02.05.08
Marie Claire Idées Spring Issue
We are back from a wonderful trip in Barcelona, and I have a lot of blogging to do about that. But first, look what came in the mail today! Probably one of the best ever issues of my favorite magazine, Marie Claire Idées.
Why is this one so awesome? For starters, there is a whole section on crafts inspired by cabbage and broccoli. Who would’ve thought of that? A crochet cabbage purse? Awesome.
French samplers always seem to look cooler than the ones I grew up with. While I am not as ready as my friend Julie is to take on one of these, I do think the cross-stitch looks chic, and quite lovely over the beige fabric.
Maybe I’m getting a little excited for nothing big, but as some of you know, I have been collecting teacups from all over the world for the last 15 years. This issue devotes eight pages to English teacup-inspired crafts, from candelabras to mosaic dressers to a lamp made of stacked teacups and pots. Heaven!
As always, the photography is very inspiring and makes me want to paint the walls pink and embroider every cloth in sight. I’m looking forward to reading the article on organic and natural cosmetics, as well as turning your kitchen “green” (literally and figuratively), with lots of crafts using recyclables. But first, I should really get back into organizing my Barcelona photos!
Tonya R said,
February 8, 2008 at 9:26 am
Oooh, Barcelona sounds fun and WARM. love that teacup candelabra – very fun.
Kelly said,
February 10, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Hi Rachel! I got the link to your blog through the Nest. I absolutely LOVE the little red booties in your signature pic. Is there any chance that you would share the pattern instructions? I’m still pretty much a knitting beginner, but I would love to give them a shot, thanks!