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oh jezebel.

This gal redefines ‘whimsical.’ With her playful silhouettes and imaginative settings, Jezebel creates timeless stationary that’s perfect for any occasion. Check out her blog where she reveals her deepest, darkest secrets (or, you know… her favorite designs). Visit Jezebel’s shop for more of her fabulous collection, or to purchase.

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go for the gold.

I’ve been loving gold jewelry lately. Not the flashy kind, but anything hammered or pressed, giving the tone a subtle sheen. It’s beautiful, yet classic, and I’ve got a feeling these picks from Orange Button could make any outfit shine. Click here to view more, or to purchase.

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sonya gallardo.

Ahhh, a woman after my own heart. And zip code. Local designer Sonya Gallardo woos the beach cities with her mixed media prints, available at Etsy. And when I say woo, I mean WOO HOO, these prints are AWESOME. Check out Sonya’s shop, and check out her profile to learn more about what makes this

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paper forest press.

What is my deal this week? All I can dream about is stationary, prints, stationary, more prints? Anyway, yes, you guessed it. Another print post. And I don’t care, b/c this one is FABULOUS. I love a good L.A. artist like the next gal, so I was thrilled when a friend introduced me to Paper

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topoware.

I’ve been following the work of Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino [whew! say that three times fast!] and Karola Torkos ever since I laid eyes upon the beauty that is topoware. I discovered Topoware while researching the London Design Festival a few months ago, and it’s still at the top of my mind. Topoware? Top of mind? Coincidence?

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swallowfield.

Most of you are probably familiar with the world of Jennifer Judd-McGee, a Portland-based artist specializing in mixed-media prints. If not, you should be. Now. She’s fabulous. Anyway, a big congratulations to Jennifer on her FIRST upcoming solo show, opening on Friday, Nov. 2nd at Edith & Edna. I’m totally excited for this, and what

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reader’s write: name that lamp!

Millie, a faithful DFM reader, just commented on a recent post featuring the Hotel St. Paul in Montreal, pictured below. She wanted to know where exactly she could find such fabulous lamps, and you know what that means? Scavenger time! Millie, I didn’t find an exact match, but I think the below options will give

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