So a while ago I posted about Master Four wanting a clock radio, and now I have discovered another that would look just so right, but for myself and hubbies room.  The Vers 1.5 Clock Radio is smooth and sexy, curved in bamboo or walnut and you can wake to music on the radio or your Ipod.  Perfect.  The other thing I like about it, is the glowing numbers; I like to see what time it is in the night if I wake, without having to whack a button. There are several online retailers where you can purchase it but I found it here via Creature Comforts blog.  It’s not cheap if you’re paying in NZ dollars, about $NZ362.00 with todays exchange rate, so I guess mine will do just fine for another few years I suppose.

To me!  Today eight years ago I was all dressed up walking through the rose gardens to marry Mr Bohaute. The image of the peonies is because I had them in my very pretty and heavy bouquet, and each year my mum-in-law brings me some to remember.  So here’s to us my love…with a traditional gift of bronze or pottery for the occasion perhaps.  No…. probably not, just a yummy dinner out this weekend - even with Master Four.   

Amy has added a few more prints to her Midwest Modern quilting line called Midwest Modern 2 - they all work with her existing collection. Also she has a new Fall Look Book - Fashion Afield, filled with great colourful photos to get your creative juices flowing for using these fabrics, so click here to view it.  I already have a few yards of her original line to make new cushion covers, or perhaps even a fitted sheet for the upcoming nursery!

The Xiao is a 5.0 mega pixel digital camera with a built-in printer, by Takara Tomy.  It prints photos using Zink technology which is an inkless printing process.  It holds up to 20 sheets of paper and will be sold in Japan starting 28 November for US$320.  American customers will will probably see the Xiao TIP-521 in April or May 2009.  Perhaps browsing ebay Japan soon might get you one!

via [NotCot.org]

It’s coming up summer here and these would look bright and beautiful hanging over the oven door handle (mine are always hidden on the inside cupboard door).  The tea towels all mix and match and you can get them online right here.  Or, if you are the type or gal or girl who likes to see before you buy, then you can go to the Green Grocer in Melbourne, Australia where they sell a selection.  Best thing, they are about NZ$17 each and the Tikoli online store ships globally…woohoo.

I had been looking for hand bookends for a while after spying them in a post.  So here are the one’s I spotted, designed by Jonathan Adler for Barnes and Noble, they are only US$12.95 and they ship internationally.   The others (if you don’t like pale blue) are from this store for US$10.75; again they also ship overseas.  The best thing is, both have a piece that sits under books so they don’t slide away from all your stack - (I use them the other way around to the images) as the books sit in the centre, on the top of Master Fours long side table.  

Master Four has asked for his own clock in his room and I just can’t seem to put our old alarm clock in there. (With its ugly silver with buttons all over it etc)…..so I came across this one.  So ok, yeah it’s loads of money for a clock in a kids room, compared with the $20 U.G.L.Y version, but it’s just perfect for his simple room. Lets hope they have it on sale sometime soon.  Get it here for NZ$125.

These are everywhere online, on blogs and websites, and guess what?…I found them down-under for sale. Pantone Mugs right here for NZ$245 for a set of 10.  Very hip apparently!

If you have some time on your hands then I suggest wallpapering with this.  Designed by Jon Burgerman, you can colour this wallpaper in any colour you desire, come back to it later or just complete a part of it.   You can get it from this store in East Sussex, but I am not sure they post internationally - although the stockists page has an Australian contact.  Or you could try this store, it says they will ship internationally….it costs NZ$120 for a 10m roll. 

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These earrings are beautiful, the colours are stunning and I can’t make up my mind which pair to get. Years ago, when my sisters were in High School I remember them making something similar but on wooden boards to hang on the wall.  Take a look at the range, starting at US$15.  Sincear Jewelry over at Etsy.

So here’s a round up of cool homes of all shapes and styles.  Shoot Factory is an agency that lists your house - well not just any house - a great looking, very tidy, perfectly maintained home.  There are so many to look at that you will need a coffee and biscuit and about 30 minutes of time to lust after them all!

These are so pretty.  I am imagining a few scattered around my outdoor table this BBQ season at dusk….they would surely be a conversation starter.  Etched from thin sheets of stainless steel, detailed with beautiful patterns, the candle is suspended on an internal metal shelf. Get them right here for AUD$50 online or see the stockists page where you can buy them right here in New Zealand, in Australia and almost anywhere else.  

Aren’t these great - part of Jonathan Adler’s Menagerie collection are ceramic salt and pepper shakers that come as a pair of cats, fish or birds.  Starting at US$48, you can get them shipped anywhere in the world, take a look here at his website for more goodies.

It’s warming up a little here and if you need another idea for the kids, then how about buying a teepee for their imagination to go wild while playing outdoors….or if you’re house is big enough then they all work inside too.  You can get them at a couple of places here in Auckland -  Nature Baby - quite pricey at $395 or the cool Geronimo from Nest for a little more affordable $249.  

Cathy shared with the Poppytalk crowd a while back, her encaustic process and it’s time I showed it to you folks.  As soon as I saw the finished product of the bride and groom floating, it reminded me of the exhibition I was lucky enough to see while in Paris, of Chagall.  Her panels and prints are whimsical and colourful….it’s like you are looking at a whole fairytale or the front page of a great book.  To purchase her pieces, go to her Etsy store or Poppytalk Handmade.  You’ll find it hard to choose which one to buy.

If you are renovating or building right now, perhaps this image might help inspire the process.  I would love some stairs to tile the risers in similar patterns and colour.  If this is a little to pricey, then perhaps you could use wallpaper or contact adhesive to get the same look.  

via [Apartment Therapy]

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I think I discovered this jewellery flicking through InStyle Australia.  Kerry has been designing jewellery for six years and has a store in Sydney plus she is in boutiques across Australia.  Inspired by spending her time in Asia and Greece her pieces are eclectic and refreshing.  To browse the website you need a password, but just a quick email and you get an email right back so you can see her great collection of rings, necklaces and earrings.

DaWanda is the european version of Etsy and it’s just as good.  These goodies above are some of the beautiful creations from Ceeb Wassermann, who is a jeweler based in Australia.  And just like any online shop, you just add to the cart and pay via paypal.  My favourite is the bird necklace - take a look at her store right here.

Now I love shoes, and really enjoy shopping for them, so when I saw this in your face wallpaper I really liked it.  Called Svarmor, I think it would be great in just a small area, like behind your shoes in the shoe closet, or as the liner on the shoe rack.  A piece across the smallest wall in your walk in closet, behind what else….the shoes!  Lisa Bengtsson is the designer behind this and many other great wallpaper designs.  You can view her collection right here, but if you just have to have this one, then try Lisa’s site or buy from designista.se.  About NZ$175 for a 10m roll.