the perfect mixture of flora and fauna. i just love these little guys from wild pulp! all from a series called ‘north american animals in bark’, owen smith photographs the barks of specific tree species and then looks for the animals spirit reflected in the world of flora that surrounds them. i love that. :) the perfect inspiration for this project? john muir’s quote, “when we tug at a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world.”

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recognize something? yup you got it, today’s giveaway comes from yours truly. :) enter to win this wool felt antler pillow cover from the home to roost etsy shop- handmade by me! it is made of soft wool felt with an applique that is handcut and securely stitched into place. this pillow case is made to fit a 20″ pillow form and has an envelope closure on the back for easy removal and a clean, chic look.

here’s how you enter!

comment here letting us know why you like this pillow, where you would put it or who you would give it to (will arrive by christmas, if you live in the u.s.!). to enter twice, you may “like” going home to roost on facebook and leave another comment here letting us know you did so.

the nitty gritty:

giveaway ends monday, december 12th at midnight, pst. one winner will be drawn by a random number generator and announced here on tuesday. good luck!

pssst! don’t miss yesterday’s giveaway for this beautiful skirt!

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aren’t these just the cutest? softly stuffed plush pillows from gingiber may technically be for a nursery, but i say they are suitable for anyone with a heart for woodland motifs and cozy snuggles!

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everyone seems to know that i have a weakness for woodland animals. just this past weekend, a friend of mine saw a deer print at a thrift store and called me over just to make sure i didn’t miss it. i’m not sure exactly what it is about them, but i think these creatures take me back to nature, no matter where i am. especially when they are illustrated as beautifully as these. youareconstance by rebekah garibay features one sweet print after another- from birds and deer to rabbits and skunks!

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my mister loves maps. he uses them to plan his route for bike rides and loves to weave together all of the little connected back roads that he never knew existed. we have a large map hanging over our desk and most afternoons we’ll meet there so i can learn about his planned adventure. he likes them so he can ‘study the land’ (what a guy-thing). i like them because they bring a certain kind of ‘smart’ look to an area (what a girl-thing). when i saw jason laferrera’s take on maps over at design*sponge yesterday, i knew i wanted to make sure you didn’t miss them! he takes historical maps and pieces them together to make these woodland wonders. how beautiful!

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charmaine olivia is a self-taught san franciscan artist, and the way she perfectly portrays these painted ladies speaks to me deeply.  showing emotions that can’t be put into words, i love the face she gives to each of them.

in addition to her more colorful work, she draws the most beautiful and feminine silhouettes, and you can buy the originals right in her shop. with obvious nautical, woodland and native themes, i can’t even begin to pick my favorite!

make sure to visit her website where you can explore more of her work and along with her lovely blog.

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i ran across nature’s cabinet yesterday, and was so delighted to find that torrie has two other nature inspired shops: plume & bloom and the peddler! whether your style is farmhouse, coastal, woodland, shabby chic or french country- you’ll find something to fit your interiors. she makes beautiful home decor, handcrafted adornments and perfect touches for a handmade wedding.  enjoy!

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well dear ones, our week has come to a close! i hope each of you have a beautiful weekend full of the things that you love. :) my new soup lover and i will be off to colorado springs on sunday, so i’ll be excited to report to you on monday from a different state! any advice on what we should do while we’re there?

summed up pretty perfectly, this shop is full of super duper things! woodland silhouettes, pretty pendants, frilly cuffs and even a couple of vintage shoe finds. from military finds to nautical inspirations, they have something to suit just about every one of my current obsessions. if you just have to have more (like me) visit their blog for some more really very extraordinarily super duper things!

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