Subconsciously, I think I like to surround myself with people who are just so intensely talented that I have no choice but to feel like no matter what I did I could never replicate their creativity and brilliance. Keeps me hungry. Like a rabid lion. Rowr. Jessica has been one of those people for as long as I remember. (Or,… Read more →
Category: Design
Pass The Franzia
I am cracking up right now. You see those funky doo-dads in the photo above? Those are wine dispensers. No, no…not like a decanter with a spigot. The FIDUZ is a specially designed dispenser meant to class up your BiB wine. Y’know…bag in box. That’s right y’all. Toss a bag of your favorite Franzia in one of these danish-designed bad… Read more →
You Can’t Put A Price On Awesome
But if you could it would be $20 for a pack of post-it notes that you can put around your wrist like a watch (from pa design). Incidentally they’re also shaped like a watch. How much are regular post-it notes, like $5? Either way, Amazon has these beauties on sale for a bargain $12.99. Read more →
Houndton Tabby [Or, Getting Swept Up In A Cultural Phenomenon]
Yep, that’s Matthew Crawley as an Australian Shepherd. Spot on, right? He’s a TOTAL Australian Shepherd. I think it’s both the puppy dog eyes AND the soft jawline. And Lady Mary makes a lovely Borzoi, don’t you think? Ahhhh, this is inspired. The Dowager Countess Sphinx Cat. {Kim Parkhurst’s “Houndton Tabby” collection via Toadbriar} So far, my best decision of… Read more →
The World Spins Madly On
These painted orbs from ImagineNations are just about the coolest spin on a globe I have ever seen (pun yes intended. revel in it.) Anyway, I said just about. I went digging through the depths of the internet and found a few solid contenders. …continue reading… {Facebook me?} Read more →
True Colors
Toy Atlas Rainbow is an installation by David T. Waller. A freaking awesome one, I might add. In other news, I really like these leather clutches by Mamahuhu Columbia. Have you liked The818 on Facebook? Please do, it would make me feel good. Read more →
Summertime Blues
I know we’re supposed to be talking about winter wonderlands and mistletoe and all, but I have a cold (yes again) and aren’t these like the cutest swimmers for tinys (tinies?) you’ve ever seen? My friend Cariann invited me to join a Pinterest board for pretty kid things and when I got there, she’d already pinned the adorable sun suit… Read more →
So Pretty I’m Furious About It
I’m always in the market for new throw pillows. Mostly because I’m always sure that redecorating is just what I need to get my life on track. Turns out Lindsey Lang has designed some crazy gorgeous ones…let the detour begin. I think the “Sunny Day” patterns are my favorite. But then I stumbled across the Lindsey Lang floor and wall… Read more →
Miscellany Monday
Tempaper’s new(ish) “Zee” pattern {via Urban Outfitters} I’ve done a Tempaper wall myself and it really is pretty easy. This picture of a mannequin I came across in my weird work a while back and have had on my desktop ever since. I just love it. {via chasecc’s Flickr} Loogs 3-String Guitar Building Kit for Kiddos — I think Dee’s… Read more →
Off the Walls
I’m trying desperately to complete our living room wall. Irritatingly, my wallet keeps getting in the way. But a girl can dream and wait for artists to have a sale on Fab.com. Palms by Wayne Thiebaud From the picture book “This is London” by Miroslav Sasek You Can Go Your Own Way/Manhattan by Amy Rice Artwork by Britt Bass via… Read more →