There’s something stark about Jenny Birds ink drawings and paintings. I think they’re sort of sad and beautiful at the same time. I like this bleeding heart birdie. (pictured above, acrylic on wood). She also has lots of art available in her shop.

Yes, you know botanical prints are all the rage. But you’re a different sort of breed. You were the one that bought deer when they were all to do, and owls too. Now, you’ll start your own trend, with this awesome original vintage turtle print. What? Turtles not your thing? Well, on the reverse side is a marlin print.

(Please, don’t mind the Enya music. The print [...]

This lamp is beautiful. The base was made from a old warehouse door that found it’s way into the ocean. The shade is made of a photo transparency, which totally reminds me of grade school. Transparency projectors, anyone? Get the lamp at resurface’s shop on Etsy for $325

Maybe, it’s just me, but I think this lamp looks more like an artichoke than a Lily bud. What do you think? Lamp from Unica Lighting, $616 for table lamp.

Not real lace, but rubber lace. Rubber lace coasters. In girly white or goth-y black. ($9, from Perpetual Kid)

Nor am I a tool user. At least not a good one. So I was thrilled when I came across the riki stool , which doesn’t require glue or tools and can seat up to 1 ton! ($30)

My favorite thing about tulips, is that they look beautiful all the time, even when they’re close to wilting. Flowers seem to add a simple elegance to your home, and feng shui says it’s good to have a little life in your place.

I bought these from my local farmer’s market, where I also buy my eggs and leeks and pretty much everything else fresh. They do seem to last a bit [...]

It’s often said that Pottery Barn Teen is better, design-wise than the normal Pottery Barn. Crate & Barrel has Land of Nod . Is it better design-wise? Well, no. Most of the stuff is very kid-oriented, though cute for that. I did happen to spy adult-friendly curtains . [...]

Home Brocade is having a sale. There’s a big…oh…I’ll call it frilly movement. Not girly frilly, but rich and light at the same time. I particularly like this upholstered ottoman, for $139.

My parents have this fantastic credenza. I have memories of running around as a child, trying to dig out the Godiva Chocolates that my father always stashed in there. there was a rotating spot for the chocolate. Sometimes in the china cabinet, sometimes under the dining room table, sometimes in the credenza. Finding the right hiding spot before my siblings or before my father ate all of the chocolate was a [...]