October 1, 2010

Happy Weekend.

{The devil’s crayon}

+ I love these DIY flower bulb favors.

+ Yesterday I shared some out of the ordinary wedding rings over on Oh, hello friend.

+ I also answered a few questions for Annie at Poetic + Chic.

+ More Halloween cards + invitations.

+ I’ve been wanting to paint some Mason jars, so this DIY is perfect timing!

+ Sad I didn’t think of this idea when I moved into my first apartment.

+ Every designer, actually every human, needs to read these words from Milton Glaser.

+ Wowed by these courtroom sketches.

+ Web designers rejoice and meet the Gridulator!

+ I can’t wait to pick up a copy of Baked’s second cookbook.

+ WANT: these Maple Candied Apples in my face.

+ One more reason I need to my ass to NYC: FoodParc.

+ Did you know you can visit illustrator Edward Gorey’s house?

+ Looking for a reason to make + wear a fall leaf mask.

+ New garb for your desktop 1, 2

Happy Weekend!

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September 30, 2010

IKEA’s Handmade is Best Cookbook.

I try not to repost what 845 blogs have already put out there, so consider this one on IKEA’s new 30 page cookbook for my benefit only. Photographed by Carl Kleiner and styled by Evelina Bratell, the recipes are artfully arranged overhead shots of the required ingredients painstakingly arranged just so. Sadly it’s not yet available in the US, but rumor has it that it will be available for free in limited quantities in the kitchen department once released. Plotting out ways to snag one as I type.

Posted In kitchen, read up
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September 22, 2010

Let’s Go Camping.

{via ffffound}

Happy first day of Fall! In celebration of my favorite season, we’ll be celebrating all day long. First up is my idea of camping. I’m not exactly an outdoorsy sorta gal, so I much prefer it when a cabin is involved instead of a tent. (I’d also prefer not having to dig a hole in order to use the “facilities”, but that’s another story.)

Clockwise from top left: Credit Card Survival Tool, Oval hurricane, Aluminum Mess Kit, Sleeping Bag, Tarpaulin Dry Dopp Kit, Felt Duffel Bag, Avoca Earthtones Lambswool Throw, Ghost Stories

Clockwise from top left: twin-button cardigan, roasting sticks, Zagg eyeglasses, Celia Over the Knee boots, Coleman Steel-Belted Cooler, Isabella Marie Beanie

Posted In accessories, outdoors, read up, shoes, travel, wear it
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September 10, 2010

Happy Weekend.

+ If you’re so inclined, you can check out some of my favorites over on Simple Lovely. Thanks for having me, Joslyn!

+ Sometimes we need to stop. Take a minute. And be grateful in the midst of everything. This might help.

+ I’m dying to fill in this blank pop-up book with all sorts of crazy doodles!

+ Wondering if I could pull off a beehive hairdo.

+ Kate Miss is teaching a jewelry class!

+ Love the idea of a guest book poster.

+ Very cool bookplates to mark your literary territory.

+ Test your color IQ! I scored a 9.


Happy Weekend!

Stop by the site Monday for a big surprise that’s been in the works for a few months!

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August 16, 2010

Coralie Bickford-Smith.

I want to be like Coralie Bickford-Smith when I grow up. That is to say, I want to design the most kickass book covers there ever were. The kind that make people want to fill up their bookshelves and build libraries. Start collections and give as gifts. Those kinds of books, like her latest series built around F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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August 13, 2010

Happy Weekend.

+ Song lyrics presented as Google Map directions.

+ A time-intensive mural made entirely of pennies.

+ Planning on picking up this book. And maybe taking on my own year-long project.

+ The best job description. Ever.

+ Definitely going to concoct my own batch of Hopsicles!

+ Obsessing over this tutorial on turning old paperbacks into custom hardcover books.

+ It’s not often I wish I were a man. This is one of them.

+ This post made the hopeless romantic side of me smile.

+ If you’re an OKCer, hit up Live on the Plaza tonight and get a $40 OKC/405 tattoo!

+ The office supply geek in me can’t wait for Sharpie’s Liquid Pencils to be released this fall.

+ Care to play a little Social Media Monopoly?

Happy Weekend!

Posted In cocktails, collaboration/project, downloads, happy weekend, make it, office, oklahoma, read up, web design
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July 23, 2010

Happy Weekend.

+ I know it’s the weekend, but it’s never too early to get things organized for the other five days

+ I wish my backyard were bigger because this Backyard Scrabble project is begging to be a part of the decor

+ Pretty Marimekko desktop wallpapers

+ Receiving one of these balloon invitations would make me positively giddy

+ Check out Dating Brian, a social media experiment of sorts chronicling his thirty dates in thirty days

+ A brilliant idea for recycling crayon nubs with the most beautiful results

+ This 80 Penguins ad campaign had me rolling

+ Measure your attitude by the length of your skirt with these rad leggings

+ I really want to read this book (doesn’t hurt that it’s easy on the eyes)

Happy Weekend!

PS: Don’t forget, you have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the Make Believe giveaway

Posted In ads, collaboration/project, downloads, happy weekend, invitations, make it, outdoors, read up, wear it
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May 20, 2010

DIY Personal Library Kit.

I’ve had this Personal Library Kit from Twig & Thistle bookmarked for a few weeks now and never realized that it was a freebie download. Win! The set includes pockets and check-out cards for your books, tabs to keeps the cards organized in a filing system, a Book Jornal to keep track of your favorites, a band to wrap around the set and lastly a bookmark that doubles as a gift tag. For free. Perfect for you or your favorite bibliophile!

Posted In downloads, make it, read up
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March 19, 2010

Happy {Spring} Weekend.

Spring officially makes its debut this weekend! Today we’re experiencing 70º weather, but tomorrow is promising somewhere between 6 and 14 inches of snow and a high of 39º. File that under Things That Make You Go Hmm. I plan on visiting a good dive bar tonight with some friends, then pending the snowstorm possibly hitting up a roller derby bout tomorrow among other things. Happy Weekend!

+ t.ruffles is now taking on custom projects

+ if you’re making a move to the world of freelance this just might help you out

+ the best Smokey the Bear posters

+ my friend is making this S’mores Pie with Guiness next week for a belated St. Patrick’s Day dinner

+ loving these childrens books from Paul and Ann Rand

+ infatuated with these early keyboard interface concepts

+ a fun paper doll for the grown-ups

+ finally saw Alice in Wonderland last night and am digging these inspired fashion finds

Posted In graphic design, happy weekend, kids, read up, recipes, technology, wear it
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