May Flickr Faves

lasalle street peonies, 2011 | simple pretty

Chicago is definitely running behind schedule this year in spring weather (and flowers). By early June, I’m usually in peony heaven. This year, I’m still in anticipation mode. (Delayed gratification isn’t so bad when it means my favorite flower will be here just a bit longer.) While I wait, enjoy some favorite Flickr shots from May:

  1. Cherries
  2. my (other) table, yesterday
  3. Find me a man who’s interesting enough to have dinner with and I’ll be happy
  4. frothy indian coffee
  5. rosy rhubarb soda
  6. Untitled

Can you sense my longing for outdoor living through my choices? I’m more than ready. Happy Weekend to you.

Resort 2012: Jenni Kayne

jenni kayne resort 2012, look 11 | simple pretty

look 11: quite besotted with yellow + gray at the moment

Jenni Kayne’s resort collection is lovely. Simple + pretty, I’d say. See the complete show at Style.com.

jenni kayne resort 2012, look 4 | simple pretty

look 4

jenni kayne resort 2012, look 6 | simple pretty

look 6

image credits: photos courtesy of jenni kayne for style.com

Week Twenty-one: Scout’s Honor Co.

scout's honor co (annemarie buckley) | simple pretty

Simpy brilliant stationery work from Annemarie Buckley for Scout’s Honor Co. My heart did a happy dance as I scrolled through the blog, drawn in by the simple yet classically modern designs. (Love the color palette, too.) Based in Burlington, VT, the online shop cannot open soon enough.

scout's honor co (annemarie buckley) | simple pretty

graduation invitation

scout's honor co (annemarie buckley) | simple pretty

save-the-date

scout's honor co (annemarie buckley) | simple pretty

scout's honor co (annemarie buckley) | simple pretty

images courtesy of annemarie buckley, scout’s honor co.

Week Twenty: Spruce Flowers & Home

spruce flowers, minneapolis | simple pretty

“in the cooler”

I absolutely LOVE the website for Minneapolis florist Spruce, from the glimpse at the shop’s flower bar (with pleat-skirted bar stools) to the genius idea of showcasing what’s “in the cooler”. Owner Amy Backman has infused the space with charm: wish I could pop in for a bouquet.

spruce flowers, minneapolis | simple pretty

flower bar

spruce flowers, minneapolis | simple pretty

another peek inside

images courtesy of amy backman/spruce

you can see more floral prettiness at the spruce facebook page

Week Nineteen: Alyson Beaton

alyson beaton baby announcement | simple pretty

Ells

How sweet are these letterpress baby announcements from Chicago designer Alyson Beaton? Loving their clever simplicity. Click over to Alyson’s new site, Grow Books Press, or to her blog, to see more (like a delightful butterfly poster) and order.

alyson beaton baby announcement | simple pretty

Ells: open w/details

alyson beaton baby announcement | simple pretty

Simon

images courtesy of alyson beaton