Industrial Vintage

I came across the beautiful work of Australian interior design firm Gardener & Marks on 79 Ideas (a gorgeous blog from the Czech Republic.) Gardener & Marks layer vintage and industrial elements to create elegant spaces that tell a story. Here is a little sampling from their various projects.

Images from Gardener & Marks

A Trio of Stamps

I don't always have time to stamp cards but I'm quite sure I'd make time for these stamp sets from Yellow Owl Workshop. It was hard to narrow down but this Trio of stamp sets strikes my fancy...

Orange Crush

Hello! It's been a very full and fun couple of days but I'm happy to be here now to share some of my orange favorites. 

Isn't this wedding dress just bold and beautiful?

Can't beat classic chinos in a citrus hue and who doesn't love Gwyneth?

Perfect little number for summer...

My sunglasses need this case...

And I had to include a new addition to my Shop...

*Wedding dress via Green Wedding Shoes
*Chinos from Lindex
*Orange and Cream Dress from Emerson Fry
*Sunglass Case
*Little Bloom Earrings in Orange

Little Bloom Dangle Earrings in Latte

As promised, I'm adding some new little items to my Shop with more to come...

Little Bloom Dangle Earrings in Latte

Don't forget the sale that's going on now at The Striped Straw. Enter coupon code SPRINGSALE when checking out at Etsy.

A Trio of Spring Shoes

Spring is ushering in not only warm weather and wild winds, but it's also giving me the desire to find some new shoes. I sported a pair of sandal wedges yesterday, much to the horror of my one C who does NOT like bare toes showing at all...on anybody. I, however, found it to be a refreshing change to kick off the socks and closed toes. Now most days, I can't be bothered to wear shoes with any heel to them at all. I'm on the go and I want comfortable shoes for chasing after three munchkins. But I would love to find some lovely heels for those rare but wonderful times of dressing up. And I'd be especially happy to have any of the following Trio of Spring Shoes.

Hey There Leather Heels

The Sandyback Sandal

J.Crew Wedges

Crazy About Craft Paper

I love craft paper. I use craft paper cardstock for making greeting cards and business cards. We've used craft paper on the roll a number of times for our boys' birthday parties. One year, we covered the table in craft paper and had the boys and their guests draw a scene from Star Wars. Another year, we drew a life-sized football player on craft paper, hung it up; and had everyone "pin" a football onto him while blindfolded for a fun twist on a classic game. Another year, we drew a treasure map on the craft paper for an Indiana Jones themed party and used it as a tablecloth and later artwork for their room. I also keep craft paper bags on hand for those times when I need a quick gift bag. I simply make a little decorative tag and attach it to the bag with pretty ribbon and I'm good to go. And how fun would it be to receive a package in the mail that was wrapped in craft paper and tied with string? Whether plain or patterned, craft paper is so versatile and has a timeless quality to it. Here are some lovely images of craft paper as well as links to a couple of fun tutorials. Enjoy!

Brown Dress with White Dots

Oh Hello Friend

Be sure to check out this tutorial on creating your own polka dot paper.

Craft Paper Tags

Inky Co.

Check out the tutorial for this paper wreath from Hello! Lucky.

Spring Sale at The Striped Straw

Hello friends! I am having a Spring Sale at my Etsy Shop from now until the end of March. Please use coupon code SPRINGSALE for 20% off all items. I will be adding new items throughout the sale so check back frequently to see what's new. Thank you for reading my blog and visiting The Striped Straw!