sharing some art i've quite liked over the past while. i think it would be fun to have a huge wall of indie art, don't you? i've got a few pieces already, these are some i'd love to add to my collection.

pheasant wing bird art large original watercolor painting :: golly bard

blue tit limited edition print :: bee things

monsieur II print :: cosas minimas by blanca gomez

les ciseaux :: evajuliet atelier

whooping crane limited edition print :: bee things

terrarium cork bottle :: quill and fox

tail feather no 2 large original watercolor painting :: golly bard

terrarium glass case :: quill and fox

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fortune favors the brave print :: small talk studio

i love exploring new-to-me shops that i discover through the people in my circle on etsy. it is fun to see what others have discovered in the vast expanse of etsy shops, it is simply impossible to imagine that you could see it all, there is just SO much.

i was pretty blown away by the incredibly detailed miniature characters made by sabina of royal mint. they seem practically alive, their facial expressions and body language are simply spot on. sabina's photography is perfect, too, and just helps to bring these little guys to life. i am completely smitten by mr badger. isn't he fantastic? {in case you were wondering, yes that pun was intended.}

all images via royal mint

learn more about royal mint in this etsy featured seller interview.

special big thanks to local-vancouver-designer-extraordinaire melanie kimmet, who is always finding amazing + fun things on etsy. you should definitely add her to your circle. {her paper goodies are pretty awesome, too.}

i absolutely love these city prints by portland artist kim of albie designs. the colours are amazing, i love the yellow + orange that figure heavily in her palettes, whether they're bold or more subdued. gorgeous.

really wish there was one for vancouver, i'd snap it up in a second. maybe she'll visit here someday and be inspired to make one. i can always hope!

images via albie designs

i've always really like the rustic simplicity of kraft paper or card, so it's not surprising that i'm drawn to these simple + smart notebooks by redstar ink. i think the twenty twelve planner might have to come home with me, it's clever layout and clean design appeal to the organizer in me.

images via redstar ink on etsy

make sure to check out all the great chevrons and other graphic patterns on cards, notebooks and gift tags. i love the modern + bold design.

vancouver.

british columbia love :: poppy & pinecone

my heart.

vancouver map art poster :: mr city printing

these sweet letterpress offerings from in haus press are tugging at my heartstrings.

i love the idea of tiny monogrammed notecards. perfect for those little notes to say hello. i think the arrow letters {bottom} are divine.

images via in haus press

i am completely smitten by these little wooden town art sculptures by the haunted hollow tree on etsy. i think they are simply perfect. in fact, i think the whole shop is fantastic.

a little peek at what is to come when i reopen my shop later this week.

i'm rather fond of the fabric combination below. the outside oslo fabrics by jessica jones are some of my new favourites. so gorgeous! i was tempted to keep this one for myself, but into the shop it will go.

i had intended to reopen on the weekend, but the weather has been very uncooperative, and i haven't had the chance to photograph all my new things. it looks like we've got a stretch of sun coming up starting tomorrow {fingers crossed!}, so i will plow through these photos and try to stock up a little before i open my virtual doors. i hope you'll swing by to check out the shop once it's ready!

a beautiful rainbow of hand-dyed linen pleated zip clutches, just some of the always-gorgeous offerings over at yorktown road.

sometimes there's a line of clothing that you feel just gets the way you want to dress, or which encompasses the impression you want to make with your attire. for me, it's pamela tang. i love everything she makes, everything she designs. the precisely folded pleats, together with a more casual shaping of elastic thread and gathering. it's the combined feeling of casual + natural + effortless chic. the rumpled linen. the bold earthy colours dotted amongst neutrals. even her product photography speaks of the almost effervescent, whisper of chic. i love it all.

i've posted about pamela tang before, and i've no doubt i will do it again. love, love.

i adore these skyline prints by chicago artist erin burke, found in her sweet etsy shop, yard sale. the combination of muted and bold colours give off a bit of retro appeal, and the linear focus of the illustrations is just right. i love them!

rounding out my love for lemon + teal this week is a sweet selection of affordable art, all from my fave shopping stop for great unique art prints. {etsy, of course!} it's fun to imagine an art wall in a select colour scheme. what do you think -- would you hang a whole art wall based around a single colour or theme?

winter coats :: kiki & polly

small map of canada in blues and greens :: english muffin shop

crocodile scales :: farouche

letterpress print - wasted time :: sapling press

blue block flowers - limited edition giclee print :: eloise renouf

life is a daring adventure letterpress print [teal] :: happy deliveries

i've been dying to share these little buckets with you since I sent them off a few weeks ago, and now's the time! i first 'met' laurie wisbrun of scarlet fig quite a while ago, when i discovered her adorable digitally printed fabrics, birdies + chairs. laurie has come a long way since then, with a few more limited release digital collections, two fabric collections with robert kaufman, and a book on the way this fall.

i was delighted when laurie asked if i would make a few of my peekaboo naturals buckets with her latest digital prints, polar bear dots. i think the little bears look so sweet, offering their posies from inside the peekaboo. i love them so much, i've tucked some away for my next holiday collection. i'll have to see if i can wait that long!

the two medium buckets will be making their home at laurie's place in austin, but we thought it would be really fun to offer a mini bucket to one of our lovely readers. i've found that this small size is quite versatile, from office supply storage to kids' small toys to collecting tiny mittens in the winter! if you'd like to join the giveaway, head on over to laurie's blog, comments are open until saturday morning. good luck!

snow. something we rarely see this early here in vancouver, softly falling from a crisp grey sky. winter is here.

lately i've been finding myself drawn to sweet, delicate gold jewelry. i have always been a silver gal, but i'm loving the warmth + glow of yellow gold. perfect right now as we head towards some much cooler weather. maybe i need some of these to keep me warm.

satellites :: elephantine

3 ophelia cuffs :: lotus stone jewelry

saving grace :: elephantine

tiny luck necklace :: beau & stella

hand-knit duffel coat for baby - light grey - pure wool or cotton :: pilland

hand knitted vintage inspired silver grey pom pom hat :: dover & madden

boys knitted wool blankets :: rocket & bear

wool slippers from upcycled sweater, town boots :: wooly baby