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A Morning’s Eyes’ View

Wren — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:36:16 +0000

I love mornings. When all goes according to wish, I rise at 5:30 am and talk to God before the sun rises. I find this the best time to run…when the air you breathe in tastes brand new. I also love my current homestead. My little cottage in the treetops. Additionally, I love sharing things. And so here are some of the many tangible delights that greet my eyes, nose, mouth, and heart before anything else has a chance to interrupt.

Pick Your Poison. From a Chic Dispenser

Wren — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:22:27 +0000

I admit Mad Men has succeeded in making smoking look kinda cool and sexy again. But then they don’t show us anyone gasping for their breath or dying of lung cancer after. So Monkey Said Bear wants you to know we DO NOT recommend smoking, nor are we endorsing it in any way shape or form. The actual alliterative title of the post should be “Pretend to Pick Your Poison…”

But i will confidently say that I adore the accessories. This post was inspired by reading this and falling in love with the roulette dispenser on Don Draper’s desk:

(and you may be wondering if the Mad Men posts and references are going to stop anytime soon. Well, friends…… No)

I went on a search and found some rather inexpensive options – some as quirky and kitschy as heck – some elegant, some modern. For this post i’m focusing on the vintage. I just might have to get me one. But what else could I stock it with besides cigarettes? Any ideas?

Vintage Reuge Music Box

French Vintage

Gone Global

Soviet Russian Leningrad Box

Mechanical Bird

Mod.Kid

Wren — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:36 +0000

Bea was just sharing with me how disappointed she is with all the mainstream kids-ware (and wear). I’m a very good friend so I want to try and help her out….until we start our own business (of course this will be maybe my 9th business plan. it’s cool) within which Bea will create baby and nursery gorgeousness, and I will make pregnant women look even HOTTER! then they already naturally are.

But for now, i’m adoring these items i found via the loveliness featured on Modern Kiddo. Goodness, something feels just plain wrong with such small darling versions of fantasticness.

And stay tuned for a special little surprise at the bottom!

J.Crew’s kids line Crew Cuts

Not for play when the little ones are at their littlest. But always good for decoration. Let Maya Made teach you how to make these Stone Dolls

Oh just Shut the Heck Up Already!!!! midstate vintage

Seriously! I said Shut Up!

download this royal print, frame it or tack it up to encourage humble, sophisticated approach for your own sweet princess

Do i even need to say anything? I think these Donna Wilson whimsical goodies speak for themselves.

And now for that special little surprise… well, it’s more like a revealing cliffhanger i suppose…. are you hating me for getting your hopes up? Well, don’t let them fall because very soon they will be met with our very first MonkeySaidBear Giveaway!!! yahoo!! We have now officially been posting for over a year and we are so thankful for each and every one of you readers. So to reward you, we will have our first (hopefully of many) fun giveaway in which one of you will receive a very lovely and unique prize straight from us…. your favorite blog (right?). Details forthcoming. And if anyone is an artist or maker or creator of any sort, let us know if you’d like to contribute to future give-aways. It’s a great way to get your goods out there… to our readers and for the enjoyment of big mouths who are certain to share their delight.

Great People to Follow (and a give-away you need to let me win)

Wren — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:23:16 +0000

photo via ….

One of my very favorite favoritest Australian Beach Cottage blogs…well, favorite blog in general (seriously it’s like a little vacation in the middle of your work-day…just scroll down and be lost in wonder)… is giving away a special treat today. I would tell you to go get it but i don’t want any more competition so maybe just start following her but don’t try to win. k?

You’ll also find a witty and enjoyable convo with this inspiring lady. Could this bloggin’ morning get any better?

Make Your Kitchen Cuter

Starling — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:48:00 +0000

I am a sucker for cute, and lately I’ve been coming across a slew of household items that make me say “Awwwwww!” Here are a few that would definitely make my kitchen cuter.

Kitty measuring cups

Hotman trivet

Head Chef utensils

Bunny paper towel holder

Chef vegetable peeler

A whole slew of products from Boston Warehouse

Boon Grass drying rack

My Calling is Calling.

Wren — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:09:26 +0000

Aparat is a prop styling/event design business… serving the theater, magazines, advertising, etc….founded by Olga Naiman – former stylist for my favorite late mag Domino.

And friends, I think I have found the perfect collection of things I love to do and see and invent. This is pretty much exactly what I want my life-long self-conducted job to be.

An Easy Stripe

Wren — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:00:53 +0000

via Living, etc.

What an interesting idea?! To hand-paint wall stripes using just a pencil and your brush. I think it’d make me feel frizzy and itchy if it were on large and/or numerous walls. But for a small space…. ?

What do you think?

In the Land of Nod

Starling — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:49:22 +0000

I’m a huge fan of Crate And Barrel’s CB2 line, and I was delighted to receive an email from them toting their children’s site The Land of Nod. This site features some of the hippest decor, clothing, toys and other items for kids and babies, and I want ALL of it! Some of the items I’d like to buy for my little munchkin:

Squaresville Crib Bedding

Kids’ Pink Teapot Lamp

Wild Kingdom Wall Art

Itty Bitty Blouse

Bucket Full o’ Burpies

Stokke® Tripp Trapp™ Trend high chair
(This chair grows with your baby–6 mos. and up; up to 300 lbs!)

Wolfgang Amadeus Jr. Piano

Browse the site and let me know some of your favorites. Or, if you know of similar sites that you love, sound off in the comments!

Wedding Eye Candy

Bea — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:52:33 +0000

I can’t get enough of the custom wedding invites over at Thoughtful Day, and I just had to share them with you guys. Erica Miller, the creative genius behind Thoughtful Day, also has a wonderful blog that you should check out too!

Florals under Fifty

Wren — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:09:52 +0000

Loving Floral Patterns of various intensities. Everything under $50.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone!! Bea and Starling will be back next week.

Soft. Feminine. Grandmas hand-me-downs.

Gianna Rose drawer liners, Anthro creamer, Target rust pillow

Date Night! The dim, royal, and romantic.

anthro topstitch tank, UO floral crown plate, bebe floral shift dress

Flower Power! Bright and Cheery.

Forever 21 woven floral top w/ belt UO floral skimmer, Mackenzie-Child flower market collection

The Bold. The Out-standing. The Statement.

UO flower stripe rug, UO motel betsy dress, Paper Source Indian Chintsz wrapping paper