the art of layering....always striving to discover and create a bit of brilliance and a lot of texture layered with that mesmerizing combination of colors leaving me wanting to see more. it's that electric time of year where the urge to discover or unveil this combination is magnified. below is a photo i took of a few ornaments and an embroidered wallflower bouquet mixed in with some objects around the house. the handmade ornaments and bouquet are in the shop ready to be layered with....?

enjoy a week layered with discoveries that mesmerize you.

sources:

1. gerhard richter artwork via theartstack spotted by pin by kate lyden 2. painted mantel at charleston farmhouse studio via angelandblume spotted on belinda seper pin 3. david neale's steel and paint piece via thegoldensmith 4. hand-embroidered ornaments and wallflower bouquet made in marin, california via kuwatani

thinking about the holidays and liking the idea of keeping it simple yet adding unexpected thoughtful details that make the events more memorable and special. these colors and the objects soothe and rejuvenate me. more handmade cocktail napkins and lavender filled sachets to soothe you and your guests - making you and yours feel special - shown below and in the shop.

have a delightful thanksgiving.

sources:

1. interior shot by heidi lerkenfeldt via stillstars spotted on a muted palette tumblr 2. photo by tom mannion of arne maynard's garden via gardenista spotted on paradehuset pin 3. soft handmade cocktail napkins and set of four arrowhead inspired sachets via kuwatani 4. photo by jim powell for gardenista

a certain rhythm flows out of a pattern, setting or color combination that visually scintillates and captures my attention.. a trio of hand embroidered ornaments or wall hangings are dangling below and soon to be in the shop.

have a scintillating week.

sources:

1. william zorach's yosemite falls - watercolor over graphite via mirellabruno first spotted on sara fowler pin  2. hand embroidered wall hangings via kuwatani 3. nature photo by and via piajanebijkerk 4. photo by eefje de coninck of a carpet by textile designer hermine van dijck via herminevandijck

inviting and friendly - these objects feel original and crisp. hand embroidered and hand wired brooch is shown below and in the shop - something to wear when you want to add a little friendly touch to your outfit.

wishing you a well rounded week full of original charm.

sources:

1. stone tub via debracronindesign 2. photo of interior by nathalie krag tavern agency from inside out july aug. 2012 via happymundane 3. handmade brooch made in marin, california via the shop kuwatani 4. cheery birdhouses made by painter kat hutter and ceramic artist roger lee via katandroger

even though it doesn't feel like autumn around here in marin, we can experience it through imagery. another set of four handmade cocktail napkins are below and in the shop.

sources:

1. persimmon tree via buzzfeed 2. charles burchfield design via venetianred 3. gertrud vasegaard ceramic pot via holstebrokunstmuseum spotted on julie morstad pin 4. marc hanson painting via rshannagallery 5. commune designed interior via communedesign 6. handmade set of cocktail napkins via kuwatani 

capturing and creating small moments to linger upon... intricately designed, useful and lovely waxed linen basket handmade in marin, california - perched on a rock below and in the shop.

have a lovely week.

sources:

1. cloudburst watercolor by maurice sapiro via mauricesapiro 2. stylist's d'argenzio's interior photographed by emily johnston via lonny spotted on pin by cardigan 3. diy painted stones by nica via bastelnmalenkuchenbacken spotted on myf pin 4. representing a manmade landscape - ring handmade in iceland under staskauskas' jewellery via notjustalabel 5. tri-colored basket handmade in marin via kuwatani 6. jonathan levitt photo via jonathanlevitt spotted on myf pin

intrigued and mesmerized by each image below. they're truly inspiring in shape, color, material, mood and my favorite theme...texture. see the special super crisp handmade basket featuring an apple twig from our apple tree - below and in the shop kuwatani.

have an inspiring week.

sources:

1. scrumptious jessica berwind brown shell ring via eganday 2. komebukuro or rice bag via chloelouise 3. shoes by takafumi arai via styleindicator 4. in tsumago via srithreads 5. robfunderburk - gerhard richter, florence: 3.12.1999. via lostinfiber 6. butterscotch colored waxed linen basket with apple twig from our apple tree via kuwatani

a couple hand-beaded pom necklaces are dangling below and in the shop. it's satisfying to find a little color and sparkle to lift or brighten your day, especially in a combination that intrigues or delights.

intriguing, calming and pretty thoughts for you this week.

sources:

1. styled by ginny branch, photo by mk sadler via ginnybranch 2. a lost in fiber bundled module by abigail doan via abigaildoan 3. two hand-beaded pom necklaces in theshop 4. photo by kate edmonson from bon boutique's lookbook via scoutandcatalogue 5. garnet turquoise cluster mociun ring via mociun spotted on pin by beatpie 6. photo by me, karen, of a couple of handmade necklaces via kuwatani