tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786893097780842562024-03-09T21:45:58.170-05:00Apothecary FoxRemedies for a more lovely lifeApothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.comBlogger462125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-38604744579148995722011-07-27T07:28:00.000-04:002011-07-27T07:28:39.970-04:00Convertable ShoesTalk about a two-in-one product..these shoes can be converted from mid heel pumps to flats. Perfect for the "less is more" lady.<br />
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Clockwise from top left: L.L.Bean Signature <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llbeansignature/llb/shop/67771?feat=66582-sigppxs&dds=y&subrnd=1">Zipper Duffel</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75429838/harris-tweed-charcoal-satchel">Harris Tweed Satchel</a>, Breagha, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69204786/the-ripton-clutch-canvas-ticking-and?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=mens+ticking+bags&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Ripton Clutch</a>, Shelter Protects You, <a href="http://www.anta.co.uk/shop/item.php?id=287&catid=196&brandid=0&image=1">Moniak Boot Bag</a>, AntaApothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-79475513670011559252011-06-14T07:12:00.000-04:002011-06-14T07:12:27.378-04:00Tartan BOGOFFor one day only...looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? Hop on over to <a href="http://www.anta.co.uk/browse/Ties_70_0_0_na.html">Anta</a> and take advantage of their two-fer on tartan ties. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just £38 for <a href="http://www.anta.co.uk/shop/item.php?id=624&catid=70&brandid=0&image=1">this pair</a> of handmade silk lined woolen ties in Kenneth Mackenzie and Ian Macfadyen tartans. Be quick, Tartan Tuesday will end soon!</div>Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-58720727144155741902011-06-06T17:15:00.000-04:002011-06-06T17:15:34.816-04:00Voluspa Scented CandlesYou know by now that I am nothing without a scented candle. They are literally essential to my existence. I have said before that <a href="http://www.voluspa.com/">Voluspa Candles</a> are the creme de la creme of scented candles and I will say it again.<br />
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Their fragrances burn true and very cleanly, and here is why...they use a Coconut Wax blend. "Voluspa is one of the first candle companies to use coconut wax commercially. Coconut wax is made by first<br />
collecting coconuts and then cold pressing the oil out of the meat of the coconut. That coconut oil is then turned in to coconut wax through the process of hydrogenation which is the same process by which soy wax is made"-via <a href="http://www.voluspa.com/">Voluspa</a>. This means that they are clean burning, keep their crisp white look, hold their scent beautifully and prominently, and they are ecologically sound and sustainable. The holy grail!<br />
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I have bought all of my Voluspa candles for the past few years from a fantastic online store, <a href="http://www.amara.co.uk/">Amara</a>. They have tonnes of design led pieces for the home, and a great range of candles too. I bought a <a href="http://www.amara.co.uk/shop/brand/fatboy">Fatboy</a> pouffe for my new flat a couple of weeks ago by virtue of their great marketing of new brands on their website, and I am hooked. Rather predictably I went for the pink one, but was tempted by the camo option.<br />
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Anyway, Voluspa has upped their game producing bigger and better candles that deliver on all fronts. Here are my current faves.<br />
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Not just a pretty package....but you have to admit they look good too!Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-16864300783479485792011-05-26T18:44:00.001-04:002011-05-26T18:53:19.485-04:00Cover GirlCheck me out...Miss October! This was the image for the month of October in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0882667017/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=">The Bread Book: A Baker's Almanac</a>, by Ellen Foscue Johnson. Back in the day...(over used phrase I know Pops!), my <a href="http://10engines.blogspot.com/">brother</a> and I were very willing kiddy labour for a family friend's bread book illustration. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mutt tells the tale that she was preggers with my younger brother Al, and they took a shot of her holding this bowl of dough, then one of her with a baguette and baby in her arms. Must dig out those pics. Bun.In.The.Oven...literally. I had a whole wardrobe of those smocked dresses and James? Well, he was permanently in sweat suits, Izods, towelling wristbands, green flash sneakers...leisure-wear! This was shot on the front porch of our house in <a href="http://www.westonvt.com/">Weston,VT</a>. Man, still so many memories of that magical place.</div><br />
Thanks to my dear friend <a href="http://dibbledog.com/blog/">Anna Dibble</a> for digging this one out.<br />
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You see, I am all about framing fabric these days and I have to admit that I got this particular idea from the set design from the movie <a href="http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/julieandjulia/">Julie and Julia</a>...I can't wait to show you the results.<br />
(Psst...I am still bidding on a couple more, for a New England set..fingers crossed).Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-31115075002614738292011-05-25T17:22:00.002-04:002011-05-25T18:33:21.281-04:00A is for AdeleThe one and only <a href="http://www.adele.tv/home/">Adele</a>...man, this girl wears her heart on her sleeve!<br />
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Adele brings it....everytime. Make You Feel My Love, from the album 21Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-66185783438266984492011-05-25T08:41:00.000-04:002011-05-25T08:41:07.518-04:00Accessories as ArtBreathing new life into vintage bags, these upcycled purses are little painterly masterpieces. <br />
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<a href="http://www.designshopuk.com/product/Chairs/Rocking%20Chairs/%20RAR%20Rocking%20Chair%20%28mauve%20grey%29.html">Eames RAR Rocker</a> in Mauve Grey...the colour of the moment. I test drove one today and am more in love than I thought. Ouch..pricey but then again, how can you put a price on an icon?Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-71973048769007133972011-05-24T20:17:00.000-04:002011-05-24T20:17:34.568-04:00Apothecary Fox is back!!I am really not sure how to start off this post..you see things have taken a major turn for me and my life and this little blog has born the brunt of it. If you follow Apothecary Fox you will know that I left the UK about 18 months ago in search of a different life. One less driven by the day to day burdens and stresses of a very fast paced and pretty stressful life in the hospitality industry, and more focused on exploring my love of the handmade life.<br />
Wellllllll.....I made a U-turn. It wasn't that I didn't love my new found life of handmade loveliness or that of the peaceful Vermont life. It was more that I realised I wasn't ready to let go of my career in restaurants and that an opportunity to take on an exciting project came my way. I literally couldn't resist, but it did take about 6 months of back and forth chat with my old bosses to convince me that I was making the right decision. So, I am back in the UK (Glasgow to be precise) and have spent the past 3 months opening a monster of a restaurant. Here is the story in pictures...<br />
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I have always been up for a challenge and this one was too good to resist. The biggest opening my company has done in over a decade, and a new and exciting city to explore! What is not to love about all of that? <a href="http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/locations/glasgow/">Browns Glasgow</a> has made quite a splash and we have been open less than two months. Read some of the amazing reviews to get a sense of what we have all achieved with a whole heap of hard work! <a href="http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/life/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2011/05/14/browns-bar-and-brasserie-1-george-square-glasgow-86908-23129655/">The Daily Record</a>, <a href="http://www.heraldscotland.com/life-style/food-drink/surprise-surprise-1.1098882">The Herald</a>, The Glasgow Evening Times, <a href="http://www.bite-magazine.com/product/332/0/browns-glasgow">Bite Magazine</a>, <a href="http://issuu.com/dramscotland/docs/final_print_pdf_reduce_size/11">Dram Magazine</a> and more to come I hope!<br />
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Anyway, I am sure you can appreciate the time and effort it has taken to make this transition but I pledge to you all that normal service will resume shortly. I realised that I just could not shake my love of this crazy world of restaurants and bars and wasn't ready to slow down. My heart belongs to Browns. I might well have known that all along. But....I am passionate about all the gorgeous design-led beauties I see around me everyday so that will always be high on my list of extra curricular activities. This blog will just have to be the way I indulge my love of the handmade for a few more years to come.<br />
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I can't express my gratitude to you all enough, for sticking with me through the months of silence, for your encouragement and design tips, and for your like-minded interests that keep stearing me to new discoveries. Stick with me, and we will continue this beautiful adventure!<br />
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Fox xxApothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-46031784786047901022011-02-27T11:23:00.000-05:002011-02-27T11:23:42.504-05:00Snow, snow go away...Another 8-10 inches of the white stuff today, and I can't wait for it to stop because I want to wear my new shoes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRDOVR%7E36265/36265.jsp">Rainy Day Ballet Flats</a>, J.Crew.Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-28458258077867331492011-02-18T10:38:00.001-05:002011-02-18T10:39:21.274-05:00The Downtown Grocery, VT (TDG to those in the loop).A truly satisfying and exciting dining experience can be hard to find, especially in these rural parts, but recently I found one that hits the mark in all the right places, <a href="http://www.7dvt.com/2010downtown-grocery-news">The Downtown Grocery</a> in Ludlow VT. Let me say that the owners are friends, comprising of husband and wife team Rogan and Abby Lechthaler and assisted by Alyssa Prouty. Rogan is the Chef Owner and Alyssa his Sous, both previously of the fine dining restaurant <a href="http://www.verderestaurant.info/">Verdé</a>, at Stratton Mountain. Abby also worked there, delivering her own dynamic enthusiasm and Southern charm to the front of house, as she does at TDG.<br />
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Let me also say I have made my career in restaurants and they are my passion, but when you work in them you look for all manner of tiny things that can naturally turn you off. Hard sell. Suffice it to say, I take my work home with me and am not swung by personal ties when assessing any dining experience I have. TDG promises to deliver pretty much everything that I want in a dining experience. Wonderful warm and bustling atmosphere with perfectly dimmed lighting, plenty of gorgeous decorative detail but with restraint and consideration for the overall look, casual individual but informed and friendly service, killer cocktails....oh and the food? The food is divine. Clever, witty, skilled and most of all delicious. The emphasis is on local ingredients and the best of seasonal fare and the kitchen cooks up inventive pairings of flavors making for a truly exciting taste fest.<br />
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The interior boasts many details that emphasize the casual and local nature of the restaurant's ethos. Handmade birch light fittings, barn boards used to make blackboard frames, quirky coat hooks made from upcycled forks and the chuckle inducing restaurant signs painted by Alyssa's sister Lucy (they are in fact local Vermont birds). <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am beginning to have a thing about Corgis as I dog sit for a very sweet little gal of the Corgi persuasion. As puppies they are literally THE cutest thing you can imagine! </div>Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-73480159712099193122011-02-15T14:58:00.000-05:002011-02-15T14:58:13.747-05:00Morsels from MiamiSorry for the silence peeps, but I had to pop down to Miami for a few days to hang out with my brother. Tough life. The youngest of our clan is a supervisor at the <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Dining/rumbar/Default.htm">RUMBAR</a>, <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Default.htm">Ritz Carlton</a> on Key Biscayne. Swank. Since we hadn't ventured down south to see how he lives his life it seemed like the perfect time to get in some sun since we have been dumped on with snow for the past month or so. It turns out that even Miami can be cold and wet, who knew? Anyway, we had a blast and I really had no expectations so it made the trip even better. Here's a taster of the sights we took in while we were there.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mryummiami.com/">Mr Yum</a>, Calle Ocho Little Havana, serves up Thai/Japanese food with with a contemporary edge.<br />
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This food was inventive, delicious and insanely beautiful. Romi Roll (left) consisted of Tuna, Salmon and White Fish topped with Wahoo, Tempura Flakes, Spicy mayo and Eel Sauce and Dominic Roll (right) of Spicy Tuna, Green Apple topped with Fresh Tuna and Cilantro.<br />
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Next we tried out the Mojitos at the <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Dining/rumbar/Default.htm">RUMBAR</a>. With 52 rums on offer it is a crime not to try a sampling of some of the rarer ones, but the Black and Blue Mojito (classic Mojito with the addition of blueberries and raspberries muddled in) was a particular treat.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Interesting info on how they harvest the crab claws <a href="http://www.joesstonecrab.com/today/crabfacts.html">here</a>. "In order to assure the continued survival of the species, only one claw can be removed so the crab can defend itself. Egg bearing females are not allowed to be declawed. the crabs are captured in baited traps. No spears or hooks are allowed. Four inches from the first joint to the tip is the minimum legal size, that's about two ounces. A colossal can weigh 25 ounces or more" via <a href="http://www.joesstonecrab.com/">Joe's</a>. We love sustainable fishing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, it was a blast and I was left feeling like I couldn't wait to go back. Next time I am hitting the shops on South Beach!</div>Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-15652253216387987752011-02-09T10:16:00.000-05:002011-02-09T10:16:26.235-05:00Year of the RabbitSo we all know by now that we are in the year of the Rabbit (beginning on 3rd February 2011) according to the Chinese astrological chart. In the West we consider the rabbit to be lucky (or atleast the foot), but overall this sign stands for calm, compassion, family and strength so this year should be a goody! Here's a tribute to the rabbit for good measure/karma!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rabbit Portraits Set, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62708312/rabbit-portraits-print-set?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_search_query=rabbit&ga_search_type=favoriteShops">The Black Apple</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61343687/orwell-clutch-pink-rabbit-purse?ref=v1_other_2"></a>1. Bunny Plush, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67301266/limited-edition-delia-daffodil-the?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=rabbit&ga_search_type=favoriteShops">Sleepy King</a> 2. Orwell Clutch, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62684643/forest-and-fields?ref=sr_gallery_19&ga_search_query=rabbit&ga_search_type=favoriteShops">Tsuru Bride</a> 3. <a href="http://fifi-lapin.blogspot.com/">Fifi Lapin</a> 4.Boo Cushion, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60205462/boo-cushion">Belle & Boo</a></div>Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-71157108588637840292011-02-04T13:16:00.001-05:002011-02-04T13:18:04.601-05:00Foxy Finds FridayHere is a treat for you all this Friday! How about a hand woven rug inspired by our favourite animal? Maine designer <a href="http://www.angelaadams.com/">Angela Adams</a>' new range of hand woven New Zealand wool rugs features this gorgeous <a href="http://www.angelaadams.com/Foxy-855-P.html?optionid=701">Foxy</a> design of organic geometric shapes that takes its inspiration from the tunnels and dens made by the wonderfully perky Red Fox that we love. <br />
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</span></div> I love the colour combinations in this, giving the design a warm retro vibe. Foxy Love indeed!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Images © angela adams licensing, LLC)</span>Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-65632103033931048292011-02-04T12:40:00.000-05:002011-02-04T12:40:17.717-05:00Nutritional Therapy: GrapeThere is one thing that I find annoying about the UK v USA, and that is that all purple coloured candy is blackcurrant flavoured in the UK, instead of the infinitely more delicious grape of the US. I admit this is not a tragedy on the scale of the <i>impossibility of buying Magic Hat in Britain</i> debacle, but it does suck. So with this particular frustration in mind, I am going to get my grape on with a purple tinged selection for you.<br />
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First Row: <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/le-creuset-signature-4-quart-round-dutch-oven-trivet-set/?pkey=ccookware-le-creuset%7Cckwlcesgt">Le Creuset Dutch Oven and Trivet</a>, Williams Sonoma <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62947268/agatha-crochet-potholder">Potholders</a> Emma Lamb, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52803558/sale-30-off-lavender-lilac-silk-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=purple%2Bnecklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3">Multi Strand Silk Necklace</a> Streeks. Second Row: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65408343/rebecca-retro-1950s-dress-for-carries?ref=sr_gallery_28&ga_search_query=purple&ga_search_type=favoriteShops">Rebecca Dress</a> Michelle Tan, <a href="http://www.dansko.com/Womens/Footwear/Collections/Stapled%20Clog/Professional/Purple%20Pearlized%20Patent/">Professional Patent Clogs</a> Dansko, <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/shop/candles/uptown/view/new-haarlem-scented-candle">New Haarlem Candle</a> Bond No. 9. Third Row: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64000675/thistle-felt-flower-headband-with-ribbon?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=purple%2Bheadband%2Bwith%2Bflower&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3">Felt Flower Headband</a> Giddy Up & Grow, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58138951/gorgeous-grape-jelly-jar-a-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=grape&ga_search_type=vintage">Vintage Jelly Jar</a> Aquamarine Dream.<br />
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Tasty selection I hope you will agree?Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-55452438673286394092011-02-03T14:40:00.000-05:002011-02-03T14:40:59.707-05:00Feeling the Valentine's vibe.I'm really not one for Valentine's per se, something to do with being single :(. Never could get into the whole red theme either, but PINK? Well, you know how I feel about that! Anyway, I am a sucker for all the lovey dovey-ness it entails and obviously love to shop around, so if anyone is interested, here's my Valentine's vibe.<br />
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Top: Veuve Clicquot <a href="http://www.veuve-clicquot.com/en/selection/la-grande-dame/rose-1998">La Grande Dame Rose 1998</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66743999/i-love-you-banner">I Love You Banner</a> by Nice<br />
Middle: <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Accessories/Hats-and-Scarves/AD071-PNK/Womens-Carnation-Marl-Stripe-Stripy-Scarf.html">Stripy Scarf</a> from Boden, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67183381/144-pink-heart-stickers">Pink Heart Stickers</a> by Knot and Bow, <a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10776369&cp=2632454.3124611">Nera Flat</a> from Kate Spade<br />
Bottom: <a href="http://shop.lorimarie.com/product/friendship-tote">Friendship Tote</a> by Pretty Little Things, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38158491/its-only-you">Only You Necklace</a> from Sophie DearApothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-8803221488566506742011-02-03T12:54:00.000-05:002011-02-03T12:54:37.388-05:00Wallpaper and Amy Butler: A match made in heavenYou know I love <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/">Amy Butler</a>, and that I adore wallpaper so this is a no brainer...the new wallpaper collection by Amy designed exclusively for <a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/us/designer-wallpapers/Amy-Butler">Graham & Brown</a> is simply gorgeous!<br />
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</div>Amy's approach to design comes from being "passionate about color and forms inspired by nature and I love mixing prints that create surprising design stories. That's what I want my collections to show. I want to share a fresh perspective that highlights the confident personalities of the people who adopt them. Your home says so much about who you are, and what you care about. I want people to feel inspired, and treat their very lives as a work of art." via <a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/us/designer-wallpapers/Amy-Butler">Graham & Brown</a><br />
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I am besotted with the Momento pattern both in her fabric collection and here in its wallpaper incarnation. I use <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/">Amy Butler</a> fabric in pretty much all of my <a href="http://apothecaryfox.blogspot.com/2010/12/handmade-therapy.html">sewing projects</a> and have visions of decorating a craft room with a selection of these prints, even if I just use some to decorate book shelves with, or use as drawer liners? Bravo Amy, you have done it again!Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-10195062208370774492011-02-01T13:05:00.001-05:002011-02-01T13:26:12.634-05:00I "heart" Necco Sweethearts<a href="http://www.necco.com/Default.asp">Necco</a> (New England Confectionary Company) began its life in 1847, with Olive R Chase's invention of the lozenge cutter candy machine. Fascinating history of the company <a href="http://www.necco.com/AboutUs/History.asp">here</a>. This is a Boston company arguably most well known for the Necco Wafer, but since Valentine's Day is round the corner I thought that a look at the company's <a href="http://www.necco.com/OurBrands/Default.asp?BrandID=8">Sweethearts</a> (Conversation Hearts) was in order. These are the world's number one selling non chocolate Valentine's candy. Impressive!<br />
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I am willing to bet that we all passed a Sweetheart to someone in our youth, leaving it up to the candy to deliver the message we couldn't find the words for ourselves. They began life in 1866 and Necco has updated their Sweetheart Conversation Heart range continually, adding modern sayings to the mix over time. In 2010 they went back to the drawing board and asked the American public to redesign the sayings, resulting in a new generation of heart candies...."Tweet Me" anyone? LOL!Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-39035414873563130682011-01-31T16:21:00.004-05:002011-01-31T16:38:31.895-05:00Not so wily CoyoteImagine my surprise when I stepped out this afternoon and saw a coyote sauntering around our yard! Even more amazing was that it wandered up into our field and snuggled up in the horses' hay. Can you spot him?<br />
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Once the horses came over to have a chat, he decided to move on.<br />
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A while back I trapped a fisher cat (notoriously hard to do as these critters are vicious and crafty), which had been eating our chickens so this is just another example of my keenly honed nature skills. Maybe I should become a professional trapper or something, my talents are being wasted...Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-66747996424691204962011-01-28T17:13:00.000-05:002011-01-28T17:13:51.952-05:00Foxy Finds FridayWhat time is it? That's right, Foxy Finds time ladies and gents. But just a wee taster this week, quality over quantity.<br />
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Clockwise from top Left: Scarf by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66906707/fox-scarf">Beelicious Crafts</a>, Mr. Fox by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40540223/mr-fox">Hannah Howarth</a>, Scarves by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37939253/red-fox-scarf-hand-printed">Little Lark</a>, Laser Cut Necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64515323/foxy-laser-cut-fox-necklace-in-black">Morphologica</a>, Valentine's Card by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66718512/youre-a-fox-valentine">Dandelion Dog</a>, Organic Stuffie by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66919956/fox-stuffie-organic">Bird Mafia</a>.Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-5509974184630082922011-01-25T11:01:00.000-05:002011-01-25T11:01:31.667-05:00Spring Collection 2011 from EmersonMadeHot on the heels of their Signature T's, <a href="http://www.emersonmade.com/">EmersonMade</a> has launched their <a href="http://www.emersonmade.com/blogs/emersons-journal/2598342-welcome-1st-release-of-spring-11">Spring clothing collection</a> and naturally it does not disappoint. This duo nail the modern feminine look with simple, classic, and versatile pieces that I love and judging by the fact that they have already sold out of their <a href="http://www.emersonmade.com/collections/jackets-coats/products/topper-coat">Linen Topper Coat</a> (top right) in just ONE day, I am not alone. <br />
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EmersonMade's collection makes the perfect capsule wardrobe, right down to those insanely cute <a href="http://www.emersonmade.com/collections/belts-and-heels/products/em-pumpkin-patent-heels">Pumpkin Patent Heels</a>. Top of my wishlist in the accessories collection is the <a href="http://www.emersonmade.com/collections/e-m-gold-coins-necklaces/products/emersons-gold-coin-necklaces-luckyclover">Lucky Clover Gold Coin Necklace</a> (inset below).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60500247/green-tea-with-mint-original-watercolor">Green Tea with Mint</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Main: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60962338/eight-pink-pastries-original-watercolor">Eight Pink Pastries</a> Inset: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66341362/vintage-no-5-original-watercolor">Vintage No. 5</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"> Good enough to eat I am sure you will agree!</div></div></div>Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178689309778084256.post-56111244234480514802011-01-19T10:51:00.000-05:002011-01-19T10:51:54.301-05:00Snow DayAnother Snow Day came upon us yesterday. 8 inches overall, topped off with freezing rain. Brrrr... Lucky for me I work from home, so no need to tackle the roads on a day like this. Instead, I thought I would go with the snow white theme from an Etsy Treasury I did recently, for a bit of colour therapy.<br />
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This collection makes me feel very calm. I guess white does that though, I have always held that crisp white sheets on a bed make you feel like you are going to have the most peaceful night's sleep. Is that strange? It's wild how a simple colour like white has so many variations in tone and hue when you put them all together.Apothecary Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747899490303038424noreply@blogger.com1