July is here. One week from today, the movers arrive. Ten days from today, my buddy and I get on a plane to London. My husband is back in town this week to help me pull it together, both literally and figuratively. I always knew the final push would be hard; I just wasn’t expecting the wave of sentimentality that has washed over me. Case in point: my Flickr photostream for June is full of peony photos. Peony plants I selected and planted over the last 13++ years, and am now saying my maudlin goodbyes to. (I know: London is full of gorgeous flowers, including peonies. Things will get better.)
While I brood, enjoy a few of my Flickr Favorites from June:
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- Seaside Shed
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- Vintage stainless steel thermos ….
- week one hundred & eleven
- Kinfolk Butcher Block Party – Paris
- peonies
Back to packing.
image at top/:: this is it ::/jane potrykus
If you had to sell a collection to me with one photo, this would be it. Stunning. See the complete Saint Laurent resort collection (and yes, all the photos are this good) at Style.com.
image credit: photo courtesy of saint laurent for style.com
I recently purchased an iPad Mini (and should have bought one months ago: it’s proved to be perfect for reading mags + dealing with emails, not to mention super portable). I bought a Smart feather shell from Incipio that is very similar to my beloved Elago iPhone case to protect it from bumps + accidental drops while at home**, but I definitely need a simple chic case to protect the screen while I’m travelling. I think any the six options pictured above would suit my needs. Do you see a winner?
- Weird Old Snail iPad Mini Sleeve in dark gray + orange felt ($32): could be nice to have the extra storage pockets
- Daycraft iPad Mini Pocket – Grey ($34.65): über minimalist in Italian PU, which I presume means polyurethane.
- ANVE envelope iPad black (€109): this is hands down my favorite option, but it’s not available for the mini!
- PinsnNeedles iPad Mini Wool Felt Sleeve/Case ($32): the elastic closure (+ pockets) appeal.
- 11+ Felt Case – iPad Mini ($45): this case has a lot of bells + whistles engineered into a slick, minimalist design.
- byrd & belle Simple iPad Mini Sleeve/Charcoal Felt ($32): another minimalist option, this time in felt.
image credits: photos from 1. weirdoldsnail.etsy.com 2. daycraft.co 3. anve.bigcartel.com 4. pinsnneedlescases.etsy.com 5. store.leibal.com 6. byrdandbelle.com // layout and type by jane potrykus
** Elago’s iPad Mini shells are cut out on the left side to accommodate a smart cover, which I did not want.
look 19
My fashion game is about to get bumped up a notch, as I expect that London will allow for more “out and about” days than the suburbs. Ter et Bantine’s resort collection has plenty of city-appropriate yet comfy (check out the shoes!) options. See all of the looks at Style.com
look 7
look 11
image credits: photos courtesy of ter et bantine for style.com
love the tagline “to create something that is of worth”
I’ve long admired Supply Paper Co. designer/founder Jessie James. Her stationery designs are a minimalist’s delight, the Supply Paper Co. online shop is full of myriad utilitarian-themed goodies, and Jessie’s Instagram photos provide a daily dose of inspiration. When I learned Fête Press would be featuring a peek inside Jessie + husband Russell’s Sydney home in the winter issue (on stands and available to order now), I was champing at the bit for my copy to arrive. No surprise: her approach to decorating, entertaining, and living mirrors her design aesthetic. (And I love it.)
above and below: examples of the Supply Paper Co. design aesthetic
above and below: excerpts from the fête press feature
image credits (from top): photo 1: screenshot of supply paper co. homepage from supplypaperco.com; photos 2+3 by jane potrykus; photos 4 + 5 courtesy of fête press
