inspiration or inadequacy?

I came across this article on design sponge today: The New Decornographers: Bloggers With Perfect, Beautiful, Craftsy Lives

Summary: all these crafty, idealistic blogs in the world make people feel bad about their less than idealistic lives. Incredibly interesting.

Do you guys actually want to hear about failures and mess-ups? or would you rather just look at pretty pictures and think up new projects to tackle?

little cable cardigan

A future 1st birthday present for one of the much loved nephews. Hope he doesn't out grow it before his birthday!

orange socks

Another completed knitting project. These are for me :)

The pattern's called Charade by Sandra Park, you can find it on Ravlery

Help: artist portfolio sites

I'm doing a little research for a potential website project. Looking for examples of good fine artist portfolio websites. Minimal. Modern. Organized. Let the work shine through. That sort of deal.

Also wouldn't be apposed to other types of portfolios (photography, designers, illustrators, etc) or gallery/museum sites as examples that showcase work.

Please respond in the comments with links to the sites. I appreciate your help!

paper cut out projects

I've seen a lot of these paper-cut out projects lately. Would be really fun to make and would make really cute framed art for very little cost.


ann wood @ design*sponge


found at free people


also found at free people

The Tide is High

I like this quilt. The idea of having several fabrics to create one big color block. When I have more space and time, this is on my list of things to do!

The Tide Is High from Amanda Jean, Crazy Mom Quilts

found via sew mama sew

goldish muted yellow, grey + navy

Another home interior color combo I'm digging… goldish muted yellow, grey and navy.

picture found at remodelista