Letterpress

By now I am sure everyone has seen the amazing work created by Studio on Fire. The attention to detail is inspiring and only fuels my longing to have a letterpress of my very own someday. Oh, it would be so wonderful to just sit and watch these masters at work! I would happily eavesdrop on the shop talk and inside printer humor about em quads and picas.

you are here now

We are delighted to share new posters from Farouche in four perfect colors! Deep teal, carnival red, a dusty aqua and pistachio green... swoon. Whether you are an admirer of Einstein or philosophy, you are welcome to find meaning in this poster as you like. No matter your interpretation, in the vastness of space and time you are here, now. For a link to these lovelies please click on the images above.

Who can stop at just one?

Aren't these just lovely... especially with such gorgeous peonies?! Who could ever stop collecting when there is so many neat pieces out there. I must admit I have a few vases of McCoy and Roseville pottery around the house myself. I am so tempted to keep adding more but soon I may need more shelves just like these collectors. For links to each pieces please click on the images.

Please, Sorry and No!

Please follow the rules, sorry what you are looking for is not here and by all means don't do anything... I mean "no nothing!" I found these delightfully odd vintage metal signs on Etsy today. For a link please click on the images above and be mindful of the electric fence.

Pretty in Pink

From the delicate pink on pink mottling, to the gorgeous font swoops, I adore this vintage dress. Oh, how I wish it was my size. For more stop by Mime Vintage.

Freshly Squeezed Please

Oh, spring is here and I am rather giddy about it. Today we celebrated by drinking fresh squeezed orange juice, admiring our daffodil bulbs in bloom and watching the birds flirt with each other in the trees outside. Coy little things aren't they?! I think a bit of spring fever has officially hit our neck of the woods!

All of the oranges we have juiced lately would look very nice in one of these nifty pitcher sets. I think the vintage Blendo set is especially chic. For links please click on the images.

Quince

Please click on the images for a link to where they came from.

Love Letters

Please click on the images for a link to where they came from.

With Valentines right around the corner what better time to appreciate the splendor of how charming letter writing used to be. Oh, how my toes would wiggle if I was to check my mail box and discover a letter with such gorgeous calligraphy and charming stamps on it. Ah, snail mail. I have always wanted to go through the phone book and pick addresses at random to send a few strangers an anonymous valentine. If I could get my penmanship up to snuff I just might do it. "To a beautiful person, I hope you realize how truly wonderful you are. Happy Valentines," signed Anonymous.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Kari Herer

The photography of Kari Herer is stunning, which is why I want to share it with you. It has a subtle depth that holds my attention longer than most. Her pieces seem to have a tangible sense of history. It is like you are catching a glimpse of a moment in time when the old and worn has a chance meeting with something young and fleeting, like a flower at it's peak of blooming or an egg soon to hatch. If you would like to see more visit Kari's shop here.

aquas and creams

I adore the color combination of aqua hues and cream tones. Somehow these colors together feel calming and yet invigorating. For links to the images please click on the photos above.

Sweet Nothings

Birds do it, bees do it even educated fleas do it.... Lets fall in love!

For links to all images please click on the photos.

Frank Leyendecker

"The Flapper" may be one of the most stunning magazine covers of the 1920's. With her jeweled body and headpiece, stunning wings and delicate dress she looks as see is about to flutter off the page. Over the last ninety years, she has made her way onto postcards, journal covers, posters and more. I have heard the illustration was even used on the set of Three's Company... how's that for holding up in pop culture.

Painted by Frank X Leyendecker in 1922 for Life magazine. He's pieces are vibrant, imaginative and flamboyant. To see more of his lovely pieces stop by the American Art Archives.