Could I love this ANY more than I already do? Never.

Link: Etsy :: ilovegreyskies :: Bear Hood Mook.

Just a quickie to let you know that I have a few ad spots left for Mankind Mag: Issue Three! Circulation is up to 20,000 readers, so email me to reserve your spot!

I’m a big fan of Hint Magazine and always look forward to a new Streetnik feature. Love the photography in this issue, shot by Miguel Rosales.

Link: Hint Fashion Magazine.

The more I think about my impending move to Indiana this fall [I'll be leaving L.A. on September 17th--- mark your calendars!], the more excited I get for SNOW! I know it’s still August; I’m quite aware. But L.A. doesn’t allow for a winter wardrobe, and I’ve been dreaming of wool, mittens and stockings.

I’ll be sure to add this to my Hoosier collection this year. Instant love.

Link: Caninja Original- Superstar [1CANF7-S10] – $28.80 : Butikofer – Online Store.

For me, Karin is in the same boat as Sandra— inspiring, creative and OH so fun. I just love her fresh take on design and the way she incorporates fun into each of her designs.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Karin, visit her shop [her prints are my favorite], her flickrstream, and her blog [Eddy & Edwina] and take a look at her beauties. What talent!?

Today she’s walked us through her Tuesday [as you can see, we've got a bit of a time difference!], and it’s a GOODIE! Enjoy, and thank you SO much, Karin!
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8.15-8.45 Everybody is waking up. (Yes, so late, even though we have little kids–they go to bed late too! Outside it’s cloudy. Hedwig the cat comes in for breakfast.

8.45 Preparing breakfast; Frank gets the kids dressed.

9.10 Breakfast outside. In the summer, we usually have every meal of the day in the garden.

9.47 Bringing the kids to kindergarten.

10.07 And a letter to the post office.

10.28 Making some Rooibostea for me and starting to work on a pair of earrings (in between, I’m browsing at the computer).

12.20 Start making lunch.

12.35 Our weekly delivery from an organic farmer arrives, just right to have fresh salad!

12.42 The kids come with Frank back from kindergarten.

12.43 Hedwig comes for her lunch (she’s very punctual).

12.55 We have our dinner outside: pasta with tomato sauce (leftover from yesterday) and potatoes with carrots and zucchini, plus salad.

13.25 A family trip to the town.

I have to pick up a parcel from the custom office.

And after that we have a delicious ice cream.

14.20 Back home. Frank gets the kids ready for their nap. If we are lucky, Oskar is napping during the afternoon, too-doesn’t happen everyday anymore. :) I empty the dishwasher and clean the kitchen.

14.37 Making a coffee for Frank and me.

14.50 A drawing for a collaboration project with Yasu and a little computer work.

16.40 It starts to rain and the kids wake up.

16.58 We have a snack.

17.15 And read some childrens’ books, play, relax.

18.40 Cooking eggs for a salad this evening.

18.57 Dinner.

A quick one, because I have to hurry to my birth-preparation class. We are awaiting our third baby in October!

19.20 Leaving the house.

19.30-21.00

Sitting with other future moms in a shaded room, listening to a howdie who tells about birth, talking and….relax.

21.25

Home again. Frank and me are getting the kids ready for bed. And me myself :) I’m so tired now!

21.54 Reading a goodnight story with the kids in bed.

22.06 Light off. Sleep well!

My dear friend Angela sent me this lovely link from Helle Jorgensen. I think I’m in love!

Link: Beach Detritus.

HAY is by far my favorite resource for international design fun. I’m loving these porcelain plates at the moment— but wouldn’t dare eat on them. ;)

Link: HAY – Pyrénées.

Excuse me while I kiss the Ky.

Link: Ky Anderson.

Adorable reader Mary just sent over an email this morning to something her family has been working on, and I am just so blown away by the creativity!

Viewville is an online source for gallery-quality (and affordable) photography, all of which are personal collections from professional photographers.

Worth a peek— this one’s my favorite.
[thanks, Mary!]

Link:Viewville.com – Your Destination for Fine Art Photo Prints – Urban :: Telephone.

I’ve been playing with this site all morning [which explains the lack of posts!], ever since Monica asked me what my quiz results are [for the record, it's Kitschy Chic, which is RIGHT on!].

Anyway, I stumbled upon this Erica Wakerly print and am in mad love. I dream of wallpapering a bathroom in this, with a Parisian clawfoot tub and an art deco mirror.

Yummy.

Link: Erica Wakerly Spiral, white/black – mydeco.com.