more rainbow pretties

this is an example of something i absolutely don't need but i just had to have. i recently bought the martha stewart 12-pack of glitter- just look at the yummy candy colors! i really just like looking at them but i should probably come up with some crafty ideas for them at some point. yay rainbows!

when the sun meets the rain...

liberty fabrics mini rainbow bundle at purlsoho.com

etsy lovelies

if i'm ever in the market to buy art, i go to etsy, no question. just look at the many types of media you can shop for- all on one website! and buying handmade always feels good- etsy sellers are genuinely thrilled to sell their art because it means they can keep doing what they love!

from top left:

natural wool eco balls by LaFiabaRussa on etsy

colorful cactuses & bird print by joojoo on etsy

wooden boat photograph by honeytree on etsy

mook with rhino mask by ilovegreyskies on etsy

welcome 2012!

on my new year's wish list (from top left) ::

botanical coaster set by rifle paper co

mint recycled paper pencil set by writewithmoxie on etsy

tallow berries arrangement by floresdelsol on etsy

sugar baby book by gesine bullock prado

happy new year, darlings!

holiday happiness

one of my (long list) of new year's resolutions is to post on my blog more often! Oh blog, I miss you so. I haven't left for good, I just needed a break to pursue other business endeavors. But this is such a fun outlet for sharing pretty treasures, photos and other inspirations, I can't give it up, I won't! I'm inspired daily, so let's see if I can keep up in 2012- reconnect with old friends, make some new ones and share my creative life with like-minded readers. I'll see you in the new year! -Havilah

happy november, mr. caterpillar

sebastian found this caterpillar the other day while we were out enjoying the crisp autumn air. of course, i rescued the little guy before seb could implement any of his naughty,_ bug-torturing plans...

how miraculous that this little fella is going to curl up in a cozy cocoon and emerge as a beautiful butterfly! nature is amazing.

happy november!

simple + stunning :: lauren handler designs

for my mother's 60th birthday, my siblings and i wanted to get her something special. we decided on some opal jewelry and i volunteered to search etsy for something that she might like. that's where i found lauren handler designs ::

lauren's pieces are the kind of jewelry that anyone can wear. paired with a delicate gold or silver chain or wire, each of her designs embrace the raw beauty of each stone, whether clustered together or standing simply alone.

i quite like this piece :: black & gold, how dramatic!

how sweet is that pink jade?

turquoise is a classic.

this is the piece we purchased :: peruvian opal, isn't it lovely? lauren even lengthened the chain at my request- no charge! i was very happy with my purchase and, needless to say, mom loved it too.

visit lauren handler designs at www.laurenhandlerdesigns.etsy.com