Genius towels

cc12 1 2 3 4 towels | simple pretty

photo from craftscollection.dk

These CC12 towels are awesome. I want them. So fun!

via SeeSaw Designs

designed by Helle Graabaek

Nomia

nomia dress fall 2008 | simple pretty

photo by alex muccilli for nomia-nyc.com

I really like this dress from Nomia’s F/W collection. And that’s despite the fact that the model looks twelve and I have no idea of the cost. You can see more at nomia-nyc.com.

aviary press

aviary press 'party lobster' notepad | simple pretty

party lobster notebook
photo from aviary press @ etsy

Line drawing + letterpress pretty much = perfection in my book. I’ve been a fan of Megan Adie for a while. (Love the “party animals” soooo much.) Maybe now you’re a fan, too? Visit Megan’s site or shop aviary press at etsy.

aviary press nautical stationery | simple pretty

letterpress nautical stationery
i think my father-in-law would appreciate this!
photo from aviary press @ etsy

aviary press 'party toad' card | simple pretty

party toad letterpressed card
photo from aviary press @ etsy

Cozy Fall Evening

j's handmade books | simple pretty

The rain started on Tuesday right as the school bus arrived. (Timing is everything.) One of the things I love about fall is the coziness that sets in everywhere. Even on my usual Tuesday run, it felt quiet. That quiet you get when the snow (or rain) is falling. I love that.

So for Tuesday dinner, it was fun to fire up the oven and bake chicken bruschetta bake for dinner. As my husband works crazy hours, it’s usually just our son and I at meals. So we sat, side by side, having dinner and talking about our days. He’s always working on some project or another. Currently, his fascination is making books out of paper. (See photo above.) We decided to use one as a mother/son journal. He’ll write something and leave it for me, then I’ll respond. The ball’s in my court to write, so that’s on my list for today. I’d love to see this evolve over time, but today we start with “How was your day, Mom?”

Happy fall.

Minimalist dinnerware

moss online minimalist plate | simple pretty

photo from mossonline.com

This could be the perfect plate that is still in production (Utility, I’m talking to you!) Spotted in the fall 2008 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, it’s Urania, available at moss.