45 - nova lily: naturally autumn

cotton lace and merino wool are two of my favourite and most cherised materials. it's not surprising that they are taking centre stage in the new nova lily fall collection, available in the shop.

left to right:

WOLLE merino wool felt circle pendant necklace

white IVORY BLOSSOM lace necklace with paper script beads

snow white ICICLE antique lace dangle earrings

OMBRE lace and merino wool felt necklace

04 - dream a little dream of me...

love this down-to-earth and rustic scout headboard from Nightwood, lovingly made of reclaimed oak, pine, and poplar:

i imagine it perfectly combined with this ORKNEY rough natural linen duvet cover from Rough Linen (via Ill Seen, Ill Said):

and a pure wool blanket, like this woven wool, mohair, and shetland blanket from 40th Parallel, made on their eighty-year-old Draper Loom:

or a vintage wool military blanket like one of these from Vintage Army Navy:

i'm cozy in heaven. xo

02 - jack & marjorie / longfellow

i have absolutely fallen in love with jack & marjorie bags, made by Meghan Parsons and Manuel Opp out of Toronto. constructed primarily out of recycled military surplus materials, they combine gorgeous design with functionality, durability, and eco-consciousness. i adore everything about them: their thoughtful design, love for the history of materials, craftsmanship, respect for the environment, ethical business practices, style, and best of all, that they are Canadian!

a few features from the collection: 

bellwood (big)

summer 2010

 

ossington

spring/summer 2009

(my absolutely favourite)

and my first jack & marjorie purchase, on order from wrinkle uncommon goods inc., an adorable Canadian online shop that features exclusively handmade, eco-sensitive, recycled, repurposed, natural, organic, and fair-trade wares, where, in my endless search for retailers of  jack & marjorie, i happened upon a gorgeous messenger bag from the fall/winter 2008 collection:

 

longfellow 

fall/winter 2008

i couldn't resist the perfect combination of military surplus cotton tent canvas, wool blanket, leather, and functionality. it is the perfect size for books and a laptop, and i love the the vertical configuration. i hope that it is my first of many jack & marjorie acquisitions. i love so many of their designs for different carrying purposes.