have a wonderful weekend everybody, and thanks for all the blog love this week — it sure felt good! i wish we could all have one big picnic! • photos via astrid; emily shur; and stripey straws from shop sweet lulu.  
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amsterdam-based artist | designer leslie oshmann of swarm is at it again…genius, i mean. i love leslie’s gorgeous EMBROIDERY BAGS — made from all things vintage. leslie creates the most incredibly unique, and feminine handmade bags from embroidered linens, silk scarves and handles made from metal embroidery hoops.  All one of a kind, all available to order... 
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the other day when i posted my new living room set up, i got a whole mess of inquiries about the ‘mountain poster’ (above) which is actually called up. so, it would appear to be high time i re-introduced you to the work of artist elisabeth dunker, if you have not already seen her collection. i’ve long been a huge fan of fine little day, elisabeth’s... 
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there’s a sweet little nest in my noe valley neighborhood. one part Parisian flea market, one part haven for pampering yourself, the urban nest is one of my favorite little san francisco shopping secrets, but pssst…i’m gonna let you in on it. when i’m on the hunt for a unique, personal gift, the urban nest is the shop i’m likely to hit first,... 
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rue numero six is out, and available on ‘online shelves’ everywhere…and it’s a good one. there’s some fantastic home tours and photographic eye candy. i loaded up on some mighty good inspiration in rue this month, and i think you will too. here’s a peek at just a few of my favorite bits, what were yours?  
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