Dare Devil Tattoo

I still recall fondly our little tattoo field trip when an anonymous staff member decided to get a tattoo of one of my designs. Well, I was sufficiently blown away when I saw the work of Amanda Wachob of Dare Devil Tattoo in NYC. Those paint strokes are gorgeous.

Happy Cupcake Friday

Gloomy colored cupcakes? Most definitely not...they're Earl Grey flavored from Crumbs and Doilies and sure to wake you up!

Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone.

Wedding Tins

I love these tea tin favors by Heather Donahue complete with personalized hang tags and labels. If you don't know already, we have an affinity for tea tins...

Wedding Menus

This was featured on Design Sponge and I loved the refreshing and creative take on wedding menus! Just dial a filet mignon and dance the night away...

Cabbage Centerpieces

...and if you're looking to create a cabbage centerpiece, Real Simple has got the DIY.

Happy Cupcake Friday

by Bukbut

I remember as a kid I'd get spooked when I saw clusters of mushrooms that popped up overnight on the lawn after a rainstorm. Well this is one mushroom cluster I think I could handle...

Happy Cupcake Friday and weekend everyone!

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.