Lovely in Linen

I've recently discovered the elegance of linen and I've fallen in love with this gorgeous textile made from the flax plant.  You can literally feel the earthy goodness woven into the fibers and I love the way linen feels in your hand.  Here's just a very small sampling of the many beautiful handmade linen items you'll find on Etsy.  I've selected 5 items in a limited color palette to accentuate the natural feel of linen. You can enjoy linen in your home decor or in your clothing and accessories - it's so versatile and yet never loses it's natural beauty!  By combining the labor intensive manufacturing process of linen with the love and care of a handmade product, the energy of these items is sure to be very special!

1.  Linen and Vintage Kimono Pillow Cover ||  Project Sarafan
2.  Hand Painted Eucalyptus Linen Towel || Les Miniboux
3.  Vintage French Lace Linen Scarf || French Felt
4.  Navy Blue Linen Tote Bag || Independent Reign
5.  Linen Sparrow Dress || Anny Schoo Eco Clothing

Go Earthy with Your Graduation Gifts!

With college graduations around the corner, I thought I would put together a post about graduation gifts.  With so many different angles to approach this topic on, I decided to focus on home decor gift ideas that all shared a common theme - earthy!  Why?  Well, I was remembering what it was like after I graduated from college and how grounded and yet ungrounded I felt.  So many new experiences ahead of me, so many unknowns, many adventures awaiting me.  By giving a nature inspired gift, the essence of staying "grounded" through it all is transfered.  We all know the importance of staying grounded in life - even when the storm comes whipping through, if we have strong roots then we always remain strong.  The idea is to give a gift that also doubles as some words of wisdom!

My 4 selections will get you pointed in the right direction and make for a really thoughtful and personalized graduation gift!


top left               Hive Pattern Wall Decor || Red Tile Studio
top right            Art Print Etchings on Handmade Paper || 88 Editions
bottom left        Flight Series A || The Haunted Hollow Tree
bottom right      Feather Nature Photo || Amanda Keaton Photography