does anything say summer more than madras? clockwise from top left - tank, top, dress, tank and shoes.

time management is not my strong suit.  try as i might to be prepared for things well in advance it just never seems to work out that way.  today i’m running around putting together all those last minute details for the craft show i’ll be participating in this weekend. while i’m stressing i leave you with some soothing friday eye candy.  beautiful finds from white flower farmhouse. see more and shop online here.

i’ve been making these little embroidered sachets lately.  i just can’t seem to stop myself.  i’ve made over thirty of them and don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. they’ll be available at clay wood & cotton and i may put a few in my etsy shop as well.

this dress by sempster. honestly, how simple and perfect is this? i’d take it in every color.

with these shoes by luna shoes.

and because i’m always chilly, this scarf by ASA design.

this weekend i’ll be participating in the brooklyn lyceum’s spring food & craft market. if you happen to be in the area you should definitely stop by to check it out. i’ve participated in holiday events at the lyceum and the shows have always been fantastic with a great mix of vendors.

you can get more info about it here and see a list of participating vendors here.

yes, chickens.  seven of them.

i had mixed emotions about getting them.  on one hand i like being able to have fresh eggs and the chickens provide excellent (and natural) fertilizer for our garden. but on the other hand, what do i know about raising chickens?

it turns out they are fairly easy to care for.  the kind we have are orpington chickens which as it turns out is one of the friendlier breeds.  they don’t mind being held and they eat out of my hand!

i ran across this today and had to post about it.  what a great idea!  i’ve always been a fan of fabric buckets and inklore has several to choose from.  but this one absolutely takes the cake!  i think i need to get one for my laundry room.

some current etsy faves in navy blue.

moccasins by darlingtonia -

tote by bayan hippo -

fabric covered notebook by kalla -

so perfect for spring!  clockwise from upper left - fedora, top, skirt, flats, dress

the heart motif is everywhere for spring but i’m not sure i’m buying it (literally or figuratively). there’s something about hearts that just doesn’t sit well with me. even when they aren’t used in a juvenile way they still seem immature to me. or maybe too girly (but not girly in a good way).  what do you think? will you be buying anything with hearts on it for the coming season?

images below from topshop, anna sui, marc jacobs and leifsdottir.