I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. Most days, it’s just my wedding rings because I can’t even be bothered to put in earrings. But recently, I’ve been looking for ways to punch up the old tee shirt and jeans combo, so I’ve been poking through my jewelry collection. I got this monogrammed locket when I was a baby as a gift from my aunt. (I think I was a baby – let’s just say it was a long time ago.) I decided to start wearing it again, as it felt good to have a bit of history hanging around my neck. Problem was, it was popping open as I walked. I asked my parents to consider having it repaired for me as a Christmas present, and headed over to the jeweler to do a little research into how much this might cost. Five minutes later, and for free!, the necklace now snaps closed, and stays that way. Now I’m going to have to find a couple of photos to store inside. And my parents have to move on down the Christmas list.
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overproof.org coasters
photo from onefootinfront.com
cool coasters
photo from onefootinfront.com
lemolo bags card
photo from onefootinfront.com
Keegan Meegan, based in Portland, OR, has a nice portfolio of letterpress stationery work. Colorful and simple and just my style. My favorites are pictured above.
the front
photo from armatodesign @ etsy
the back!
photo from armato design @ etsy
Love this elegant card from Armato Design. Partridge; pear; tree. Well done. Get yours at Etsy. (available as single cards or sets of six)
My buddy and I spent a low key Veteran’s Day together. It was in the 30s most of the day, so I treadmilled it instead of braving the elements. (I need warmer gloves that can run an iPod. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!) After my run, I spent some time looking out the bedroom window, when I was treated to a bird show. I saw bird after bird after bird, flying in, sitting in the maple tree for a bit, coyly posing, and then flying off. My camera skills are such that capturing any bird with any skill was next to impossible, but the photo above is one of my better attempts. It was such a cheery display that I forgot to hate the chilly, cloudy November day.
I was also cheered yesterday by looking back at some of my blog posts from last November. It helped me to realize that every year at this time, I feel overwhelmed by “stuff” and am driven to minimalize. And even though I felt this way last November, Christmas still got “done”. Presents got bought, wrapped, shipped. Cards were sent. In a small way, this has calmed me. My mantra? It will get done.
More later.
photo from happygirlgreetings @ etsy
I’ve been intrigued by safari-themed stationery ever since I saw a beautiful wedding invitation set in August. So this boxed set from happygirl greetings caught my eye when I was flipping through Mary Engelbreit’s magazine recently. (There was a full page etsy ad!) 8 zebra cards, 8 enclosure cards and 25 name plates/calling cards, all for $22.50. What a great gift this would make! Check out happygirl’s etsy store here.
Abbie’s comment below about Home Companion got me google researching. The magazine is looking for a new publisher. I certainly hope they find one, as it was a favorite source for all things “non mallified”. (I know, not a word.) I was introduced to countless artists through Home Companion magazine.
