Hey Little Birdie | Shopping Blog

So, you probably don’t know this, but out of nowhere I’ve found myself on an embroidery kick.  I’ve been looking for non-cheesy modern designs.  I thought for sure there would be hundreds of sellers out there who would be stitching to their heart’s content, creating vintage-inspired, modern pieces.  Not so much.  Surprisingly, I found them a little hard to find!

Thank goodness for a.e. wilder’s little shop of embroidery goodness. (I added that last part to the name. )

I was about to lose all hope!

Absolutely love the breath of fresh air she brings that I was hoping to find!  Check out her shop for more sweet designs.

“A house has to evolve and change.” —Furniture designer Julian Chichester

My husband and I are attempting to spruce up our house and do some light redecorating.  We decided to find an inspiration room as a way to maintain an editing eye.  (I would suggest looking thru stills at 1st Option – many amazing rooms there.) I think the trick is to pick out your favorite aspects of the picture.  Really stop to consider what you love about the picture whether it be colors, furniture placement, specific items, etc.    The nice thing about an inspiration room is that the pieces you choose for your own room don’t have to be exactly the same as the ones in the photo.  If you stick with the same colors and vibe, you can’t go wrong.

Here are six accessories I found that were inspired from this room:

1. Large Wall Clock, $109.99

2. Judy Paul ‘Garden’ Oversized Canvas Art, $142.99

3. Crows in Tree Print 4×4, $6.00

4. Hand Poured Porcelain Ceramic Apple, $13.00

5. LOVE Pillow in Red/White, $24.00

6. Sedona Low Open Tote, $19.95

You can go as cheap or as expensive as your budget allows.  For example, the clock would be the most expensive accessory at my house since I am an artist and could (at least attempt to) whip up a large canvas painting.  Perhaps you could make your own pillow… or do some basket weaving.

I love the decorating technique of an inspiration room. You really figure out your style and it helps you become a smart, thoughtful and inspired shopper!

“I need contrast—the old and the new, the rough and the soft. The clash of it all is very sexy.”—Fashion designer Catherine Malandrino

You may be sad because you didn’t win the ice cream pint cozy of our last giveaway. (except you, Melanie. *wink wink*) If I could I’d wipe your tears and give you a big hug. Then I’d tell you to pull yourself together. (weirdo)  We’re so excited to bring you another giveaway for week 2 of our relaunch!

Reusable Snack Bags- 2 Eco Twitter Sandwich Keepers from Evelyn Fields.

Product Description:

Two eco sandwich/snack bag appliquéd with a tweeting Blue Jay on a speckled tan background. No synthetic or plastic liner just natural unbleached cotton fabric next to your food with a secure velcro closure. Snack/sandwich size bag (7” wide x 6.5” high, similar to a Ziploc sandwich bag). Every bag is handmade & mama-made in the USA. Machine wash & dry or better yet line dry.

These are perfect for throwing in the diaper bag with some goodies for the kids, or throwing in your purse with a healthy snack of, say, almonds.  The Evelyn Fields shop has so many wonderful products, including a pair of reusable coffee filters. How smart is that?  I may have to revisit soon!

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You will have by Midnight on Thursday to enter.  Friday we will reveal the winner!

Good luck!!!

le bain I – Fine Art Print – $20.00

From Amanda K Photography

“Though we travel the world
over to find the beautiful,
we must carry it with us or
we find it not.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Original signed fine art print.

Size: 5×7

All images are my original photographs. Each photo is professionally printed on metallic paper with a pearlescent finish. This paper uses a patented combination of film and laminate layers that result in striking, three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background. These images are truly beautiful.

grow soapdish – $21.00

From MudHutt

This dish was made using a leaf from a shrub in my Mother-In-Law’s flower garden. Im not exactly sure what type of flower shrub it’s from, but I absolutely loved the large leaves.

This would make a great soap dish. Very earthy, glazed in a translucent green tea stain with brown accents to pick up the details of the veins in the leaf. The word “grow” is embossed in the edge of the leaf.

measures 7.5″ x 4.5″

Jakarta Hurricane 8″ – $29.95

From Z Gallerie

2×3 Printed Cotton Rug – $18.00

From Urban Outfitters

Low profile cotton rug, printed with the pattern of your choice. Colorfast designs for use in a variety of environments – next to your tub, inside an entrance-way or just about anywhere you need a dash of color! Choose Dot Leaf, Lightning Flower or Owl patterns, each finished with a twill border. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Spot clean.
* 2′w, 3′l
* Cotton

To-Go Ware RePEaT Utensil Set – Agave – $11.95

From To-Go Ware

We’ve got our travel mugs and our reusable shopping bags. How about a bamboo utensil set to round out the perfect toolkit for life on the go? A handy carabiner on the back lets you clip and carry a fork, knife, spoon and chopsticks wherever they may roam. Perfect for a busy lifestyle and our precious planet.

RePEaT utensil holders give plastic bottles a second shot at a useful life – and an opportunity to stay out of our landfills. Made out of RPET (recycled PET plastic), we like to call it “RePEaT” because it lets plastic reincarnate into something kinder and gentler.

Bamboo Flatware & Chopsticks
–Heat and stain resistant, won’t impart or absorb flavors
–Lightweight, strong and long lasting
–Hand finished with top grade natural, food-safe wood oil

CHEERS – 4-bottle wine bag – $15.00

From Paco & Lupe

You can take this bag along the next time you go to your local wine/liquor store. This also makes a good gift for the host/hostess.
ALL profit from the sale of this bag goes to a global conservation organization. This is to help those who can help us. So say “no” to plastic and bring your own reusable, washable bag instead.

Now, about the bag:
Bag holds 4 bottles maximum…or 4 beers….or magazines, shoes, umbrellas, groceries, pocket books, knitting or crocheting projects, cut flowers, etc…

DIMENSION (HxWxD inches): 12×7.5×5
MATERIAL: unbleached 100% cotton canvas (10oz)
GRAPHIC DESIGN: We translated ways to say “Cheers” in other languages. Design is the same for front and back. We wish we can include every languages but we will need a very big tote bag for that.
PRINTING: silk-screen printing was kindly donated and done bywww.UrbanImpressionz.com.

Chickadee Eggs – $30.00

From ds brennan photography

Approximately 8×12 color fine art photograph printed on Fuji crystal archive paper. All prints are signed and dated.

This print is part of my Natural History series. More can be found in my shop, and still more can be viewed on my blog – http://dsbrennan.blogspot.com

The folks at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, CT were kind enough to let me come in and photograph their collection. This particular photograph has a calmness and sweetness to it that I especially like.