Counting

Well another week has come and gone. We hope you have a swell weekend and come back to visit us next week for more eye candy!

There is no school like old school.

Whether you're a fan of the cricket, arrowhead or thistle style, the FORAGE line of bow ties has you covered. These are just one more reason to adore the couple behind something's hiding in here.

Dirt

Yesterday I planted our very first winter vegetable garden. Every fall I absolutely remember to plant as many spring bulbs as I can squeeze into our little yard. Watching them bloom during the gloomy months of early spring makes me oh, so happy! But, somehow I always seem to forget about the cold weather vegetables that begin their season right about now. After the tomatoes, cucumbers, and other summer vegetables are done for the year there is a whole new season of splendid produce to grow.

This year I finally did it! We planted four different types of leaf lettuce, romaine, cabbage, bok choy, and the most lovely beets I have ever seen- their leaves are a beautiful rich magenta color. So, with dirt under my nails and anticipation for my first home grown salad, I declare you are here by warned snails, stay away!

The charming cold pressed soaps shown above are from Prunella Soap's in Portland. Stop by the next time you need a good lather!

And the winner is...

I guess, even when rowing, the trick is to keep breathing. It was such a delight to see all of the entries for our September giveaway. It is finally time to announce our winner. Will Claire of Heart Handmade please email us her address and color choice to farouche@cruzio.com. For everyone else who did not win this month's giveaway be sure to check back again in October for our next giveaway. We wish you a splendid week ahead!

September Giveaway!

It's that time again! Are you ready for this month's giveaway from Farouche! We are proud to be giving away one of our "The trick is to keep breathing" prints to one lucky winner! You even get to pick which of the three colors you want for your wall. For your chance to win you must either be a follower of this blog -or- a fan of our Facebook page. To enter please leave us a comment below. Contest ends Saturday, September 25th. The winner will be announced Sunday, September 26th so make sure and check back to see if you have won!

Monday Love

I wouldn't mind a Hot Dog pillow by Showpony. Cute as a button and dander free too!

Imaginantes

If you haven't seen the work of Alberto Cerriteno yet you must stop by his website here. There are so many interesting projects that he has been a part of, including the one above for Mexico's Bicentennial. We have been a fan of his work for awhile and always enjoy seeing his new work. Swing by Alberto's blog to see a few pieces in the making, including more about the short film above.

Playful Delights and Fancies

I guess I have caught the treasury bug recently. I rarely ever stop to make an Etsy treasury but, I have already put together two in the last week. I suppose it has to do with all of the wonderful items I have seen lately and want to share them with others. If you want to take a closer and help these great sellers get a chance on the front page of Etsy please stop by here. Enjoy!

Wander

We hope where ever you may wander, where ever you may roam, we hope you have a joyful weekend and don't forget to eventually return home.

P. S.
The charming shoes above are from Thrush.

Fall Begins

Inspired by the beauty of the coming autumn. I have put together a little treasury on Etsy to help other wonderful shops have a chance at getting seen on the front page. If you have the time, please take a peek here, click around and leave a comment. Everything helps to get these great sellers up on to the front page. I hope you are having a great day!

Follow Your Heart

A few of our wonderful friends asked us to make a new print out of our "from the heart" card. It took us a while to get around to it with all of the other goings on in our little shop. Now it's finished and ready to fly off the page and into your heart. We wanted this print to have the same feel as the card, but bring something different and a little more special to your space. So follow your heart here if you would like to take a better look.

Tattered Petals

Some things just seem to belong together. I came across both of the photographs above this morning. They are by two different artists, yet I want them to be shown besides one another. The image of the pink magnolias goes so well with the delicately peeling paint captured by Irina Souiki. Kind of wonderful don't you think?