I have been looking for a headboard (padded, thank you very much) for ages, but I can't afford to spend the inevitable $700+. When I came across this brilliant idea - an ikea mattress! - I was so incredulous. I think it's phenomenal! While I love the grey in this image, our bedroom is a bit more brown, so I think a white one would be perfect. I could either cover this model, or go for a model like this:
Are these delicious? Download them here from a print a day. They also fit in to my current 'recessionista' phase, where i"m trying to cut down on spending money. I told my grandma about this, and she said, "Ah yes, an economy campaign." I realised that she's been through more than one of these, which made me feel oddly ok.
These stamps remind me of the coffee break stamps I bought while overseas. How many stamps would you call too many?
I found these stunning scarves by Italian etsy label Giia - aren't they deliciously wavey? The blue one in particular jumps out as a favourite - it looks part plant, part animal and part swoon.*
I took the above photo when I was last in Paris, running past the boutique to have dinner with friends at the delicious 'Au 35', Rue Jacob on the left bank. I thought it to be the most perfect dress in the world. Now I have looked at the Herve Leroux website, I think this dress has cute friends that I also would love to own.
This was a V-Day project on Design Sponge, but I think it could be an any-day piece. So pretty! I am having a moment loving keys. They seem to be just so perfectly useful and symbolic at the same time.
I was lucky enough to be given some beautiful cards last week, which I studied and studied until I worked out how to make them. These ones are made by me - I think I've finally cracked the code (after a few misfires) and now can sew these flames or leaves all by myself. I'll try to post a tutorial is anyone's interested (let me know), but they're a low-tech and very easy craft project.
I'm not sure about the use of two colours here, but I'll keep experimenting...
I took this photo in Montmatre on one of my Paris visits back in 2005. It was up against a wall near a pub. I think it's genius.
Yeah, peaceful white kitchens. You'd think I would have had enough, but no so, dear reader! Swoon.
