eva and juliet are a creative duo who share a little white workshop in quebec, canada. together they make evajuliet atelier, a whimsical paper shop that is lovely in every way. i’ve been especially enchanted by their beautiful family trees, each inspired by nature’s delicate flora. what a beautiful and refreshing way to celebrate your loved ones!

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i didn’t actually realize how much these works of art had in common until i put them all together in this post for you. it’s funny how sometimes we’re just drawn to similar colors, themes and values, isn’t it? i suppose right now i’m loving tribal themed, floral accented, woodland inspired artwork!

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we probably all have a crafter in our lives. you know, the one who gives handmade gifts, lives in their craft room, has an etsy shop, and/or is always doing some kind of a diy project. i think crafters are one of the most fun groups of people to buy for (probably because i’m one of them myself!).

have something to add? please share your gift suggestions in the comments section!

1) the crafter’s guide to taking great photographs – $16.47 | 2) paint box votive holder – $68 | 3) etsy gift card- $25-250 | 4) porcelain yarn bowl- $33 | 5) boxed japanese washi tape- £16.95 | 6) a subscription to do it yourself magazine – 2 years for $19.97 | 7) give any craftsy class- $30-75 | 8) filled with love embroidery kit- $25 | 9) make your own rabbit toy kit –  £15.00 | 10) grow your handmade business – $11.53

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today i’ve been oohing and ahhing over valerie’s chalk art at lily & val. valerie first hand draws in chalk, then meticulously paints over them using a technique that preserves the realistic look of chalk with the durability of acrylic paint. the result looks like an authentic chalk masterpiece, but won’t ever rub off! i think these would make great christmas gifts, or add the perfect touch to your holiday decor. visit her shop  or website for originals, digital and prints.

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louise gale has filled this big dreams planner with over 60 pages of creative exercises, dream worksheets and roadmaps to help you plan for a creative year. inside this workbook and planner, you’ll find 67 pages of tools and advice on how to transform your life, follow your passion and continue to dream big.  you can use the 2013 calendar, dream board exercises & monthly goal sheets to keep on track throughout the year. in addition to that, you’ll also receive the above 2013 calendar, a 9 minute color mediation and a mini printable gratitude book. visit the flower of life studio to learn more!

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we’ve flown more this year than ever before, and though it’s not something that i particularly enjoy, it is something that still amazes me. i always call dibs on the window seat and gaze out with amazement nearly the entire flight. it always bums me out when i see passengers with their window tightly shut focused on some sort of a screen for the entire flight (i can see some of the time, but the whole time?). the beauty of the clouds, geometric shapes of our land and winding streams captivate me. i often think about all the generations who never got to see the earth from this perspective, and i’m thankful for the opportunity.

that’s why i really love this window series by jim darling. i think he sees the same beauty!

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i thought etsy’s feeling stately newsletter was adorable this morning (did you get it?), which inspired me to do a little roundup of my own states. over the last two years we’ve lived in three states, but there will never be a place like my home sweet home of north carolina.

north carolina: home sweet home north carolina | custom state embroidery | pointillism mountains

colorado: colorado love greeting card | i heart colorado | colorado love postcard

california: california grizzly bear | rubber stamp of your state | going to california

wrap up: {art} {california} {cards} {colorado} {home} {north carolina} {ode} {stamps} {states}

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i’ve been especially inspired by ink lately. if you have any favorite tattoos you been eying, please share them in the comments section! i’ll meet you there. :)

p.s. if you’re interested, you can follow my ink board here!

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