I was most happy to receive an email that the LEIF shop is officially up and running. leif has a well-curated selection of home accessories and living items, such as jewelry, stationery, candles, serving pieces and more. All with a colorful, modern and cheerful aesthetic, and many of which are uniquely handmade by the artist. And, in honor of their launch leif is kindly... 
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cake with giants. okay, i’ve softened. maybe it’s all the cold medicine, or perhaps orange juice has somehow weakened my resolve, but i’m feeling much more girlie this friday (as opposed to my bitter side last week!) here’s a kinder, gentler look at some fab friday finds, with a splash of vitamin c color and some happy patterns thrown in for good measure.... 
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i love these kitchen prints, and tea towels from etsy shop, the house of bouton. designed by portland-based designer cassie bouton, these kitchen accessories are happy, bright and add a great big smile while you’re cooking up a storm. and cassie’s used no solvents or spirits in her hand printed flour sack towels and prints. for more from cassie visit the house... 
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sthlm is the home of independent swedish design, and features a new swedish artist every month. this month, these serving trays from the current artist in residence, Maria Holmer Dahlgren, really caught my eye! what a fun way to offer your guests a cocktail, or serve up a very happy meal. and, these colorful cutting boards from mrs. murphy recently featured at sthlm are... 
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that crafty skinny laminx is at it again, with some brand new tea towel designs. inspired by her vintage teapot and jug collection, south african designer heather moore has recently added a few more designs to her already impressive and stylish line of tea towels. here’s a peak at the new stuff from skinny laminx. for more from heather, visit the skinny laminx etsy shop... 
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