Matchbook Candles

How many times have you been caught empty-handed without a candle for a birthday cake (or in our case, cupcake)? Thought this was genius...a Five Minute Candle by Poketo. They come in a matchbook case so you can carry it in your purse or wallet and whip them out for impromptu celebrations. Genius.

Wear a Villa on Your Finger

This is for all of you workaholics out there. Can't visit Italy or Paris this year? Well then why not wear a villa or the entire city of Paris on your finger while you burn the midnight oil. Via If It's Here It's Hip.

Happy Cupcake Friday

photo by Therese Aldgard

Chanel never looked so scrumptious...
Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

Laura Dawson

Soft and quasi-shaped for Fall by Laura Dawson...

Pretty, pretty books...

I'm a book junkie. I collected far too many in my grad school days when I worked at a bookshop. While I have tried curbing that appetite for lack of space, a beautiful cover sends me over the edge. I think I'm going to have to add a few of these titles to my collection...

1. The bible of Greek Cooking, Vefa's cookbook.




2. Penguin Classic Series (post via Design Sponge).

Happy Cupcake Friday

from Bakingproject.com

It looks so real I'd be a little scared to bite into it!
Have a happy cupcake Friday and weekend everyone.

Designer Tea Towels

Clever name, clever goods. I love these designer tea towels available at To Dry For.

Lou Mora

From photographer Lou Mora's blog...posh safari shots at the Palm Springs Ace Hotel.

Happy Cupcake Friday

Photo by Cassia Beck

Here's to a sweet little TGIF. Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

Mummy Sam

These felt creations by Mummy Sam are so whimsically delicious. I would've loved a 'stache on my childhood stuffed bunnies!

Miss Ruby Sue

I just drooled for this bib necklaces by Miss Ruby Sue (forgive me, but just had to insert bad pun)! Such a fun accessory to brighten up your week.

Happy Cupcake Friday

What a perfect gift for a little one in your life...wash cloth cupcakes by Baby Cakes & Decor.
Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

Color My World...

I think I can vouch for the studio in saying it's a toss up between getting flowers or colored pencils in the mail around here. So this "colored pencil subscription' by Fellissimo is (via Otto) genius! Over the course of 19 months, the lucky recipient receives a batch each month totalling 500 colored pencils of every hue.

Desk Chic with Aerin Lauder

I love Aerin Lauder's polished but natural style. I remember some years ago I ripped out a page showing her office which featured the perfect mix of grown up furniture right down to a giant handfult of colored pens/pencils in mugs. So no surprise here when Elle Decor featured her recent living spaces showing her beautiful home office and dressing room. Such a reflection of her mood and current style.

Happy Cupcake Friday

I love that these cupcake pincusuions are made from recycled sweaters (courtesy of Worsted Witch)!

Happy Friday and weekend everyone!

Mad about Mad Men

Mad Men season premiered this week (yay!) and to kick it off, House Beautiful had some online decor tips for dressing your space up in MM style.

Clutch Me!

If you've visited our shop, then you know we have a thing for alligator prints. These clasp clutches by Jennifer Ladd have such perky, bright little patterns!

Happy Cupcake Friday

Marizpan cherries at Miette (via Paula Maack). Sweet cherry-o!

Happy Cupcake Friday and wekend everyone!

Help us Twitter!

Ok, I have to admit...I am a dinosaur when it comes to social networking. And Twitter? Totally over my head at this point. But we're going to give it a try and we NEED YOUR HELP.
Please go on over to our Twitter page and be a follower. Tweet us with feedback on what you'd like to hear, read, are curious about!

Shop Friend: Roselabiche

A little texture goes a long way. I just love the ruffled details of these tees from Roselabiche.

Happy Cupcake Friday

Why not begin and end the week with Marimekko? These cupcakes by Paula Hennig are inspired by a Marimekko print.

Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

Shop Friend: Zoe Chen

I just love the fact that Zoe Chen creates "tells stories" with her clothing! The silhouette skirt's my favorite.

Marimekko Wallpaper

Marimekko was as much a joy to have around growing up as it is now. Love their new wallpaper prints!

Mummy Sam

These felt creations by Mummy Sam are so whimsically delicious. I would've loved a 'stache on my childhood stuffed bunnies!