my pick: 2013 calendar

I honestly can't believe we're almost into 2013! Where did the year go? Man time flies when you're chasing after kids...

With the New Year comes a new calendar which I love. I don't know why I love them so much - maybe it's just fun to start a new year?? Sometimes I'll get a calendar on my own or sometimes my Mom will give me a fun one.

A couple years ago I got a Labokoff calendar and I loved it. I'm planning on getting one again for 2013.

All images above from Labokoff

I'm a big fan of the artwork and the colours which fit with our style. I typically put the calendars in our kitchen which is grey and white; these calendars just adds that extra hit of colour.

I also love that I can use the art after the year is over. When we added the bathroom to the basement, I needed a piece of art so I took one of my favourite months from the 2010 calendar and framed it in a simple silver Ikea frame. The colour was a perfect fit.

Whatever calendar you choose, have fun with them. There are so many cool artists to choose from - it's a great way to add something fun and different to your home.

Happy Friday!

friday finds {art}

Slowly, (very slowly) but surely I've been filling up the walls of my house. I'm always on the look out for fun affordable art. Here are some friday finds. Have an amazing weekend!

morning rush by Leslie Thomson



Rustic by Lynda Naranjo



cherry blossom by Urban Pink Photography

Dotti Potts

If there is one thing you should know about me it's that I'm a bit of a procrastinator -- really doesn't take much to pull me away from something I should be doing. Just as I was heading out the door to get some card stock for my seating cards for the wedding, I realized I hadn't shown you my new cup! Last weekend I went to the One of Kind Spring Show and Sale here in the T-Dot and I sauntered by one of my favourite artists, Sandra Silberman of Dotti Potts. Her booth is always a breath of fresh air in a show like this (especially at the Christmas show) because she uses a pure lack of colour, making her pieces jump out among the crowd.

Since most of my money these days is going towards the trip and the wedding, I didn't have much of a budget for the show, but I did want to get something. I opted for one of Sandra's beautiful wine cups because it could be used for either wine, tea or a handful of flowers.

To see more of the Dotti Potts Pottery Collections, visit the Web site here.