Thank you notes to make you smile
It’s that time of year when many notes of thanks change hands. After discarding all the Christmas wrappings, wearing new sweaters and jewelry, and setting up the new video games … Continue reading
Paperista: paper goodies with style
Can’t believe this little paper shop has been open since July and I’ve just now wandered in. Guess we had a busy summer and jumped into fall with back-to-school. Paperista … Continue reading
Summer sale at Smythson of Bond Street
Cannot stop gazing at some of the finest leather goods on sale in vivid jewel tones like hibiscus, amber, and jade. My fascination with Smythson started years ago when I had … Continue reading
The store of my dreams
I had so much to write about last week, and also a ton of real work to get done, so am just now getting around to this post about a … Continue reading
Much-needed coffee break
Had a super productive week getting some things checked off on our monster list of house projects and ended the week on a high note with some beautiful summer-like weather … Continue reading
Life’s little (and affordable) luxuries
I’ve always thought of fashion as art, but artist Inslee Haynes is taking fashion and using it to inspire her art; creating prints, stationery, and calendars graced with her own … Continue reading
Gift ideas: Part I
Gift giving is on my mind big time now, since all of the stores and malls have their decorations up, holiday music playing, and “top 10 gift ideas” abound. Since … Continue reading
Lovely letterpress stationary from Missive
I love stationary, and letterpress has such a special and luxurious feel. A set of note cards or coasters could be just the thing for a stocking stuffer or hostess … Continue reading
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