Happy Weekend {and links!}
H is for Happy Weekend! It's also one big stuffed letter that Yvonne from The Yvestown Blog makes and sells in her little web shop, I placed it here on my dresser so you can see it for yourself. I like the charming Cath Kidston fabrics that she uses. I'll meet you back here on Monday but first, here are some events and links to enjoy. Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
Boston, MA - Koo de Kir Sidewalk Sale, 6/8 10am-6pm, 65 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill.
Brookline, MA - Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, 6/7 from 10-6 pm. Over 70 artists on the grounds of the Devotion School at 345 Harvard Street in Brookline.
Lincoln, MA - Decordova Museum's Annual Art in the Park, Sunday 6/8 from 10-5 pm. $12 admission, free parking at reservoir place. 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA. Over 100 exhibitors of New England's finest artist and artisans exhibit and sell their artwork.
Providence, RI - The Providence Open Market opens for the season on 6/7, noon - 6pm on Westminster Street between Eddy and Clemence.
Atlanta, GA - Indie Craft Experience, 6/7 from 11 to 6pm, Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave West NW. Don't miss visiting the booth of Jess Gonacha and Renee Garner who release a special print during this event. It will be online and available in their Etsy shops in the days ahead.
San Francisco, CA - Free craft workshop on Sunday, June 8th, 2-5pm @ The Curiosity Shoppe 855 Valencia St.
Los Angeles, CA - Huge Moderica warehouse sale, 6/7 from 9am-4pm at 1820 Industrial St. Biscuit Lofts, Downtown LA. (For those unable to attend, take 30% online, details here.)
Los Angeles, CA - Dwell on Design is in full swing until 6/8. If you attend don't miss the outdoor, press and editors lounge because it was designed by Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise LA.
More Bay area events here (thanks, Leah!).
Art by Amy Sol.
Scraps started to arrive today in response to Can You Inspire Someone, yay! Jen Renninger and Kayte Terry sent some beautiful things. I can't wait to see what will arrive next week. It's so fun to look through the packages. I'd like to give Kayte a little plug while I have your attention, her new book about embellishing releases next month (pre-order here).
The decor8 Mood Board contest sponsored by Amy Butler Design is in full swing, please enter by midnight on June 23rd.
An interesting blog post I read, especially the comments, on the topic of creative
minds think alike and how you can often have an idea and then when you see someone else launch it, it's natural to assume your idea was stolen. Is this always the case?
Inspired by... The art of Amy Sole.
I heart this Shabby Chic dining area... Especially the seat cushions,cement floor, green bookcase, and that gorgeous painting.
Shabby Chic just launched their online store, including furniture. Rachel has her favorite things posted too.
... And an update on the decor8 redesign. Stay tuned for a blog that will look and feel a lot different as soon as next month. This has been an ongoing labor of love, it took months to figure out how I wanted it to look, then budget for the work, locate someone patient enough to work with me (ha ha) and now after reviewing the final concepts today, I am over the moon happy with it. Look for the new decor8 mid July!
Have a great weekend!