My plan to share some shots of our new place has been thwarted by the never-ending rain. Yesterday the sun peeked out momentarily through the greyness but by the time I turned my camera on, it was gone. As a firm believer in natural light, I have decided to wait out the rain and instead share some of my recent inspirations.
Rifle Paper Co. (#1) is brilliant. It’s like what would happen if Wes Anderson and Martha Stewart got together and created the best line of stationery and greeting cards ever. [Side note: Whoa. I was just googling one of the fonts used by Rifle called Archer, and apparently it was originally commissioned for Martha Stewart Homes. I totally called that.] With a similar feel, I’m also loving the wallpaper in this shot (#2) by Johnny Miller, the lights from Rie Elise Larsen (#3), and the photography of Hilda Grahnat (#4). Lastly, Ferm Living’s new collection (#5), as pointed out by Holly of Decor8, blew me away. I just want to move into the set of their shoots and live surrounded by their knit poufs, button cushions and geometric wallpaper. Yes, I could be happy there.
In other goings-on, Becky Stern has created a video on Craft on how to make a recycled bike tube headband which is loosely based on my tutorial for the chain-link necklace. I love her version. She also generously sent me this Maker’s Notebook, which I am very much looking forward to using for my long list of projects. Notebook, you had me at grid paper. Thanks, Becky!
My dad is wrapping up his second week over at Teach a Man to Fix. His post today titled “There is No Mechanical Black Magic” (or, “Things Will Not Explode Just Because You Look At Them”) is a must-read.
Have a great weekend!
the wallpaper in #2 is delightful!
xo Alison
I love the colors in all of these pictures! Especially the wallpaper and the typewriter.
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Britt, I love the knit poufs too! I’ve quietly been enjoying your blog for a while, but thought I’d say hello today! Your blog is lovely! I’ve been enjoying your dad’s blog too. Good luck with settling into your new place!
Nice find, but why “Wes Anderson and Martha Stewart = Rifle “, I don’t get it….
Fair enough, Sarah. It was a bit of a stretch. It’s just the typography, really. Wes Anderson is famous for his use of Futura, which Rifle uses well. And then the Archer/Martha thing. But analysis aside, I really just love everything Rifle does.
hi love!
i got your wes anderson/martha stewart combo. very clever. also, LOVE the recipe cards. i love the things that you’re able to find.
how long will you be here for, for the wedding?? i’m going to be in bc of all places until april 5. i’m crossing my fingers that you’ll still be here when i get back…?
xoxo
One of my most favorite collections. I love Johnny Miller and that image you picked is great. I’ve really been feeling this color palette lately, and those Rifle Recipe Cards are just too cute!
Congrats on your debut in Martha Stewart’s “Body And Soul” magazine! We’re proud of you!
Nice post! Lovely wallpaper. Beautiful poufs.
love the colors in all of these items. the wallpaper is particularly pretty!