and since I mentioned weddings ...

primele via oh joy

I love love love these! If I a. actually wrote letters and b. stayed at the same address for more than a year at a time I would order one immediately. As it is, I'm thinking this would make a fantastic wedding or shower gift.

new digs

via this is glamorous

Two of my roommates are getting married in the winter so I am moving to a new apartment. The best part (besides not having to mow the grass anymore) is getting to redecorate! Time to build up the inspiration files!

totes too

via banana
The search continues for the perfect summer bag. My nylon Herve bag from college is slam worn out but it is so light and holds so much stuff that I keep using it. But this looks like it might be a good replacement ... linen and leather ... I think I love it!

totes

letter bag from moop

I love this bag for summer, especially since I really really want a satchel style tote and can't quite afford this.

Girls with Glasses

I Am A Girl - The Girls With Glasses Theme Song from The Girls With Glasses on Vimeo.

shim shimmer

from deborah lippman
I think some glittery nail polish is EXACTLY what I need to get through the rest of winter. Typing emails would be so much more fun!

Price Check on Aisle 4

Vanity Bar Codes via Swiss Miss

Form meets function. Isn't this clever and fun!

a whale of a tale

Baleine from Atypyk
How adorable is this bookmark? PLUS since it fits inside the pages it won't get all mashed up!

Ephemera

All from Sheaff Ephemera ... a super amazing online collection of old typography and images. It is awesome.

painted lady

A tiny oil painting I bought last month. I love her wistful expression ...

i love dresses

via fieldguided
I am pretty much obsessed with this APC dress right now. As in, I have just been staring at it for the past 20 minutes and trying to figure out my odds for winning the lottery any time soon ...

wall art

via growing up creative
How cool is this? And its made from toilet paper rolls! Despite the fact that typing that last sentence made me feel somewhat like Martha Stewart on crack, I can't wait to try this in my room! I would love to paint the outside a dark brown and the inside gold ...

ilee calendar

2010 ilee calendar
Received my new letterpress / silkscreen calendar from ilee ... I look forward to this every year, it is so lovely and makes each new month more exciting!

shoes!

marais.com

New styles are up at Marais ... flats, boots, even sneakers, but I can't wait to get a pair of the maryjanes for fall!

My work

carwashbooker.com

I had so much fun working on this project designing a site for a car wash service, and now it's up! I love doing illustration work ... my favorite part is the bird!

wayfinding

custom subway map by Erin Jang via creature comforts

How darling is this subway map customized for the artist's nephew?

shame

Ban.Do Hairband $200

Daily Drop Caps by Jessica Hische
The Daily Drop Cap is an ongoing project by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Each day (or at least each WORK day), a new hand-crafted decorative initial cap will be posted for your enjoyment and for the beautification of blog posts everywhere.

Toord Boontje charms $32
Need Supply

I have been a very bad blogger lately, which is sad, because I love blogging and getting sweet messages from strangers who like the same things as me, and I love cataloging the beautiful things I see. Now that I am all moved in to my new home FOR GOOD (Seriously) I finally have space for creating and maybe a little time too. BUT I will attempt to mitigate my shame by posting lots of lovely things now.

xo & more to come!

Bows and Baubles

by A Alicia
I really really LOVE this hand sewn felt broach at A Alicia's etsy shop. I would probably wear it every day until people started referring to me as the girl with the bow broach!

fame and fortune

Timo via Refinery 29
It is kind of vicariously exciting to have friends who become famous in glam circles, and a little weird and disorienting too. It's also a good reality check that going after your dreams and working REALLY hard is not such a crazy idea after all.

long weekend

I'm off to the beach for the long weekend. Looking forward to antiquing with my mom, cuddling with my pups, and the added luxury of having my 3 best friends there too!