Give Thanks + Gather

I've been looking around for some creative ideas for decorating for the Fall season and the holidays that come with it.  The other day I was perusing through the EmersonMade website to see what new items that had to offer and I found these linen table runners that would be perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday.  My favorites are the Giving Thanks and Gather runners.  I love their simple look and the directness of each of the words.  I think it would make your guests really think about the reason for the holiday.  Have you already started thinking about decorating for the Thanksgiving holiday?

Images: EmersonMade

British Week - Etsy Favs

Today for British Week, I thought I'd share some finds on Etsy that have a British theme to them.  What I love about Etsy is that anything you think of is probably made by someone on Etsy and you can do a simple search to find it.  I even found a Union Jack Dress Form and Wedding Invitations with a British theme.  How awesome are these great items!

Items: 1. Queen Elizabeth II Cross Stitch  2. British Race Car Print 
3. Union Jack themed Wedding Invitations  4. Union Jack Dress Form

Items:1. Union Jack Gift Tags  2. God Save the Queen themed Magnets 
3. Union Jack Brass Ring  4. Union Jack Bunting Kit

West + Plum

If you are a fan of vintage finds, then you need to head over to West + Plum. Ellie, of the blog mint's, vintage etsy shop is a great place to pick up a small piece or cute vintage kitsch that she has found in her travels and hunts at flea markets. I snagged this great vintage embroidery piece the other day that I am going to make into a pillow for my living room. I can't wait to put it together!

Images: West + Plum

Let's Go DAWGS!

Today's post is short and sweet! LET'S GO DAWGS! My alma mater, Butler University, is in the NCAA Championship tonight and needless to say, I'm excited! My mom decided to make a cute Bulldog banner to put in her teller window at work today. I just had to share it. Isn't it so cute!


Image: my mom's co-worker, Rachel

William Morris

I wanted to share a book with you that I recently purchased about artist, textile designer and writer William Morris. Morris was very influential in the Arts & Crafts movement in England in the 1800s and I have always thought of him as an amazing artist. He produced many a floral textiles that even today we see in many homes.

I purchased William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Home so that I could read more about his life and his business Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co and to see many more of his paintings and textile designs. This book showcases a lot of Morris' work during his lifetime and even the influences since his death. If you like his work as much as I do, then this book is for you.







For much more on William Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement, visit the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

Pictures via vintage yankee.