As some of you may have heard me mention, I'm currently in the process of moving my workspace from one bedroom of our house to another. The new space is smaller but the natural light is a so much better, which can really make all the difference in your mood and mental health when life is (cough) challenging. With a move in our not-so-distant future, I'm keeping the decorating and furnishing of my new space simple and semi-neutral, and as cost effective as possible, and I'll soon be sharing all the details, inspiration and lots of pics with you.

Desktop Collection No. 2 AMradio $32

Refurbished Metal Typewriter Desk rerunzvintageshop $80

Pair of Lotus Bowls findingfabulous $8

Leather Handled Metal Box TheFancyLamb $28

Desk Chair TopsyDesign $265

Rustic Book Rest lovelyhomevintage $12

Metal Cage Flower Frog littlebyrdvintage $12

Cole Steel Desk Tray MondayPie $35

Metal File Cabinet AMradio $23

Scotch Tape Dispenser vintagenownandthen $12

Vintage Cork Desk Organizer MadisonRoseVintage $26

Hollywood Regency High Back Chair thevintagesupplyco $375

Lime Green California Pottery Dish harlowmonroevintage $10

Milk Glass Hobnail Vase jwhite2 $15

Industrial Metal Drawer fishlegs $11

Shabby Chic Desk and Chair darlingoctopus $375

Rand McNally Globe chicagoartist29 $24

Electrical Insulator Paperweight OctaviaBrown $14

Retro Painted Desk poppycottage $425

Strapless Sweetheart Gown Jovani

Silver Lotus Earrings craftsyuri $32.90

1960s Vintage Silver Clutch starletvintage $32

Casa Blanca Ankle Strap Pump endless $79

It's time for a new edition of Sharing Favorites! if you missed the debut of this new series with Emily and Amanda of Ureshii, you can check it out here.

I adore discovering new artists and artisans, and shopping handmade. Here are just a few selections from my long list of favorites on Etsy. For more art-, design-, and nature- eye-candy, please stop by my Tumblr blog, Pretty Serendipities, where I post lovely finds from around the web almost daily. When I'm not ooh-ing and aah-ing over pretty things made by others, I am head over heels in love with knitting and designing. I create the fashion accessories for myTickled Pink Knits shop in my Westchester County, NY studio. I also have a little shop for my knitting patterns — AtelierTPK (Knitters, take note, more patterns are coming very soon).

Many thanks to Nicole for letting me share a handful of my Etsy faves with you, and a few things from my new summer collection as well.

Watercolour Sheep Ceryn $18

Hydrangea Cluster Necklace PatrickIrlaJewelry $155

Vintage Lace and Linen Tote lilydove $65

Inner Calm FrancesPhotography $75

Seville Necklace natashakahndesigns $75

Queen Anne's Lace Cotton Napkins azlynmarie

Queen Anne Notecards scarlettdesign $13.95

Cloud with a Silver Lining Necklace DoughLadyDesigns $37

And from my shop, here are few pieces from my summer Sea Kelp collection:

Organic Cotton Crocheted Lariat $69

Organic Cotton Crocheted Bangles $20

Organic Cotton Crocheted Necklaces $40

Organic Cotton Crocheted Bangles $18

Rustic Fruit Desserts takes you through every season utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients although the recipes are easily adapted to suit your tastes and markets. So what am I making right now? My latest obsession from this book can actually be found in the back section labeled “pantry”. A recipe for a delicious Vanilla Crumb topping you can keep in the freezer and whip out whenever you need a freshly baked dessert for company or to satisfy a late night sweets craving. Why not give it a try?

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Vanilla Crumb Topping