box for my bread

Man, it's chilly out there!  I have plans this weekend to bake bread so that the oven will keep me toasty (pun intended).  I've been making so much bread this winter that I think it's time to invest in an awesome bread box.  I need something functional and interesting that doesn't take up too much space.  Is that too much to ask for?  

Typhoon fulfilled my needs once again!  Look how cute this ventilated steel bin is.  And retro red is a common theme in my small kitchen so I think that this Red Novo Bread Bin wants to live in my house.

get on my feet!

Boots, boots and more boots!  With a chill in the air and the return of well worn jeans, I dream of boots.  Sadly my favorite pair had a zipper mishap last winter and they were unable to be fixed.  I thought that I would score a great pair on sale in the Spring, but none caught my eye.  And then I was in shorts, tank tops and sandals, and all thoughts of closed-toed treads escaped me.  Until this week.  I can barely scrounge up enough money to buy myself a latte these days, but I see a pair of brown boots in my future, and I've been known to be somewhat clairvoyant...

Under normal circumstances, I am morally opposed to Uggs, but have you seen some of the new, very un-Ugg like styles they have this season?  Makes this girl want to join the Ugg party!

And last, but not least, Rag and Bone's Harlow boot that all the celebs seem to be rocking these days.  When they're right, they're right.

there's a geek in all of us

While I'm still considering an iPad, I seem to be more interested in an accessory for it than the actual device. While doing a bit of research, I realize that making my own sleeve would be the best option.  There are so many cool patterns, materials and colors to choose from and it's a pretty simple design.  Here are some of my favorites that I think would be possible to make.

Breagha Harris Tweed Sam iPad Sleeve

A Do-It-Yourself Sleeve

Another Do-It-Yourselfer

shop love ~ summer lovin'

I'm lusting after Anthropologie's Summer window displays.  Here are just a few!

A shop can't survive without creative merchandising.  It's one thing to be able to buy the right merchandise, but it won't matter if it isn't displayed properly.  It's a real art and I have been fortunate enough to work with some really great people who taught me a lot about their craft.  Not that this means I'm even on the same wavelength as the Anthropologie team, but a girl can always dream...

natural always feels better

One of a kind linen scarves made in the U.S.A.  Not inexpensive, but not your typical scarf.

Three women, Mary Ruth Hedstrom, Jane Ryan and Lynn Krauss, have shared their love of textiles, painting and things Japanese and Scandinavian for more than ten years.  A year ago they all fell in love with linen and now have this fantastic company, South Street Linen, based in Portland, ME.

shop love ~ macarons

Oh jeez, it's too cute not to share.  I don't know how shops survive on such a limited assortment, but maybe there's something to this idea of doing one thing REALLY well...

Do you know a shop, like this one in Amsterdam, that does an extraordinary job selling only one type of merchandise or one specialized treat?

etsy find ~ mom's day

This sidekick mug is so freakin' adorable.  I can't believe I haven't come across something like this before.  Besides being cute, it's extremely useful.  It's the perfect gift for Mom this year.

tea drinkers sidekick mug from angela ingram