Wish list 1.26.12

1) Do you see those little blue shapes on the top of that dress ($80.57)? They're cats and they're awesome! Cheeky but still very wearable. I need this dress.
2) Nautical never gets old for me and this anchor bracelet ($60) by Miansai is the perfect blend of casual meets chic. I'd wear it to dress up a plain tee and jeans.
3) What's better than a pair of comfy, colorful oxfords ($148) to transition out of boots for Spring? The little tassels on the shoelaces adds the perfect finishing touch.

Can you tell that I'm getting ready for warmer weather?

Interiors: Country Home in Tasmania

This house tour, as seen in Home Life, features a country home located in Tasmania that was built from  salvaged and reclaimed wood. The bedroom attic is what initially caught my attention (I mean, HELLO) but the whole home space is filled with rustic charm. Do you love this home as much as I do? I'd move to Tasmania just to sleep in that bedroom. Never mind that someone else owns the house. The details could be worked out, I'm sure of it.  Check out the full tour here.

found via planete-deco

Interiors: Dark and Lovely

It has been dreary, cold and wet in Raleigh for the past few days. Weather like this puts me in the mood for dark, warm, comforting interiors. The two bedrooms are my favorite. Very romantic, no?   

1) house and home 2) planete deco 3) homelife 4) remodelista 5) chocolate creative via decor8 6) mi casa es su casa 7) pierre-jean verger 8&9) the design files

Calligraphy for V-Day

B and I really don't celebrate Valentine's Day in the conventional sense. Neither of us gets particularly excited about this holiday (I'm still recovering from Christmas in February) but we do exchange cards, a tradition I very much enjoy. This year, I've decided to go with a simple hand-calligraphed card from Sparrow Nest Script. The words are beautifully rendered and the message is clear. I won't tell you which card I bought on the off-chance that B sees this post, but needless to say, I think I've found a winner! Check out the full selection of V-day cards here. 

Wish list 1.20.12

1) I'm in the market for a new eye cream and this mimosa and rosehip oil blend ($38) by Coldspring Apothecary contains natural ingredients without all of the scary chemicals that I have no interest in putting right near my eye balls (know what I mean?)

2) Made from clay, the Space Cadet necklace ($50) makes a statement but would work with just about any outfit.

3) I'm itching for another tattoo, but a print like this hand painted giclee one from 29 Black Street will have to suffice for now.

4) This silky drape top (€ 44,98) is perfect for work and the brass buttons make it special (it's on sale so there's only one size left!). Plus, I love a piece that can transition easily from one season to the next.

Any fun plan this weekend? Any new items on your wish list that you'd like to share or that should perhaps be on my wish list too? Have a good one friends! xo

6 things

1) hand illustrated card $4 by hello small world 

2) giclee print - bedfellows $22 by deerface 

3) wool felt tote bag $56 by burlap design 

4) flora study no. 3 $30 by miles of light 

5) custom arrow mug $14 by wandersketch 

6) swingset necklace IV $69 by webbwebb

Sponsor Love: Cupcakes Craft

countryside mini notebook $12

Cupcakes Crafts is a new(ish) stationary and jewelry shop featuring unique, fun items - many of which are perfect for cheering up an office space. I'd like to use these adorable memo pads to organize my endless piles of paperwork and this pencil case for keeping track of pens in my workbag. Check out all the entire selection right here.

Cupcakes Crafts is D&OC's newest sponsor. If you're interesting in sponsoring the blog, I'm interested in sending you more information. Email me at downandoutchic@gmail.com for more details.