Wind and Willow Home: Wall Art

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Butterflies on my Mind: Products you may see in the shop

I have had butterflies on my mind all Summer. This year was a Summer filled with deconstruction at my house. My husband and I had to remove all trees, weeds and overgrow bushes from our previously neglected yard. As I look forward to my vision of what it will become I imagine a garden full of blooming flowers with butterflies feasting on them. I have been doing research of which plants attract butterflies in hopes that next year I will be able to start fresh with flowers like the Purple Coneflower, Garden Phlox and the Comom Milkweed. So until then here is a collection of beautiful butterfly products for inspiration.
Enjoy!


Image via My Selvaged Life

Image via Sabiesabi

Image via SiboDesigns

Image via Anthropologie

Image via Sugar Robot

Image via Commercial Wallcovering.com

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Stunning Summer prints for your walls and your wardrobe

I came across Leah Duncan and her whimsical illustrations and couldn't keep this discovery to myself. I am mesmerized by her soft yet contemporary color combination's and in her words, "where folk meets modern" designs. Summer oozes out of her designs as they are inspired by her neighborhood in east Austin, Texas and her Native American heritage. Her inspiring story about how she was determined to make a living doing what she loved makes these works of art stand out. Find out more at LeahDuncan.com.

...and for your wardrobe

Images via Leah Duncan on Etsy.

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Top 6 picks: Father's Day gifts

Father's Day is June 19th. Show the Dad in your life that he is truly special with a unique, one of a kind gift. You still have time to order. Here are my top 6 picks.

For your DUDE.
This print features the iconic character from The Big Lebowski, one of the greatest movies ever made. Printed on matte paper using a Canon PIXMA Pro9000
.

Find it at Ear Mark

For your Business Beau.

You will receive a custom men's necktie with your choice of matching boy's bow tie or necktie.

Find it at The Belle and the Beau

For your Distinguished Dad.

A coffee mug that is sure to make your morning! or at least make you feel more manly....maybe?

Find it at Love Grace Joy

For your Talented Teckie.

Handcrafted Wood Case for iPad 2 in Walnut, Mahogany, Maple and Wenge.

*Contact Substrata for shipping time.

Find it at Substrata

For the Golf Guru.

This is a one of a kind solid sterling silver golf marker with your own or a loved ones fingerprint cast on it. This is really a special gift for any golf lover.

Find it at Rock My World Inc.

For every Great Dad.

I will create an 8x10 silhouette from a picture that you provide (via e-mail). I will design the silhouette and background with your preferences and then provide you an 8x10 art print that is ready to frame.

Find it at Pretty Faces

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Photographer in the making?

My goal for this blog to highlight and promote makers of beautiful products, talented artists and great designers. I also wanted to include some fun inspiration from my point of view. In this post I am highlighting my 3 1/2 year old daughter's new talent. She is so amazing and talented in so many ways and this morning was no exception. I was in the process of trying to take a self portrait for Decor8's Stripe Mania blogger meet up. I was having little success. My daughter was watching intently and I offered her the camera (she has had her own camera for almost 1 year now). She started off by telling me "jump" or move over there and of course "good job Mom". A complete natural! So, here are some of her best shots.

And of course she likes to be on the other side of the camera too.

Top 6 gifts: For Graduates

Off to bigger and better things! Here is my list of your best bet gifts for graduates.

Above: Printable Graduation Party- Find it at Frog Prince Paperie

1. Stuff this simple yet inspirational card with money.

Find it at Art Fire

2. Heartfelt keepsakes are usually in order.

Find it at LuLu Bug Jewlery

Find it at Every Day Girl

3. Something for the professional.

Find it at Comic Salvage

Find it at Dirty Deeds Soaps

4. A Daily reminder

Find it at Vol 25

5. Fantastically functional

Find it at Lavender Harvest

6. Thank you, of course.

Find it at Row House 14

Congratulations class of 2011!

Make it yourself Monday: Newspaper comics wreath tutorial

Today I wanted to do a tutorial for this fun and virtually free wreath I made from items I had around the house. It was inspired by a beautiful doily wreathe at The Red Thread. I originally had the idea to make it as a welcome home gift for a friend's baby boy. It turned out so stinkin' cute I had to make one for myself.

I started by collecting all the items I would need for this project.
1. Cardboard box
2. Some type of straight edge
3. Marker or pencil
4. Cutting utensil
5. Stapler (with staples of course)
6. Sunday Comics section from the newspaper (about 4 weeks worth)
7. 3 1/2" diameter square for template (I used a 16oz glass)
For Decoration:
1. Ribbon
2. Twig from tree (wooden dowel would work too)

Making the frame: First I drew a square on one side of a cardboard box about 13" wide by 18" high with my straight edge. Next, I drew a smaller square about 9" wide by 14" high inside of the larger square. I cut both squares out, leaving about a 2.5" frame.

Cutting the newspaper circles: First I collected the Comics section from my local Sunday paper (about 4 weeks worth). Then I used the rim of a 16oz glass to trace a circle onto the newspaper. I finally cut out the circles.

Making the wreath: I started by folding each circle in half and then puckering it up creating a flower like shape (see photo above). I then started at the top corner of the cardboard frame and stapled the bottom point of the newspaper to the frame. Next, I continued to apply the newspaper circles going around the frame and overlapping the bottom stapled portion to hide the staples.

Final touches: I finished this wreath off with some red and white striped ribbon that I had laying around. I couldn't find anything around the house to use as a hanger so I decided to take a look around the yard. I found this perfect twig on the ground and tied two pieces of the ribbon to that for an organic look. Simple, unique and virtually FREE.

Did you try it? If you have any tips for this project share them in the comments section below.

Share what you made! Send your pictures to me: email me at Wind and Willow Home Projects and I will feature your project.

Bright Sunshiny Day - Wall Art

You can't help but smile when you see this beautifully designed print. Bright Yellow and Tourquoise, sunbursts and birds, what a way to start your day. I would love this print perfectly placed in my bathroom so it would be the first thing I see in the morning or even my entryway so it is the last thing I see as I walk out the door. Find it at Farouche.

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Home is where the heart is - Valentines Day- Fine Art Print

Fun, playful prints would make a lovely valentines gift for anyone you care about. I personally love these prints for their natural, whimsical appeal. This print was hand drawn in ink and digitally colored. Each print signed and dated for authenticity. Find it at Seaspray Blue.