Not all of us have a valentine come February 14th, some of us have pent up aggression and bitterness instead. Which means we probably need Louella Press’ letterpress voodoo doll kit. Each one is perforated and comes with its own accessories, like six pearl-tipped pins for doing your dirty work.
Last Wednesday night, after hours of whittling down my packing list for Alt, I managed to cram everything into a carry-on bag. And came to the maddening conclusion that I have become a high-maintenance traveler. I was in Salt Lake City for just over 48 hours, how in the world could I require more than would fit in a carry-on?!
And then I saw this. The Perfect Bag. (No, seriously, that’s really what it’s called!) And I decided that if this were my bag I could make two weeks worth of stuff fit inside just to have the pleasure of toting around something so chic. Hop on over and take the 360º tour. {seen on Neatorama}
Posted In grand design, travelI was so caught up with panels and learning and meeting people Friday at Alt that my Happy Weekend post 100% slipped my mind! But I still wanted to share some of my favorite posts from last week, so here are am few tasty links to help ease you into your Monday…
Calligraphy + tattooing = this beauty
A few great roundups of beautiful valentines – parts 1 + 2
DIY Valentine’s Day goody bags for all of your sweet treats
Be sure and get a valentine! Join the 2010 Valentine Swap.
I’m on the lookout for a reason to make some of these fun confetti containers
Dying to try my hand at this Mondrian Pound Cake!
Posted In downloads, make it, monday goodnessI love a good garland. frazier & wing are known mostly for their beautifully constructed paper mobiles, but I’m happy to see the addition of these sweet garlands to their shop.
{cocktail recipe and photo via chaos in the kitchen}I looove this kind of cocktail. One where there’s fruit, but it hardly counts because it’s so saturated with alcohol. It’s not even noon and I’m drooling over this Hawaiian Martini!
• 1500 ml (2 750 ml bottles) vodka
• 500 ml vanilla vodka
• 500 ml coconut rum (like Malibu)
• 2 fresh pineapples, cut into 1 inch wedges
In a large (6 quart) container with a spigot-such as a lemonade, ice tea, or a punch dispenser-layer pineapple. Pour alcohol over pineapple making sure to completely cover the pineapple. Allow to infuse at least a week, will stay good much longer as long as the pineapple slices remain submerged. To serve (makes 2 drinks), measure out 4-6 oz liquid. Add along with ice to a martini shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into two martini glasses, garnish with a wedge of marinated pineapple.
I bookmarked this idea for DIY paper flowers months ago and while hunting for something else came across it today. Little pops of color are most welcome when the days are foggy and dreary like they have been this week. Looking forward to trying my hand at this project very, very soon. {link + image via Creature Comforts}
File this under the Are You Serious, It’s Really Free? category. The lovely and talented Carolynn of Two Brunettes has created this stunner of a valentine for you to download and send. Matching envelope and all. I think I may have just found my valentines!
This heavy duty citrus juicer makes me want to open a lemonade stand. Or at least start drinking fresh squeezed OJ every morning.
Inspired by French apothecary packages, these labels are printed on newsprint to mimic the faded look of the originals. (Although I believe tea-staining would work wonderfully as well.) You can download them to make your own for some sweet Valentine’s Day treats!
It felt great to get back to regular blogging this week after almost a month of haphazard posts. Thanks for waiting out the flu and two Christmases with me!
You may have noticed one sizable change here over the past week: The Daily Eat is no longer with us. After a year and half I’ve decided it was time to take things in a fresher direction. One that is decidedly more true to Design Crush. So stay tuned to see where it goes, I promise to try not to disappoint!
My favorites from the past week (and maybe a few from the week before that, too!)…
S’mores + waffles = S’moreffles. Also know as, holy crap that’s genius!
Take advantage of the winter weather and make maple syrup taffy in the snow
So excited to see Sophie Blackall’s Missed Connections illustrations now available as prints
And Jessica Hische just took the print plunge with her Daily Drop Cap series
Loving Joy’s latest feature on happy lady eats, Lunch Lady, showing off what people eat for their mid-day meal
I’m quite sure you’ve seen Lisa Congdon’s A Collection a day, 2010 blog by now. But if you haven’t…
Quite possibly my favorite wedding to date
Let’s spraypaint on snow – why not?
The chic-est party cake ever
I heart quick bread. Here are ten amazing recipes.
Pretty DIY winter ice lanterns
This DIY grocery planner is destined for my fridge
Download this awesome seasonal calendar and be reminded of what fruits + veggies are in season, too!
Or download this one and have the entire year on one pretty piece of paper
There are tons of January desktop wallpapers running around – here are my favorites 1 + 2
Fun printable goal list to help you through the day
Happy Weekend!
PS: Don’t forget – you have until Monday morning at 9am CST to enter the CoolHot giveaway!
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