intriguing art by kentucky artist

louisville artist kathleen lolley has some very intriguing work.  check out her etsy shop, lolley's curiosities, for giclee prints, pillows and cards.

"nice to meet you" by kathleen lolley

tea owl pillow, by kathleen lolley

can't let go, by kathleen lolley

a visit to the mile high city

dearest friends, i am in denver right now for a biz trip.  what a beautiful city with lots to explore!  i am staying and working downtown near the 16th street mall but hope to explore some more eclectic parts of town over the weekend.  red rocks, anyone?  i have been here about 24 hours and already had 3 great meals.  please send recommendations for eating, shopping, exploring, etc.!

maybe i should learn this...

denver neighborhood print by january jones prints




how to care for introverts

i found these nice care instructions via dorothy joy while scavenging about on pinterest. very applicable to kids and adults!  i am introverted and always interested in where others fall on the introvert-extravert continuum.  my husband is so extraverted!  he can talk to anyone about anything, which just amazes me. i like people, but need some alone time to recharge and get back to myself.
  
i am wondering if blog readers are an introverted lot...

i hope you enjoy a leisurely sunday, whether alone or surrounded by loved ones!

(beautiful violet bella photo for sale on etsy and pinned by christina)

felt soaps from soFino

how cute are these handmade felt soaps from soFino?!  i need some of these bright colors in my white tiled shower!

deer felted energy soap, $18

blue heart with a seahorse felted white magnolia soap, $16

set of 18 heart felt soaps, $64

etsy south...

since my husband i just moved into a new (to us) house, i constantly and obsessively search for new home decor. here are a few recent finds that caught my eye...

retro turquoise chair from rhapsody attic, $200

and a matching bathtub (!) couch from ruff house art

adorable screenprinted tea towels and throw pillows from pony and poppy

snow white petals, $16

cuckoo for you, $12

rustic mums, $28

purple fern, $28

etsy south...

we both love etsy so we'd like to highlight our favorite finds each week from artisans and collectors based in the south.

my favorite of all favorite etsy stores is yokoo, based in atlanta, ga.  yokoo knits such whimsical, creative pieces that i believe i could turn one of her scarves into a fine little nest.  her lovely self-portraits modeling each of her pieces are a work of art unto themselves.  here's a nytimes piece about her.

check out this great video on her and her work.

yokoo pop pom hat in butterscotch combo, $90.

warmer in taupe, $70.

both images courtesy of yokoo

this paper ship is a super cute illustration, design and photo shop based in greensboro, nc.
also check them out at society6 and dribble.

12x12, $15.

10x10, $15.

both images courtesy of this paper ship

drucilla pettibone sells vintage treasures with categories such as "the boudoir."  love it!  many of her  treasures would make it into my photos if i had my wish.  her shoppe is located in an old victorian hotel in siler city, nc.

   vintage tobacco pipe with bakelite, $19.

   vintage silk baby jacket and bonnet, $46.

both images courtesy of drucilla pettibone

lauren markley is a studio jewelry designer based in spartanburg, sc, and she designs lovely, simple pieces in sterling silver and some 18k gold at her shop AntiGenre.

oval knotted necklace, $120.

silver shapes earrings, $45.

both images courtesy of lauren markley