Branda is the work of sisters Mariana and Paula. Each and every piece in their shop is hand knit by them. You can see the care and attention to detail and design. Everything is so lovely! And at this time of year (at least here in the Northeast) who isn’t craving hats and scarves to keep us warm?
And even better, Mariana and Paula are graciously offering FREE SHIPPING to my readers! Simply use coupon code: ATAUBERBLOG at checkout.
Love these boat shoes from Free People.
I always look forward to seeing who the featured designer of the month is over at From Sthlm. When their newsletter arrived in my inbox I was so happy to see this month’s designers are Camilla Engman and Elisabeth Dunker, working together as Studio Violet!
My favorite is this poster titled “Friends of Violet”.
What’s not to love about this necklace? It’s adorable, it’s handmade by artisans in Guatamala and it’s called the Chi-Chi Fat. ‘Nuf said.
If I were to wear it I’d layer as many as my neck could take. I mean, if you’re gonna go, go big. Right?
Some current faves from Orla Kiely’s fall line.
image via Grey Likes Weddings
My long weekend at Squam was wonderfully relaxing. Starting with the car ride up with Cal I spent my days talking and laughing and playing, experimenting, learning, making messes, trying new techniques, sharing stories, hearing stories. Being in that environment made me feel so carefree and light, as if I was a child again, my “adult” responsibilities and worries nothing but a memory.
I adored all three of my classes with my fantastic teachers Diana Fayt, Alena Hennessey and Shari Altman (who also happened to be one of my cabin mates).
And now, a week after I have been back, I still hold a bit of Squam with me, the peace and quiet of my mornings on the dock drinking coffee, the warmth and fun of my nights spent huddled around the fire with the two best cabinmates I could ask for, a small feeling of tranquility and peace that I owe in part to my experiences there. I can’t wait to go back next year.
