Gypsa Darkest Pretty Blue Quilt

I love blankets. I love afghans, coverlets, throws, and comforters. I believe that you can never have too many of them. But most of all I love quilts.

The quilts in etsy shop gypsa are hand-dyed, hand-sewn, and one-of-a-kind. I want to cuddle under the beautiful Darkest Pretty Blue Queen Quilt on a cold winter's night.

Gypsa's lovely goods are created by several artistic families. The shop have been featured in Anthropologie and Apartment Therapy.

A twin version of the quilt is also available.

New House Tour

Cross-Stitch Wall Art

By now you may have read this early 2011 interview of freelance designer and illustrator Eline Pellinkhof. Eline's book, "Eline's Huis", is written in Dutch, but the beautiful photographs tell the story of her creative home.

via Bloesem

I would love paint cross-stitch flowers on the walls of my craft room. The walls are a mid-blue, so I think I would use navy blue, white, bronze and silver. 

Of course I would add stars to the design.

Etsy Finds: Modern Bookends

Now that Matt and I are about to close on our house, I am once again thinking about bookshelves. When I curated Etsy Finds: Vintage Bookends it was difficult to choose which ones to feature, so I separated my finds into modern and vintage.

Etsy is a great way to fill a home!

Concrete Bookends by Rough Fusion

Ceramic Cushion Bookends by Djenya

Recycled Circuit Board Bookends by Debbie Arem Designs

Mosaic Bookends by Claudia Gill Designs

Fleur de Lis Bookends by twfaith

Unfortunately, a couple of these bookends are no longer available.

Rustic Star

Etsy Finds: Prince Design UK

Elizabeth Prince of Gone To Pot has a background in fine art and interior design. Her etsy, Prince Design UK, features classically inspired modern ceramics.

Lacy Bird Bowl

Poppy Nesting Bowls

Either of these striking bowls would be statement on a side table. 

Lacy Birds Ornaments

I would love to place these whimsical doves on a Christmas tree with my thrifted star tree topper.

Any of Elizabeth's work would be a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member.

Etsy Finds: Vintage Bookends

I cannot tell you how many books I own; over half of my collection is in storage, and I cannot seem to stop purchasing them. As Matt and I get closer to buying a house, bookshelves are on my mind.

And with bookshelves come bookends. Etsy is a treasure trove of vintage finds; any of these sets would enhance our library.

Alabaster Horse Bookends from The Estate of Things

Hollywood Regency Shell Bookends from Fabulous Mess 

Brass Swan Bookends from C. Marie Keely Vintage and Handmade

 Art Nouveau Bookends from Vintage Cats Meow

Playful Cats Bookends from Vintage Shelf and Wall

Book Bookends by Ronson from Curious Goods Trader

Pirate Ships Bookends from Think Old Think New

United States of America Great Seal Drum Book Ends from The Pretend Den

Thrifty Find: Teal Glass Jars

I found these teal glass jars at the thrift store last night. The color is amazing in person. I'm pretty sure the jars are vintage. I am going to use the jars to store bath salts.

New product: Crocheted Star Garland

Behold! With Eyes Lifted has a new product line: Crocheted Star Garlands.

Meant to be displayed over a mantle or doorway, the garlands are approximately 6 feet long and are available in two colors: silver and gold. They are hand-crocheted in cotton with an original pattern.

Silver Star Garland :: Gold Star Garland $32