Drowning in bedding

Now that we have two guest bedrooms to furnish and dress I have been on the hunt for bedding.  There are some amazing options out there and, of course, most of what I like is way out of my price range and will remain firmly on my wish list. If you, however, are willing to shell out more for a duvet cover than I am, here are some lovely choices.

 I will forever be in love with this Draper stripe in ash set from DwellStudio.

 Persian bedding collection from John Robshaw Textiles. Hand printed in India!

 This flower blossom duvet cover by Orla Kiely is another favourite.

This Kew Green duvet set is just one beautiful offering from Blissliving Home.

Friday finds ...go, go kitchen gadgets...

I recently discovered the wonderful invention known as the French butter keeper or butter bell.  How did I not know this existed before? We keep a small amount of butter in a dish in the pantry but even at room temperature, it's not soft enough to spread easily. I think the butter bell will solve all of my hard butter woes.  Here are some other gadgets that I find indispensable in the kitchen.

 

...go, go kitchen gadgets...

 

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 | 2. | I love that these vintage Pyrex mixing bowls have a little pouring spout. Makes life much easier!

 

 | 3. | This Kuhn Rikon serrated tomato knife is AWESOME. I found mine at Winner's in hot pink and I use it everyday. Their non-stick paring knives are also fantastic.

 

 

| 4. | I make a lot of soups and my immersion blender is my best friend. There are others with more attachments but this little guy will do exactly what you need it to do.

 

 | 5. | A good fine grater (Microplane or generic) will make you wonder why you ever tried using a box grater for citrus zest and ginger.

 

 

Dexter posters

So a case of bronchitis knocked me on my ass this week which forced me to skip Friday Finds this week.

Anyway, I've been seeing mentions of these Dexter inspired posters everywhere (@makingitlovely and @younghouselove specifically) and I LOVE them.  We are obsessed with Dexter and I think they perfectly capture each season. I think Season 4 is my favourite.

Check the rest out at Mattson Creative.

E-Magazine round-up

The number of quality e-magazines out there is getting larger everyday. Here are a few that I have been enjoying.

Lonny magazine

Sweet Paul

Rue

By Fryd

Covet Garden (Canadian!!)

Kate Spade : Twirl

Loving these items from Kate Spade. The outfit was inspired by the new Twirl perfume.

Galleria Bette dress (Love the colour, the bow, the silhouette!)

Chariot shoe (I'm a sucker for cute animal print shoes.)

Twirl Margie bag (Sparkle! Perfect for a night out.)

Friday finds ... foxy...

A sick little girl at home yesterday means that Friday finds are Saturday finds this week. Oh well, such is life.

This week's theme is

...foxes...

They seem to be everywhere lately - maybe even usurping owls??

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