Etsy Picks: Milka Loom

Made by Chamilka in Melbourne, these dishtowels are almost too lovely to use!  I want one in every pattern.

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milka loom, chamilka, woven, australia, dishtowel, craft, thelooksee

milka loom, chamilka, woven, australia, dishtowel, craft, thelooksee

Tham & Videg?rd Architecture: Tree hotel

Practically invisible amongst the trees, this brilliant and beautiful tree house is a concept thought up by Tham & Videg?rd Architecture.  It would be so fun to spend a night up there, don’t you think?

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tham & videgard, architecture, sweden, treehouse, camoflage, thelooksee

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Vintage Find: Mid-Century ceramic lion

I found this guy today.  He’s so cute, I’m torn about whether I should keep him or sell him.

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mid century, lion, figurine, unsigned, matte, thelooksee

Bekväm scallop dress

This may be just about the sweetest dress I’ve seen for a while.

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Cactus from seed

I have embarked on a slow but hopefully rewarding little project… I’m growing three different types of cactus from seed.  The ones below are Gymnocalycium kieslingii and will someday look like this.  They’ve made the most progress since I planted them two weeks ago which is why I’m only showing you these guys so far.  Aren’t they so adorable?

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Ana Kraš

These lamps and shades are so beautiful.  They look like so much fun that I am dabbling with the idea of making my own…

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ana kras, lamps, lampshades, craft, art, design, thelooksee

ana kras, lamps, lampshades, craft, art, design, thelooksee

ana kras, lamps, lampshades, craft, art, design, thelooksee

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Alternative Apparel: Branching out

Are you familiar with Alternative Apparel?  I was first familiarized with them a few years ago when my husband was looking for a socially conscious tee shirt company to supply tees for printing, and was trying to avoid using American Apparel.   Alternative Apparel started out with basics but just like American Apparel has done over the years, Alternative Apparel is now branching out into hipper luxury knits that rival higher-end lines like T by Alexander Wang, or The Row.  Even Oak NYC is selling their tees.

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alternative apparel, tees, luxury, knits, stripes, floral, basic, thelooksee

alternative apparel, tees, luxury, knits, stripes, floral, basic, thelooksee

alternative apparel, tees, luxury, knits, stripes, floral, basic, thelooksee

Follow up: Tiny blossoms

Do you remember this post?  Well here’s what the buds look like open!  Most likely pollinated by flies, is my guess, due to the colouring. I think these are truly lovely little flowers.  It’s the first time this succulent has bloomed for me, so I’m excited.

V&A Museum: Quilts 1700-2010

Wish I could have gone to this exhibit when we were in London in January, but they were still setting up.  If you are in the London area and have ?10 to spare (this is not one of the free exhibits) you should check it out.

victoria & albert museum, london, quilts, exhibition, thelooksee

victoria & albert museum, london, quilts, exhibition, thelooksee

victoria & albert museum, london, quilts, exhibition, thelooksee

victoria & albert museum, london, quilts, exhibition, thelooksee

String Gardens

This site may be the most inspiring thing I’ve seen this week.  Yes, I know it’s only Tuesday.  Regardless, these are awesome.   Trying to figure out how I can make my own and have it stay together without the use of copious amounts of peat moss…

string garden, plants, suspended, botany, shop, thelooksee

string garden, plants, suspended, botany, shop, thelooksee

string garden, plants, suspended, botany, shop, thelooksee

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