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May 13, 2011

Happy Weekend

PHOTO: via this we heart it post (not traceable)

01. this vintage trophy coatrack project is quite brilliant
02. HEY! you suck at parking
03. I like this idea of drawing my own shower curtain
04. a nice article on the evolution of the disposable coffee cup lid
05. definitely picking up this – Stories I’ve Only Told My Mom – for my mom
06. I want to make a few of these skewer sculptures in neon yellow
07. so looking forward to Miranda July’s film The Future
08. spirograph cake decorating

Posted In business cards, happy weekend, house and home, make it, paper goods, read up, see it

May 13, 2011

These sectional globes that you put together yourself are fantastically abstract in shape, I’d love to hang one from the ceiling in the corner of my living room. (Psst… you can even color them to your liking!) (via Design For Mankind)

Posted In accessories, house and home, kids, paper goods

May 13, 2011

Typography Teething Toy

Unlike half of the people I know, I am not with child. (Whew.) But I am in love with type, and half tempted to buy one of these typography teether toys from the lovely Amy of Little Alouette to use as decor now and (possibly) kiddie entertainment later.

PS: This shop has the best baby presents!

Posted In kids

May 12, 2011

Bow Bracelets

PHOTO + TUTORIAL: Melissa Esplin/ISLY

I’m digging this decidedly more feminine take on the season’s wrap bracelets. Melissa used patent leather, but I’m sure anything with a similar heft and weight would work. Check out how to make three variations on your own over at I Still Love You.

Posted In jewelry, make it, wear it

May 12, 2011

Apartment Feeder

I have three unused bird feeders gathering dust in my garage, it’s a fact. Why? A.) They were all housewarming gifts that aren’t really my taste. B.) I don’t want my patio to become an aviatic restroom. But this teeny, tiny Apartment Feeder from Pigeon Toe Ceramics does it for me. Measuring only 3.5″ wide it would neatly fit under the overhang that shelters my kitchen window. And minimal feed = minimal other things, too.

Posted In outdoors

May 11, 2011

Kool-Aid Cocktails AKA Crunk Juice

PHOTO + LINK: The Backyard Bartender

In high school we used to chase just about anything with Kool-Aid or Crystal Light. Vodka, gin, whatever. Usually in someone’s parents garage or backyard by the light of the moon. This is so not that.

Posted In cocktails

May 10, 2011

Sixpack

So simple, so clever. So needs to be mine for brews on the go this summer. (via Noa Bern)

Posted In entertaining, outdoors

May 10, 2011

Mason Jar Meals

PHOTOS: the decorated cookie

I’ve had visions of an all out old fashioned picnic lately. A pretty checkered blanket, wicker basket, and little delicacies that don’t get eaten on a regular basis. All packaged up nicely and ready to go at an instant’s notice with a few friends in tow. These mason jar meals from the decorated cookie fit right into my big picture and are perfectly portioned. (via Katy Dennison)

Posted In food, outdoors, recipes

May 9, 2011

Helveticards

Helveticards make me want to break out the bridge mix and play some rummy! (via Design Milk)

Posted In entertaining

May 5, 2011

Happy {Mother’s Day} Weekend

PHOTO: The Edge of Love, the vamoose

I’m calling it an early week so that I can head off and celebrate the marriage of two good friends. Have a superb weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all of you out there!

01. is this the future of the paper bag?
02. the rare film gift pack, for the camera lover in your life
03. Adam Goldberg has a new band, The Goldberg Sisters
04. A DIY update on the classic rope bracelet
05. pretty, pretty, pretty illustrated maps
06. a bazillion (okay, 30) desktop wallpapers for the month of May
07. The Beastie Boys, Annotated
08. love these candy colored pushpins
09. ropes walls? yes!
10. Jane has a new shop, Coterie

Posted In create, gifts, happy weekend, house and home, illustration, jewelry, make it, music, office, paper, read up, technology, walls, wear it