Ooohh, pretty...

What a rad ring! I'd love to sport that rock on my hand. People make such cool things; I'm amazed. 

Wishlist

Two of these for our new bar area. 

This lovely little blue dittie. 

For our growing print collection; isn't this image so sweet? :) 

Wally

I love you Wally Woolypocket! Our new place is surrounded by green trees, a lush park and trails galore, but we don't have any private outdoor space where I can grow plants of my own- just yet, anyway.  I'm thinking Wally might be my only option for an herb garden this year, but I'm also considering this.

Very nice

Hand crafted and hand painted, what a pretty little thing this bike is.

How many is too many?

I thought handmade this bag was just beautiful.  All the detail- multiple kinds of leather, chunky zippers, a thick, mahogany colored wooden handle and the use of asymmetrical lines...!   Love it.  

take me

...to your leader!  How amazing do these buttery, wonderful crumpets looks with their slathering of raspberry butter? Drooooool...  And, they're from the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, in South Africa! 

{Loving Miss Moss at Cup of Joe this week.}

Wall dreams

As I'm sure many of you know and feel, one of the bummers of being a renter is the nail-in-the-wall dilemma.  I've always wanted to buy up a bunch of different frames and hang them on a big, open wall, kind of like these gorgeous photos above show.  I've never gone through with it because I fear my landlord's response when he or she sees all the spots in wall when we move out.  Have you had this dilemma?

In the meantime, I usually just tack on a frame to the nail left behind from the last tenant.  It works; but I'm eager to put nails wherever I want.  As usual, I see this type of nail-in-the-wall dilemma as a microcosm of a greater existential desire to plant roots and create a safe, constant space for me and mine. Makes sense, I think. 

I want a greenhouse.

Yesterday, we went to the local arboretum and saw beautiful, flowery plants growing inside the warm walls of the greenhouses.  It was refreshing to see a place filled with life and color in the peak of winter. 

I found this website that gives instructions on how to build a greenhouse out of old windows. Wouldn't that be lovely?  I have little inclination to take on a project anytime soon, but having my own greenhouse is definitely on my "list".

Ooohhh, shiny...

Many women would agree that gold hoops are a wardrobe staple.  Another great way to justify a purchase!  

Happy Friday lovely readers :) 

How many is too many?

This wooly bag would be so great for work.  You could stuff your lunch in there, have room for a small make-up bag and even your giant wallet.  I just got a new purse for crying out loud. This one would be used for completely different occasions, though...

Chubby Stick

As if the name weren't enough to sell me, this new moisturizing lip color from Clinique comes in eight different lovely shades.  

Wish list!

Take me to Santa Fe

This month I've been missing good friends and time in the warm sun.  Even though I know the weather will change before I know it, it's still snowing outside and I could use a break from these cold toes of mine.   Plus, talking on the phone with best friends just isn't the same as sharing cappuccino's in person.  

I'm voting for an all-girls destination vacation in Santa Fe.  Doesn't a destination trip with girlfriends who are scattered across the map sound like a great idea?  

Christmas Wish List 2010

I'm a little late in getting around to this, I know.  But what the heck... here are a few things on my 2010 Wish List I wouldn't mind living without.  Heaven knows I'd be fine with a set of letterpress cards, a nice latte and a movie night with Ryan.  But here are few more special things, just for the halibut. 

A Cozy Macbook Sleeve

A Reason to Splurge Local at Red Tree B-more

A Monday-Friday Subscription to the NYT

A Variety of Delightful Nothings from Anthropologie

A Different Kind of Rodent

Beans, Beans, and Beans

Tips from Alice Waters

Garlic Rocker

More Music, i.e. investing in CD's I've been meaning to get for years...

Indulgence. Truffle Oil, Artisan Cheese and $8 Gelato

*Updates:

Mixing bowls suitable for double-boiling

More tights!

P.S. Santa came early with a cashmere throw! Yummmm!

P.S.S. Previous Wishes. 

Glitz

These elegant earrings from Emma Stine would make a lovely gift for a special lady in your life.  They're reasonably priced, too. 

More Emma Stine. 

Red Cap Cards

My friend Elka turned me onto Red Cap Cards and I have to say, I'm smitten over over them.  My favorite is the city scape card.  

Are you sending holiday cards this year?  I want Ryan to come up with a cute drawing and incorporate our stamp somehow.  We better get crackin'... I can't believe December is already here!  What happened to 2010?

Nobody likes a bruised Apple

Aren't these MacBook sleeves great? I love the sleek look of the felt and the leather embellishment.  

Do you have a Mac?  Does it rock your world?  

Know it all

...just in case you forget. 

Brown or brown?

Coffee Bean

-or-

Pecan

I loved these bags so much I decided one needs to be mine (actually, my mom suggested it).  

Which color do you like more?

Alpinist's Alphabet

A rather fun print for the Alpinist in your life.  Good find, Ryan! 

Clutched

Really loving these classic, simple, leather clutches from Jenny N Designs.