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Fell off the planet!

2009-06-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

It's been one of those times -- I keep thinking things will slow down and I'd have a chance to post again, but they never do. I'm going to try to keep this going but maybe not quite as often as I used to! I hope everyone who checks this blog is doing well and having a lovely summer. :)

Boatneck Stripes

2009-05-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

Boatnecked striped shirts make me feel so Parisian! Only $28 at Garnet Hill:

Pretty Tiered Pleats

2009-05-07T05:44:00.000-07:00

I'd love a few of these to lounge around in this summer! Silk tiered skirts ($98 Garnet Hill) in Dusty Blue, Celadon, Dusty Mauve and Portabella:

Fedora for Summer

2009-05-06T06:13:00.000-07:00

Lucky had a great selection of 50s Cuba-inspired style, including this Straw Fedora for only $20 at Aerie:

Happy Dress

2009-05-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

This polka dot, cross-back dress would be called my "happy dress". ($65 at TopShop):

Bubble Blouse

2009-04-30T06:49:00.000-07:00

Love the little details of this light light bubbly blouse, only $29 at Free People:

Just finished reading

2009-04-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

"What is the What" by Dave Eggers. It was so good, I'm sad I devoured it and it's all over. It's been a long time since a book has made me cry! What to read now...

I lied.

2009-04-21T21:14:00.000-07:00

I don't know..maybe it's the spring heat! I find myself totally exhausted these days...I haven't been able to online-window-shop at all!! I give myself ONE more week before I'm back in biz!

I hope you guys are all having a wonderful, allergy-free spring season so far. :)

Break time

2009-04-08T05:45:00.000-07:00

Hope you all are doing well! Taking a little break again, be back next week.

Anatomical Heart Necklace

2009-03-30T06:58:00.000-07:00

Everyone loves anatomy. I heart this anatomical heart necklace, $65 at Elsewares:

Vintage Record Cuff

2009-03-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday Everyone!

Made from classic vinyl LPs and plated with rhodium, this wrist cuff rocks. Recycled from mint-condition records, and available in black, red, or white (check out the grooves). Rhodium is a member of the platinum family of metals - it's gorgeous and doesn't tarnish. Made in Philadelphia by Vinylux. ($48):

dew drop ring

2009-03-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

For the minimalist jewelry lover, the dew drop ring is only $24 by onestoneny at Supermarkethq:

Necklush

2009-03-25T06:25:00.000-07:00

Necklush creates stylish, innovative neckwear from freeform cotton loops -- these scarves can be worn long, short, as a cowl or even as a necklace.

Melanie Favreau's Resin Rings

2009-03-24T06:15:00.000-07:00

Loving these simple bold rings of resin made by Melanie Favreau (found in Supermarket). Only $20, so affordable:

She also designed this awesomely useful ring ($45):

Organic Bamboo Sundress

2009-03-23T06:11:00.000-07:00

I love the cut and the rouched tiers, the modern grey print, this sundress makes me ready for spring!

Widelegs

2009-03-20T06:45:00.000-07:00

I could use these Veselova Wide-legs ($88 at Anthropologie). An artfully slouched stretch poplin pair from Idra, with a wide tie to knot atop waistband pleats:

50s Dress

2009-03-19T06:24:00.000-07:00

This 50s dress from Newport-News is such a bargain at $39!

Framboise Peep-Toes

2009-03-18T06:17:00.000-07:00

I just want these: ($158 at Anthropologie)

Break Time

2009-03-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

Break Time is here again as I have deadline upon deadline hitting me at work! I hope you all have a wonderful St. Patty's and weekend - I'll returning late next week.

Recycled Metal jewelry by Botticellis Niece

2009-03-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

Recycling is beautiful: petals of spent bullet casings on a vintage brass chain.

Totally unrelated sidenote: I'm semi-obsessed with buying a raffle ticket for this SF dreamhouse: http://sfraffle.com/

Bingo Card Journals by Moxie

2009-03-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

These notebooks made with vintage Bingo Cards are so sweet. Made by the wonderful Moxie Photo Design etsy shop.

2009-03-07T06:12:00.000-08:00

A monthly journal box set on sale for $49.99 (from $9.99) at Pottery Barn.

Feelgood List

2009-03-06T08:06:00.001-08:00

I love this idea of a Feelgood list by UpUp Shop in etsy. The designer, Julie, discusses her struggle with postpartum depression and how it led to creating this checklist:

" I read all the literature on depression; I researched neurochemistry as best I could. And then I sat down and listed every single thing I could think of that might help me feel better. Things my doctors had told me; things I knew about myself. I wrote them all down.

And then I started checking them off.

I never once got the whole thing checked off in a week, but working at it and seeing how much effort I was putting into my recovery made it start to feel like, well, recovery."

FFWD - awesome video sharing site

2009-03-04T23:41:00.000-08:00

I'm testdriving this widget for this fantastic video sharing site, ffwd (scroll down).

Basically you can discover and watch videos that totally match your interests (TV shows, etsy, fashion, cooking) from all over the web...not just youtube, but hulu, college humor, and more. It's also an easy way to share with friends your great video finds.

The customized widget captures all the videos that match your interests and displays them on your blog. Tonight, we've been cringing and laughing (mostly cringing) at the Prank Wars.

(HEART) MaryInk

2009-03-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

Love this Hills tshirt by ♥MaryInk. And the shirts really are vintage soft.

Rosetun's Etsy Shop

2009-03-03T06:14:00.000-08:00

Amazing knit designs:

2009-03-02T06:37:00.000-08:00

I've always found the nekkidness of my eggs distracting.
Solution: egg pants

Erica Weiner jewelry

2009-02-27T06:22:00.000-08:00

I love these pieces by Erica Weiner. The first is a hand-cast replication of a cocktail pick used in the 1930s-50s at the Waldof Astoria Hotel ($85). The second one is called the Pretzel Knot necklace, which is matte brass and clasp-free ($30). There are more intriguing designs on the site, such as the Vertebrae, the Birdcall, Gold Letterpress, the Alcoholics necklace to name just a few.

(via Coolhunting)

Vintage lilac sheer day dress

2009-02-26T06:34:00.000-08:00

Prettiness, found in the FiregypsyVintage's etsy shop ($48):

Notgeld - Pre-Inflationary German Currency

2009-02-25T06:18:00.000-08:00

An amazing, beautiful collection of "emergency money" issued by Germany during WWI; varied, colorful designs produced by individual towns and companies:

Lamixx

2009-02-24T06:15:00.000-08:00

This checkmade slanted bow top by Lamixx, looks SO cute and easy to wear:

Hydrangeas Hand Embroidered Cuff Bracelet

2009-02-23T06:02:00.000-08:00

Lovely handembroidered cuff bracelet from Waterrose's etsy shop.

"I have created this textile cuff by hand embroidering green and purple hydrangeas with silken green leaves. The cuff is felted wool lined with a lovely green and white linen created by Cicada Studios. I've used a large, antique yellow button to close the cuff."

Trader Joes

2009-02-20T06:05:00.000-08:00

This video that a fan made for Trader Joe's makes me happy. There's so much sweet affection and humor in it..and I totally feel that wistfulness for certain discontinued items. Gotta love TJs.

Dresses on Sale at Boden

2009-02-19T06:19:00.000-08:00

On sale for $58 -- this looks like a good workhorse of a dress!

Another great deal, a wrap dress on sale for $47 - I like the bell sleeves:

Coraline's Sweaters

2009-02-18T06:58:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to see the stop motion film "Coraline". Check out this amazing video on how this woman knitted all of Coraline's teeny tiny detailed sweaters and gloves:

Cameron Moll Letterpress

2009-02-17T08:37:00.000-08:00

Rain or no rain, boy do I love a 3-day weekend!

This gorgeous letterpress print of the Salt Lake Temple by Cameron Moll is sold out but check out its loveliness anyway. Crafted character by character from the Bickham Script Pro, Engravers MT, and Epic typeface families. (Might be reprinted in the future..you can add your name to be notified.)

Swedish Hasbeens

2009-02-13T06:20:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!

I lovelovelove Swedish Hasbeens sandals/clogs...they totally remind me of the clogs I LIVED IN when in college. These ones below are the perfect amount of peep toe for me. On their websie, they say they're available on Zappos but I've only seen them on Free People:

Office of the Tooth Fairy

2009-02-12T06:46:00.000-08:00

This is absurdly beautiful letterpress goodness!

"The Official Tooth Fairy Kit contains one letterpress Certificate of Record for filing with your local Tooth Fairy and one reusable silkscreened cloth deposit bag for your first and all subsequent transactions. The official certificate keeps record of name, age, tooth lost, method of extraction and compensation information."

(via Chris Glass)

Vintage Sparkle

2009-02-11T06:25:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to my sis Irene, also a shopaholic!

Something sparkly and pretty to tuck into your hair on a night out by HelioDesignStudio on etsy:

Fluey

2009-02-10T00:15:00.001-08:00

Hey you guys!

Thanks (as always) for visiting and peeking to see if I'm still around...I'm still here, but recovering from this flu that seemed to come at the worst time! So forgive me as I may have sporadic posting this week while I play catchup with all sorts of things.

In the meantime, I love these valentines:

Ribcage with a heart:

Anatomical plush heart:

Break time

2009-02-04T21:59:00.000-08:00

Hi there...taking a little break but will return to regular posting on Monday - just having one of those kinda work weeks! Have a lovely rest of the week everyone :)

Denim Pencil Skirt by Jcrew

2009-02-02T06:21:00.000-08:00

Tempting.

"Always a classic and perfectly polished in cotton with a hint of stretch. Our pencil skirt boasts a lean, leg-lengthening silhouette and pieced waistband with zip fly (an ideal waistline for tucked-in tops). We love it paired with a pretty blouse and sky-high heels."

(via Discover Interior Design)

Steampunk keyhole rings

2009-02-01T06:47:00.000-08:00

The strange and unusual world of steam punk is fascinating to me. I love these London Particulars keyhole rings -- they come from the private collection of Professor Aubrey Thistlequick...

Sleeve hoody

2009-01-29T06:45:00.000-08:00

I like this flattering, stylish hoody ($110 at the Sandmaiden etsy shop):

Gimme the boot!

2009-01-28T06:48:00.000-08:00

Coveting these sparky lil Vermont Crepe boots on Free People's site. Eco friendly leather ankle boots with cinched front and decorative toggle closure along the side. Leather upper is tanned with vegetable oil and footbed is made from natural coconut matting all in attempt to making environmentally friendly footwear. All boots are packaged in recycled fibers. ($148)

Tikirani Fairisle Tunic Sweater

2009-01-27T06:40:00.000-08:00

This Fairisle Tunic Sweater is cute, a little too short for me..but maybe with leggings?? $78 at Urban Outfitters

Coral Wool and Red Leather Shoulder Bag

2009-01-26T06:35:00.000-08:00

Oh beautiful bag for $85 at the sketchbook etsy shop:

Beautiful and soft coral wool with a hint of ivory plaid in it. This contrasted with a burdt red soft and supple leather top. Finished with two handmade leather tassels. Double leather shoulder straps. Cotton canvas lining with bound pocket for added storage. Magnetic snap closure.

This one's cute too (sold out):

Bird Cake Stand

2009-01-23T06:31:00.000-08:00

It's not easy weening myself off of bird-design-related items. So let's not try anymore. Large bird cake stand by Whitney Smith on etsy!

Woolly Handwoven Pixie Hat

2009-01-22T06:21:00.000-08:00

I love the trim on this pixie hat, $30 at HeidiMoon's etsy shop:

Dresser Under the Sea

2009-01-21T06:26:00.000-08:00

I need a Deep Sea Dresser:

Ruffle Scarf

2009-01-20T06:16:00.000-08:00

Ok this is more weather-appropriate. But still gorgeous! This ruffle scarf is made out of wool cashmere with 2 rows of ruffles, by Sarahseven on Etsy:

Another beautiful item, the blackberry jam shirt:

Boden Double Layer Printed Skirt

2009-01-19T06:42:00.000-08:00

I know spring is a little ways away, but this layered printed skirt is so pretty and only $26, on sale at Boden's:

Another lovely for only $27:

Snippy necklace

2009-01-16T06:55:00.000-08:00

This is a cute idea for a necklace... you can imagine you're a seamstress or a tailor walking around the shop and snipping loose threads! $21 at the katinkapinka's etsy shop:

Slate Rosette Button & String Notepad

2009-01-15T08:53:00.001-08:00

This is just one of the many many amazing notebook/sketchbook options at Supermarket HQ. Slate Rosette Button & String Notepad by Night Owl Paper Goods features a hand made button reclaimed from their eco-friendly, sustainably harvested wood misprints. Gingham ribbon ties it all together:

Meadow Squill Top

2009-01-14T08:42:00.000-08:00

I love this blouse...the puffed pleats of the sleeves, the lilac, the embroidered scoopneck. I don't know if I can wait until this one hits the anthro sales rack.

Scarf Hoodlets

2009-01-12T06:54:00.000-08:00

It's warming up but there's still a chill in the air here in SF -- and still time to wear a scarf hoodlet, available for $75 at rima designs. Happy Monday!

Vintage broach

2009-01-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

HAPPY FRIDAY everyone! Hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend ahead.

I would love to add a broach or two to my wardrobe. Here's a vintage lovely in everydayglory's etsy shop:

Nervous System

2009-01-08T06:02:00.000-08:00

More beautiful jewelry from Nervous System -- delicate, organic designs with industrial materials:

Mohop Wedge Ribbon Sandals

2009-01-07T06:12:00.000-08:00

I find these mohop wedge sandals really intriguing...they use ribbons that can be customized in so many different ways:

They have other styles too:

Beautiful 60s vintage coat

2009-01-06T06:49:00.000-08:00

How cute is this Amazing vintage coat by Betty Rose for only $75 on DejaBlonde's etsy shop!

Hondamom's floral wonderland

2009-01-05T06:01:00.000-08:00

In Hondamom's etsy shop, you can find lovely handmade floral wonders of felt, wool, applique and embroidery. She has a variety of products, from wristlets, handbags, eyeglass pouches, cute camera cases to jewelry, brooches and more. Plus, anything you see in her sold section, she can recreate for you.

2enju etsy handbags

2009-01-02T06:37:00.000-08:00

2enju's etsy shop is full of bright, modern handmade purses. Great year round handbags that fit everything you need AND fit over your shoulder. (I like to be hands-free.)

Sanchia845 Etsy Shop

2009-01-01T06:12:00.000-08:00

Happy First Day of 2009!

I had a hard time picking images for this post because I think I like almost everything in Sanchia845's etsy shop. It's a cashmere-lover's dream. I don't think I even OWN anything cashmere, but maybe it's time to change that. Plus, all of Sanchia's photography is done by her talented husband: www.fionnreilly.com

YeeHaw Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T07:12:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009 Everyone!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful and happy new years eve!

So many gems to be found in this YeeHaw letterpress etsy shop. I love this Jim Flora musician series. The hand printed letterpress images are in red, gray and black inks on recycled white paper & matted inside a black letterpress mat - border printed in silver metallic ink. Image area is 4.25"x6"and the full matted print is ready to go into an 8"x10" frame.

The whole series includes: Drummer, Piano Player, Saxophone Player and Guitar Player. If you want the whole set it is $75.

Quilted jacket / Built by Wendy

2008-12-29T06:08:00.000-08:00

I love Built by Wendy designs -- especially this quilted, collarless jacket, with its sweet floral print. Warm, versatile and on sale for $120 (orig $240).

i heart fink / etsy shop

2008-12-25T06:43:00.000-08:00

Merry Merry Christmas!!

The I Heart Fink Etsy Shop: some of their work is screen printed. Some is reconstructed. Their tops are about $35-75. What's not to heart?

Ball Grenade Oil Lamp

2008-12-25T06:19:00.000-08:00

If someone didn't tell me these were made out of surplus military grenades, I might think they were cute little modern lamps. Anyway, here's to repurposing. Available for $55 at elsewares:

Sprout Jewelry

2008-12-22T06:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday before Christmas. I hope you guys are all having a fun, stress-free shopping season so far!!

I love these pieces from Sprout:

Taste for tunics

2008-12-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

I like this one (available for $45 at tracetextile):

and this one (on sale at Beklina for $98)

Miriam's etsy shop of Floral Pins

2008-12-18T06:43:00.000-08:00

Miriam creates this fantastical and unique floral pins; each one is a little bright and whimsical treasure. These are a couple of my favorites (sold, sadly) but there are more in her etsy shop! (Also check out her cute measuring tape bags!)

(via MightyGirl)

alphabet shirt by Makool

2008-12-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

Cute alphabet shirt by Makool's etsy shop:

12 Days of Handbag Giveaway

2008-12-16T08:07:00.000-08:00

I love giveaways and there's a great hand bag giveaway going on right now! Luxeaholics and the Purse Blog have teamed up to create 12 Days of Handbag Giveaways!
Check it out, I hope you win!

Sweet Revolutions Caramels

2008-12-15T06:04:00.000-08:00

Sweet Revolutions maple caramels are mindblowingly good and I'm not even a "caramels" person. Organically made with love by a woman who lives near us in San Francisco, they contain maple syrup, cream, honey, butter, sea salt and vanilla bean. The box packaging, with red string and a wax seal also is very special! We've bought boxes and boxes as gifts, always receiving very happy responses. (For locals, you can also pick them up at Rainbow Grocery and Bi-rite.)

Ann Wood

2008-12-12T06:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday! I'm very excited because today is our holiday company party/activity and we're going to be doing an IRON CHEF contest. FUN!

Someday I hope to own one of the precious pieces by Ann Wood.

The diorama it went in:

foudreblanche's etsy shop

2008-12-11T06:39:00.000-08:00

I love the raw organic quality of these porcelain and gold leaf necklaces in Foudreblanche's etsy shop.

About $14-18, so affordable too:

Fred Flare stocking stuffers

2008-12-10T08:10:00.000-08:00

Fred Flare has a huge "under $10" section that's great for stocking stuffers or small gifts. Here are a few of my favorites:

Heart-shaped sunnyside up eggs is the way to start the morning!

Gorgeous calendar by Jill Bliss & Saelee Oh, combining drawing, collage and found objects: (on sale for $9.99!)

And a selection a great ice cube trays, from gems to dentures to the titanic:

Luxedeluxe jewelry on etsy

2008-12-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

Luxedeluxe has a huuuuge etsy store and it's full of beautiful, varied jewelry. I love this one:
Rhiannon (turquoise): A gorgeous carved turquoise acrylic rose is set on vintage brass filigree and adorned with a spray of beautiful spotted feathers. ($49)

More..

Mociun Sale

2008-12-08T06:25:00.000-08:00

Liking these Mociun pieces that are on sale:
Sundress: $168 (50% off)

Turtleneck with line print: $54 (50% off)

Bauhaus tee: $34 (50% off)

igrobot planter

2008-12-05T06:08:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday! It's fun to watch things grow, especially at work. This little guy can keep you company while you're toiling away ($12.50). Ok, I guess it's official - I have a thing for silly planters.

Longwearing Lip Color

2008-12-04T06:09:00.000-08:00

I wear lipstick but I get so caught up with work during the day, I never bother to refresh. So when I discovered these lipsticks/glosses that are really truly "long wearing", I was happy. (Happy and a bit shocked at how HARD I had to work to wipe the color off my lips at the end of the day.)

Rouge Double Intensite $32

Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lipcolor $20

Get a Life.doc

2008-12-03T07:18:00.000-08:00

Before my sister got this Life.doc, all our information was scattered everywhere in our home...if we ever needed to look up something, it took abouuuuuut 3 hours to hunt it down...we're just a little messy, ok! But having all our essential info in one organized place definitely gives you peace of mind. The Life.doc Binder features eight sections including space for: Medical, Financial, Insurance, Legal, Your Emergency Plan, Family, Household, Caregiver Information (babysitters, elder care, house sitters)

Night Owl Paper Goods Discount

2008-12-02T06:27:00.000-08:00

Night Owl Paper Goods is offering friends a great discount on their lovely modern, folksy cards! SHOP now thru Dec 31st to SAVE 25% off ALL orders. Use Code: "friend08" at checkout

Chronicle Books is also having their Friends and Family sale now (35% off and free shipping with discount code: "FRIENDS"). Love the holiday discounts!

DearBirthday Etsy shop

2008-12-01T06:02:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great weekend and/or turkey holiday!

I love this sweet white dress by DearBirthday on Etsy. The inspiration for the dress is kinda funny: "inspired by communes, compounds, cults and modest clothing, this dress started out with good intentions, but became subversive quite quickly. the sweet pointelle knit, made from 100% unbleached organic cotton is reminiscent of nightgowns and longjohns--comfortable, warm, soft and safe." $150

Another pretty dress

Luck is on your side

2008-11-28T06:24:00.000-08:00

I think it's good to have a few lucky items. Stuff you wear that makes you feel the universe is on your side...lucky scarf, socks, boxers. I like Cindy Ng's lucky necklaces, which are lucky in a subtle sorta way:

Pop Ink Dinnerware

2008-11-28T06:08:00.000-08:00

Pop Ink Dinner plates..cute, fun and only $9:

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T07:59:00.000-08:00

I'm going to be eating eating and more eating the next couple of days. I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their week!

Worldwide Fred Fun

2008-11-26T06:11:00.000-08:00

Worldwide Fred products are designed to make you giggle. There's a lot to look at, from a Finish Line doormat to salt and peeper shakers to a ToDo list tattoo. Good white elephant gifts to be found here!

Larimeloom Etsy Shop

2008-11-25T06:50:00.000-08:00

I love these pieces by the Larimeloom Etsy shop....all hand made loveliness.

I'm a sucker for a wide neck, plus I love the tiny pleats:

You should see all the different ways you can wear this poncho:

Autumn Ballet Flats by HydraHeart Etsy Shop

2008-11-24T06:44:00.000-08:00

These custom made ballet flats by Hydraheart are so cute in their autumn plaids. "...lined with chocolaty brown corduroy. Padded insoles make these shoes so comfortable! Each shoe is fastened with two sunset orange buttons." $38 a pair.

heisuke kitazawa (PCP) Sale

2008-11-21T09:53:00.000-08:00

Quick! heisuke kitazawa or PCP is having a sale! Everything from Giclee prints to posters are all 20 % off at PCPSTORE. The sale goes on from Nov.21 to Nov. 30. We saw his work at a Giant Robot exhibit a couple of years ago and it was even more lush and beautiful in person.

Bag hagging at Supermarket HQ

2008-11-21T08:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone! I've been eyeing these 2 very different bags at Supermarket HQ. I prefer nice, roomy everyday bags, so I can carry around a magazine, a book, snacks and all the other random crap I like to lug around with me everywhere I go!

The Stockholm - Charcoal by ETCETERA MEDIA: "The Stockholm is constructed from varying sized bands of our signature felt sewn together to create a bag that maintains its unique shape and expands to hold whatever you need for your day." ($160)

Red Rosette Tote by Night Owl Paper Goods ($29)

Tag: I'm It

2008-11-19T20:56:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Callie and Carrie last week to reveal 6 quirky but boring details. Thanks for picking me...I feel like such an official blogger now! So here they are:

1. Our family pet growing up was a rooster named Chuck. No, we didn't live on a farm, but at the end of a cul-de-sac in a very suburban town called Alameda. Finally, Chuck's 4 am crowing and our very annoyed neighbors convinced us he had to go to the petting zoo.

2. For about 9 months, I was addicted to chewing ice and Altoids all day long. I would constantly refill ice trays during these months, until they were this perfect crunchy consistency and munch away. I'm sure I permanently damaged my teeth during this time.

3. I've just learned that I'm allergic to YUMMY (that includes garlic, peanuts, orange juice, grapefruit juice, pepper, cauliflower, lobster, crab and MORE!) I don't necessarily avoid these foods and end up paying the price by having itchy rashy skin for a few hours.

4. I have the ability to fall asleep immediately in any moving vehicle. It's my superhero power.

5. When I was a kid, I made earrings out of twisting paperclips with pliers, thinking I could have a lucratic paperclip earring business. I was wrong.

6. I have an extremely strong sense of smell. My husband is always saying "The nose knows" because I'll smell something (bakery, fire, dog poop) minutes before he does. Or maybe this just means he has a weak nose.

Ok..my turn to tag:

Tina at Luphia Design Blog
Anne the City Sage
Michell at Blue Moss
The Goods Design blog
Lucky at House #8
Leah at Moxie Photo and Design

Here are the rules:
* Mention the rules on your blog.
* Tell six quirky yet boring, unspectacular details about yourself.
* Tag six other
* Go to each person’s blog and leave a comment that lets them know they are tagged.

The Small Stakes / Poster Art of Jason Munn

2008-11-19T06:31:00.000-08:00

Jason Munn's work makes you want to buy the poster, regardless of the band. We've stopped by his booth at a couple of Treasure Island Music Festivals and we're always so tongue-tied..."I like your work so much!" is all we can sputter. Ok, ok, by "we", I mean just me.

Ceramic Memo Board

2008-11-18T06:10:00.000-08:00

I love this idea of a ceramic memo board because I'm one of those crazy list makers. I just enjoy listing things, ok! Only $15 at See Jane Work, the ceramic memo board is environmentally friendly too.

Blue Moss Jewelry / Etsy Shop

2008-11-17T08:41:00.000-08:00

I love the work of Blue Moss. She combines beautiful vintage pieces (earrings, shoeclips, chains, pendants, tie clips, lockets velvet ribbons and buttons) to create these dynamic treasures that seem to tell a story. Her blog is also filled with love for pretty things as well.

This one's called "Locket Garden":

frazier and wing mobiles

2008-11-14T06:17:00.000-08:00

I have a thing for mobiles, I guess. These one-of-a-kind mobiles by frazier & wing are so beautiful, modern and simple, do you blame me?

Call me!

2008-11-13T06:27:00.000-08:00

I want the Crosley Classic Kitchen phone someday. "a tribute to famed designer Henry Dreyfuss, who created many of the now-classic telephone models made popular in the mid-20th century. This wall-mounted phone was originally designed to allow consumers to walk with the phone while cradling it on their shoulder...Believe it or not, Dreyfuss actually used measurements from over 2000 faces to determine the average distance between the mouth and ear." Sold!

Pop Ink Decor-a-Boards

2008-11-12T06:45:00.000-08:00

These Pop Ink decor-a-boards are charming and sweet - made out of birch veneer over MDF board, manufactured with recycled wood scraps and unused portions of lumbered trees. Only $28!

Brevity Line of Jewelry

2008-11-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Geometric and beautiful. Designed by Anna Corpron, the Brevity line of jewelry combines "manmade processes and materials with forms taken from the natural world." This acrylic pendant on a sterling silver chain is available for $45 at Supermarket.

This one is $30:

Mounted Mooks

2008-11-10T06:06:00.000-08:00

Two parts alien, one part muppet and one part animal...there's something really funny and odd about these mounted mooks. I'm really enjoying them! Most are under $40 and available in the ILoveGreySkies etsy shop.