i couldn’t resist posting these incredible wood and felt rugs from designer monika jarg of tekstiil ruumis. based in estonia, monika designs “carpets of wood” by drilling holes into wood and weaving directly into the surface with fibers. the result is nothing short of stunning. click here to have your socks officially knocked off by more of her work. [thanks to raina for the tip!]

i have a real weakness for milk bottles. i love them filled with farm-fresh milk, or emptied and filled with branches and flowers. so naturally i’m loving alyssa ettinger’s cast porcelain milk bottles on etsy. these bottles, cast using vintage milk bottles from grandview dairy in brooklyn ny (established in 1901), are a half-pint size and are available for $25. they would look so sweet filled with a fall-inspired bouquet and placed bedside. click here for more info and to buy online…

it’s been such a treat having elisabeth dunker at the d*s guest blog this week. today she’s introducing to one of her talented friends, ceramicist marianne hallberg. i just love marianne’s striped bowls and mugs- i can’t imagine a nicer way to start off this chilly morning than filling one of those cups with some hot coffee. click here to check out elisabeth’s full post….

before we jump into home tours and reader questions, i wanted to share these beautiful new pieces from naochina and yaling of flowie. first up- naochina’s new set of glowing ceramic lights.

based in shanghai, naochina is a group of product designers who have recently launched a collection of home decor designs. i’m really loving their “snowlights”- a series of ceramic cones that include ambient LED lights for a really beautiful and subtle glow. they remind me equally of little shining snowdrifts and glow-in-the-dark conical mushrooms. click here for more information and to shop online ($138 for a set of 3 lights or $42-$53 each).

yaling from flowie (click here to check out her adorable home), just released a new series of bags, pillows and tea towels with tie-dye patterns. although i shed my hippie ways after college there are a few things i still have a soft spot for: handmade hemp belts (i know, ridiculous) and tie dye. so when i saw yaling’s new tea towels with a tie dye pattern i was hooked. it’s just such a happy look. click here to check out yaling’s new collection and shop online.

good morning! i wanted to start off the week by welcoming artist elisabeth dunker of fine little day, studio violet and lula to the d*s guest blog. elisabeth will be joining us all week to post some of her design favorites, and is kicking things off with a beautiful collection of ceramics, textiles and home accessories. click here to check out her first post! (click here to check out a sneak peek of elisabeth’s beautiful home)

i’m heading out early to meet with sarah about her portion of the d*s book and check out a mirror i’ve been eying at erie basin for a while. i wanted to end with these gorgeous handmade ceramics from asya palatova of gleena. aran included her as part of her “kitchen favs” roundup and i couldn’t resist sharing her gorgeous work here again. click here for more info on asya’s beautiful work. stay tuned for a new diy video next week- until then, i hope you all have a great weekend. see you monday! images above and below by aran goyoaga.

• d*s book: final call for submissions
• made with love: drying hydrangeas
• biz ladies 09: the nuts and bolts of getting your business online
• living in: days of heaven
• coverage of our wedding: part 1 (location, dress, people), part 2 (band, invites, decor), part 3 (diy elements), part 4 (flowers), part 5 (food and cake)*
• under $100: honey-colored design
• new city guide: nashville
• dear d*s: shoe storage + distressed paint questions
• new sneak peeks: kristen stocks, jen altman, allison cole, yves of i love deer, caroline de winter
• before & after: kelly’s mural +marlaina’s bathroom, maggie’s window + melissa’s dresser, will’s nightstand + wendren’s ladder
• we like it wild: our week
• small measures with ashley: u-pick farms
• in the kitchen with: chef nick’s BLTs (from our wedding)
• in the kitchen with: aran goyoaga’s tart and soup
• cookbook reviews + kitchen products: for the men and tart-related
• misc: jhil calendar + julia/jen show in NH, modern wall mural, molly mcgrath lasercut cards, pure whyte furniture

i always get excited for thursdays because it means a new we like it wild post from the studio choo girls. so i was especially happy to get an extra bit from jill yesterday- she sent over these gorgeous arrangements styled in yellow owl workshop’s new trophy vase. christine hand-cast this earthenware vase because she, “never excelled at any sporting pursuits that would reward me with victory regalia”- so she decided to make her own. christine’s vase can be purchased here for $65 at the yellow owl shop, or here at studio choo, with a floral arrangement (in the bay area only) for $110. every one could use a little congratulations now and then so if you know anyone who deserves a trophy of their own, this could be just the ticket.

before we get started with before & after fun, i wanted to say a big “congrats!” to artist leigh wells on her new lettering and calligraphy business, inkwells. if you have a wedding, birthday or special event coming up, you can now hire leigh to do beautiful hand lettering. i’m a huge fan of leigh’s writing style and can’t wait to see the projects she takes on- want to see more? click here to check out her work and view her contact information.

i also wanted to point out this beautiful new tea accessories collection from bodo sperlein for yauatcha atelier, commissioned by alan yau. i am seriously obsessed with those tea spoons- how gorgeous are they? they’ll be on display at the london design festival so if you’re in the area be sure to check them out! until then, click here to view the new series.