December 14, 2009
Creative Danes.
Loving the sleek Swedish-lined designs of these carafes from Creative Danes. Reminds me of a modern take on old-school crystal bar sets.
December 11, 2009
Happy Weekend.
Great things from the week past…
Super pretty I-can’t-believe-they’re-a-free-download holiday gift tags :: Two Brunettes
Are you using TeuxDeux, the super simple, designy, free to-do app yet? :: swissmiss
Relive your childhood mall Santa terrors with Sketchy Santas
Tear off wallpaper for that customized look :: Design-Milk
Pantone unveils Turquoise 15-5519 as color of the year for 2010!
Living In: Romeo & Juliet :: Design*Sponge
More incredible free printable wintry holiday tags for your collection :: Domestifluff
This December desktop calendar is rockin’ my screen right now :: simple blueprint
Loving the details in this chic Chicago wedding :: Style Me Pretty
Download these envelope + package wraps for your holiday mailings :: Creature Comforts
A great selection of warm + cozy throws for under $100 :: Shelterpop
Check out my personal wish list for the year! :: Shiny Squirrel
Giveaway Reminder: You have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the ivee giveaway!
Happy Weekend!
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December 11, 2009
Holiday Make It #11: Flavored Sugars.
Not this year, but hopefully next, I plan on going 100% handmade with all of my presents. As in, handmade by me. It’s a big undertaking, but I’ve been gathering ideas for a few months and know it’s totally do-able. My latest find: DIY flavored sugars. (PS: Don’t you just love how she wrapped them?!}
December 11, 2009
The Daily Eat: Holiday Cookies, Day 5.
Gingersnap-Raspberry Sandwiches{recipe and photo Every Last Cookie}
I hope you enjoyed all of the cookies recipes this week! This weekend I’ll be making 14 dozen Orange Spice Wafers (similar to these) for a cookie swap that’s happening Monday. Wish me luck! What’s your go-to holiday cookie recipe?
December 11, 2009
Candy Wreaths.
These candy wreaths styled by Anna Beckman for The Food Network magazine have fast become one of my obsessions this holiday season. Especially that marshmallow one. I may just need to make at attempt at recreating it to adorn my front door for these chilly winter months. {via Pretty Little Things}
December 11, 2009
Wish Gift List: enJOY it.
whistle necklace by falling whistles : 100% of proceeds go to rehabilitate war-affected children in the Congo and advocate for their freedom. This is the perfect gift for practically everyone on my list. It’s a fun an interesting piece and you can’t beat the benefits.
jcrew handbag : Maybe this is just on my wish list… but perfect for a close friend or sister.
love t-shirt by max wanger : I love that this says t-shirt say “LOVE” in such a subtle way.
monogrammed mugs by anthroplogie : perfect for anyone, teachers, coworkers, cousins. Fill it with candy or coffee beans.
Anatomy of Love print by Rifle Paper Co. : This is the perfect poster for my fiance who’s in his last year of med school.
Love Life the book by Kal Barteski : I have this book and want to wrap one up for my mom.
lime green oversized clutch by Patkas : Love this for at least half of my girlfriends.
Matruska Measuring Cups : Perfect measuring cup set for anyone who likes to bake.
illustrated calendar by floradouville : Love this small calendar from France, great as a small gift for friends.
Thanks, Elise! You can find more of Elise’s mad creative talent and words at enJOY it.
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December 10, 2009
Yarn Wreaths.
I spotted these yarn wreaths several weeks ago over on Scoutie Girl and flipped! Super crafty and super cute. They actually inspired me to make my own attempt at something similar, but I was way too meticulous about it and – no surprise whatsoever – Agnes’s look miles better. I love that several of them could be a year-round decoration, too.
December 10, 2009
Hue.
Hue, by interior designer Kelly Wearstler, is jam packed with the possibilities of color. Celebrity homes, hotels and even her own home (I’m such a voyeur!). Only 1,000 copies of this fabric-covered limited edition were printed and each one is signed and numbered. And one more thing has been added to my ever-growing Christmas List!
December 10, 2009
The Daily Eat: Holiday Cookies, Day 4.
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December 10, 2009
Wish Gift List: Shiny Squirrel.
For new apartment owners who need to fill their bare walls. Rich Tu’s print is understated perfection.
Dear Golden Vintage Dandy Spectator Shoes. These would definitely be for me. I am completely smitten with spectator and saddle shoes and have requested them for the Holidays
Small Stump: Horse Slice. This would be great for Ashley Cheeks from It’s Ok my Dear because she is always working with these type of little animals and I can imagine this in her studio.
Suno NY: Anything from their Spring collection. My friend Dana, who is tall and blonde and woud look incredible in these prints
Palmer and Sons’ suitcases. My brother needs a perfect suitcase to carry around his freshly published stories and manuscripts.
Cubist Literature. Me again!! I am smitten with Craig’s designs and he looks so cute in the sweater so I hope I do too!
Windy Freda: Feather Crown. Andrew Mersits, one of my closest friends and lead singer of a bad ass band in Brooklyn called Lady Magma. She could totally pull off this feather crown for one of her performances.
Karen Walker Sunglasses. Any girl who knows the power of a good pair of sunglasses and Karen Walker takes the cake nowadays.
Double Parlour Sculpture. My mom because she collects little masks and sculptures for her walls.
Warsaw Handmade Bag – Rifle Bag. Great for artists, architects, or anyone who has to carry tubes around!
Anyone would be grateful to receive any one of these insanely creative gifts, thanks Jessica. You can find Jessica writing at Shiny Squirrel among her many ventures!
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