Little things.

I’m a big fan of little necklaces, especially combined with other necklaces of varying length and size. That’s why I loved seeing all of the necklace combo’s in the 2010 SI Swimsuit issue. Yes, I bought the issue myself and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  Most of the little necklaces featured on the models were from Dogeared, whose mission is to spread positive energy throughout the world via their tiny jewelry with a big message. Check out their huge collection of beautiful, happy, jewelry here.

Spring.

Today while I was out walking, I saw purple and yellow crocuses sprouting up all over the neighborhood.  It might still be a little early but I’m going to go out on a limb and say Spring is here! This cheery artwork from Ish & Chi is made with the very Spring-like fabric of Amy Butler and Heather Bailey.  See more of these beautiful creations here.

Simplicity.

Sometimes the simplest materials, paper and ink, make the most beautiful things.  Custom letterpress calling cards from Winged Wheel stationary in Tokyo. To place your order click here.

(via Design Sponge)

Convenient.

I thought I was hungry all the time while I was pregnant, but now that I’m nursing I’m positively ravenous.  With the mental exhaustion from the lack of sleep things start to go by the way side real quick, like keeping organized and remembering to feed yourself.  One of these cute and convenient lunch skins reusable sandwich bags would make me feel like I have it together and would be easy to toss in my diaper bag for when I’m on the go.  Now I just need to find the time to make that sandwich!

Thankful.

I’m thankful for a free hour (fingers crossed) while the baby sleeps! Say thanks with these gorgeous letterpress cards from Smock Letterpress.

Love.

Create your own customized Amy Butler wall art through Artaissance. Choose your favorite Amy Butler design, select the size and choose from acid-free paper or canvas.  Start here.

Gorgeous.

Super feminine dresses from Hunter Dixon.  Check here for retail locations.

Beautiful.

Watercolors by San Francisco based artist and surfer Serena Mitnik-Miller. Available through Serena & Lily.

Some sweet things for your Valentine.

Sweet Meat I Love You More Than….button

DIY Sweet Nothings Mini Megaphone via Design Sponge

Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies

Think of Me handkerchief

You Were In My Head, Rob Ryan screenprint

XOXO infiniti letterpress card

Penguins Poems for Love

Pretty pink things that struck my fancy today.

The Little Willow pet collars

Garnet Hill Lilly Pulitzer bedding collection

Port Canvas black duffel bag

May Luk ceramic Love platter

Calypso Alexa tunic

With the new babe in town my postings are going to be pretty brief for awhile.  It’s easier for me to do short posts of things that strike my fancy that day. So here we go with things in green that I like today.  Enjoy!

Marimekko “Taikamylly” fabric designed by Sanna Annukka

Donna Wilson Owl Cushion

Jaclyn Mayer “Leonora” necklace made from climbing rope and a steel chain.

Iso50 “1971″ Giclee Print. Check out their Tycho Music site too for cool grooves.

Erica Weiner Solitaire Emerald Ring

PataPri Sweet Home Hand Towel

What a sweet Valentine’s gift this recipe box from Sugar Paper would make! I would definitely include the perfect Valentine chocolate caramel tart recipe from Lottie + Doof in this box.

(via Truly Smitten)

In honor of Grady’s 1 week old birthday, today’s giveaway is a personalized feeding bowl from Purple Bird Designs!  The lucky winner will get to create a customized bowl from twenty different colors and sixteen different designs.  The greatest thing about these ceramic bowls is that you can actually use them! They are dishwasher safe and small enough to fit into the palm of your hand for easy feeding.

Now here’s your question: Who have you met in your lifetime who has had the most unique name? Here are a few of mine: Abraxas Discala, went to school with my brother and Mona Lisa Doubleday went to boarding school with my older sister! You have until Monday night 2/1 to comment below.  I CAN’T WAIT to hear your responses! Winner will be announced Tuesday morning.

And the Winner is: Amy and her little girl Basil Blu!

A favorite artist partnering with a great cause…doesn’t get any better than that.  The folks over at The Working Proof have partnered with Amy Ruppel in the release of an edition of her “This Land is Your Land” print. This print was inspired by the forests surrounding Amy’s stomping ground, Portland, OR, so it’s only fitting that 15% of the proceeds for the sale of each print will go to American Forests.  For $45 you get this gorgeous print and help American Forests in their goal to plant 100 million trees by 2020!

What a spoiled baby we have, or rather, what wonderful friends we have! Our lovely and charming friend Debbie just sent baby Grady the cutest tops from the fabulous kids shop Peek….Aren’t You Curious?  Peek is a children’s apparel shop that caters to kids, but more importantly, to the tastes of the parents. The designs are thoughtful and the materials are luxurious.  The tops that Debbie sent to us are so soft and comfortable that I want them in sizes big enough to fit me! Thank you Debbie, you ROCK! Check out Peek online or look here to find a retail location in your ‘hood.