Friday Find: snake ring

 

$198 on etsy from seller michellechangjewelry

Well-worn wood for the home

Love the look of incorporating a naturally-distressed wood wall or piece of furniture into the home -- gives it that lived-in, rustic homey look I crave.

Friday Find: artwork on etsy

Absolutely swooning over this abstract seascape by Vermont-based artist Amber Alexander, which I found on etsy.  Here's her complete shop, which ranges from paintings of whimsical animals, people, and nature, to landscapes like the one above.

Favorite items on etsy -- paper

[lion screenprint -- $20 -- NewDuds on etsy]

[tentacles -- $30 -- NewDuds on etsy]

[two whales -- $22 -- twoems on etsy]

[hot air baloon -- $22 -- thebigharumph on etsy]

[a cetacean study -- sold]

[map of Massachusetts -- sold]

Friday find: disco stairs!

[How fun would it be to have these disco ball stairs in your house?  Every day would be a party!]

Tumblr to love: Cape Cod Collegiate

Another sweetly curated, New England prep-themed Tumblr that I can't get enough of: Cape Cod Collegiate.

Check it out.

Frame worthy?

Thinking of blowing this up and getting it framed.  Thoughts?  Anyone have any tips on doing this?

Dreaming of a winter wonderland

We woke up to a "light dusting" in Boston today, which will no doubt be melted by noon.  I've heard the phrase "snow drought" thrown about as of late.  I shiver at the thought!  While I wait patiently by the door in my duck boots, here's what I've been dreaming of...

[found via capecodcollegiate]

[found via cabinfodder]

And we have reader photos!  My lovely friend Elyse Andrews, who blogs over at www.elyseandrews.com and with her husband, Upstatement co-founder Mike Swartz, at www.elyseandmike.com, sent me these gorgeous winter photos that I wanted to share with you all.

 [Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire]

[Crested Butte, Colorado]

The look for less: graphic rug

Inspired by this high-end designer rug:

 5'x7' Serena & Lily

What I bought:

5'x8' overstock.com

La Musee d'Orsay

La Musee d'Orsay, originally uploaded by camma.

Leaving the island

viewfinder, leaving the island, originally uploaded by camma.

Amazing winter style

YES.  [via dustjacket attic]

Happy New Year!

Wanted to share some images of the thoughts, wishes, and goals that I'd like to take with me into this glorious new year.

 

Nordic leggings update

Thanks to the lovely Elizabeth Paige Fierman for finding these at the aptly named site OnlyLeggings -- they're the legging superstore, in case you didn't know.  Yes friends, they sell ONLY LEGGINGS and the site can be quite addicting.  Be careful though, or else next thing you know you'll be waking up from an online shopping induced blackout with $200 worth of leggings charges to your account.

 [note: I will NEVER wear mine with heels]