Etsy seller Spruce Home, a design studio based in Austin, TX, has upholstered this ornate, wooden-based ottoman in Amy Butler's
Nigella Primrose fabric, giving it a vibrant, modern update. The
Ottoman Empire ($425) stands 14 inches high with a 30-inch diameter, the perfect size to use as a round coffee table, or set with a tray or some shelter books on top. Not only do I adore the aqua and cool green fabric used, but it looks like it'd be super comfortable used as a stool, foot rest, or even a dog bed.
If the fleeting beauty of a fresh floral bouquet isn't what you had in mind for your
wedding or other celebration, you're in luck. Etsy seller
Princess Lasertron makes custom bouquets from hand-stitched felt and vintage buttons that will last well beyond your ceremony, and perhaps your five-year anniversary. But you needn't be tying the knot to take one home.
Since Summer definitely isn't
endless, capture its essence with this limited edition print by artist Danna Ray. When you have
Wish You Were Here ($25) on your kitchen wall, you'll get a reminder of sunshine and lake dreams, even if snow is madly falling outside your window.
This archival print is produced with high-quality pigment-based inks on heavyweight paper, and is seven inches square, allowing room for matting and framing in a standard size frame. It would be a great addition to any room in the house, from nursery to bathroom.
One simple way to perk up your
endless Summer is by bringing color into your home. But that needn't mean repainting your walls, or letting your kids go wild with finger paint. A vibrant accessory here or there will surely suffice.
I came across yet another furnishing for your man's
Since I recently suggested you repurpose your
belt buckles as frames, when I came across a belt buckle for sale used in the same way, I couldn't help but share. The
Domestikate Custom Belt Buckle ($26) was originally used to hold polished rock and gemstone pieces, and it has a D-ring on its back side, so it can actually be used as a buckle or just as a decorative frame. I love its 1970s Western theme, and think it just begs for a black-and-white cowboy image inside.
Wall stickers may be waning in popularity, but I still have a soft spot for any stickers made in particularly fresh designs. This
Gnomes and Mushrooms Decal ($16) is one of the cutest things I've seen in a long time.
I have a
keen affection for gnomes as it is, but when they're reinterpreted in solid black, they take on a surprisingly modern air.
Considering that it's August, the tulips in your garden have likely already come and gone. But that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy them. The
Gleena Shop Open Tulip Serving Platter ($55) is just the thing to keep Spring eternal (you know how I love
endless seasons).
Etsy is an abyss of handmade items, selling hundreds of wonderful things from all over the world (as
evidenced here). But I must admit, there's a lot of detritus to siphon through. So, when I came across
Massey and Rogers lampshades, it was a breath of fresh air.
I've written about many common types of
storage and even some that have
stumped you. But, never a spoon cabinet. Only the Aussies (OK, and maybe the Brits) would designate an entire cabinet on the wall just for their spoons.
