i have been on a search lately to find some fun art to add to magpie lovely. enter white nest. meg is a former interior designer turned full-time crafter. she turned her knowledge and experience of interiors into creating beautiful handmade pieces with high quality materials and techniques.
just ordered this piece and it is even more beautiful in person. love it!
i caught up with the lovely owner, meg and here is what she had to say…
WHAT ARE THREE THINGS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?1. my husband, dog, and cat (yes! i count this as one answer!). my husband allows me to live my dream…his continual support and unconditional love is amazing. our golden retriever, gracie is my best and favorite co-worker. and our tabby cat, bob johnson, is stuck to my hip…they make me so happy!
2. lipsmakers chap stick…is it wrong that i’m 30-years-old and i still use lipsmakers as my main lip care!? ha!
3. my “studio” and supplies! my studio is our spare bedroom and it makes me very, very happy. everything is tucked and stored in it’s spot…it’s small but works!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?
is running white nest a nerdy answer, because it’s true! i love to do all things “crafty” or “diy”. i knit and i’m constantly re-arranging and re-doing things in our little condo (which i started documenting on my blog!), since i was an interior designer in my former life.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START WHITE NEST?
like many people in the recession, i had a 9-to-5 job that became increasingly more trying and difficult. three rounds of layoffs and three rounds of people’s work landing on my desk made me crave an outlet for the stress. i had always done something with my hands, so i started producing embroidered designs that i turned into artwork. i loved doing it so much that i listed some items online and the rest of history. needless to say, my 9-to-5er job is no longer and i couldn’t be happier!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM ON MAGPIE LOVELY?love it all!! but i am LOVING the new
cedar wedge tote!
how cute is her pup, gracie?!
thanks meg! so happy to have you as a part of the shop. check out all of white nest’s gorgeous art here. and, stay tuned i will add more soon.
xo, kate
Posted by Kate on February 13, 2011
my very close friend is having a baby and it has not been an easy pregnancy for her. she is such a trooper and recently had the most adorable baby shower thrown by her mom. despite all of my begging, they have decided not to figure out what they are having so i’m left in the yellow/green shopping spectrum. but, i’ve made it no secret that i am voting for a girl. (i think you are allowed to say that if it’s not your own!)
here are some goodies that baby s. will get once he/she arrives. for now, stay cookin’ kid you have a few more weeks to go.
GO TEAM PINK!
1 {girly bling tee} 2 {paper doll blocks} 3 {chelsea II dress} 4 {sunny days skirt} 5 {polka dot mary jane} 6 {poppy bib}
GO TEAM BLUE!
1 {i heart mom long sleeve} 2 {dino the dinosaur} 3 {skull baby shoe} 4 {long sleeve sword shirt} 5 {nori kerchief bib}
boy or girl, this will be the sharpest dressed kid in town.
xo, kate
Posted by Kate on January 26, 2011
in honor of this lovely weather, we are giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky winner… visit the magpie lovely facebook page to enter!
stay safe and dry out there. and to all of you on the west coast not feeling our pain, share the warmth!
xo, kate
Posted by Kate on January 26, 2011
i believe a child’s room should be bright and cheerful, and camilla’s animals makes this belief come to life. camilla, the artist… hence the name camilla’s animals, paints adorable and colorful paintings to create a fun theme for any child’s room.
i am particularly drawn to this cute little guy and think i will hang him in my office. i guess they are not just for children!
i caught up with camilla and learned a few things about her that i thought i would share with you all. i just love her story and i think her son lukas is a lucky boy to have such a talented mommy. and don’t worry camilla, i can’t live without my iphone either!
WHAT INSPIRES YOU WHEN CREATING DESIGNS FOR CAMILLA’S ANIMALS?
well, i started painting the animals when i was 8 and a half months pregnant with my son. i was nesting like crazy, we had just moved, and i was staring at the blank walls of his nursery. so i decided i would paint some colorful creatures as a gift for him. i was just planning on doing a few, but became addicted and ended up painting 9, which now surround his room. so lukas (now 16 months old) is why i was first inspired to create my animals.
aside from that, i’m inspired by simplicity. and things that are well made and original. i’m also an art director, so i love beautiful photography, typography, industrial design and fashion.
WHAT ARE A FEW THINGS THAT YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT?
first and foremost, a camera. I love documenting my life and the people in it. sometimes i open iphoto and just spend an hour looking back on all the good memories with the people i love.
also my iphone! and my macbook. simple yet functional design always makes life a little easier to navigate.
life is also better with coffee, chocolate and lipgloss on my side. and boots! above the knee, with a heel, without a heel, with fur – a girl can never have too many boots!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM ON MAGPIE LOVELY?
i think everything is just beautiful, but i must say the wooden clocks really caught my eye. i love the owl – so intricate, yet simple at the same time.
WHAT IS YOUR WISH FOR CAMILLA’S ANIMALS?
I think it would be really awesome to have an animal in every state. maybe that’s a funny answer, but that would just make me smile, to know that my animals had found homes in so many different places.
check out camilla’s animals!
xo, kate
Posted by Kate on January 21, 2011
pink, red and heart lovers rejoice. it’s almost time for valentine’s day. in honor of the love filled holiday i selected a few of my favorite valentine’s day treats.
order by the end of this week (january 23rd) to get your items in time for the big day. and, added bonus! get 20% off your purchase with promo code lovevday20!
happy valentine’s day, lovelies. enjoy!
xo, kate
1 {Love You Always Painting} 2 {Pink Berry Necklace} 3 {Love Letter Shirt} 4 {Sea Salt & Bay Rum Candle} 5 {Love Sachets} 6 {Classic School Bloom Clutch} 7 {Pink & Black Polka Dot Mary Janes} 8 {Sunset Orange Rosette Broach} 9 {Innocent Crush Reversible Pinafore} 10 {Linen Heart Pillow Slip} 11 {Sweet Onsie} 12 {Modern Ruffles Red} 13 {Elephant Laptop Sleeve} 14 {Polka Dot Clutch} 15 {Solitary Necklace} 16 {La Banda Belt}
Posted by Kate on January 16, 2011
WHAT ARE THREE THINGS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
like many people in the recession, i had a 9-to-5 job that became increasingly more trying and difficult. three rounds of layoffs and three rounds of people’s work landing on my desk made me crave an outlet for the stress. i had always done something with my hands, so i started producing embroidered designs that i turned into artwork. i loved doing it so much that i listed some items online and the rest of history. needless to say, my 9-to-5er job is no longer and i couldn’t be happier!
