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2012-02-06T23:00:23Z

… one of five beautiful art card sets by Soula. Get lost in the dreamy streets of Paris…

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From Russia with Love Photograph by Happee Monkee

2012-01-30T22:22:12Z

There is something oh-so-magical about this photograph by Happee Monkee, an Australian photographer. The color palette and the patterns are simply breathtaking. I’d love to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral. Wouldn’t you?

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Vintage Cardigan from Concetta’s Closet

2012-01-30T22:15:29Z

Do you love the feeling of finding something amazing at a thrift store? I have that feeling so infrequently that I get a little thrill when I find something like this vintage 1960′s cardigan. Concetta’s Closet is a vintage Etsy shop that shares only the best (and prettiest) vintage items.

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts

2012-01-30T21:37:27Z

My boyfriend and I don’t officially celebrate Valentine’s Day but I wouldn’t object to getting one or two of these yummy white chocolate peanut butter hearts! They’re thick, chocolately, and have a layer of peanut butter and graham crackers in the middle. Wouldn’t you love to get one too?! If you’d like to hint to your love to make a batch, you can find the recipe at Peas and Crayons!

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Wooden Earrings by Each to Own

2012-01-30T22:03:57Z

Nothing says fun like bright colors and polka dots! These darling wooden earrings by Each to Own, an Australian jeweler, have both. They come in a variety of colors so you can match all of your polka-dotted wardrobe.

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Wool Felt Necklace by Frank Ideas

2012-01-30T22:09:40Z

Frank Ideas, an Australian jeweler, has a shop full of unusual necklaces. This forest green one is made from cotton string and felt! It looks so soft and makes me think of leaves on a tree. Other necklaces in the shop are made from paper and rubber. How cool is that?

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Fast Five ~ Ingri:Dahl

2012-01-17T21:04:01Z

Who are you?

Kine Paulsen, co-founder of Ingri:Dahl. Originally from Norway, but currently residing in beautiful Southern California.

What do you do?

I run my own company, Ingri:Dahl, together with my twin sister, Einy. We design and sell 3D glasses for movie theaters and 3D TVs. Our 3D glasses are inspired by classic Hollywood, as well as our Norwegian upbringing. We started the company earlier this year, and what we thought would be a side-project quickly became a full-time job. A few weeks ago, we launched our Kickstarter campaign – where we are trying to raise money for our Spring collection.

What makes you happy?

A big cup of caffe latte in the sun with a good book.

My dream is…

To be able to give back to others.

Where can we find you (off-and-on-line)?

The Ingri:Dahl website: http://www.ingridahl.com

Stores:

Society of Spectacle in Los Angeles

The Visionary Inc in Allen Park

Synssenteret in Stavanger, Norway

Eyewear Eyewear in Winnipeg, Canada

Fat Sparrow and Toadstool PDF Pattern by The Paper Shed

2012-01-30T21:56:55Z

How adorable are these little birds and their toadstool? These little plushies can be made by you thanks to the PDF patterns by The Paper Shed, an Australian maker. Her shop is full of cute patterns for all sorts of birds.

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DIY ~ Silhouette Wall Art

2012-01-30T22:28:55Z

I’m a black and white artist myself so I love the idea of these simple black and wood-grain silhouettes! Would you believe the tutorial comes from a hardware store? Lowe’s shared this little how-to for silhouette wall art recently and I can’t wait to make a few of my own! Who would you paint?

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Australia Roots Map by My Roots

2012-01-30T21:51:10Z

This poster is more than a work of art, it’s interactive! My Roots, an artist from the United States, creates posters with red heart stickers that you can position to show where you come from! How cute is that?! No matter where you’re from, there’s a poster for you.

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