Sunday Sampler

Hope you’re all enjoying some fine spring weather this Sunday (check back tomorrow for some must-have spring wardrobe ideas). Here’s a couple of random items I’ve been loving this week:

Heartbreak 8 x 10 print by LaurenMinco

Elephanso by elsiemarley

Take-out by lorenabarrezueta

Block Printed Tape by Jezze

Have an awesome rest of the weekend, all!

Brain Food

I just picked up the most importantwork of fiction in the english language, ever. Hands down, the most important.

First, you’ll need to read these:

then, you can read the most important book ever:

Yes, that’s right, it’s a choose-your-own-adverture, based on the works of Jane Austen! AMAZING! So far, I’ve managed to be beaten by gypsys, gotten shot by Lady Catherine De Bourgh, been utterly decieved by Wickham (to my ruin), eschewed men and become a writer, and oh, yes, married Mr. Darcy! aw yeah! And there are many more adventures for me to have…..

and when you’re done all that reading, you can relax in this:

Jane is my homegirl shirt by Amiable Creature, via CafePress. Yum!

ps- sorry to those gentle, kind, but ultimately deluded readers who dislike, or have never read, Jane Austen. Seriously, what are you thinking? We need to talk…

Yee-Haw and stuff….

okay, I admit it- I totally love old-style honky tonk and country (for those who don’t believe me that it’s awesome, check out the Whoreshoes, June Carter Cash (and Johnny, natch), and of course, the most amazing country song ever written).  Still don’t believe me? Check out the following, and be converted:

Thank you belt buckle set by twoguitars (also check out their Howdy Gocco Art Card and Good Luck art card).

the bucking bunny gym tee by luckybunnywordwide…. do I really need to say anything about this? I think it speaks for itself!

Maw mug from lovesmenot – Puppies above, I love this mug. It’s so atomic, so kitschy, has s log-type font, and uses my favourite maternal indicator EVER.

ALGrumpy brings us the double barrel hook. I own two of these, and they are amazing, awesome, awesomely amazing. And it’s not just me, even my stylish, hipster, way-cooler-than-me friends dig them.

okay, another vintage coffee mug (remember yesterday, when I said I was obsessed? Not hardly kidding!). This one is from JourneyandLandscape. It’s so cute!

and finally, for those who like to fiddle, the perfect honky-tonk answer: the Spur RIng by blindspotjewellery. You could probably use it to get people moving in cogested hallways too! (JUST KIDDING. SERIOUSLY).

New Obsession: vintage coffee mugs

Anyone who knows me, knows I love vintage.  And patterns. And coffee. Vintage coffee mugs combine all of these loves into one, amazing, alluring, delicious package. So behold, my newest obsession, vintage coffee mugs:

From porchlightvintage we have vivid, just like you. The pattern on this one is so sweet… I just love the colours in it (and porchlightvintage wins best name for a coffee mug EVER).

lorenzstudio presents us with Vivid Mug or Teacup – Green Design. I have almost bought this so many times. Look at it! that green, those lines…. damn, maybe I beter snatch it up.

Check out Mod Flower MILK GLASS mug from nijoli.  It would make a perfect pair with our first mug….

Retro mug from stephy4030 is sweet too- the orange/brown/pink combo and the heart-shaped handle would look lovely with rich milky coffee in it…

and because I couldn’t bear to do an entry without something handmade, Mugs in Gooseberry by Skinnylaminx. She drew all of her vintage mugs and put them together in one delightful package- this fabulous tea towel. I have serious mug envy!

Clever!

This is so clever - the Multiple Occasion Card by annarubyking! Just find your occasion in the word search, circle the words or letters, and you are good to go! Sold in sets of five, and literally perfect for every occasion!

New Obsession – Pink Ladies

Pink! Did you know that our current association of pink with girls only dates to the 1940s? Previous to that, it was considered a boyish or manly colour, while blue was considered feminine.

Regardless, I’m loving these pink ladies I found on etsy:

The Sad Lady Cameo Pendant by Champignons is so sweet and delicate, wouldn’t you love to wear her all day? Why is she so sad? Perhaps she’s been crossed in love, or just stubbed a toe?

Bikini Lady by Peepwool – I love her belly and her teeny red bikini! I suspect she has fair skin like mine though- I hope she’s put on lots of sunblock, or she’ll match that bathing suit.

Four Little Ladies by laurageorge – These ladies would make fabulous, sassy friends for you wall. I love their coordinated dresses!

Amy fancy lady vintage lace onesie by louandlee – Holy puppies above! When I first found this onesie I couldn’t stop staring, and desperately wishing I knew a tiny baby to dress in this.

Black Pearl 2 by rustbeltfiberwerks has captured my heart.  She just looks so knowing- like she’s totally got you sussed out and can handle anything. Love it!

New Favourite Things: Nightjarbooks

Okay, so TECHNICALLY, Nightjarbooks isn’t a new favourite thing, I’ve been a huge fan of her work for a really long time! But her new work just blows me away. I recently went to a craft show she was attending, and purchased this beauty:

made with brown kraft paper covers, with kraft pages, and white woodgrain-embossed endpapers, this books is made even more amazing by the sweet tree print and the word “notes”…

Since you can’t have this one (mine mine mine!), here are some other gems from her current collection:

Birch Tree No. 2 is made from Kraft paper, features a hand-screened cozy (keeps it closed when you aren’t using it- trust me, they are amazing) and is made from the same kraft paper/white woodgrain endpaper combo as the one I snagged.

Antique Frame No.2 is for those of you who want a cozier feel; suggle up to this on a cool spring night! This one would make a perfect diary for any aspiring literary genius!

Angry Bot invades Anatomy of a Skirt

Another new Robot pouch is now available through Anatomy of a Skirt – this one’s somewhat stern and angry!

New Favourite Things – Asymmetry

Lately, I’ve been a part of a few FANTASTIC trades, and I’ve also bought some lovely items (it’s spring! I’ve got spring fever! I can’t help myself….).

first off, a fantastic pendant from Assymetry. It’s copper and sterling silver, and is embroidered (yes! embroidered!). The chain on this item is fantastic too- it sits in just the perfect spot. Since it’s all MINE (yes!), I’ve included another pendant- this fantastic Sterling Silver  Fingerprint Necklace!

Her items have such an attention to detail, great craftsmanship and design, and are just all-around lovely! her packaging is super-pro too- it was such a joy to open (though I almost hated to ruin the lovely job- next time I will take a photo!)

Lydia

There’s a new addition to the Anatomy of a Skirt line-up: The Lydia purse!

Made from Mill-End Industrial felt, this lovely purse is fun and flirty, but can also be serious and classy- if you want it to! It’s lined with organic cotton, has a zip pocket inside and a snap to attach your keys as well (so they never get lost). Andlook at those purse feet! I am in love with purse feet. Right now it’s only listed at my etsy shop, but I plan on carrying a line of these on my website soon!