thirty stocking stuffers.

1. 172 things 'to do' ($6), 2. Vintage Post Earrings- Coral Rose ($24), 3. Pink Marilyn Monroe Tall Ceramic Latte Mug ($18.50), 4. Cream Lace Edge Umbrella (£12), 5. MONOGRAM SATCHETS ($18), 6. Thomas Paul Ms. Kitty Doll Pillow ($24), 7. APOTHECARY SOAP SET ($22), 8. macarons ($19-$36), 9. Cassette Lighter ($30), 10. Cap Gun ($10), 11. Am Notebook ($5), 12. SMALL OVAL KEYCHAINS ($10), 13. Hopes and Dreams Notebook ($15.99), and 14. Handmade Paper Bunting (£9.50)


15. Recipe Cards - Bunnies & Squirrels ($8), 16. Set of 3 Moisturising Lip Polishes ($28), 17. Grey Ashley ($12), 18. Postalco A6 & A7 Cotton Notebook ($19), 19. snow day mittens ($22), 20. Cat Eye Sunglasses Sleeping Mask ($25), 21. Pipe Brooch ($30), 22. Thinking To Some Purpose Pelican Mug (£9.95), 23. Darling Deer Coin Purse ($12), 24. String Notebook ($5), 25. iphone 3g hard cover ($40), 26. Crazylibellule's Les Garçonnes Collection Hommage à Gabrielle ($18), 27. FAMILY MONEY CARD HOLDER ($12), 28. Crocheted Sand Dollar Specimen ($15), 29. CDG 8 88 Candle 150g (£48), and 30. Otis Batterbee Travel Eye Mask - Shirt Check (£28)

five holiday party ensembles.

Ahh yes, the time of year for fabulous holiday soirées. With already two that I know I am attending this month, I am quite ready to eat, drink, and be merry. And of course, have girlish daydreams of the perfect party ensembles...


1. Floats Your Fancy Dress ($104.99), 2. take a chance necklace ($75), 3. Black Glitter Floral Clutch (£10), 4. Mink Satin Ballerina (£16), and 5. Mini-Painting Pins ($40)


1. Jarlo Ruth Dress ($107.58), 2. vintage 1950's PEARL DROP black velvet veil hat ($21), 3. Shawl of the Wild Scarf" ($19.99), 4. Katy Peep-toe Pump in Leopard ($230), and 5. deluxe plush scottie ($225)


1. Pixie's Plume mini (£140), 2. midnight sky clutch ($36.99), 3. Matte Silver Cut-Out Chandelier Necklace ($21), 4. Feathered Headband (£29), and 5. Frill Court Leather Shoe in Green ($227)


1. sequins of glamour dress ($56.99), 2. twirl margie ($255), 3. Lovely Golden Key & Bow Necklace (€22), 4. The Formal Fascinator ($39.99), and 5. twirl karolina ($350)


1. Mies Side Button Dress ($236.60), 2. A Promise Made Comb ($16.99), 3. Natural Beroque Bow X Body (£13), 4. Bow'n Places Heel in White ($129.99), and 5. Antiqued Silver Peacock Pendant Necklace ($21)

interior inspiration : decorating for the holidays.

It's that time again for boxes of ornaments and trimmings to be unloaded. Last night we put on a holiday favorite and put up our oh-so pretty pink Christmas tree. Now come the lights, my vintage village, and various old decorations to be placed around the home. Christmas decorations make me feel like a child again and as terribly corny as it sounds, give me that warm feeling inside. (See also past Design is Mine decoration collections: one and two)

Sources (from top to bottom): Country Living, Flickr: AB Chao, LivingEtc, the style files, Ideal Home, Flickr: paper pony, sasa antic, Elle Decor, Making It Lovely, Chris Everard, and vtwonen.

ten holiday cards...

...to send to your loved ones. There are so many lovely ones out there right now, but these are my picks of the moment.


Shanna Murray : $16 for six.


Oh My Cavalier : $6.50 for five postcards.


Darling Clementine : $21 for six.


The Black Apple : $12 for ten.


Morris + Essex : $18 for five.


Essimar : $36 for four.


Kate Spade : $30 for ten.


Egg Press : $16 for six.


Duet Letterpress : $35 for ten.


Mary Kate McDevitt : $15 for five.

giving thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I just wanted to pop in and wish all of you (even the ones not in the states) a fabulous day. Thank you for being a truly amazing group of readers and for all the continuous support. Now go eat until your stomach explodes!

(above screenshot from Miracle on 34th Street)

ten images of inspiration : dia de los muertos.

Happy Day of the Dead! One of the few things I miss about living in Los Angeles is the fabulous celebrations they hold on this day of remembrance. I miss all the sugar skulls, classic Latin music, pastries, and shrines. Tonight, here in Portland, I think I will have a margarita and raise my glass to the dead.

Sources (from top to bottom): Anna Wolf, Curious Prints, Vintage Vivant, Aneta Bartos, Flickr: grandylion, Denise Grunstein, Sylvia Ji, Francesca Tallone, Hanne Piasecki, and Dreamery Studio.

paper collection : cards for your mum.

Just a little over a week until Mother's Day...

1. no. 1 mom ($4), 2. Heart Border Mother’s Day ($6), 3. Frills For The Heart (Mum) ($8), 4. Calligraphy Card for Mom ($5.50), 5. Flower Bunch Mother's Day Card ($3.50), 6. "hero" ($3.50), 7. Special Mothers Card ($4.50), and 8. Dear Mom Mother's Day Card ($4.25)

happy weekend.

I am going to go finish up some cleaning and dye eggs, so I am stopping blogging a little early today. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and if you celebrate it, a lovely Easter. See you Monday!

(above photograph by the great Abby Powell)