I probably go on and on WAY too much about how much I miss California…the weather, the beach…blah blah blah!! And for that, I’m sorry. Well, sort of.

I’m always thrilled when I find handmade goodies that have to do with my home state. Love, California is no exception. The stately pillows are super cute! And, if your state isn’t listed in her shop, she’ll make it for you. Her shop is also a test of my rudimentary state-recognition skills. Am I smarter than a 5th grader? No.

I found these fantastic screenprinted hooks and coat racks on the blog, purplepinkandorange {always a great place to see some cute indie goods}…they are from Oregon based, The Crosbie. Fabulous patterns and colors, no?

Have a fun weekend everyone!!

Hurrah for the internet!! I just love getting to know gals from far-flung places…like Puppy and Chris from Chria, in Brazil. They are long-time readers of my blog, and have a super cute blog of their own, as well as an online shop. Their shop oozes with cuteness…pillows, purses, scrapbooks…lots of hearts, flowers and bright colors, all handmade with incredible detailing. I asked for some photos, and they sent me the layout above! They also make custom nurse uniforms…adorable!

Everything is so festive…get me out of this freezing cold and off to Brazil!

I love these garlands from Pretty Swell {Oh…and it’s another Hawaiian business…did I say that my last post was the LAST one from the islands? well, I lied!!}. These are so festive and fun. You can choose custom colors too!

I’d love to have these draped about for a party…or maybe in my daughter’s room…SO cute!

What amazes me the most about Hawaiian Palm Baskets, is the process that it takes to create each little natural work of art. You can read about it here. The artist, Amy, has been making and perfecting them for twelve years….and she’s also part of the “Kauai Made” program which ensures that each product is made right there on Kauai!

Who knew?…that a vintage tractor could be turned in to a super-cool table…or that an old piece of farm machinery could make some cute earrings?! Pennsylvania based, The Steel Fork, is a collaboration of husband and wife Ben & Kate Gatski, who create some unique pieces from their rural hilltop in PA. I also love their softer goods…pillows featuring images of their metal animals. and a handwoven hemp table runner {above}. Wonderful stuff!

Such an aptly named line of ceramics by Kevin O’Shea….HAPPY! I love the shapes, and the designs, and the colors. Ok. Pretty much all of it. The little bowl on the bottom left is a wall vase…swoon!

Kevin’s day job is an interior designer…you can see some of his portfolio here.

I’m a big fan of Rachel Culp’s funky style {she’s advertised her shop, Deep Blue C, on nonpareil for a really long time}. I asked her to make a custom pillow for my daughter’s room using the Alexander Henry fabric that she uses for some of her clothing…It just arrived, and I had to share!

That’s my girl, Ella, with the pillow {she loves it}…I would love to have shared just how cute it looks in her room…ahem…but it is it’s usual disaster area, so I swiped more pillow photos from the Deep Blue C shop.

Hope everyone has had a fun weekend…and if you haven’ yet, there’s still a few more days to enter the giveaway!

I met Kelly Ventura at Renegade a few weeks ago…she had a wonderfully successful show {we bought the last cream scarf, above}, and has just re-opened her Etsy shop {it was hard to wait, I tell you!!}. I love her designs…especially her screen printed sheet sets. So soft and pretty! Oh, and her tees have just the right amount of embellishment. Sweet!

From close to Paris, in a “beautiful, too big, old farm in the middle of nowhere”, comes Bloomsong, and lots of beautiful handmade things. I’m absolutely crazy about the pillows…especially the little pearly-beaded one {my dogs would have a field day…no pillow is safe in our house!!}. Creator, Émilie also makes little lavender sachets, fabric baskets and bibs. All so sweet! Check out more pictures on her flickr page.