Gifted: Meringue Rings.

Starting this afternnon, I’ll be showcasing different gift ideas here and there through the holidays under the tag gifted. Who knows, you just may see something that’s a perfect fit for someone on your Christmas shopping list. Or maybe even something to indulge in for yourself!

Deceitful meringue rings that are crafted out of industrial grade silicone as opposed to egg whites and sugar. A perfect fit for the baker in your life. Don’t you just want to take a bite? {via poppytalk}

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2010 Calendar Roundup #7.

This year’s Calendar Swap was a big success with over 80 swappers signing up! Both Caroline and I are super duper pleased with the turnout. Just a reminder to those who are participating, your calendars should be sent out to your swap mate by this Saturday, November 14th!

Okay, okay, okay this is the last set of calendar finds – I swear! Browse through Calendar Roundups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for more previously mentioned designs. There are so many fantastic designs floating out there for the coming year that it was hard to narrow it down any further! I’m sure you can find it in your heart to forgive me, yes?


Thirteen individual pages mean 13 framable prints (12 months and the cover). Many of the pages having delicate lines that indicate where one can cut out the print in order it for to fit in a standard frame. The calendar is 10” x 18”, on heavy quality paper printed with super lightfast ink.

Twelve original illustrations with a botanical theme featuring high quality archival printing. Measures 4.125″ x 11″ with clip included for wall hanging.

Each month reveals a signature Apiary pattern. Printed on single sheets with colorful pattern detail.

A poster calendar with space to write important dates below each month. Printed using soy-based inks on heavy recycled cover stock.

A calendar for 2010 featuring a forest creature every month. Measures approximately 8.5 x 11″ and is laser printed, wire bound on top and ready-to-hang. Each page includes a few lines to write down notes or important dates. Printed on French Paper cover stock in Speckletone Kraft.

Printed with silver ink on Rives BFK white 250gsm paper. Each month is represented by a different decorative symbol found in the typecases of the letterpress lab. The calendar is presented with a cover sheet letterpressed with a colophon. Measures 14.5 x 22.5 inches. Limited edition of fifty.

Measures approximately 6 x 8″ and letterpressed on Crane’s pearl white cotton paper. Bound with silver metal ring with hole for hanging on the wall. LIMITED edition of 100.

Measures 5.25”x8.5” and printed on 111 lb. white smooth cardstock premium acid-free recycled paper with archival ink. Includes black + white ribbon for hanging and packaged in a reusable 100% cotton drawstring bag.

Choose from six different calendars. Each one is individually printed with professional quality, pigmented inks, which are guaranteed not to fade, on velvety archival matte paper. This makes your image suitable for framing later on in 2011. All calendars are signed by the artist on the back.

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Word: concrete and honey.

You may have thought this to be a romantic gesture.
Just as you may be surprised to learn.
That I am not part of this memory.
This girl isn’t me.
Do you not wonder what you were trying to hide?
Does she know you cut off her head?
She’s wearing red.
I don’t. I’d never.
Even though I feel like I’m bleeding.
I do like they buttons though. I bet you do too. The way they curve with the shape of her ‘topography’.
Where is this gate? Where did you take her?
Don’t bother answering.
I won’t be around to hear your response.
She’s too young. She wears ribbons in her hair.
What have you done?

written by Nicola of concrete and honey

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Picture It.


The photographer behind this photo is only sixteen (which I can say being THIRTY and all…) and her work is breathtaking. At sixteen I was way too concerned with boys to have a passion about anything else. Check out her flickr photostream for photo after beautiful photo.

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Win It: The Paper Apartment.


When I was first introduced to The Paper Apartment a few months ago, the very first thing I noticed was that I loved every single thing. Usually one or two items catch my eye in a shop, but here I didn’t know where to avert my eyes for fear of whipping out my Visa and buying ten of each! Yeah, it’s that good.

This week you have a shot at winning Angela’s Ruffles Note Set. Completely and totally girly and oh so pretty.

To Enter, Tell Me:
1. About the most feminine outfit in your wardrobe
2. Your email address, in case you win (those who do not will be disqualified)
3. Do it all before Monday, November 16th at 9am CST

A random winner will be chosen shortly after the giveaway ends. Inthe meantime, hop on over to The Paper Apartment to check out the full line and don’t miss this, I’m obsessed with it!

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Win It: paper bullet Winner.

Congratulations to Leesh who won an incredible original painting by the lovely Lisa Romero! Thank you, Lisa, for giving away such a great piece!

And to answer the question, my favorite shoes (for the past few years at least) are a pair of worn-in camouflage Converse All-Stars. I wear them way too often, with more outfits than could ever be deemed acceptable. I heart them!

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Monday Goodness: Watch Your Step.

Somehow having a great weekend makes today and the upcoming week a little easier to bear. Like I squeezed every last drop of potential out of it and am ready to move on. Or something.

• went to the Girlie Show with Caroline, then we hopped around the city exploring a few new shops and eating cupcakes
• got some Christmas shopping done
• did some artsy-craftsy stuff, the Show really got my creativity flowing!
• cleaned up around the house
• started thinking about Christmas cookie recipes and planning things to do on my trip home to PA next month (next month?!)
• framed + hung a few prints

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