Candy is dandy but, liquor is quicker.

How about a self propelled skating coaster, complete with a festive flag proclaiming "CHEERS!" Guaranteed not to spill your libation as it caddies your glass.

In the market for a happy-fun-time traveling bar? Well, look no further than Miss Molly's. This portable bar is ready for two bottles of your favorite spirit so you can feel like you are part of Mad Men no matter what office you work in.

Ah, yes then there is the shot, I mean shot glass, from Of Mine Design. Belly yourself up to the bar old west style and die another day.

Last, and certainly not least there are the re purposed decanter necklaces from Dust Design Co.

If you are a party girl, they can help inform those flirty fellas at the bar as to which route to take when ordering you a drink. He will ponder, "Ah, yes I can see she is a bourbon girl, well aged and smoldering with a hint of sophistication. But, then again there is the vodka girl. She is always ready for a good time. I must admit I like them shaken and not stirred!"

I truly have no idea what shaken not stirred is supposed to be a euphemism for but, I will trust Bond.

Indian Summer

Lauren Gregg

I know, toe-wiggling kind of good right?! This is the work of the bass playing, animal loving, nerd-sheik aficionado Lauren Gregg. She has a pretty impressive list of clients- everything from MTV to Visa. When she is not playing bass for The Buddy System, Lauren also makes up one half of the animation duo Kangaroo Alliance. I wouldn't be surprised if she could even leap over skyscrapers in a single bound. I highly suggest stopping by her Etsy shop and website for more marvels in illustration.

Lard Bucket!

Gasp! Ewwwww!
That's right, I said it, lard bucket!

They're better to look at on the counter than on your thighs.
It never ceases to amaze me how everything had style back in the day. Not my day, but in ol' Gramp's day. Attention to design was paid to every product, no matter how mundane. Not to mention advertising gems like, "With a flavor you'll favor!"

Functional and Green

A few of my favorite finds today.

Good Night, and Good Luck!

Who doesn't need a little more luck in their life?

Polli

I adore the delicate jewelry designs of Polli.
Joe surprised me with two pairs of Polli earrings for Valentine's a couple of years ago and I think I am ready for more- hint hint. Many of their beautiful designs come in both gold and stainless steel and are light as feather... so you don't have to worry about getting saggy old lady ears.

Polli was founded by Australian designers Maja Rose and Tess Lloyd. They credit influence from both Danish and Japanese paper designs. Their pieces appear modern yet classic. Recently they have started adding home wares to the collection. I can't wait to see what they do next.

Wilkintie

Wilkintie is a wonderful project founded by Carly Hargreaves and Niels Oeltjen based in Melbourne, Australia. They produce "letterpress prints for the young and the young at heart." Each whimsical piece is designed by a world famous artist. To see more of their work stop by the Wilkintie website where you can learn more about the artists they work with or take a peek
at their Etsy shop.

Canary Yellow

A few sunny items and a short clip of a singing canary to start your weekend off right- especially for those of you stuck in a cubical.

Her name was Lola...

... she was a show girl.

Okay, so I am not much of a bling bling or feather boa kinda girl, but sometimes it can be fun to live vicariously through someone else. I admit I'm such a square- when I hear the word pastie the first thing that I think of is craft glue- not sexy nipple covers. Watch out men it's cut and pastie time!

Well, it's about time...geesh!

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller

roses and rosie cheeks

A few items I am smitten with today.