Site for Sore Eyes: The Kitchy Kitchen

Site for Sore Eyes: The Kitchy Kitchen:
When you come across a food photograph that is so scrumptious looking that you quite literally have to hold yourself back from licking your computer screen, you know that it's worth finding out more about the photo / recipe / etc. Such is the case with The tantalizing work of Claire Thomas, the mastermind behind The Kitchy Kitchen. I first came across her Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches via Syndi on Pinterest, and have been torturing myself (in a good way of course) by stalking her site ever since.
Really, I double-dog dare you to visit her blog and not immediately scrawl down a shopping list so that you can recreate one of her tasty recipes. Even if you're not adept in the kitchen, the eye-candy on her site is worth a visit. Skedaddle on over and see more of The Kitchy Kitchen for yourself.
All images: Claire Thomas // The Kitchy Kitchen

kelzuki state prints from design sponge!

kelzuki state prints:


My love of state-themed design knows no bounds. So naturally these beautiful state prints from Kelsey Oseid at Kelzuki just shot straight to the top of my “favorites” list. Each state outline is filled with the colors and pattern of that state’s official bird. I’ve never been a fan of my home state’s bird (the cardinal), but I love the way Kelsey combined that bright red with a khaki colored paper- it feels modern and does Virginia proud. Click here to check out and order all of her state prints online ($18 each). Thanks to Margie for the tip! xo, grace










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White Nest from the Design Files!

White Nest:

White Nest - a stunning new store opened by Lee Harris (pictured) on the Mornington Peninsula.  All photographs by Armelle Habib, styled by Julia Green.

White Nest on the Mornington Peninsula.  All photographs by Armelle Habib, styled by Julia Green.

These fabulous shots of new Blairgowrie store White Nest found their way into my inbox recently thanks to stylist Julia Green and photographer Armelle Habib (thankyou ladies!)… how truly beautiful is it!??  I keep discovering so many great creative people and retailers along the Mornington Peninsula… this is just one more reason to schedule a little daytrip down the coast one day very soon!

White Nest stocks homewares, beach and garden accessories, soft furnishings,  candles and body products, clothing and kidswear.  Owner Lee Harris curates this perfectly styled store with an impressive range of local and international labels, as well as one off pieces, such as artwork by Emma Cleine of Lumiere Art + Co who we featured recently.  Other local brands you might recognise include Goldnbrown (remember Andy Brown’s stunning Blairgowrie home?!), Tractor Home, Angus and Celeste, Curio & Curio and many more!

I really, seriously, need to work on a Peninsula shopping guide, don’t I?

White Nest
2843 Point Napean Road
Blairgowrie,
Vic.  3942
Ph. (03) 5988 9676

White Nest – details.  Photographs by Armelle Habib, styled by Julia Green.

White Nest.  Photographs by Armelle Habib, styled by Julia Green.

Tractorbeam: Hutton Identity by The Design Files

Tractorbeam: Hutton Identity:
What a beautiful identity Tractorbeam has created for Hutton Hotel, a Nashville boutique hotel that caters specifically to musicians and Vanderbilt University guests.

OMG Pantone dessert swatches from Atypical A

Pantone dessert swatches:

These Pantone swatch inspired sweets by Emilie Griottes are one of the coolest things I’ve see in a long time. For some seriously gobsmacking (not to mention lipsmacking) food styling and photography, be sure to swing on by to her blog (it’s in French, but the images speak for themselves).

(via Creature Comforts)
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charming old signs! "Marc Shur: Sign Language" from Design Work Life

Marc Shur: Sign Language:
Marc Shur maintains Sign Language, an impressive set of vintage signage photographs (as well as their locations) on Flickr—definitely a great inspirational resource.

wtf....."Beater Whisk" from Better Living Through Design

Beater Whisk:
So smart. This whisk by Ding3000 can be folded together to save space in your kitchen drawer. A small ring serves as the opening and closing mechanism and can be used to hang the whisk as well. Looks like it would be easy to clean (it’s nylon), and, if that’s not enough for you, check out all the colors available: white, grey, light blue, nude, lavender, pink, mint and dark blue.


-11 x 0.8 inches

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