…

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From Dentelles Oxydees.


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Time for Brimfield

May 13, 2010
Decor, DIY Home, Gifts, Parties

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Sunday is our one year wedding anniversary, and my husband and I are spending the weekend in the best way we know how…we are going to the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts! Seriously, nothing can make me happier…new home, spring weather, baby on the way—I plan to score big time! My friend Katie Brown calls it the Field of Dreams; you have to go to understand why!

Photos via Apartment Therapy.


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Time for Colorful Living

May 13, 2010
Decor, DIY Home

I swear, it's impossible to get bored with home design these days. From brooms to bowls to lamps, whatever color you fancy, it can be yours…

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Have you ever been so attracted to cleaning supplies? Products by Rice, found via Chroma Lab

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I would love a few of these lamps hanging together in my nursery. By Rie Elise Larsen, found on Eat Drink Chic

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Simple design, gorgeous colors. Found on Minor Details

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Alice Supply Co. makes every bit of housework happier.


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Time for Boutonnieres

May 11, 2010
Everyday Crafts, Jewelry and Fashion, Nature, Parties

It's one of my favorite words, ever since I learned it heard it from my sister before her 11th grade prom. And I happen to love a teeny creative lapel bouquets (floral or not). If you want to think beyond the carnation and baby's breath for your wedding (or prom!), take a look…

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How much do you love these Coney Island inspired bouts by Drinking Stars? Found via Ruffled.

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Congrats to Design Mom who had her sweet baby June on Mother's Day! These adorable fabric boutonnieres were made for her baby shower.

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I also love the word bespoke, and I heart Fritts Rosenow Bespoke Boutonnieres found via Ruby Press.  

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I adore this totally simple stick, leaf, and lace one made by Maya Made

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My handsome husband putting on his bundle of nature boutonniere by Saipua. Photo by Heather Weston.

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100 Layer Cake featured these two amazing designers: Dried flowers by Twigs and Honey, and felt poof flowers by Emerson Made. (Handsome dude not included.)


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