My Etsy Picks: Mint Fashion

It seems that "mint is the new black" this season.  Mint is such a delicate, calming, charismatic hue that makes you want to reach out and hug someone :)  I don't have a lot of pastels in my closet but green is one  of my favorite colors and I would like to get myself one, two, or maybe a couple of pieces in this endearing shade.  I feasted my eyes on these minted lovelies and I'm wondering if you're also thinking about getting your hands on one of these:

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lace shorts with crochet scalloped trim : three bird nest

scented mint chocolate ice cream necklace : tiny hands

vintage baby doll dress : aiseirigh

leggings with mint berries print : ZIB textile

handmade hair bow : the bellie whistle
chiffon inifinity scarf : Hera Scarf
vegan fold over clutch : milk and honey handbags
bridesmaid chiffon dress : Onor
1970s pleated skirt : coco and orange
mint oxford brogue : goodbye folk
mint vintage sweater : get your vintage on
1990s cropped denim jacket : Julia Sugden

little birds studs : IrenkaR

tiny bird necklace : Beauty Spot

bow knitted headband : Kokosh Knitting

enamel butterfly hair pin : blithely vintage

mint pink lomography print : Basic Design

Chalcedony glass and gold dangle earrings : black and white jewels

mint heart ring : Dariami

Amazzonite stones necklace : AME jewels

mint lace and pearl : Cecilia Jewelry

pastel geometric color block necklace : Alina and T

suede and gold link bracelet : Love Style Happiness

chandelier earrings : exquisite artistry

 tiny mint square earrings : Apple Latte

mint fabric and vintage lace necklace : The Whirlwind

heirloom lace necklace : Hannah's Hope Chest

mint chain ring : amarilo

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Cameo glass bead and brass necklace : Jacaranda Designs

Victorian inspired roses bracelet : Ann Mich Treasure Box

flower sash : Mixed Media by Bridget

acrylic rose, vintage white glass beads necklace : Lovely Sparrow and Co.

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Thanks to all the shops who commented on My Etsy Picks: Spring Fling last week. 

Lovely, Little Thing: Bird on a Bike

I love this sweet necklace with a little bird on a bicycle, in pastel pink.  

So charming! 

Found this and more lovely things from the Etsy shop, SerejkinDom.  

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend :)

Mag Luv: Chickpea Spring 2012

I've been delighted to discover Chickpea magazine online.  These recipes are from the Spring 2012 issue.  I plan to browse the old issues one of these days and would be on the look-out for this year's releases.  I would love to try out some of the recipes too.  How does sugar cookies with naturally-colored icing, Cherry corn scones, baked eggplant sliders, and oregano chocolate cupcakes sound?

Chickpea features food and writing based around the vegan lifestyle. There is also a product guide highlighting small businesses owned by vegans, vegetarians and veg-friendly sellers.  The online version is free but printed versions are also available.  The printed version is ad free and printed on high-quality recycled paper.  If you want to check it out, here's the website.

Interior Design: French Inspired!

French interiors never fail to mesmerize me! I love looking at them in magazines and online. Though I can't see myself living in an entirely French loft, I'm actually drawn to the French country style and I would love French accents in my home.  Sometimes, it's just nice to window shop online and today, my shopping list is inspired by these romantic photos.

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One King's Lane

  metal milk can

"Lunch in Provence" by Rachael McKenna
fleur-de-lis cake plate 
French print market tote
white pitcher 
Eiffel print
recycled glass Carafe 

"French Chic" by Florence de Dampierre

metal baskets

My Etsy Picks: Spring Fling

I'm so enjoying my time curating  beautiful things from various Etsy sellers.  For this week, it's the Spring Fling! Lots of colors in both pastels and bold hues, the flowers, the birds, the butterflies, and let's not forget the bees.  Oh, such a rejuvenating theme :)  I actually got a bit carried away, I was able to collect four sets of collages.  I hope you enjoy them.  Have a happy day :)

up-cycled 70s yellow circle scarf : The Silk Moon 

"The Bird Number 3" photograph : Photography Dream

heart floral magnet : Handy Happy Hearts

Spring art cards : Inspired Greetings AD

coral red berries leggings: ZIB textile

hand painted blue flowers pillow case : Mery Bradley

vintage floral quilt : bonnbonn

mixed media garden photograph : Pretty Petal Studio

butterfly pouch : mama bleu designs

crochet lace stone : Table Top Jewels

paper flower garland : She Shell

floral embroidered fabric purse : diohej
polka dot mint blouse : flinflon to HongKong
antique Tulip pendant necklace : joey five cents
recycled crochet flower garland : Emma Lamb
"The Bees Knees" high-waisted leggings : Blackbird Tees
vintage kitchen towels : Project Sarafan
1960s Delill white bead & floral tapestry handbag : Pemmy's Emporium

Flowers photography : Carolyn Cochrane

birds on a wire art print : Enrouge

pastel butterfly lavender sachets : Gardenmis

floral petals scallop necklace : Ampris Loves

reversible floral & dots headband : Sassy Stitches by Lori

purple stitched earrings : skrynka

pastel painted mason jars : Beach Blues

floral hair clip : Apple White

floral shirt-waist dress : Mrs Pomeranz

three silk butterfly hair clips : Kate's Cottage Shop

sterling silver dragonfly necklace : CyKlu 

1960s embroidered tunic dress : zwzzy

1950s pink vintage doily  : The Wild Roses

crochet pearl necklace : vyldanstyl

crocheted rose ring : From Paris

watercolor bridal Kimono : Girl with Serious Dream

lace earrings : Tina Eva Renee

hibiscus high-waisted maxi skirt : James Society

Lovely, Little Thing: Polka Dot Studs

I have a new favorite shop at Etsy, Lepun! 

 Aren't these polka dot studs too cute???

I'd say, YES, THEY ARE!!! 

Shop Love: All the Pretty Pastels

I'm loving all the pretty pastels from "Go Softly" Boutique at Shoe Dazzle especially the lace Oxfords which comes in pastel blue, pink and beige; the Parisian-inspired crocheted ballet flats with spiked studs across the toes; and the pastel + gold spiked-studded accessories.

via: Shoe Dazzle