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Today I’m Loving: Muji

Published November 8, 2010 Gift , Paper , Shop , Shop Talk , Today I'm Loving 2 Comments
Tags: Gifts, Shopping

I’m headed to New York City this week for some research and shopping and CAN’T WAIT to see what’s new in-stores! One of my most favorite stores to see in New York, London or Tokyo is Muji. They make and carry the most simple, well-designed and affordable home goods, office wares and clothing that I can’t ever leave empty handed.

I’m hopelessly addicted to their ball point pens and craft paper envelopes. I have drawers full both at home and at the office.

I love to buy their notebooks in bulk and personalize them with Japanese tape or rubber stamps to give as gifts.

And some other faves: the uncloggable spray bottle; city in a bag wooden blocks make perfect the perfect souvenir gift for kids both big and small; softest socks!

Can’t wait to see what they have in store this week!

putting my skills to work (for YOU)

Published October 26, 2010 Gift , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Tags: Gifts, Home Decor, Shopping

One thing I love about this blogging gig (and my real gig) is that I can pretty much classify any shopping I do as research. Today, I’m putting my mad skills to work for you and sharing some of the coolest sale product I’ve spied from around the web. Have fun scooping up these deals!
Celebrate Plates; Ditsy Floral Bowl; Ikat Tray; Egg Giclee; Spare Our Trees Tote Bag; Porcelain Bowls; Small Seaweed Bowls; Bracelet; Fig Napkins.

Massive Wood Bowl; Teak Flower Box; Pepper Pillow; Storage Ottoman; Pigeon Wall Art; Pencil Case; Helix Vase; Bow Bracelet; Desk Fan.

three lil’ things (in white)

Published October 6, 2010 Color , Gift , Shop , three lil' things 2 Comments
Tags: Clothing, Color, Gifts, Shopping

I love the number three for three reasons:

1. It’s an odd number. And odd numbers are so much more interesting than evens. Plus the word odd itself is just, well…odd.

2. Three’s are memorable. Three’s Company, Three Little Pigs, Three Blind Mice, Goldilocks and the three bears….you get the picture.

3. And because I love the way both the word THREE and the number 3 looks when written.

So today – I’m sharing three lil’ things that I’m currently crushing on…all in the color white. First up, the Holga Camera. I love the vintage pics this camera takes – and I’m thinking the white would be so much easier to find in the bottom of my bag!

This adorable bird would look perfect perched in my bookcases…right next to my cream stack of books. Yes, I organize my books by color.

This vintage-inspired cardigan to wear with pretty much everything this fall.

monday lovelies

Published October 4, 2010 Design , etsy , Gift , Shop , Uncategorized , Vintage 1 Comment
Tags: etsy, Gifts, Life, Shopping, Vintage

I could use a shot of lovely on this Monday…how about you? Something small to brighten my day.

How’s your day so far?

images: Tape dispenser, votive, wine jug, bowl.

Vintage blouse, notebook, terrarium kit, fish plates.

Etsy Finds: Vintage Glass

Published September 9, 2010 Etsy Finds , Gift , Home , Interior Design , Shop , Uncategorized , Vintage 3 Comments
Tags: etsy, Gifts, Home Decor, Shopping, Vintage

via Jinxxy’s Junk

I have an affinity for vintage glass. Magnifying lenses, apothecary jars, vintage barware…my obsession knows no bounds. Do you love it as much as I do?

via Whimsical Vintage

I would love to drink wine from these beauties often!

via Little Byrd Vintage

Perhaps the centerpiece I’ve been searching for?

via Dingaling

A glass shade on a gold lamp…I’m thinking perfection.

via Vintage Fifi

I’ve been collecting these for years. I adore their pre-loved look to adorn a windowsill or bookshelf in a modern home.

via Tea Works Cottage

My sea salted caramel sauce would look amazing in these glasses!

via Pine and Main

The perfect perch for a booktop display.

Etsy Finds: Inspired by Japan

Published September 2, 2010 Color , Crafts , Design , Etsy Finds , Gift , Shop , Uncategorized 1 Comment
Tags: etsy, Gifts, Shopping

via Made by Jo

Today’s Etsy Finds are inspired by one of my favorite spots on earth…Japan. I adore the culture, the landscape, the people and the products. These lovely products will transport us there in spirit today. I want a big bowl of these paper cranes on my kitchen island!

via Kawaii Tape

I’m addicted to this Japanese tape…so cute for crafting!

via Hope Johnson

Perfect for tiny treats!

via Lazy Muse

Crochet sushi, seriously? Adorable…

via Leisa Stanton

Love this Japanese linen fabric eye pillow…

via Moon’s Creations

A ninja of your own…

via Kitty Robot

Cute like Harajuku girls.

Year Two, Here We Go!

Published August 31, 2010 Fashion , Gift , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Tags: Fashion, Gifts, Shopping

Wow! Two years…isn’t it funny how your entire life comes down to moments that you’ll remember forever? And those moments seem both like they happened yesterday, and years ago at the same time? Two years ago today, I was saying “I do” to my wonderful husband surrounded by those I love the most in life. What a happy day! And what a happy life ever since…

The traditional gift for second anniversary is cotton – and boy – do I love cotton! I’ve rounded up a few gift ideas for the modern guy.

A quirky bandanna handkerchief. The perfect overnight bag (that I can’t wait to borrow!) A staple plaid shirt – perfect for a casual look. Fun socks to hide underneath that otherwise serious suit.

RRL Bandana; Lands End Canvas Overnight Bag; J. Crew Plaid Shirt; Paul Smith Socks.

Etsy Finds: Office Accessories

Published August 12, 2010 Etsy Finds , Gift , Home , Office , Shop , Uncategorized , Vintage 7 Comments
Tags: Decorating, etsy, Gifts, Home, Shopping, Vintage

via Tipple & Snack

With back-to-school rapidly approaching, I thought today would be a good time to be inspired by some grown-up vintage desk accessories. Some are practical…

via Octavia Brown

Some add a touch of whimsy…

via Vintage Seventy Five

And some are just plain cool to look at.

via The Cellar Supply Co.

via Bit of Butter

via Harmonie Park

via Nest Box Vintage

via Little Big Vintage Shop

via Blue Bell Bazaar

via Stiletto Girl

You’ve Got Mail

Published August 11, 2010 Design , etsy , Gift , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Tags: Design, etsy, Gifts

via Green Grass Press

Awww. The mail.

via Horn and Ram

Real mail.

via Paper Source

I wouldn’t mind opening my post tomorrow to these surprises.

via Rifle Paper Co.

You too? Maybe we should send a note to each other…

via Inaluxe

Mine would say -

via We Heart Paper

Dear Friend. Hope you have a happy, silly, dancing in the grass, popsicle eating kind of day.

via Blossom Creations

xoxo. me.

Today I’m Loving: Modern Genealogy

Published August 9, 2010 Color , Design , Gift , Interior Design , Paper , Shop , Uncategorized 1 Comment
Tags: Design, Gifts, Home Decor, Shopping

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?

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