More great stuff from The Neatherlands. I am in love with this blouse from Iefke de Roos, available at Portland-based Makool Loves You (who has their own great designs).

Like pages from a sketchbook much more elegant than mine, there’s something that feels personal and inviting about the work of Cassandre Montoriol. I have a thing for drawings that look loose and unfinished.

View more of Cassandre Montoriol’s work here.

These days, I am becoming more and more attracted to neutral colors, asymmetry and other quirky cuts, organic shapes, and sustainable, high-quality fabrics. It’s definitely a more modern and less fussy style, but still very feminine.

This Permafrost dress by Linda Loudermilk is just about perfect.

And there are a great number of other beautiful and ecologically conscious things for sale at Beklina that are worth saving up for, if you are so inclined.

Amazing textiles and designs from Barbara Munsel, an artist and designer in The Netherlands.

{via creature comforts}

This jacket from etsy seller yellowcake is just beautiful, and can be custom made in any size and color.

I really love jewelry that incorporates textiles. It’s something I’ve always wanted to dabble in, since I have so much lace and interesting vintage notions.

These pieces are from designer Emma Cassi. Aren’t they beautiful?

She also has an impressive styling portfolio and a blog.

Tim Walker is one of my favorite fashion photographers. Here are some nice wintery images.

This year, he released a book of his work, which would make an amazing gift: Tim Walker Pictures

I am a big fan of ruffles, neutrals (especially grey), and abstract patterns in textiles. These are cool. From Etsy seller Made By Hank.

{view more from Made By Hank}

I’ve been on the lookout for clothing made from organic and sustainable fibers. I’ve found some beautiful things from small designers on etsy, like this petal dress from sunia natural fibers.

{not that I buy $188 jersey dresses, but if I did… }

My first tutorial up at the new blog is about making a silk scarf out of 1/2 yard silk charmeuse. I love this green one I made. It has a hand rolled hem, which I just love. I think these would make very nice gifts as well.

The best thing is that the tutorial includes other tutorials on how to create a french seam and how to make a hand rolled hem.