SO INSPIRED | Folk Fibers

Being lovers of all things hand-crafted, it's no wonder we are swooning over the work of (fellow Austin dweller) Maura Grace Ambrose of Folk Fibers. Her fabrics are hand dyed using natural dyes such as Walnut wells, Cochineal and Indigo and each quilt is totally hand stitched. We love this modern take on old-world techniques. Bonus! She was just feature in the latest Martha Stewart Living!

Congrats Maura!

Don't you just love that wooden box that each quilt come in? Simply gorgeous.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

xo

Emma & Bailey

So Inspired | Road House Relics

Todd Sanders STORYTLD from LUXURY MINDZ on Vimeo.

This wonderful short video about Todd Sanders of Roadhouse Relics hit my inbox this morning as part of Nicole Delger's fabulous newsletter. His advice, thoughts on life and fine art neon work are simply inspiring.

Enjoy!

Snippet description and credits  from Vimeo: "Todd Sanders is a vintage neon sign artist based out of Austin. With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, Todd is completely self-taught and a true master of his craft. His handcrafted art is produced without the use of computer aided design preserving the unique American tradition even further.

Todd's award winning pieces have appeared in The Museum of Neon Art, films by Robert Rodriguez, Esquire, Texas Monthly, Fast Company, HGTV and Southern Living. Celebrity clientele include Kings of Leon, Shepard Fairey, Norah Jones, Willie Nelson and ZZ Top.

This is Todd's STORYTLD.

Directed by OG."

So Inspired | Sign Painters

SIGN PAINTERS (OFFICIAL TRAILER) from samuel j macon on Vimeo.

As a calligrapher, I follow lots of lettering boards and groups. This awesome trailer popped up on my Facebook feed and after watching it, I can't wait to see the entire film.

Enjoy.

xo

Bailey

So Inspired | Alys Fowler

image via here

Gardening author and plant aficionado Alys Fowler has recently caught my attention after finding this beautifully produced video on YouTube. 

Rarely do I see something that I crave more and more of...but this beautiful series is so inspiring that I find myself digging for more videos of this red headed beauty.

There are other episodes in the series...each better and more inspiring than the last

Besides books, she also writes a gardening column for The Guardian. I can't wait to dig in!

So Inspired | Yokoo

I recently stumbled across the Etsy shop of Yokoo and her clothing line Mother. The styles are so visually refreshing to me in their simplicity and functionality. 

She's also created the most beautiful video for Etsy.

So Inspired | Winter Bright

Today I opened the mailbox to find the newest issue of Martha Stewart Living. The cover put a smile on my face - love the yellow and teal color combo! Reading it will be my special treat when the craziness of this week quiets down.

~ Emma ~

So Inspired | Office Space

              Since Bailey moved to Pasadena a couple of weeks ago, we've both had an opportunity to re-organize our studio spaces. We love our work spaces to have lots of natural light and ample storage. 

Since it's been on my mind this week, I thought I'd share some studio inspiration. 

enjoy ~ Emma

From Top to Bottom:

1. image by Studio Sweet Studio via Apartment Therapy  / 2. The Antiquaria Studio, photo by Kelly Lynn James / 3. image via Decor 8 / 4. image via Laura Resen / 5. image via Apartment Therapy

So Inspired | Margaret Armstrong's illustrations

 During a recent visit with my family, my mother sent me home with a box of old books to use as props in our photo shoots. As I was browsing through them I discovered a tattered little green book called Western Wild Flowers by Margaret Armstrong. To my great joy, I discovered pages and pages of gorgeous botanical illustrations by the author. The book was originally published in 1915 and I found my grandmother's name and address on the inside cover which was dated 1921. She made notes in the margins of all the flowers she found on her adventures. I like to imagine Grandmother, roaming Southern California, enjoying the flowers along the way. Below are some of the lovely pages from the book. 

~ Emma ~

So Inspired | must-dos for this Christmas

MAKE THESE

 I love these DIY terrarium ornaments via Design Sponge. Get all the details here. 

&

BAKE THIS

Chocolate & Chestnut Yule Log via Jamie Oliver. Get the recipe here. 

So Inspired | Peach Smores

I saw this video over at Dustjacket Attic and had to share it. 

B and I made cinnamon pumpkin smores for our photo shoot with Paige. They were delicious but these look even better!

xoxo
E

So Inspired | First Aid Kit

We are crazy for these lovely ladies and their gorgeous new video.

So Inspired: Place Settings

These place setting photos make me want to have endless dinner parties. 

Modern

{ Grey & Gold Gatsby China Set}

Rustic

Vintage

{ Zilker Park China Place Settings}

{ Zilker Park China Place Settings}

Whimsical

{Tribecca Place Settings}

{mixed patterned dinner plates & bowls}

Garden Party

{Hyde Park China}

So Inspired | Organized Dishes

I am currently coveting these artfully organized kitchens and cabinets.