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I usually forgo novelty sheets for my kiddos in favor of classic and cozy bedding, but after flipping through the L.L.Bean Home Spring catalog that arrived in my mailbox today, I think I may reconsider.
Um, navy whales on navy pinstripes? Yes, please.
A recent exchange with my friend Christine -- who's currently redoing her office -- reminded me of something I meant to post long ago. I'm also in the (endless) process of updating my home office into a lovely creative zone, and I needed to find a solution for a long wall that my desk faces. I thought about shelving (too heavy, visually and literally), a mirror (up at 5:30 a.m. to write? no thanks), and a series of prints (I've done that little trick in three other spaces in the house)...but nothing seemed right. Then as I was cruising IKEA one afternoon, I came across the DIGNITET system in the Textiles department.
Meant to be used as a curtain wire in lieu of a rod, the DIGNITET system had all the right qualities for my wall. It was super long (up to 197 inches), could be hung from the wall or the ceiling, was lightweight, and was easy on the wallet ($14.99 + $4.99 for each package of clips). I snagged a kit plus two boxes of clips and a couple of days later (when I finally got around to installing it) I had the foundation for an ever-changing inspiration board. Love it.
Image credits: IKEA; Paige Lewin and her slammin' photography skills (I'm working on it)
We gave these to my stepmom for Christmas. Aren't they great? I almost kept them for myself, but decided that would be so un-Christmasy.
I've seen the clever products from Fred&Friends for many years, but this was the first time I bought. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Image credit: M-Cups from Fred&Friends (I got mine -- er, my stepmom's -- locally at Paper Source)
Have you heard about the Missed Connections blog? I hadn't until I came across it here, but man, is it fabulous. Using posts from Craigslist New York "Missed Connections" as inspiration, Brooklyn-based artist Sophie Blackall has created a series of funny, whimsical and oddly romantic illustrations. She received so many requests for works from her blog, that she now sells them in an etsy shop. Lucky us!
{These sure make me miss living in that quirky and fabulous city...}
Image credits: Sophie Blackall's Missed Connections
Had to make a quick trip to Target today, and I couldn't help but mosy over to their home décor section. I figured their new spring items might be rolling out, and I was right. Don't you just love this blue and white Jacobean ottoman? 
I've been drawn to more modern elements recently, but something about this just drew me in...
Doesn't seem to be online yet, but maybe soon...
Image credit: Paige Lewin's Blackberry (that seems to take better photographs than her Cybershot)