Kristen Aronsson “Plait” $325.00

South Moon Under “Deux Lux” $78.o0

Tracey Tanner “Jenn” $325.00

For my birthday this year (December Uno) my perceptive sister Haley bought me a little letterpress print from the fantastic online store Rare Device. I am a big fan of letterpress, tiny artwork and birds so I must say Haley did very well this year! (She got me the owl print in the upper right corner)
Rare Device is a great store (located at 453 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215) and online shop showcasing the owner Rena Tom’s great taste and beautiful discoveries. I like to check in monthly to see what’s new and next time I’m in NYC visiting the in-laws I’m going to make a trip over the Brooklyn Bridge to visit her store in person. Here are a few of my favorite items today.

Lil’ Wil’s been really busy in her other life so not alot of time to post these days. I don’t think I’m alone here when I say I can’t wait for 2007!

I hope these bags put a smile on your face as they did mine. Janine Marie is a local (Oakland) designer of these unique handmade bags. I am a big fan of variety and japanese pattern and the neat thing about the belted bag is that you can configure your own design. From her website you can choose the bag color and the kimono fabric and she has good color choices so you can choose a bag for any season. She makes belts and has other bag designs as well with prices ranging from $30-$170.

Are you looking for a beautiful photo album to house your wedding photo’s? Look no further than Kozo Arts with their handmade photo albums using the most gorgeous Japanese scene prints. They are located on Union Street in San Francisco and they have a new location at the Westfield Shopping Center near Union Square.

They make excellent wedding or engagement gifts or even a baby shower gift. My friend Mary Ritchey gave me the cherry blossom album for our wedding and I have all my favorite photo’s inside.

There are so many ways to give, just do it

Roseberry Winn tiles

My beautiful friend Christine Light (aka Babs), who is due with her first baby anyday now, just sent me this link for Roseberry Winn pottery and tile. Michael Roseberry and Bruce Winn are two very talented potters out of Rhode Island. Their work has an arts and crafts flavor that reminds me of the Roycroft style which I grew up surrounded by in East Aurora, NY (Go Blue Devils!). If I could afford an Arts & crafts style home in California I would definitely use their tiles in my kitchen. They also have a lovely line of tableware, plates, mugs, platters and vases.

Sometimes its hard to get inspired to post. I was telling the hubs the other night that the ideas for what I share on my blog just pop into my head at the strangest moments (the most recent while using the loo) but when they hit I have to get to a computer ASAP, not unlike needing to get to the loo ASAP in precarious situations. Anyway I thought I’d just post a couple pics of the place that inspires me the most, Tennessee Valley. These pics are all from my little Canon elph. Enjoy!

This is completely random but totally awesome! (Thanks to Design Sponge for the great find) Sesame Press teamed up with the Red Sox fan site The Red Seat and came up with this adorable limited edition letterpress print of the mind of a Red Sox Fan, married to one I know it all too well. This year for Christmas instead of another Red Sox t-shirt, calendar or hat why not get him something you might actually like as well. It’s available framed ($124.95) or unframed ($64.95).