Lovely Movies: Summer Days with Coo

Good news! I discovered another lovely Japanese animation film. Summer Days with Coo is a bit odd, very sad at times -especially the beginning-, but overall just wonderful to watch. And some of the animated backgrounds look so real!

I've always wished that I'd find a fantasy creature somewhere, so movies like this are the next best thing. I had never heard of Kappas before, but apparently they were already a big myth in Japan. And this one's very cute.



And I love how the Japanese often urge people to cherish nature through their amazing animations. Even though these creatures don't exist, their habitats still harbor lots of other animals that need protection.
Who says movies are a bad influence on kids? They can teach great things as well, right?

Wishlist

H&M Home seems to get better and better! A while back they released some amazing owls, and now they have all sorts of pretty pastels! One of the items I have my eye on is this adorable cake tray.

It might not be a necessity for my new place, but it would definitely look amazing. And a housewarming party would be a perfect excuse, right?

Don't these make you want to make pretty cakes and cookies and pastries? I bet it could make anything look cute though!

They come in three cute colors: white, blue or pink. And there's a matching tin available as well.
Decisions, decisions...

Owl Things Considered

Aren't these the cutest little owl bowls? They're actually meant as prep bowls, but would be really cute around the house too.

If I were to get my hands on a set I'm sure they -or at least the two bigger ones- would end up in my kitchen though. They're the perfect colors!

What would you use them for?

Circle Songs #34

"Just know you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna make this place your home..."

Home - Phillip Phillips

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After so many months of waiting, things are finally taking off with my apartment. It is getting painted this very week! Yes, there are still a few things that need taken care of, but it won't be long till I can start decorating and moving.

Wishlist

I am smitten with these adorable miniature forests by brother-sister team 2of2. They look so soft and dreamlike, and of course it helps that most of them perfectly match the color scheme I had in mind for my new place!

And I think that -especially living in the city- it is good to have some things in your home that remind you of nature.

But 2of2 has some other lovely items as well. Like this intriguing iridescent home, that switches between bright neon and light and ethereal depending on how the light hits it.

And there are even a few adorable pocket sized monsters for sale!

Visit the shop to see their entire collection! And if you're as hooked on Pinterest as I am, you might want to follow them there too. Enjoy!

Amazing Art: inameliart

If you're browsing Etsy a lot, I'm sure you've zome across inameliart at some point. The shop is run by Amelia, a lovely artist with a wonderful talent for creating adorable animals on canvas.

You can even get custom work done, like a portrait of your pet for instance.

But there are plenty of ready made pieces too, with all sorts of species on them.

I love that they're all very merry -a lot are even party-themed- but very serene as well. They make you both happy and calm!

Amelia is actually doing a giveaway on her blog right now. Click this link if you'd like to join in!

Visit Amelie's shop to see more paintings and prints. And be sure to follow her blog too, so you will see what new pieces she's working on.

Circle Songs #33

"A paperback head, you get carried away... Stitch up your spine... You must draw your own day..."

Paperback Head - Tegan & Sara

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Lately I've been reading a lot. In fact these first four months of 2013 I've read more than I have in the entire year before. Other than that I've been kinda stuck, so books have been a great comfort and distraction.