It’s FRIDAY! woo hoo! time to get funkeeee- go on get it gurl.

artist: Jill Scott

Modern illustrations with a retro spin- Love the colors and textures- check out more of the work of Dante Terzigni at his etsy shop.

Simple forms make for a simply awesome lamp. (Also made in stone and brass) Part of the Assemblage One collection by Studio TooGood.

How lovely is this chip and dip platter!? A drool-worthy collection from Robert Blue of Blue Eagle Pottery.

Kind of need it all! Check out more here and here.

Beautiful collection of “sea ephemera” from Sabine Tucker, as seen in the May 2011 issue of Real Simple. Love the mix of bowls and glass and the little pops of color. Check out the rest of her gorgeous feature here. Photo by Matthew Williams

Happy Friday! …fly away!

artist: Lover Lover song: Freebirds

(image by me)

The May 2011 issue of Elle Decor features this incredible studio from the home of Patrick Printy. The gallery of nautical inspired artwork, the placement of the C.Jeré piece in the center, the A frame, the decoupaged maps on the folding screen, and especially the blue crystals on the table… Yeah, it’s Friday, and I’d basically like to just live in this room all weekend! Can someone work that out for me? thanks. Check out the rest of this drool worthy home here. (photo by Laura Rensen , styling by Stephen Pappas, courtesy of Elle Decor)

Great color-blocking in these upcycled leather passport cases, new from Poketo. Also love this upcycled leather tote made from a vintage sofa.

Check out more from their upcycled leather collection here.

Me likey these tees from SD-based Jedidiah Clothing. The Oceans T and Voyage T available here.

It’s Tuesday… only Tuesday… (sigh) These really beautiful cover designs for Vanbot‘s  latest releases totally sum up my day dreamy mood today. They were all created by Samuel Axelsson.

Lost Without You by Vanbot

If you’re a fan of Robyn’s style of music, then definitely check out more of Vanbot here (plus there’s free downloads!) Her album is currently available on itunes. (via auditory love)

One of my 2011 resolutions, or “happy intentions” as Mary Jo puts it (sounds better right?) was to make an attempt to cook more. Ok, so it’s practically May and halfway through 2011 and not much progress has been made, BUT over the weekend I did do one thing. I poached my first eggs! (insert applause)

The impetus for this was an episode I saw recently of Brunch @ Bobby’s on the Cooking Channel. He made this super simple (looking) “poached eggs on toasted baguette with goat cheese and salt/pepper“- So I was like- I can do that! Here’s what it was supposed to look like:

And here’s how mine turned out:

Not bad right? I know I’m missing the little hit of greenery on top, and really, that would have made it even more nummy. Alas, I forgot that part …But there’s always next weekend!

Anyway- the whole process of poaching an egg was interesting. I’ve read and seen so many different ways. They all seem to be similar, but it’s all a question of timing I guess? So, I know most of you HM readers are going to be far superior master chefs compared to my pathetic microwaving skills, so I ask for your guideance:  How long do you guys wait before you bring the eggs out? Also, have any of you tried the microwave technique?

band: tahiti 80 directed by Daisuke Kitayama

Popalicious! (Pet Shop Boys / Kylie / Black Eyed Peas / Katy Perry & More) Robin Skouteris Mix from Panos T on Vimeo.

LOVE this “Porte-Plumes” box by L’Atelier d’Exercices. This little wooden box is set up for you to start a collection of feathers. It has a drawer to collect stones (or shells, or whatever) too! It even comes with a goose feather to get your collection started!

There is also a leaf box version as well. It comes with a piece of plexi on top to hold the leaves in place. Could also be a fun DIY idea if you are handy in the workshop. If you’re in the UK, the feather holder is available here. Spotted in the May 2011 issue of Elle Decoration UK.

Just a weird little mix of random, shot beautifully by the master Martyn Thompson. Styling by Jocelyne Beaudoin (City Magazine, Winter 2003)

I can’t believe it’s already mid April! Been kinda swamped with all sorts of crazy going on, (but good crazy!) In the meantime, I’m sure y’already know, I’m still soooo addicted to Pinterest. There’s just constant amazing discoveries there, for example:

1 )  How cool is this DIY plastic milk jug planter idea via Sand‘s pin-

2 )…Oh those floors… this house… via Mudpuppy’s pin

3 ) Geninne pinned this beautiful shelving vignette that totally speaks to me right now

4 ) and these drawer pulls (that look like an art piece all together!) that Satsuki pinned need to be in my life!

Also- if you haven’t already… ENTER THE RAD AND HUNGRY GIVEAWAY!! The awesome folks at RAD AND HUNGRY are exclusively giving away one of their brand spankin’ new Germany stationery kits to one of YOU happy mundane readers! Woo Hoo! Click here to read more details and instructions on entering. You have until this Friday, but you don’t have to worry about it if you enter NOW! GO!!!

And if you’re not on Pinterest, what are you waiting for?! It’s fun! You can follow my pins here. They recently did a nice interview with yours truly, and while you’re at it, follow my twitter and “like” the HM facebook page to keep up on all happy mundane shenanigans.

Great bookcovers from The Heads of State. See more here.

oh munday…  munday… you are sooo not saturday… or sunday…

A few moments I snapped over the weekend, playing with my new camera. fun with pictures!

Woo hoo! It’s time for the first Happy Mundane giveaway for 2011! This time, the cool folks at RAD AND HUNGRY are generously giving one of you lucky HM readers your very own limited edition April 2011 Germany kit! As I mentioned last week, RAD AND HUNGRY put together a special kit each month of locally sourced office supplies from each country they visit. April’s kit was inspired from a trip to Berlin and includes one pen, a box of super coolness paperclips, and an awesome notepad. More details after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »

Beastie Boys – Make Some Noise by Off Air

aawwwww yeeeaaahh… The Beastie Boys are BACK- and it’s Friday!-  Make Some Noise!