3-18-2011
Happy {Spring} Weekend
PHOTOS: mrs. french
01. how to make your own seed bombs
02. but of course French Paper Co. has lovely business cards!
03. hope you had a lovely Pi Day
04. I’d love to stay at the Whitepod Resort
05. now you can make your own Pop Rocks!
06. create a secret doorstop stash for your valuables
07. if March Madness isn’t for you, maybe Beard Madness is
08. print your own fabric
09. I forgot to do a pie roundup for Pi Day, Amy’s got my back
10. genius idea: visual note taking at SXSWi
3-18-2011
Leather Totes
PHOTOS: gildem
I can’t convey how much I’m in love with these leather totes from gildem. I want to own at least eight, but think I’ll have to settle for this pretty keychain instead. {via Two Brunettes}
3-18-2011
More Ways to Help Japan
Ever since last Sunday’s Help Japan post I’ve received more emails than I can count, all from artists and readers pointing out other ways to help the ravaged country. Here’s a collection of more pieces, purchase one and all proceeds will go towards rescue and rebuilding efforts.
Shinjuku, 6:43 by Joseph O. Holmes
Japan Earthquake 2011 no. 1 by Linda Yuki Nakanishi
{via Design Milk}
Donate to SOGO Japan and get a free copy of Angel Script from Veer
3-17-2011
Glass Jar Goods
There’s something about foods packaged in glass jars that makes it seem that much more delectable. Maybe it’s that we can actually see what we’re getting, or that it makes us think of someone lovingly preparing the goods in their kitchen. Or maybe even that there’s something we can take away from the experience itself, the jar. Whatever the reason, I’m on board with it.
Pack Fruta Blanch packaging, designed by ATIPUS
(Psst… check out their killer identity design, too!)
Selfridges sweets
{via hooray}
printed jar set from Terrain
for your own jarred goods!
3-17-2011
Lawrence McRae
Lawrence McRae’s hand-thrown handmade pieces are beautiful. and they mimic the delicacy of lace perfectly.
3-17-2011
Happy {St. Patrick’s} Day
PHOTO: Lisa Golightly
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those go big or go home holidays. Either you love it and celebrate brashly, or it’s basically just another day. With green eyes, a name like Kelly, and a wee bit of Irish heritage I’m in the former camp. And while I don’t request the day off work, I am out the door at the stroke of five and headed to the nearest pub a mere six blocks from the office. Today will be no different.
A few Irish goodies for you:
01. Irish Stew
02. Shamrock Cake
03. Homemade Irish Cream
04. Irish Soda Bread
05. Irish Potato Candy
06. Car Bomb Whoopie Pies
07. The Irish Mojito
08. Steak and Guinness Pie
09. Chocolate Stout Cake
10. Guinness Chocolate Bread Pudding
11. Irish Brown Bread Ice Cream
12. Shrimp in Jameson Cream Sauce
13. Red Flannel Hash
3-16-2011
Sydney Studios Dinnerware
PHOTOS: Sydney Studios
And my dinnerware obsession marches on! Lately I’m stalking this abstract collection by Sydney Studios. Those big colorful swashes of color take my breath away.