Category Archives: objects of desire

EtsyBuy Handmadedomicile Life is lots of work lately (though we’ve hired two delightful, smart and fabulous people who will be helping to lighten the load), some around-the-house work (mostly in the form of garden restructuring), and daydreaming about Spring finally … Continue reading →

I’ve been awfully fond of my Canon Elph (Powershot S400) since I first got it 3 (or was it 4?) years ago. I love it’s size, it takes decent photos (particularly since I started playing around with the manual settings), … Continue reading →

KiwiOriginally uploaded by emira I've been meaning to write this post for a good two (going on three) weeks now, but since we returned from our New York/DC trip things have been, well a little busy at work and on … Continue reading →

Beata, the woman behind Rose Hip Designs, has got to be one of the loveliest gals I know. I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting her in person at my local farmer’s market, and often run into her at my … Continue reading →

If you spend much time with Alex she will bring you under her Anthropologie spell. In particular, her success at scoring the Anthro sale racks. Perhaps the best testament to this is that while visiting Seattle briefly last weekend we … Continue reading →

  Marimekko Mokki Tray    Originally uploaded by emira Marimekko has always made me think of my darling childhood friend Kate. I think it must be that the nostalgia hit those big over sized prints give me takes me right … Continue reading →

I have a thing for clogs. I love them. They’re comfy. I love the look of them, the sound of them on wood floor and I adore the many variations on the basic form. Like this one here. How great … Continue reading →

  Diana Fayt Calendar    Originally uploaded by emira Time to order calendars for next year, and like most years I’m overwhelmed with the awesome choices the interweb offers. (I don’t even bother looking at calendars in real life any … Continue reading →

The new Ikea catalogue arrived on my doorstep yesterday morning, just in time for back patio coffee and browsing. Given how adverse to doing much more in the way of major renos to our house I currently am, I found … Continue reading →