gathering spriggs

Hunting And Gathering: Tea Tins and Flowers

Wondering how to enjoy tea in the summer other than iced? How about using those wintertime tea tins as vases for all your pretty wildflower arrangements?  Tea tins have become my newest gathering obsession and beginnings of a collection! I'll have to take some photos of my own. (when i have some time) until then breath in the floral goodness of these fav images.

Top to bottom: KenzieKate, Creative Mint, Holly Becker of Decor8, Littlebird 2009, and SelinaLake via Decor8.

Guest Writer at Simply Hue

I have been honored to be a guest writer over at Simply Hue!

Thanks Vicki! It has been fun. So go visit Simply Hue to read my color filled, Shop Around the Corner post.

Gathering Inspiration

My inspiration comes from other artists who live true to themselves and it is revealed in their body of work. Today, allow me to share my latest inspiration, the photography of Tricia McKellar. I found Tricia on flickr. And her ethereal photos speak to another time and place. They are transportive and meditative. She sells prints of all of these and more at her etsy shop.

California Dreaming

    

 

   

It's been 4 years since I was in California and my husband and I have been longing for another trip. However, in this economy, I'm not sure if it is in our future this year, so for now, Im just dreaming. And in my dreams, I have packed my virtual wardrobe, courtesy of ModCloth.

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Shop Around the Corner: Heather Bullard Boutique

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Have you ever had one of those weeks, where you need a good dose of beauty to make it all better? Well, I need mine today and what a perfect way to end this week, with the sumptuous styling and on-line boutique of Heather Bullard. Thanks to Lindsey at Great Full Day for introducing me to this gorgeous designer. Heather Bullard is a stylist and photographer who has worked on numerous national publications. With an eye for feminine vintage styling she has put together a boutique featuring a whole host of merchandise, everything from a line of reproduction french antique furniture, to household goods, kitchen accessories, original art and more!! So have fun at Heather Bullard today. It is sure to be a visual treat and respite for a weary soul.

(What gives you joy after a stressful day? I'd love to hear about it)

Galbraith and Paul

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interior photos: private residences

Need a dose of sumptuous summer color?  Look no further than the design studio of Galbraith and Paul. Founded in 1986 by Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul, G and P regards the process as important as the product.  Located in Philadelphia Galbraith and Paul is a leading textile, lighting and rug design studio. Each piece is hand printed (yes! hand printed.), made to order, one shade and one yard at a time. Their homepage offers a tantalizing peak into the inner workings that is G and P studio.

Walden Artisan Market

Gathering Spriggs and Gathering Vintage will be back at Walden Artisan Market this weekend in East Nashville. Saturday, June 27 (9am-5pm) and Sunday, June 28 (11am-4pm)

Stylist, Paul Lowe

Lately, I've been obsessed with researching the work of various stylist that I heart. (Maybe because they have my dream job.) lol. So this week, I discovered food and prop stylist, Paul Lowe. Originally from Oslo, Lowe moved to New York to work for some magazine greats. He also keeps a wonderful blog, featuring recipes, craft projects and more of his talents.

Hunting And Gathering

1.Kint A Latte 2. How Now Design 3. Indie Rocket (Lena Corwin's cups)

4. 5. 6. Kay Loves VIntage  7. Jazze Junque Inc.

Ok, friends, since I haven't received any submissions yet, Im extending the Photo Competition to next Monday, June 30th. I can't wait to see your own collections! The winner will receive $ 10 gift certificate to spend at Gathering Vintage!! 

So gather your fav things together and send me your snapshots- gatheringspriggs@yahoo.com

Summer Romance

Here are two companies I stumbled upon recently that I can not believe I never knew about! The British company Saltwater is the work of chief designer, Laura Watson. Her Spring/Summer 09 collection is inspired by the American Deep South (yeah, that's me) with white washed prints, soft cottons and indigo dyed linens. Bumblesea is the online jewelry boutique and craftsmanship of Jennifer Morris, based out of Champaign-Urbana, IL. Each piece is crafted from silver,clay, crystals, gemstones, and finished off with pigments and powdered minerals. This collection features inspiration from the sea. Perfect for summer dressing.