Bee has a super strong bond with my husband, which is so incredible to watch. Except sometimes, I feel a tiny bit jealous inside. (Bee’s first smile was directed at Ken, which simultaneously melted my heart and sent a ping of sadness to my head!) Suddenly, I find my mind reeling with all of the things she’ll
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studio fludd.
Kate gave me the head’s up that Studio Fludd had updated their portfolio, and OMG yes. (I’ve posted about Studio Fludd twice before and am the happiest owner of their gorgeous prism necklaces). Anyway, their experiment in photography and styling has intrigued me, and dudes, is it possible to make a living collecting things with
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gifts
the greatest custom gift this season.
Sure, this is a super cute (and dare I say Scandinavian-inspired?) bear blanket for kids, perfect for cozying up to an expert marshmallow-roasting lesson by the fire. But the hidden surprise? This sweet baby blanket is a secret heirloom with a hidden message printed on the reverse: customized to your heart’s content. Parsons School of
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a self portrait study.
Photographer Alma Haser was asked to submit a self portrait for a project, but was hesitant to reveal her identity so she disguised herself with a wig and borrowed clothing. The result? She felt confident and began to feel like others might be empowered to “play dress up” as well. She writes: “I started to
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a perfect lookbook.
Oh, man. These lookbook images from A Piece Apart are perfectly executed and I’m now feeling really wanty about tan and beige. Which is weird, because I sort of fundamentally hate tan and beige. It’s like when my food stylist friend puts spray deodorant onto beer mugs to make them look frosty. Sort of. LINK:
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holiday gift guide // for the new mom.
Have a new mom on your gift recipient list this year? Here are 11 fantastic gift ideas that will make her smile and [almost!] forget she has spit-up on her new blouse. Happy gifting!: 1. This spa-in-a-box is healthy and safe for nursing mamas. Pair with two hours of free babysitting so she can indulge
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what were you wearing when?
Suzanne Bonanno created a book of scanned items from her closet, each page containing notes about what happened when she wore that particular article of clothing. Fascinating, right? I constantly remember moments not by what was happening, but by what I was wearing. (First kiss = short-sleeved sweater, heart pendant and khaki pants!) What a
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Miscellaneous
bookmark it.
Happy Friday! Are you painting the town red this weekend? (I’ll be painting my sofa red while I watch old TV and eat takeout.) Enjoy a few great submissions that landed in my inbox this week and I’ll see you back here Monday, OK?: 1. Polka dot wrapping paper! Yes, yes, yes. 2. Patterned raincoats.
