The Times Top 50 Design Blogs - Oliveaux

As I mentioned before, I have been going through the Times' list of the 50 Best Design Blogs of 2009,looking for new inspiration. This time, I checked out Oliveaux, a gorgeous by Amanda, an interior designer from Brisbane, Australia. I am seriously thinking that Australia is next on my "to do" list!
Check out these images from her site:

All Images via// Oliveaux

Yakkay- Brainwear for smart people!

I was checking out Design Squish, and found a post on these bicycle helmets, made by Yakkay. Why did I not think of this!? I look absolutely ridiculous in helmets, and perhaps I would be less embarrassed to wear one if it was in Herringbone tweed?

The Times Top 50 Design Blogs -Nestled In

The list has been released and while Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy, two of my daily reads were the top picks, I was surprised to find a few blogs that i had never explored! Over the next couple of days I will be exploring the Times' picks, and sharing my finds with you! First up, Nestled In, written by Katja and Minna who live in Finland and live in a beautiful home and take beautiful moody photographs. They recently celebrated one year of living in their new house, and have spent a lot of time remodeling and decorating so the blog is full of great inspiration. I love their bed linens!

Three above images via// Nestled In

Stay tuned for more blog discoveries, and be sure to check out all of my daily reads by taking a look at my links on the right!

Holiday Stockings!

My niece and nephew are in need of their own special holiday stockings that they can look forward to hanging every year. This weekend my mom and I are going to "whip up" a couple for them. I put "whip up" in quotes because it will probably take us like 10 hours. Here are some beautiful ones I found on Martha Stewart to get the creative juices flowing:

Fringed Wool Stockings

Stockings adorned with Crocheted Snowflakes

Felt Stockings with Rick Rack Flowers

Knit Stockings

All Images via// Martha Stewart (click here for her list of stocking projects!)

Since I am a knitting novice, and have absolutely no idea how to crochet, we will be making ours out of felt using this pattern for the base. We will get creative with the decorating, so stay tuned for the results!

Mercury Glass for the Holidays

I have been seeing mercury glass everywhere this year, and really think it is a beautiful way to dress the house for the holidays. In my house, we celebrate Chanukah and I think these really brighten up the festival of lights! They would also be perfect for Christmas, perhaps with some cranberry accents.

All images via// Cox & Cox

All of these beautiful candles and holders are form the Cox & Cox website, which if you are lucky enough to be living in the UK is an awesome resource. Holly over at Decor8 featured a wishlist from their shop yesterday on her blog, so you can check more out here!

Speaking of Scandinavia, I just found the website of Sania Hedengren and Susanna Zacke and unfortunately my Swedish is a little rusty. Just kidding, I dont know any Swedish whatsoever. From what I gather, these women are stylists, interior designers possibly photographers? Regardless, their site has some AMAZING inspiration for the holidays and beyond.

Beautiful Tree with Crocheted Ornaments (note the wallpaper!)

Gorgeous White Presents with Red Ribbons

One House, Three Tree Ideas ( Love the Indian-inspired one on the left)

How Awesome are those Slipper Socks?

All images via// Sania Hedengren

The warmth of these photos is really helping me stay cozy on this frigid December day here in Philadelphia.

Christmas in Oslo

My dear art school friend Tina is a designer in Oslo, Norway, and has started a new blog, Ms. Hay. A couple of days ago she posted these images of her holiday decorations which I just love.

via// Ms.Hay

The white and silver color palette is really festive, and she managed to evoke Christmas spirit without using any red or green! Check out her blog for more images, and for some great Scandinavian inspiration!