Thank you all so much for your many emails, comments and kind thoughts. It’s been a rough week but we’re all doing much better, and it helps knowing I have so many of you behind me.

Anyway, today’s giveaway is from my dear friend Marichelle, who actually just released a new product on her Etsy shoppe that is ADORABLE, so be sure to check out her House Rules while you’re looking at her goods. She’s kindly donated one of her cutesy fabric banners and it is sooooo wonderfully handmade. You’ll love it, I promise. Please note that the color of the photo is actually different than the actual banner— there are more reds and oranges in the banner you’ll receive.

You know what to do; comment below to enter, and winner will be notified via email. Thank you, Marichelle, and thank you again for your support, guys. You are all wonderful.

Link: Etsy :: wunderlust

Just a note to let you know that due to a death in the family, regular scheduling will be postponed. I will, however, still hold today’s giveaway and Thursdays out of respect to the sweet shoppes that have kindly donated our giveaway items. [Thank you, guys!]

Today’s giveaway is a lovely handmade sweater from Etsy seller LittleHouses. The quality is unreal— you’ve got to trust me on this one. It’s seriously beautiful.

Comment below to enter; winner will be notified via email within the week!

Thank you, LittleHouses!

Link: LittleHouses :: Rosemont Sweater.

I’ll be out today with a family emergency. I’ll do my best to post through the week, but may not get to emails/comments until next week.

Thanks for understanding everyone.

Link: 2 AM

Another Flickr fave of mine, from Sandra Juto’s daily right here. You know I’m a Sandra fan, and this photo is particularly striking a chord today b/c this is what I will be doing ALLLLLL next week in NYC.

Yes, coffee, hosiery and chocolate. Eek!

Link: Sandra Juto Flickr

Gorgeous, AND on sale. The print, not Michelle.
p.s. ‘This Week in Inspiration’ has been postponed! Be patient. ;)

Link: The Shiny Squirrel.

One more flickr favorite for Friday [love the alliteration]; look at this cute little French girl!

Link: Careenin on Flickr

OK, so I love this photo for three reasons: (a) clothespins! (b) I want that rug in the middle to be a cute little skirt, and (c) clothespins!

Link: Ait Zekri

I’m in a photo mood today, so I’ll be showcasing a few of my Flickr faves. Here’s a long-time favorite of mine… it reminds me a field in my hometown. Ahhh, memories.

Link: joaniemary on Flickr

I received the sweetest email from Maria last night, who constructs her art on wood panels (drawn with oil paint marker and colored pencils!). I love this specific piece SO much I could squeeze it.

I’d totally get splinters, though. [Thanks, Maria!]

Link: MARIAJANOSKO.

Yay! Today’s giveaway is from a WONDERFUL Portland-based shoppe, Makool Loves You. It’s a super special giveaway, as this is no longer in stock and as a limited edition, you may not receive another chance to own it!

This pretty little Safiya cup is illustrated by Irana Douer, a big fave of mine. Comment to be the very lucky winner, and best of luck!

While you’re at it, visit Makool Loves You and wish these Portlandite shoppe-owners a happy wedding— they’re getting married this weekend! Thank you, you two!

Link: Makool Loves You.