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ICFF is running also in New York this week, and always a fave in these parts.  We also have been oogling over all the gorgeous designs.  Here's a few favourites that caught our eye this weekend.
Above: Part of Sight Unseen offsite, we loved this collaboration between @studiogiancarlovalle and @visoproject.  Check out more below.

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The National Stationery Show in New York is now in full swing and as tradition has it, we're rounding up a few of our favourites (thanks to Instagram)! Remember the day when there wasn't Instagram? It was always a scramble and a bunch of emailing to ask people to send pics!  But there's one thing that doesn't change and that's inspiraiton galore!  Let's take a look!  Above from 1canoe2.

Today, we're super-stoked to be sharing a DIY from artist/designer, Emily Katz's new book, Modern Macramé, 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home (from Ten Speed Press).  Some of you may know Emily from her instagram account, or perhaps you have taken one of her sold-out macramé workshops she's taught around the world, but if not, let us tell you, Emily creates some pretty swoon-worthy aspirational interiors and her custom hand-knotted pieces are at the heart of this age-old craft that's undergoing a huge renaissance right now.

Modernica recently collaborated with Shepard Fairey to create a new collection of 500 limited edition Side Shell Dowel chairs featuring collage and patterns that have become signature motifs in Shepard's work.

If you’re looking for a few cocktail ideas for this weekend's Cinco de Mayo festivities, we have a few rather delicious options expertly crafted by the folks at Casamigos Tequila. Tequila and Cinco de Mayo are a perfect match, and we're loving these ideas to spice things up! Check them all out below! Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Above: Aloe Vera Margarita.

Every spring we have our eyes open for the something new and fun in the camper world, and today we happened upon the adorable, Armadillo made here, right in B.C. Taking the shell of old 70s vintage trailers (light weight 13 foot Canadian Bolers), the folks at Armadillo have brought this compact cutie back to the future.

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Mother's Day is just a couple weeks away (May 13th this year), and as tradition has it, we've rounded up a collection of adorable cards for that special Mom (or someone like a Mom) in your life. From letterpress to illustration, here's a few favourite ones on our radar this year. Check them out below.

If you followed our stories on Instagram yesterday, as promised, today we're thrilled to be included and kicking off Brittany Watson Jepsen's (The House That Lars Built), blog book tour, for her gorgeous new book, Craft the Rainbow, 40 Colorful Paper Projects from The House That Lars Built.

I haven't seen a crafting book like this in a long, long time and I think it will be one that will go down into the crafting book classics. It's gorgeous! And as many of you know, Brittany is a crafting queen, so not only are the projects, styling and photos in this book stunning, she's also a great teacher (we loved having her here in Vancouver for a paper flower workshop in our old shop a few years back) and she makes the projects in this book approachable, beautiful and inspiring!

And so today, we are excited to share one of the special projects from the book with permission from the publisher, Abrams Books. The book is available at the following retailers.   

Check out the project post below!

IKEA has teamed up with LA-based fashion designer and creative director, Chris Stamp of the west coast ‘Avant-street’ lifestyle brand, Stampd along with freelance designer Maja Ganszyniec for a limited edition collection called SPÄNST.

Geared towards the home and the streets, SPÄNST is designed for those who want to exhibit their lifestyles with the same amount of artistry within the four walls of the home as they do outside of it.

Filmmaker Greg Durrell has just released the first trailer in anticipation of his new documentary, Design Canada; celebrating the golden era of Canadian graphic design. Canada’s design movement helped transform the country and Canadian designers from the ’60s and ’70s will finally be recognized for their important contribution transforming Canada's unique identity.

Designers, Nicolas Damiens and Julien Sens recently created a collection of fonts with the intention initially to give musicians inspiration for writing lyrics using the actual handwriting of influential late songwriters, Bowie, Cobain, Cohen, Gainsbourg and Lennon. The idea might be purely imaginative, but at the same time the possible tribute we think would also inspire any creative. All fonts, dubbed Songwriters Fonts, are free and for personal use only.  Let's take a look!

Update: Since writing this, the site has been shut down due to intellectual property issues.

Recently, on our Instagram, we posted the above photo of YH2 Architecture's modern cottage nestled on the shores of Lac Plaisant, Quebec (almost smack dab in the middle between Montreal and Quebec City) here in Canada.

Featuring wood construction inside and out, the house’s single large gable covers all living spaces and opens up onto an extraordinary view of nature. The south side which is all glass, creates a direct link between the lake and the living spaces. We're really craving its' minimalist interior, where a well-thought-out design, keeps clutter at bay and exudes tranquilit, perfect for a weekend getaway.

Let's take a look!

Ashley Brown Durand of Secret Holiday, creator of the very first affirmation banner (circa 2010), has us feeling all the feels for her latest collection of affirmation-based pieces. From simple words like "feelings" to "peace", each banner is handcrafted from her Massachusetts-based studio where she is inspired by history.

Earlier this past winter we noticed the most adorable kid's bedroom bunk fort being made (via Instagram) by local freelance stylist, event and wedding floral designer, Natalie Bjordal and her husband Jason, a carpenter. Admiring the work they were doing in their renovated townhouse on the north shore, we asked if they would mind sharing a few pics of the fort for Poppytalk, along with their inspiration.  The following is a peek into their daughter's room, along with a mini-interview about it.  Check it out below, we think you'll love it as much as we do!

We're loving these new wallpapers from New Zealand-based company, Emma Hayes Textiles. Amalgamating traditional artistic techniques and digital methods, Hayes depicts her ideas of incorporating a gestural element into interiors and exploring inspirations from the natural world. Just returning to designing after a leave from having triplet boys (now 3 years old), Emma's new collection is a breath of fresh air. Let's take a look!

We're excited to share a sneak peek of a few products we're loving coming to IKEA this coming April '18. From reconnecting with the senses, the launch brings nature indoors or expands the living space outdoors. Lots of natural materials in warm and earthy tones, embracing an imperfect style that is casual and makes room for nature and relaxation. Among the highlights are a new bed frame, nightstand and chest of drawers, made of solid, renewable birch sourced to strict standards and in line with IKEA's goal of only using wood from more sustainable sources by 2020. There's also a new range of mattresses and mattress toppers made from organic materials for a healthy sleeping environment. For the kitchen, we are loving an open wall storage system, countertop and faucet. You will also find softer items, decoration pieces and some new speakers that will furnish your home with sound. Let's take a look! (Above: GULVED Bedspread).