the road to nowhere

bird and bloke is owned by a couple in love with each other and photography, living in ann arbor, michigan. even though each of these pictures represents the road to nowhere, don’t they each take you somewhere? i can feel myself walking in each of these pictures and what’s just around the corner.  it’s been really fun to use these as a starting point and see where my imagination takes me.  if i could go anywhere right now, i would cross that wooden bridge to the meadow beyond, fluff out my blanket and read all day.

where would you go?

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Tags: bird, paths, photography, roads, travel

inspired by the ant’s view

{the flower field – ant view – carlsblad, california}

clockwise :: kitty tote bag, vintage map necklace, ribble de bibble mugs, lily pad felt bowl, mating ritual – james’s flamingo, burp cloth and wash set

i believe i’ve sprung for spring.

Tags: flowers, garden, green, pink, spring

RE:constructing ideas

monday already? whew! this weekend flew by! but it sure was lovely.  temperatures were in the low 60’s and i was able to spend tons of time outside, a little book reading and even a little oscar watching.  how was your weekend?

i can’t get enough of this artist.  living in pittsburgh, pa mundania gathers inspiration from the city surrounding her.  she sees the old demolished only to be rebuilt in a new way for a new life.  her artwork at re:constructing ideas so vividly reflects paying homage to the past while embracing the present, it’s beautiful journey to look through them all!

“I was surrounded by the looming remnants of steelmills, abandoned warehouses and weather-worn advertisements emblazoned on the sides of buildings. All of them put there one time with a purpose, still remain there tarnished and a testament to time, the way it changes, the way it doesn’t change anything.” - Mundania Horvath

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Tags: artwork, past, present, reconstruct

handmade porcelain by samantha robinson

this handmade porcelain by samantha robinson is bold, yet delicate and feminine all at the same time.  i love the the bright colors and floral, girly patterns.  her website alone is piece of art, and each vase, kettle and tea cup i see there gets me finding the perfect place for them around my home!

isn’t this set up a vision?  she also sells fresh flowers and if you happen to be in australia, you can find her at the paddington markets.

i hope you have a sunshine-y weekend, and hope to meet you back here on monday!

Tags: austrailia, handmade, kettle, porcelain, tea cup, vase

paper michelle

suspicious easter bird

i found paper michelle this morning and haven’t stopped laughing since!  i even called the mister in to see these, so she won two laughs here. clever handmade cards are so much better than the big box store ones!

clockwise :: takin’ the plunge, i like you in that way, have a smashing birthday, fun with the easter bunny, the very best thing

hand printed and cut without the use of computers or die cuts, these cards are truly handmade in old school style.  i think we could all use a little more humor in our lives, and these cards are an easy (and affordable!) way to get it.

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Tags: cards, gretting, handmade, humor, printed

lou lou & oscar

i have been really enjoying lou lou & oscar’s creative world lately.  light and airy with small creatures peeking out around every corner i look, it’s a whimsical place to visit.  i hope you enjoy!

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Tags: handmade, lou lou and oscar

flores del sol arrangements

arent’t these arrangements beautiful? christina moreno is a professional floral designer and stay-at-home mom.  by combining her love for flowers, vintage pieces and photography, flores del sol is a vision to browse through.  i love all the pops of colors, nature and different textures, and can’t stop looking at those moss clusters!

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Tags: design, floral, flowers, handmade, moss

a line of her own

cheetah swirl :: jackrabbit swirl :: bird swirl :: mouse swirl

with all these swirls and curls debbie’s art makes me happy.  you can find just about anything at a line of her own, from a dipper and a lynx, to a frog, an otter and even an ibex.  and, she’s the only gal i’ve come across who can make a skunk and a mouse look perfect for my house. ;)

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Tags: animals, art, handmade, pen, swirls