Do It Yourself Magazine

I picked up the latest Do It Yourself Magazine (by Better Homes and Gardens) yesterday after I fell instantly in love with their clever repurposing idea for old side tables.  See them at the foot of the bed (image one and in image two, #6)!  I find this style of table at thrift shops all the time, and it seems likely that you could pick up a pair in your neck of the woods for under $20.  What a great project! 

The magazine has instructions for making most everything featured inside of it, and there are quite a few projects that I've put on my weekend endeavors list.  You can pick up this issue on newsstands or order and check out current and past issues on their website.

The Collector

Today we awoke to a lovely brisk and fall-like day (though it is nearly 80 outside now), and it's put me into a mood for collecting things.  Bring on the cold Mother Nature... I'm ready!

Acrylic Mounted Insects at Mothology, Butterfly Window Necklace by Alexis Bittar at Clay Pot, Diadora Boots by Delman at Zappos.

I'm all aflutter...

Sooo... all you patient and lovely readers, here is the news I promised you:

Wren & Chickadee is the brand new etsy shop that my daughter (chickadee) and I dreamed up.  In it you will find an assortment of fabulous vintage, remade, and handmade items... we hope you'll stop by for a visit.

I've just begun to fill it with some of the many treasures we've collected together and there is much more to come, so be sure to check back from time to time for new goodies.

Until then, xo Ez (aka Wren)

Hot Potato

I just heard about the newly opened online shop: Three Potato Four (via the lovely sfgirlbybay blog)... and I'm just loving what I'm seeing.  Stop on by and check them out... and snag your favorite one and few-of-a-kind indie and vintage finds before they're gone!  Also make sure to check out their blog right here.

Art I Love: 09. 13. 07

Does this week seem to be flying by too fast for anyone else, or is it just me?  I can't believe it's Thursday already!  Anyhow... here's a sampling of a few fabulous etsy artists.  Check out each of their links for additional works and purchasing info. xo

Violet Ship Print by Sarah Blank Studios

Coco by My Charlie Girl

The Sisters Five, Print by Marmee Craft

Le the Suspendu - Print by Anne Julie