2.29.2012
keds for madewell @ 10:19 AM
I just picked up a pair of these adorable keds for Madewell yesterday. They have me excited for warm weather & shorts!
Labels: accessories, gift idea, personal, shoes, style
2.28.2012
theHach @ 6:15 PM
When I was in elementary school & junior high, I'd be the one splurging on the mega gel pen set & the super jumbo pack of crayons (and arranging them according to color:) I still can spend an hour in the art store just looking at paper, stamps, & pens. I think I finally found my soulmate art supply store - theHach, a mother & daughter duo based in Canada. Here are a few of my favorites.
Labels: accessories, art, cards, gift idea
2.22.2012
no cavity club @ 12:17 PM
Growing up, my brothers & I always went to the dentist together. We'd be in the playroom after our appointments and as soon as one of us walked in we'd all ask "Cavity club?!". Flash forward 20 years and I still get super excited to tell someone "No cavity club!".
// one. wisdom tooth magnets. // two. tooth fairy tee. // three. tooth fairy pillow. // four. tooth box. // five. tooth brushes. //
Labels: accessories, gift idea, giggle, kids
2.09.2012
Amorouse @ 9:35 AM
I adore these vintage 60's inspired bandeau sets by Amorouse (French for "in love"). All bathing suits are made to order and take about 4-5 weeks to make & ship. They remind me of Rachel McAdams' suit in The Notebook!
Labels: accessories, beach, etsy, gift idea, pretty, print
2.08.2012
you and me and the cat @ 10:31 AM
// one. sombrero cat mug. // two. ring. // three. mono cat. // four. iphone cover. // five. doormat. // six. glass. // seven. mog plate. // eight. tank. // nine. print. //
A post for what has been taking up our lives for the past week!
Labels: accessories, art, gift guide, gift idea, giggle, personal
2.01.2012
Fancy Drawers @ 10:18 AM
If you exchange gifts with a friend frequently (holidays/birthdays), you'll find it gets tricky sometimes. You need to remember what you got them last and what they got you - what's going on in their life, what they recently bought, what they need, etc. It's a tedious (but fun!) task.
A few months before Christmas, I saw these gorgeous Chevron drawer liners from Hammocks & High Teas. I knew as soon as I laid eyes on them, they'd be perfect for my friend Melissa. She just recently moved, loves gold, & probably wouldn't buy them for herself. I paired it with a super cute Anthropologie candle (also white & gold) and was very eager for her to open it. Christmas came and not only did she love it, but Melissa had picked out the same exact drawer liners for me! I've really never had that happen to me, but was so happy because you usually end up really liking what you gift. Plus she paired it with some gorgeous Rifle Paper Co. Cards & stationary.
Anyways, I've been meaning to share these gorgeous liners with you for awhile! Unfortunately, the Gold chevron liners are sold out - but they now offer them in Silver & Pink.
Labels: accessories, gift idea, giggle, gold, home, personal, pink, pretty
1.17.2012
Silk Scarf Photography @ 9:53 AM
Labels: accessories, art, gift idea, personal, photography
1.16.2012
Anya Hindmarch @ 10:38 AM
Despite this freezing cold weather, these Anya Hindmarch bags have me excited for some beach weather!
Labels: accessories, beach, fashion, gift idea, summer
1.13.2012
New Year's Resolution #2 @ 8:57 AM
Just ordered one of these adorable 2012 planners from Julia. The design is fun, clean - plus it's perfect for my endless to do lists & won't look embarrassing on the subway.
PS - Happy Friday (the 13th!!) and a long weekend (hopefully)! We have had our first official mouse sighting in the apt since we moved in, so I'm sure the next couple days will be all about setting traps and a little less sleep for me. Wish us luck!
Labels: accessories, city life, etsy, gift idea, good things, inspiration, personal, pretty
1.12.2012
Pocket People @ 9:37 AM
I came across these Pocket People on Etsy and literally laughed out loud at the descriptions. Handmade by Nicola Rowlands, each one of these little people has a personality of their own. Take Craig for example:
"Craig cooks a killer spaghetti bolognese and has hairy feet. Very good at hugging. Favours a hunting sock and a goosedown vest in a pocket-sized format for portability (and even sharing.)"
Perfect gift for: A friend in a new city or someone who's travelling.
Labels: accessories, gift idea, giggle, travel
1.11.2012
Molami @ 8:58 AM
I love everything about Molami - to their products, packaging & design. Swedish industrial designer Maria von Euler perfected these designer looking headphones down to the packaging (reminiscent of Apple products). I especially love the Twine style.
Labels: art, design, fashion, gift idea, good things, inspiration, music, packaging
12.22.2011
chinese gift exchange / white elephant exchange @ 9:51 AM
This year we threw a Chinese / White Elephant gift exchange with friends. The spending limit was $15 and it turned out to be a lot of fun! Tim luckily picked the very last number and I picked the 2nd to last number - I swear it was not rigged!. He ended up stealing some Stumptown coffee & a coffee mug and I stole 15 lottery tickets, which won me $27!
Here's some more examples of the gifts in case you need to throw a gift together last minute (like we all did):
-miniature colander, pasta, & some spices
-disposable flasks (on sale now!)
-snow hat
-plaid scarf
-a bottle of wine
-olive oil & balsamic vinegar
-soaps
-a Playboy (lol this was the most hated gift)
Above image by Alexandra Grablweski for Sweet Paul
Labels: entertaining, gift idea, giggle, holidays, party, personal
12.13.2011
gift guide / part VII: your glam gold loving best friend @ 12:11 AM
/ one. beaded top. // two. nail polish. // three. eyeliner patches. // four. lizard cuff bracelet. // five. sweater shorts. // six. gold paper bowls. // seven. hair comb. // eight. metal chain collar. // nine. stud earrings. /
Labels: accessories, gift guide, gift idea, gold, holidays, jewelry, print
12.08.2011
gift guide / part V: your best friend's kids who you secretly wish were yours @ 9:44 AM
/ one. clock. // two. puzzle dinner tray. // three. pirate cushion // four. animal booties. // five. pig backpack. // six. basketball boots. // seven. mask & tail set. // eight. owl wall art. /
Labels: accessories, art, baby, etsy, gift guide, gift idea, giggle, good things, holidays, kids, pretty
12.07.2011
gift guide / part IV: the entertainer @ 9:50 AM
/ one. butternut squash pasta sauce. // two. hot water bottle. // three. tea towel. // four. roll of placemats & napkins. // five. oil & vinegar carafe. // six. enamelware pieset. // seven. fried chicken & champagne. // eight. heart serving bowl. /
Labels: accessories, entertaining, gift guide, gift idea, home
11.30.2011
gift guide / part III: the city dweller who's pining for the great outdoors @ 12:01 AM
/ one. first aid kit. // two. trail camp shoes. // three. one cup espresso maker. // four. douglas fir sachet. // five. tree hook. // six. sleeping pod. // seven. hiking laces. // eight. klettersack. /
Labels: accessories, gift guide, gift idea, holidays, inspiration, men, nature, travel
11.29.2011
city love @ 9:52 AM
Rep your city with these adorable & fun posters from Paperlace.
Boston
New York
Los Angeles
Labels: art, design, gift guide, gift idea, illustration, inspiration, travel
11.28.2011
Stocking Stuffers: ink + wit @ 10:15 AM
These stamps from Ink + Wit would make a perfect stocking stuffer.
Labels: art, craft, etsy, gift guide, gift idea, illustration, recipe
11.22.2011
Book Exchange @ 11:08 AM
Chances are you might be running out of gift ideas for your siblings. My three older brothers and I started to do a Secret Santa a few years ago to add some surprise & also to save some money in general. This year we have decided to do a book exchange (the great idea came from my oldest brother Paul). I can't wait to see what book someone else has picked out for me, plus this will test my gifting skills - it's a huge challenge to pick out a book for someone else!
P.S. If you are interested in doing a Secret Santa gift exchange, try Elfster. It's an easy way to organize a gift exchange, especially if your participants live all over the country.
Above image from Sweet Paul
Labels: books, gift idea, good things, holidays, inspiration, personal
Strathcona Stockings @ 12:11 AM
These gorgeous stockings from Strathcona Stockings are definitely going on my Christmas list. They are all hand painted with gorgeous colors & prints. I can't decide between the Mayan Textile & Space Echo. Shop them here at Etsy & Big Cartel.
Labels: accessories, art, etsy, gift idea, nature