money bags

so i saw this this morning and i liked it:



Bag of Money
@ Three Potato Four

Then I went to my sewing class and was looking at all the muslin lying around and thought, "hey..."

so i made a bag and went home and silkscreened on it

mine turned out quite a bit worse but yay!

edit:

here is the one i made as requested:



now that I think about it I probably should have put a the euro sign on it instead, next time!

-Nicole

Trees

"I know a poet who was totally ignorant about botany. And I said: you can't be a poet without knowing any botany or plants and things like that; it's impossible, that's the first thing you should know."

- cy twombly




this is probably my favorite book that I have from powell's. Published in 1934! I love the captions under the pictures, they are like poetry.

like "The Tattered Silky Bark of the Birches"

and "Shagbark Hickory is Known and Named by its Loose, Stripping Bark"


(click photos to make bigger)












anyway, this post is weird, i might be the only one who finds this interesting

anyway! have a good evening!

-Nicole

Serenity

Spent some time at the Chinese Gardens today. Oh boy, nothing has made me yearn springtime warmth quite like this.

happy wednesday!

Rachel

wise words

"It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!"

-Abraham Lincoln

neon sign by Kerry Tribe

Illumination

So some of you may have already seen this, but i think its just about one of the coolest things ever. It is a project by a Russian design team and you can see more here.

Off to start the day!

Rachel

Good Morning!

Today is a beautiful day!

The other day Rachel and I found some dandelions!






the little parachutes got stuck in a spiderweb!



a happy surprise for the spider to come home to!

hope you are well,

-nicole

Inspiration

So this is one of my absolute favorite photos. My lovely and very very talented friend Niko posted a stream of photos from her recent trip to Santa Cruz. I highly suggest you check them out... Her pictures are so charming, they definately want to make me throw a roadtrip into the cards!

Rachel

Small egg post

Right next to the eggs Rachel posted from the farmer's market there was this cute little egg weigher contraption



so cute, had to share!


-nicole

Eggs In a Basket

Spent the day running around and enjoying the sights, sounds (and tastes) of the Farmers Market. Patience and support was much needed today, and I am very appreciative of the supportive people in my life.
cheers
rachel

Coolest Stop-Motion Video

Hi guys! It is a beautiful Saturday!

This video is pretty much the coolest stop motion video ever. and so cute!




it must have taken forever! it is so clever too! watch it, you won't regret it!


Hope your weekend is good so far!

-Nicole

(via Ashwin)

Bread.

Breakfast this morning consisted of a delicious loaf of Almond Tea Bread that i recieved yesterday in the mail from my wonderful Mother.. Needless to say, the bread is no longer with us. I should really learn some self-control.

Thanks Mom-

g'day!
Rachel

Notes

Photo: Found

Snarky Cards on Etsy

Nicole and I found these babies while browsing at The Raddish Underground (gah!) Anyway, my confidence was reassured today by the note in my pocket:

"Remember that you are beautiful at all times." -The Wise.

Word to the wise: tut tut.

Cheers,

Rachel

Serious Drawings

hello and good afternoon!

Marc Johns makes whimsical serious drawings, which I like very much.





He is publishing a book of some of his drawings, here is a preview:







link to his blog



hope you are having a good thursday!

-nicole

May You Always Be.

"you shall above all things be glad and young.." -e.e. cummings.

quick update: i posted about artist Mandy Greer recently, her blog can be viewed here. Totally cool stuff.

Rachel

Something Close to our Hearts

Perfect:



Photo by Keith Davis Young

Spring Fever

Photo: Hulya Kolobas

Hello! My apologies for being rather elusive the past few days, spring fever has gotten the best of me! I have spent the majority of my time either cranking out last minute papers or basking in the soon-to-be-gone-again sun (the later being my favorite, of course). I took a little time yesterday chopping up some winter garb into cooler, summer-suited pieces. I must say, it was fun renewing some love into old clothes.
Anway, i hope the warmth is reaching you all.

Rachel

Exhaustion

It is only Tuesday and I am exhausted.

The last few days have been beautiful and sunny and lively. Probably why I am so tired.

This cat has the right idea:



Photo by RicardoATB

Andy Warhol Interview

Rachel and I love this video, it makes us laugh. I love his little smirk. He is ridiculous.




Hope you are having a happy monday!

-Nicole

Regality

The beauty of this photo just blows me away. I feel as though i've been sitting at tea with this woman for hours. So lovely.
More Photos from Littlegirlblue.

happy sunny sunday!

Rachel

Tree Prints

So this has been circling around the blogosphere for a while now but I'm putting it here incase you haven't seen it yet.

Bryan Nash Gill's Hemlock 82







In order to print it he runs his fingers over every inch of the paper pressing it onto the trunk. I love that it is going to be the exact size of the tree!

I would love to have this hanging on my wall. If only I had $4000!

This is a limited edition of 12 over at Ashes and Milk

Bryan Nash Gill's Website

Alexandre Day

Hello lovelies! I want to share with you an artist I love:

Alexandre Day:








I love how his images are both playful and heavy. And of course the little prince!

His blog (in French)


Hope you are having a good weekend!

-Nicole

Sunny Day

Today is beautiful.

Finally finished stitchin this baby up!

Things to do:

1. be merry

Happy Saturday!

Rachel

Loveliness

So i just can't seem to ever pass by Portland Coffee House without stopping in (once again, total understatement).. alright, most of the time im on a direct b-line straight for the place. Sorry Stumptown, im partial to Panache.



Anyway, I spent the day over in Alberta with my dear friend Sydney picking up some finishing fabric for my Amy Butler A-line skirt. We stopped by a lovely bakery and enjoyed some super yummy pastries. Also, stopped in one of the best little shops in town.

Someone stop me from drooling all over the keyboard, even the darn reciepts are cute..

Enjoy the weekend!

Rachel.

The Perfect Palette

photo(and dyes):Vickie Howell.

So, I have become totally obsessed with every variation of these colors and im pretty sure i can thank this beautiful photo by Tim Young:

Need proof? Just follow me to the local yarn store (which one?) oh yeah, this one:

Ah!

Hope all is well in your worlds!

-Rachel

Jewelry Lust

I am a big fan of Erica Weiner's Jewelry:

I love the idea of her severely flawed quartz "Herkimer Diamond" rings, in the classic solitaire engagement setting!



Also, I love how she plays with the idea of functionality in her pieces:

A penknife necklace:


and a working mini-harmonica necklace:


Check out her online shop with more treasures!