Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 8, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Six: Arts & Science

I will never tire of perfectly minimal Japanese design. My latest obsession? Arts & Science, making utilitarian goods and treats (and clothing!) look so very appealing. images from arts-science.com

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February 2, 2012 – 4:00 pm

Flickr Faves: January 2012

It’s February? So far (knock on any available wood) Chicago has escaped the wrath of “the worst winter ever” that was forecast ad nauseum this fall. Thank goodness, is all I have to say. Bring on any and all signs of spring. I’m ready. Some of my January favorites at Flickr: morning fishing Its getting […]

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February 1, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Five: McNally Jackson Café

Wandering down Prince Street early in the evening over our December weekend in New York City, McNally Jackson‘s windows were aglow and beckoned me inside. I was completely won over – the bookstore was warm, welcoming and stocked with an appealing array of product (including an intriguing espresso book machine, which allows you to publish […]

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