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+ I really like the idea of having a stamped business card
+ Forget snowmen, stop-motion snow skeletons are where it’s at!
+ A great idea for a copper wall art project
+ Brilliant soap flakes dispenser design
+ The roving Old School Diner
+ Anxious to try out these magic milk straws
+ A free Andy Warhol papertoy!
Over the past few days I’ve been thinking how I really want to upgrade my luggage/traveling bags. How stylish would I look traipsing into Salt Lake City for the Alt Design Summit next week toting this Ravine bag along my side? (I realize it would get smudged and dirty, luckily there are also mauve and black to choose from!) I know, I know. Who am I kidding, my packing list would never all fit inside, but a girl can wish.
photo: James Adams
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since the last Alt Summit! My experience last January can only be described as life changing in the best possible way. I met so many amazing people, networked with the best of the best, and had gads of fun all in three short days. The only thing I can even compare it to is Design Blog Summer Camp, I didn’t want to leave!
And at this time next week I’ll be on my way to Salt Lake City once again! This year they’ve expanded the summit to include five days of discussions, round tables, networking, and parties. There’s even a chance to hit up Sundance, ski, or thrift around the city.
I’ll be speaking on the Striking a Balance: Balancing Social Media and Your Day Job panel Friday with three lovely ladies who I have the utmost respect for – Jaime Derringer of Design Milk, Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove, and Suann Song of Simplesong. If our prep meetings give any hint of how the conversation will go on the panel, well, it’s going to be fantastic. We even have a few surprises up or sleeve for those of you who plan on attending our session! You can check out the entire list of speakers and schedule here. Hope to see you next week!
PS: I threw together a little wardrobe planner/packing list for myself and decided to share after a few people asked for it. You can download your own here.
Posted In create, shameless plug, travelL.A. is definitely onto something with its current trend of literary bars. I want in on this.
Posted In read up, travel+ What a clever idea, a holiday Sputnik mobile.
+ Have you seen this art made entirely out of typewriter letters and punctuation marks? Genius.
+ Cute holiday cookie stencils to download.
+ Thinking about this recipe for Bacon and Egg Soup!
+ If you’re late on your holiday cards maybe consider sending out Happy New Year cards instead.
+ Check out The Twelve Terrors of Christmas by John Updike and Edward Gorey. Love it.
+ Really want to check out this bar.
+ I’ve been reading this poem almost daily for the past two weeks.
+ Love this father/son art blog.
+ Pouring through this from What Katie Ate.
+ Making your own cocktail mixers and packaging them in cool bottles makes for a great hostess gift.
+ This ice skating party looks like so much fun.
+ I love the idea of wood wallpaper.
+ The wrapped packages decorating this branch advent calendar are just begging to be opened.
+ Crazy delicious popcorn ball flavors.
+ These make me want to attempt making a modern gingerbread house!
+ Great illustrated cards from Tad Carpenter.
+ Check out my guest post on unique hotels at Snippet & Ink.
+ Filing this Bicycle Drawing Machine under Wish I’d Thought of That
+ December desktop love: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
+ These watercolor holiday invites are lovely. And free.
+ I’m ready to hightail it to Caboodle Ranch.
+ A fantastic garland roundup.
+ Scheming with these prank gift boxes!
+ In love with this winter wedding.
+ If my cards weren’t written out, this holiday card download would be the way to go.
+ It’s cold outside, but these Maple & Squash Pumpkin Pie Popsicles look incredible.
+ My favorite advent calendar!
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+ I’ve been munching on Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts over the past month, now I’m tempted to make my own (decidedly more healthy) version.
+ These velvet pumpkins are a luxe twist on Halloween decor.
+ A few more October desktop wallpapers 1, 2, 3
+ I want to visit this cafe that looks like it’s been flipped on its side.
+ Crazy about this modern crepe paper lantern project!
+ Knitted graffiti on a bridge in Australia.
+ I kill everything, including succulents, but I still want to make a terrarium.
+ What does your Facebook portrait say about you? (I’m possibly balding, among other things.)
+ In love with this raggedly striped bathroom.
+ I want to plan a road trip based around roadside motels.
+ Who doesn’t need a trapeze in their home?!
+ Have a writing deadline? Check out Write or Die.
+ I want to move into this beautiful gray space. Or at the least, paint my living room and main hallway.
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Happy first day of Fall! In celebration of my favorite season, we’ll be celebrating all day long. First up is my idea of camping. I’m not exactly an outdoorsy sorta gal, so I much prefer it when a cabin is involved instead of a tent. (I’d also prefer not having to dig a hole in order to use the “facilities”, but that’s another story.)
Clockwise from top left: Credit Card Survival Tool, Oval hurricane, Aluminum Mess Kit, Sleeping Bag, Tarpaulin Dry Dopp Kit, Felt Duffel Bag, Avoca Earthtones Lambswool Throw, Ghost Stories
Clockwise from top left: twin-button cardigan, roasting sticks, Zagg eyeglasses, Celia Over the Knee boots, Coleman Steel-Belted Cooler, Isabella Marie Beanie
Suitcases with wheels are easy, but unattractive. (An age-old story, yes?) This beauty might require a little of blood, sweat and tears to get you to your destination but will pay dividends in style. Now excuse me, but I need to get this suitcase and find my way to a train station.
