A BunnyTrail

It's funny how quickly I can get sidetracked while reading.admiring.wondering the blog world- one tangent leads to another and I can never remember where I began or where I was going... that is actually part of the fun. Discovering. It's seems with every click another world of creativity and inspiration are waiting for me and I find myself lost for hours. I love it. Here are the random cyber-roads traveled today and some new discoveries.

I started out here, admiring yet another post about EmersonMade:

From here I was launched in three directions, the first being a discovery that this was the gentleman behind the lovely house styling for the shoot (also check out this amazing magazine, available for viewing online):
I also was intrigued by this blog title (which turns out to be a GREAT little treat):

And lastly, I bumped into this little diddy:

Well, and then I went here, here, and here...!

P.S. Did I mention a peek into this lovely site?

Tin Can Candle

I decided to make use of these lovely aluminum cans I had laying around. I love their shiny, reflective exterior and beautiful, symmetrical ridges. Here is a candle holder that I made for tealights to help lightly illuminate our bathroom. Simply fill a cleaned, empty tin with water and place in the freezer. Once frozen, use a nail and hammer to punch a decorative design of your choice. Place your tin in the sink and run some warm water over the ice to help defrost (if the bottom of the can rounds with the expanding ice, gently hammer it back in).

I used a larger can to place silverware in during a recent casual dinner party, and have most recently placed a can on the counter to use as a "trash bowl" during cooking. It's a little bit country, a little bit... recycled chic. I really like these funky additions and think they would look great with a simple wire handle and hung throughout a backyard during warm summer evenings.

Mowielicious

Two words for you: Food Porn. This recently discovered site, Mowielicious, has the most beautiful, graphic, in your face images of want-to-eat-it-now food ever! Mowie is currently working on his first book dedicated to Whoopie Pies which I am looking forward to viewing. Check out his blog and be prepared to drool all over your keyboard... you've been warned.

Waffles with melted butter and honey via {Mowielicious}

Thank you: Lonny Magazine

Have you seen this? Lonny Magazine made its premiere debut in Oct. 2009 and has quickly gained well deserved popularity. While I would love to get my hands on the printed version of Lonny (I really enjoy flipping through magazines... it's one of my favs!), I truly appreciate that the entire magazine is available for "flipping" online, which not only makes it accessible to everyone (with internet access, of course) but that it is a greener option for spreading design greatness throughout all the lands. Take a look at the latest publication here: Jan/Feb 2011 Lonnymag.com. Grab a cup of coffee.tea.cocoa and enjoy!

Handmade Living

I am currently reading Lotta Jansdotter's Handmade Living. This design book is filled with inspiration from Lotta's personal space to her work space, and even include a few classic Swedish recipes. I also have her Simple Sewing for Baby. I highly recommend both works as well as her website for more Scandinavian inspired designs and projects.

From Me To You

I am head over heels for the Daily Outfit series over at From Me To You. Looking good for NY Fashion Week takes effort... looking classic and timeless is an art.

image via {From Me To You}

Happy Birthday Mamacita!

A big "Happy Birthday" to my sister, Tera. Middle-child syndrome makes this the funniest, most fun-loving girl I know. Always able to make me laugh, she loves her family deeply and cares for everyone around her. She may even be a better cook then me, but don't tell her that ;) Happy Birthday sister, I love you! Giddy-up Cowgirl!