a lovely rest

i actually love my very busy life. i am so very grateful that all the things that are making me feel busy are the opportunities i am so fortunate to have, and i really enjoy them. but recently, i have been especially enjoying some 'lazy' time when i can find it.

just looking at this cushion couch by christiane hoegner (via bloesem) makes me grin, and feel a little rejuvenated. i was always a blanket nest-builder as a kid, and i've always loved pillows. i can just imagine a wonderful nap on that couch.
christiane also made these lovely paper sugar packets, which look like they are just sewed around the edges and then you tear the top off to use them. i love sewing and paper.

i hope you are having a restful weekend, whether you are taking a nap or having a leisurely cuppa.

the sleep suit

this sleep suit is the awesome idea of designer forrest jessee, and it is the outcome of a meticulous process to optimize napping comfort. love it. via yellowgoat.

independent designer events, seattle and toronto

are you in seattle?

check out design shoppe, the one night only pop up show of JOIN:Design Seattle, which features work by local designers, and benefits join and nest seattle.

or perhaps you are in toronto?
bookhou will be at the one of a kind show which runs from nov. 26th through dec. 6th, along with many many other designers.

portland recap part 3: shopping

here's a little peek inside the lovely garnish store.
owner and designer erica lurie creates her own line of very pretty clothes, and also does custom work. i love this little framed example of fabric swatches.

while we were wondering down alberta street, we also visited bolt fabric and next door close knit (how great is it to have an independent fabric store and yarn store next to each other!), ped x shoe store (i am a sucker for campers), tumbleweed (with kids version grasshopper next door).