January 11, 2011
Square Containers 1.0
I like the idea of having a container garden, something not quite as permanent and less traditional. A whole mess of these Square Containers 1.0 from BILT Products would do nicely. They’re made of 12 gauge steel and range in size from 3″ square to 12″ square. Eventually, over time, the edges will rust giving them even more character. {via Simone LaBlanc Inc.}
Posted In grow it
January 10, 2011
Industrial Design Stamps
This coming July the USPS will debut a killer series of stamps dedicated to pioneers of American industrial design. I have a feeling these will end up in a frame on my wall.
Posted In create
January 10, 2011
Need a Calendar?
So here’s the thing, we’re ten days into the new year. Do you have your shiny new calendar on display? Was that a no? Oh, okay. Well, here are three beauties that I can’t even believe are free for you to download and print. No excuses left now.
Posted In calendars, downloads, paper goods
January 10, 2011
Book Bars
L.A. is definitely onto something with its current trend of literary bars. I want in on this.
Posted In read up, travel
January 10, 2011
Monday Goodness: People on the Internet
{via don’t touch my moleskine}
January 4, 2011
Happy {Orthodox Christmas} Weekend
Big Ones, Small Ones by Kathy~
Like I mentioned yesterday morning, I’ll be heading to PA for the second time in less than a month tomorrow. This time it’s to celebrate Orthodox Christmas with my mom’s side of the family. And did I mention just how early my flight is? Before the sun comes up early. Before human beings are supposed to be awake early. So early that I will literally be in physical pain for the rest of the day. Early. But I adore this side of my family and am looking forward to drinking copious amounts of alcohol, sharing family stories and gossip, and being with people who make me feel loved.
Until I return to the blog next Monday, here are a few bits and pieces of awesome…
+ Vintage + Mugs + the Luck of the Draw = Order of Mug
+ Loving this Art on the Streets series
+ This New Year’s post is still resonating with me
+ Charley Harper’s beautiful illustrations come to life in this iPad app
+ Big brands made minimal
+ Oh, Fuuuuuudge! Yes, it’s really fudge.
+ A great series from The Lil Bee
Happy Week + Weekend!
Posted In happy weekend, online, recipes, technology
January 4, 2011
In Print: 1.4.11
16 pebbles by tsktsk
Be Vivid by annily green
Mixtape Poster Volume TWO by kate consumption
January 4, 2011
2011 Non-Goals
{via ffffound}
What is it about the new year that makes us take stock of our lives and ourselves? Time inevitably moves forward no matter what we do, but there’s just something about throwing the old calendar out and starting the new that makes us all take a closer look. After making my yearly goals (not resolutions) I found myself reading Erin‘s post about the exact opposite – non-goals. And I started thinking about the things that I manage to accomplish fairly well and would hate to change about myself.
- Keep finding amazing friends. You have a knack for knowing who you’re going to gel with immediately.
- Keep putting family first. They’re always there for you in the end.
- Keep having a soft spot for animals. They need you just as much as you need them.
- Keep up with the mad organization skills. They always pay off.
- Keep on learning, even from the most down and out circumstances. Life is a series of lessons.
- Keep trusting. (Maybe just listen to your gut a little more this year.)
- Keep taking risks. Even when they seem like safe bets to others.
- Keep taking naps. You’re really, really good at them.
- Keep staying true to yourself.
- Keep not settling. You’ll only regret it if you do.
What things about yourself are A-OK by you?
Posted In holidays, new years