Picture It.

This week's Picture Its are going to be overflowing with heart imagery. Starting in 3... 2... 1...

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{James Jowers}

{JenniPenni}

{Mary Ruffle}

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Fabric Flowers.

My patience is on a short leash, so these lovely fabric flowers are most likely outside my realm of sanity. But wouldn't it be lovely to make a dozen or so and turn them into pins for friends on Valentine's Day? I think so. (For those of you braver than I, there's a great tutorial to lead the way.)

Win It: The Storyboard Book.

When I worked in advertising I would have killed for something as clever as The Storyboard Book. The concept is simple: a frame for the action and and space for whatever notes you have to go along with it. Take notes, make a list, write a movie, whatever. It's also perfectly pocket-sized so you can take it anywhere. And this week we're giving away a 3-pack to one reader.

To Enter, Tell Me:
1. Who would play you in the movie of your life?
2. Leave a valid email address (For notification if you win! Sadly, those who do not will be disqualified.)
3. Do it all before Monday, February 15th at 9am CST

House of Dots.

House of Dots purveys some killer vintage-inspired frocks, but what really strikes me is their incredible site concept and design. Here are a few captures, but you'll need to swing by for yourself to get the full effect. {via Love. Obsess. Inspire.}

For Your Valentine.

Every year I say how I'm not a big believer in Valentine's Day. And every year I fall a little further into the trap that is February 14th. Here are a few things I've spotted recently that I think would make great gifts. The kind that someone keeps around until they're 85. The kind that are sure to bring fabulous stories with them wherever they go.

{Mr. Darcy Proposal Dish Towel}

{Capsule Letters}

{Love Letter Flowers}

{Mongrammed Guitar Picks}

{In God We Trust customizable brass lighter}

{reel around the fountain sampler}

{States United}

{Stump Ring}

{Olivetti Valentine typewriter print}

Monday Goodness: Running Start.

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Happy Weekend.

{Mav}

How do you plan on spending your weekend? Tonight I'll be going to a local benefit, Raising Haiti 2.0. If you're in Oklahoma you should plan on stopping by, all proceeds are headed straight to Haiti.

+ A little birdie told me about these sweet valentines for you to download

+ Feeling bored with your tableware? Customize it.

+ I'm see this jewelry bust project in my future

+ Sweet lip + moustache lollipops to had out on the 14th

+ Want to know what makes me happy?

+ And I think these rainbow pancakes would make us all happy!

+ Your search for cute black flats is officially over.

+ Nonpariel magazine is live! (Isn't that best name??)

+ Pretty desktop wallpapers to welcome in your February 1, 2

Happy Weekend!

PS: You have until Monday morning at 9am CST to enter the Postal Press giveaway for a shot at winning 100 silhouette business cards!

Picture It.

{Katherine Squier}

Pretty Vases.

I've been on the hunt for a vase that does its job or is okay with just sitting there and looking pretty. Yesterday I picked up a ceramic one that is tall, slender and adorned with a white on white raised honeycomb pattern. It's new home in on my mantel.

But then I saw these. They're actually called Pretty Vases. And I love the bold, bright colors paired with the unconventional pipe-mimicking design.

Unraveling a Letter.

A sweet idea for sending an unexpected message to your valentine.

Subway Art Tutorial.

I know I'm not the only one out there who's noticed a surge in subway art over the past few months. And I'm obviously not the only one who's toyed with the notion of creating some of my own. Just look at this step-by-step tutorial from Ashley at lil blue boo and tell me you're not going to be running out to the hardware store to pick up wood and spray paint this weekend. {via Shelterpop}

Penguin Postcards.

I'm trying to catch my breath but can't see to. Check this out – a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different iconic Penguin book jacket. They're even packaged in book-like box. WANT.

Valentines Roundup.

I waited a little longer than usual to post this roundup of valentine beauties because I wanted to narrow it down to the best of the best. So here they are, the sweetest of the sweets for sending out some love February 14th style!

{Bonbi Forest} + {Benign Object}

{papermode} + {simplesong} + {Bird and Banner}

{d.Sharp} + {avie designs}

{Nina Rowan} + {Rifle Paper Co.} + {hiljirik}

{duet letterpress} + {owly shadow puppets} + {Linea Carta}

Picture It.

{Ye Rin Mok via My Love for You is a Stampede of Horses}

Candleholder with Matches.

Great functional design in this Candleholder with Matches and the two never need be apart again.

A Toast to...

I own JHill's Pittsburgh print from her Places I Have Never Been series and now I'm thinking I need to pick up A Toast to Pennsylvania to make it a pair.

Doily Valentines.

For the second time this week I'm mad at myself for having been ahead of the game and having my valentines finished. To me doilies normally seem overly stuffy and remind me of crocheting, but these Doily Valentines somehow manage to look chic and clever. I think it's the decidedly un-Valentine's Day colors that help get it done. (Note to Self: Ditch the pink and red next year.)

Soy Este Wallpaper.

I'm not a huge fan of wallpaper. Mainly because it's so much more difficult to change on a whim when I get tired of it that paint is. But this wallpaper from Soy Este? This funnest of fun wallpaper based on multiples of everyday objects? This I could totally get behind. Check out the entire selection of brilliance right here. {via Two Brunettes}

Picture It: Camera Obscura.

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{Lina Scheynius}

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{Maren Celest}

Mrs. Lilien.

One of the things I came away from Alt with – besides a rad goodie bag, fantastic friends and enough knowledge to run a third world country – was a list of new blogs to start pouring over. The one that quickly jumped to the head of the class was Mrs. Lilien. {Thanks to Karey M., of course.)

Kelly Lilen, the mastermind behind it all, constructs beautiful posts based on different types of women, or Mrs. as she refers to them. Each post elegantly creates an image of a lady who prefers a certain type of thing in a perfect stanza of rhyme. Paired with a great layout each and every time, Mrs. Lilien is the sort of thing that I wish I had thought of first because it's just that good.

{Mrs. Kitchen}

{Mrs. McNicey}

{Mrs. Sailor's Delight}

Paperfinger Valentine's Day Stamps.

Wishing I had seen these darling wood handled Valentine's Day stamps from Paperfinger before I made my own valentines. They would have been so much prettier (and easier)!

OvoPur.

I love the egg-like shape of the OvoPur, an eco-friendly water filter. There's also the OvoBar, a beverage dispenser for whatever you choose. How gorgeous would either of these look sitting on your counter? Very.

Alice in Wonderland.

I've been waiting for Tim Burton's remake of Alice in Wonderland for at least the past year, maybe longer. I'm not a die-hard fan of the original, but I am a big fan of Tim Burton and of course, Johnny Depp. And now we've all got just about a month left because on March 5th it hits theaters. Don't you just love the tag line? We Are All Mad Here.

Picture It.

{Paper Relics}

Endless Ring Calendar.

Yes, I know that's February already, but the swell thing about the Ring Calendar by Sebastian Bergne is that it's endless. Meaning use it for the rest of your days. Forever and ever amen.

Nasomatto.

Each perfume bottle in the Nasomatto line of perfumes is original and distinctive while remaining true to a certain formulative look. Choose from the scents of Duro, Narcotic Venus, Hindu Grass, Silver Musk, Absinth or China Wine. Each designed and perfected by Alessandro Gualtierri.

Handmade Jewlery + Accessories.

I'm the first to confess to my love/hate relationship with The Martha, but I also know when it's time to man up and admit she and her staff have done something noteworthy. I'm completely smitten with this series of projects on how to make handmade jewelry and accessories. Here are a few standouts that I can't wait to try my hand at...

{Bracelet Belt}

{Beaded Flower Necklace}

{Brooch Bracelet}

{Fashion Headband}

{Necklace Bib}

Word: Crow and Canary.

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A lady for whom people make assumptions about.
Her vermilion lipstick is the only rebellion she allows herself.
She reflects a stranger few, if any, truly cipher.

A woman in which nothing is insurmountable.
She prays that her momma's heart isn't shattered by the news.
On this stagnant summer evening, everything changes.

~ written by Carina of Crow and Canary ~

Picture It.

{Katherine Squier}

Alan Alda.