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I was raised in a home where Charles Dickens was quoted often — not the beautiful literary passages, but the little phrases uttered by quirky characters. These lines have been woven into our family throughout the years and pop up at the most hilarious times. So when I wanted to embroider some tea towels for my mom recently, I knew I had to start with a quote from Mr. Smallweed in Bleak House.

Smallweed Quote from Bleak House -Shake me up, Judy- Embroidered onto Striped Linen Kitchen Towels via Oaxacaborn
Charles Dickens Quotes Embroidered onto Striped Linen Kitchen Towels via Oaxacaborn
Joe Gargery Quote from Great Expectations -What Larks- Embroidered onto Striped Linen Kitchen Towels via Oaxacaborn
Quotes from Books Embroidered onto Striped Linen Kitchen Towels via Oaxacaborn

I’d love to make more of these. There’s no end to phrases from great books I could envision stitched out like this. And couldn’t we all use a little beauty infused into everyday chores?

What sort of words would you like to see on a linen towel?

Monday's Pretty Things

MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Whimsical Coral

April 1, 2013April 2, 2013 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Sometimes these Monday’s Pretty Things posts practically write themselves. So many things I bookmarked this week shared the same shade of coral!

Circus Decorated Envelope by Nasya Kopteva of Fish Mail Art

Vintage Kantha Quilt via Niki-Jones

Madame Monsieur Necklace no.26 by La Camille via Minikin

Doll via Moemoe Made

See even more Monday’s Pretty Things…

Monday's Pretty Things

MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Red and Orange

March 27, 2013March 27, 2013 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

You know what’s better than Monday’s Pretty Things? Monday’s Pretty Things on a WEDNESDAY! The week is already half-over, and we’re well on our way to Easter. I can’t wait!

(I want to ~~make~~ eat those little bunny cookies.)

Desert Boots via Eley Kishimoto

Rabbit cookies via Virginie Jolie/The Happy Apple on Flickr

The Cranky Princess via Heather Ross

Linen Quilt via Pony Rider

Bunny via Elina Lorez

Oaxaca Mexico Travel Poster from 1960s via Old Imprints

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P.S. Even more Monday’s Pretty Things.

Inspiration

INSPIRATION :: Happado, Japanese Textile Artist

January 4, 2013December 14, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

This morning, I’m enjoying the creative work of Japanese textile artist Happado.

Inspiration

INTERIORS :: The prettiest H&M children’s room textiles…which are not available in the US!

August 10, 2012November 1, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Marianne from the gorgeous Scandinavian-style blog Nordic Bliss posted about the new H&M kids collection this week, and I haven’t been able to stop ooh and ahhing over what I see online. Rumor has it H&M Home is coming to the US in 2013…but what do you think the chances are that they’ll carry these exact same items? I sure wish they shipped internationally right now. :-P

See, I was planning to get Aveline a comforter and duvet cover set from Ikea once we convert her crib to a toddler bed, but I don’t see anything in the new Ikea catalogue that would really go with the lime green color. But that rabbit…ohhhh, I have to figure out a way to get that to the US, don’t you think? ;-) I mean, it is only £14.99 for a duvet cover and pillowcase! Ah, it’s fun to window shop and dream…
H M - Kids Home collection - Grey and Green collage via Oaxacaborn dot com
1. Star cushion cover // 2. Striped pillowcase // 3. Wolf duvet cover // 4. Fox toys // 5. Clock pillowcase
H M - Kids Home collection - Brown and Linen collage via Oaxacaborn dot com

1. Rabbit duvet cover // 2. Linen cushion cover // 3. Baby linen cushion cover // 4. Star duvet cover for crib

Monday's Pretty Things

MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Stripes Three Ways

July 25, 2012November 1, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

1. ON A TODDLER…Toddler in orange stripes, via Ngaisao

2. ON A POSTER…Vintage library poster, via Enokson on Flickr

3. ON BLANKETS AND PILLOWS…Movie poster and Zoza blanket, via Lemlem
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P.S. You might also enjoy these previous editions of Monday’s Pretty Things:

Inspiration

INSPIRATION :: Spring/Summer 2012 Toast UK House + Home Catalogue

February 29, 2012November 1, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

The new spring/summer line of Toast’s House & Home collection was released today! Here are my favorite images from the catalogue.

You might also like to read my other Toast UK round-ups:

Handmade

HANDMADE :: Bold Modern Granny Stripe Baby Blanket – And New Items in the Shop for 2012

December 15, 2011November 1, 2012 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

It’s been a while since I shared any crochet project here other than my owl hats. But, I’ve been working on this blanket for a while now, and finally finished it up and mailed it off last week. It’s worked in granny stripes, but I think the mixed textures and varying stripe width gives it a more modern look than you’d expect.

I’m tossing around the idea of selling similar baby blankets in 2012. I haven’t really done any market research yet to determine what would be most likely to sell, though, and I would still have to work out a price point.

I’ve got another striped wool blanket in progress — this time in bold solid colors — but we’ll see if it ends up in Aveline’s room or in the shop. ;-)

In 2012, the shop will also see the addition of plush / stuffed creatures! Super exciting, right? I’ve been so inspired by these plush/softies. I’m making a crochet and felt monster for Aveline, so I’ll post photos of that in the near future as well (although probably not until after Christmas, unless someone puts magical elf sprinkles in my coffee before then).

What do you guys think? Is there is something specific you’d like to see in the shop in 2012?