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Today I’m Loving: Modern Genealogy

Published August 9, 2010 Color , Design , Gift , Interior Design , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized 1 Comment
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Happy Monday friends!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend…mine led me to a very long car ride from New Jersey to Connecticut which left me lots of time to reflect.  And it got me thinking about family history and specifically genealogy. 

Something that my grandmother was always into – and something which I thought was cool to think about but not to display in my home.  That is, until I stumbled upon My Tree and Me – a shop that does super cool, totally modernized family trees.  And now I’ve started to reconsider their place in the modern home.

I love the wonderful usage of color, strong graphic sensibilities and the way each is photographed in a way that I can totally borrow for my own home.  And another highlight?  1% of profits are donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation…a cause that’s very near and dear to my heart.

So now the only thing I’m thinking about is which one I’ll be ordering…soon.

You?

Found Friday: Words to Live By

Published June 11, 2010 Design , etsy , Gift , Home , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized 4 Comments
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via Zephyrance

Happy Friday friends!  I have had such a full week…full of life, full of friends, full of family – just full of things that make me smile.  And isn’t that the bestest feeling ever?  A few words to help you feel full of inspiration and life this weekend…like the one above.  It’s hanging in my office to remind me that the only thing standing between me and my someday is fear.  And slowly, bit by bit, I am replacing that with curiosity.

via Anthony Burrill

Or this one…each of us has a mark to leave.  What will yours be?

via Think About Rainbows

Or the pull yourself together and just go get it attitude of this one…

via Moonflowers

Simple.  True.  Lovely.

via Apple Champagne

A few noteworthy notes of my own…

Stop by here to read my first fashion guest post on Hello, Splendor!

Leave a comment here to enter to win a great necklace designed by Beth of Hello, Splendor!

Follow me on Twitter, like me on Facebook, follow my pinterest boards…

Here’s to a happy weekend to you!

xoxo, jill.

ode to my typewriter

Published June 8, 2010 etsy , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized , Vintage 3 Comments
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oh lovely royal red, you make my ears smile.

with your tap, tap, tap – i love to use you all the while.

I’ve been working on a concept board for a blog re-design and an upcoming project to be shared later…shhh! And all the research has definitely re-kindled my typewriter obsession.

Torpedo 18 Script Font – The Vintage Typewriter Shoppe

Typewriter No. 7 – Paper and Canvas

Pink Royal Typewriter – eBay auction that ends TODAY!

Love Writer Print – deka-Animals

Do Work Card – Two Guitars

1950s Blue Royal Typewriter – Joe Vintage

Typewriter Tote – The Craft Pantry

Happy Typing lovelies!

xoxo, jill.

Stripes, Dots and Happy Friday!

Published June 4, 2010 Color , Design , etsy , Gift , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized , Vintage 1 Comment
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Happy Friday friends!  Hope you all have a lovely weekend ahead of you…I’m taking a road trip to Austin for some shopping inspiration, a lovely stay at my favorite hotel and some down time with the husband.  In the meantime, I’ve put together some simple stripe and dot items to inspire you for the weekend.

See you back here next week!

Stripey Straws – Jack and Lulu; Fabric Thumbtacks – Fabric Farrago;  Stripe Mugs – Mom Wald’s Place; Stripe Decorative Paper – Paper Source.

Dot Birdie Pillow – By Mindy; Aqua Twine – Divine Twine; Cute Clips – The Paper Bar; Water Stripe Paper Tape – Happy Tape.

Grey Stripe Shirt – Anthropologie; Stripe Napkin – Inklore; Stripe Sheets – West Elm; Origami Elephant – Blue Pandemonium.

xoxo, jill.

Lonny Love

Published May 26, 2010 Design , Gift , Home , Interior Design , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized 1 Comment
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psst.  you.  dear reader.  have you checked out the online magazine Lonny yet?  if not – you’re missing out on such an inspiring and wonderful idea resource.  it’s almost as good as holding my beloved Domino in my own two hands, sigh.

Their 4th issue is brimming with products to covet…a few of my favorites:

The Ellie Bag – Rubie Green

The Pandurban – Renovo Bikes

Maya Tea Towel – Hammocks & High Tea

Grumpy Cow Shower Gel – The Conran Shop.  Perfect for that Monday morning shower, isn’t it?

Nono Channel Wallpaper – Wallpaper Collective

Don’t forget to stop by Lonny to subscribe today…and I almost forgot the best part – it’s free!

Great Gift Stock Up!

Published May 25, 2010 Color , Gift , Gift Guide , Home , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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I love a good gift…and a good gift at a good bargain price is even better.  Sale season is upon us, and I’ve scoured the web for a few fail-safe gift ideas to stock up your gift needs for birthdays, housewarming, Christmas (it’s never too early, right?)

And at these prices, I think my favorite rule of shopping (one-for-you, one-for-me) definitely applies guilt-free.

above image:  Paper Source Paper, 50% off each item; Acacia Wood Tray, $19.99; Time to Shine Bracelet, $19.95; Avocado Star Pouch, $30 – fill with all her favorite lip glosses; Smoke Wine Glass, $22; Coat Rack, $14.99; The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics and The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics, each $23.10.  Give them together for the ultimate foodie gift. Yellow Cable Throw, $39.95; Nesting Rings, $29.99.
Cement Bird, $6.95;  Standing Lion, $18;  Okura Tea Caddy, $21.  Fill with their favorite tea to make this a personal gift. Herb Pot, $25.50; Cafe au Lait Cups, $4; Cuter than cute notebooks, $5; Miniature Nico Vase, $4.95.  Great given in sets of 3 or 5.  Rapid Transit Sign, $49.99.

Happy Shopping!

xoxo, jill.

today I’m loving: vintage French posters

Published April 12, 2010 Color , Design , Gift , Home , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized , Vintage 1 Comment
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Happy Monday lovelies!  I arrived in Paris over the weekend and spent Sunday strolling vintage markets and one thing that kept catching my eye were the lovely vintage posters.  Retro colors paired with clean graphics…I think these would be perfect worked into a kitchen, an office or if you’re lucky enough, a dressing room.  My favorite are all from French graphic artist Bernard Villemot.  His iconic style and mix of unexpected color combinations is just calling my name…

Bally Pink Shoes
Bally Legs
Dubonnet
Loterie Nationale
Floralies
Artistes Decorateurs

Object Round-Up: Office Accessories (under $30)

Published April 5, 2010 Office , Paper , Uncategorized 2 Comments

via Living Etc.

It’s spring and if you’ve got the spring cleaning bug like I do – it will have your looking for all kinds of ways to simplify and organize your life. Today’s object round-up is devoted to all ways to make your office (or home office) more effective and efficient, leaving you time to get outside and enjoy your spring hobbies! It doesn’t help that they’re all fun to look at – which will leave you inspired and wanting to keep that organized office intact.

Swingline Stapler, $21.95 from CB2
Magazine Holders, $2.99 for a 5 pack from Ikea
Collator, $30 from Russel + Hazel
Fab Desk Pen, $19.95 from Paper Source
Desk Lamp, $29.99 from Target
Storage Boxes, $3.99/ set of 2 from Ikea
File Folders, $7 for 6 from Paper Source

Leather Waste Basket, $19.49 from Overstock

send a note…

Published March 25, 2010 Color , etsy , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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You know of my love for all things paper.  I was shocked by the amount I’ve amassed over the years as I unpacked my office last weekend.  Even so, I’m always on the lookout for something new and cute to bring home with me.  A few of my current paper crushes that I can’t wait to add to my collection:

The In Touch Clutch from Downstairs Design.

The cutest organization system I’ve seen to keep your notecards, stamps, pen at the ready for whenever the mood to write strikes.

Personalized Poppy Notecards from Paper in Style.

I love personalized stationery, and this poppy red version is my new favorite!

Snow & Graham notecards.

The bold color + the mis-matched pattern = happiness.

From the Desk Of stationary from Paper + Cup.

The old-school feel of this notecard set is so simple yet fun.

Joyful Color Caddy from Kate’s Paperie.

The range of colors in this set is truly eye-popping and timeless.

Hope you’re having a sunny Thursday!

xoxo, jill.

Paper Art

Published February 17, 2010 Crafts , DIY , Paper Leave a Comment
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I heart paper.  All types of paper.  And today I’m especially crushing on these simple paper shapes…fruit, flowers, book designs.  leave a note sure to bring a smile…

cherry blossoms year round…

flower book via Anthropologie.

book art via Freshly Found‘s flickr.

Maybe a piece like this needs to be on my craft project list…soon.

xoxo, jill.

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