east coast {baby} bird's....nest

Where have I been these past 8 months??  Well, here is a glimpse at what I've been up to, getting ready for the newest member of our east coast bird's nest.  baby bird makes his debut in a mere 6 weeks, and well his "nest" is all ready for him!  I can't wait for him to see it!
Here is a list of my resources, I did so much scouting online that I wanted to share in case anyone is curious:

Crib:  Ikea Gulliver Crib
Dresser:  Vintage/ Yard Sale
Table Lamp: Vintage/ Flea Market
Ottoman: Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip ottoman which I recovered in a slub cotton chevron fabric
Rocking Chair: Ryder Rocking Chair from West Elm ( a gift from Baby Mac's Gran)
Curtains:  West Elm Stripped shower curtain ( X2) cut and hemmed
Curtain hardware: West elm
Giraffe: Melissa and Doug

Changing Pad cover and crib sheet:  Dwell Studio/ Gio Aqua
Ceiling Fixture:  Lights Up!  Faux Bois silk, handmade in Brooklyn
Book shelf:  Ikea expedit
Mobile:  Blabla circus mobile ( gift from Gram-mama and Pap Pap)
Deer Print:  photo by Pap Pap!
Frame:  Ikea
Mini wooden London: Muji

carried away

I must be honest, I have a fear of balloons!  Isn't that silly?  I would be better off with this adorable print by lovemaki a torronto based artist.  the sentiment is sooo sweet {If you knew how much I love you  you'd faint}.  It would be a lovely gift and how sweet would it be in a nursery( you can also get it in french).  visit her equally adorable website here.   If you don't suffer from globophobia ( yes, that is the fear of balloons) like me, how fun are these giant balloons by geronimo balloon troopers?  perfect to have at a photo shoot, wedding, soiree or really just any old day!  Check them out here.


xoxo

lucky #

image courtesy of honestlywtf.com via Pinterest

how cool are these lulu frost 14K code rings? ($440 each)  You could stack them to symbolize a birthday, anniversary, # of cats you have, etc.  I think I would get the number 3 ( for me, j and oscar) check them out here.

and good news- tomorrow is wednesday- the work week is almost 1/2 way done!

golden child

check out the latest issue of {online} magazine matchbook here.  this month MB is  featuring a great article on the oh so talented (and blonder) gretchen jones winner of project runway's eighth season.  gretchen certainly brought a bit of much needed tension to the tv series but love her or hate her, you can't deny her designs were winners.   I especially loved her almost primitive jewelry designs which delightfully can you yours ( and mine!) on Piperlime, check it out here. ( 100% percent of the profits from her jewelry sales go to aid for artisans, pretty cool, huh?)  
are you watching season 9?  any favorites? 


ps:  wanting more?  check out matchbook's tumblr page 'strikes our fancy'  here

sea of thought

boy oh boy,  do I love a good quote.  couldn't help but love this print from little things studio in yazoo city, mississippi.  the quote really resonates with me.  it can be yours for 20 bucks right  here on etsy. ( I have had my eye on it for a dear friend) what are some of your most favorite quotes?

shop girl

love these calling cards from pixelimpress here on etsy, digging the seafoam chevron

west elm hamman stripe towel- lovely my new powder room, monogramed for sure here

would love to be wearing this rachel pally long wrap skirt in surf here

insprired by this kate spade print shop piece: blue a print by kristina sostarko here

tuck this under your arm ( I would love to) claire vivier oversize clutch shown in pebbled lamb/blue available here

missing the beach like me?  how about this coney island beach iphone case( also available as a print) here

need a place to hang up my new keys, love love this vintage brass lions head hook on etsy here

jonathan adler squirrel match strike here...oooh how I want this so badly

hello friends- as I get back into the groove of blogging I thought I would start with sharing some of my own personal favorite finds from around the web this week.  nothing wrong with a little window shopping, right?   what are you up to this weekend?  I am still itching to buy a handful of things for the new house.  speaking of the new house,  I need to do a little photo shoot and share it here.  I will work on that!  enjoy the weekend.
  

home is where the blog is

photo courtesy of millie motts

hello friends.  sorry for the super long hiatus!  good news, we have moved and I will be back to blogging from my brand new home....soon!