Archive for July, 2009
I just saw the new Julia Child movie, in which Julia arrives in Paris in 1949 in a vehicle similar to the one above, which is modeled after the Mercury “Woodie” station wagon.
It got me thinking about how much I love wood paneling. Not 1970s hunting lodge wood paneling, but fake wood — especially when paired with a pop of color. Apparently I’m totally behind the design blog times on this one, but there’s a fancy French word for fake wood that makes it sound more appealing: faux bois.
Earlier this year I totally flipped for this Rubbermaid platter I found at a thrift store:
It had what was then my favorite combination: fake wood and white. But there are other hot faux bois color combos.
Black:
Delft (!!):
And, of course, chrome:
But one thing I can’t seem to find is the faux bois and turquoise combination on Julia’s 1949 hot rod. It’s oh-so-Urban-Outfitters I can’t imagine it doesn’t exist. So if anyone finds one — by all means, post a link in the comments.
In the meantime, I’ll be in the kitchen.
Shop for one-of-a-kind, vintage inspired jewelry at Blossom. The combination of vintage pieces and semi-precious gems is really pretty, especially if you are a vintage fiend like me. Visit Blossom for more vintage inspired jewelry.
The next exhibition is coming up, and we would love to have you! Perfect timing for back to school!
If you would like to be considered for the next exhibition, which will run from August 24th through September 27th, submit your shop here. Its super quick and easy! All the details are on the shopsubmission page. What are we looking for the site? Click here to find out.
*Side Note: The white typeface in the image makes me think of the circus…I believe its actually called circus. Errr. Well, I like it.
I can’t remember where I found Jen Skelley’s work for the first time, but it’s floating around the blogosphere for the last few days and I can’t stop thinking about it. Her paisley-ish bird prints make me smile, and she has done gig posters for the likes of The Decemberists and The Mountain Goats (two of my favorite bands!) so when I got to her shop and saw those two, I knew I had found something fantastic! 
She also does custom hand-drawn monogram prints (for only $10!), which remind of antique children’s book illustrations and typography and would be a great gift for anyone that’s got a wedding coming up or as a house warming gift.
(and I just can’t get enough of these birds….there’s lots of them!)
So check out the Jen Skelley print shop and her lovely blog, too!
Have a fantastic week!
-Angie
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If I don’t have a camera in my hand you can bet good money I have some kind of writing instrument there – pens, pencils, my beloved Moleskines – to me, the narrative nature of photography complements the writing life so well. When reading I see images in my mind’s eye; when looking at photographs I conjure stories in my head. And is there anything more evocative of fairy tales and imagination than a dreamy Polaroid of a vintage typewriter? Oh the stories those beauties could tell!
Until we meet again… Susannah
1. fingers & toes, 2. TYU, 3. my new desk, 4. two months, 5. Color Pencil, 6. Untitled, 7. **, 8. Adobe books, 9. thursday love, 10. royal typewriter, 11. i capture the castle, 12. moleskine_061231, 13. on the agenda…, 14. Shoes + typewriter, 15. 8, 16. an unwritten book page 5
I really like this Julia Davey bowl. Like, a lot.
I think it would fill it with ice cream, since I eat it almost daily in this sticky summer weather.
Thanks to Lobster and Swan, who always has the most sweet and whimsical photos on her blog.
Cheers,
