unruly things

my friend Leah just shot some gorgeous photos for her blog SpacePDX in one of my favorite Portland haunts, Artemisia.  it’s my go-to spot for unique plants and decor inspiration.  if you’re in Portland and you haven’t been there yet – it’s a must!!

also, be sure to check out Leah’s site for more beautiful photography.

{photos by Leah Verwey}

hellebores are popping up everywhere in Portland right now.  they are quite possibly my favorite flower of late.  so unique and such beautiful colors.  I think this burlapped hellebore would be just perfect in my windowsill!

speaking of flowers and Portland, my friend Chelsea Fuss of the blog frolic! is hosting a class on How to Make a French Hand-Tied Bouquet.  the workshop sounds so dreamy!  perfectly timed with Mother’s Day.  space is limited, sign up here!

{top image from terrain, bottom image from frolic}

absolutely stunning pieces from Melissa J Tyson.

{spotted at una}

I love these beetle trivets so much.  I’d love to use one as a plant stand or a big bedside coaster.  and psst, they’re on sale!

{from anthropologie, spotted on little white whale}

I’m a sucker for vintage botanical illustrations.  here’s a few that caught my eye recently.

{dandelion, fern}

after a series of clicks set forth for me by cevd, I stumbled upon this tumblr blog, Minerals.  it just further confirms my obsession with rocks.

now here’s a place I’d enjoy visiting one day!

photos from the entomology department at the evolution store.

I LOVE these cut out trees from Sandra Juto.