by Melissa When I first started collecting quilt weight fabric, I bought WAY TOO MUCH of the prints that I liked. It was part fear that I would never see it again, and part worry that I would want to make something large-- like a dress or tunic-- and wouldn't have enough on hand. It didn't ...

...and hang up your coat...on these candy-colored pieces from the u.k.'s very good & proper... {represented by neo-utility in the u.s. hooks available for purchase here.}

...with these pieces from lama designs...

Boy do I love things that look dipped in precious metals like these porcelain mugs..

...so sweet...love this image captured by Lee Clower...

...new pieces from bailey doesn't bark...

...gorgeous photos by edwin tse...

....gorgeous colors in these hankie pillows by francis jens spitta...

I am so excited about this giveaway, it couldn't be more fun. Or more racy. It's based on a scenario that it is all too familiar for so many of us girls: You meet a guy, sparks fly and one thing leads to another. A magical encounter ensues and the world is all rainbows, sunshine and bluebir...

It's been such a busy fall that I completely forgot to celebrate the 4 year anniversary of the Oh Joy blog last month! Started in September 2005, Oh Joy started as a personal blog that turned into a place to chronicle my inspirations. It's been an amazing journey, and the incredible people I...

...love mini bits of mini things all coming together for one beautiful set...from australian-based dinosaur designs.

With the approach of fall, I'm feeling the need for some new accessories to spruce up my closet. Love these pieces from Need Supply Co. which have special little details and reasonably priced too. Have a great weekend all!

...love these lacquer-edged designs from Viola Park's custom kitchens...

...in paper form by the stationery position...

...loving her newest pieces...bold, bright, and quirkly prints as usual...

...gorgeous gold pieces from barens & belle...available at cat bird...