merry christmas!

merry christmas! happy holidays! not only are these penguin cupcakes (made by blue cupcakes) so adorable, they are really tasty too!

jill rosenwald

pottery makes pretty pieces to give as presents. the above grape fizz collection is by jill rosenwald. check out her many other gorgeous collections of pottery here.

jin patisserie

what better gift this season than a sweet little treat such as these lovely macaron's from jin patisserie. my personal favorites are the chocolate and the purple one. they also have a selection of fine chocolates online.

gustafson porter

i love this airy canopy created by the gustafson porter. so sweeping and romantic. something about it reminds me of magritte. via cup of jo.

oktak pouch

carry your camera, phone and lipstick in this pretty patterned patchwork pouch.

2009 calendar - joom

these super cute birdie calendar's by joom are still available. it could make a nice xmas gift.

eco-friendly journals

a kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. ingrid bergman. lovely eco-friendly journals by ecojot.

sarah sze

sarah sze transforms thousands of ordinary objects into large organic installations. piles of beads and spools of thread contribute to a metropolis of organized chaos. proportioned to the groove is currently on display at the museum of contempoary art, chicago.

cherry blossom girl

how pretty is this picture by cherry blossom girl? this is definitely my new favorite blog. check out her paris pictures! via decor8.

love birds by gorjuss

purple love birds sit in a purple tree on a purple hill. pretty purple print by gorjuss.

swirl tree suede journal

hand torn, tea-stained pages fill this suede swirl tree journal by renate ikinger. it would make a lovely personal gift for someone to spill their thoughts in.

hanna rorstrand

sip warm hot cocoa from this hanna rorstrand cup and saucer set. it comes in a variety of colors as well.

rex ray

let your eyes dance with these vibrant colors as you gaze upon this work of art by rex ray.

egg cup

enjoy a lovely 3 minute boiled egg in this crazy daisy egg cup by portmeirion.

tord boontje night blossom

another beautiful artful display of light by tord boontje, my favorite designer. if i only had $43k, i would definitely find somewhere lovely to display it.

skull reflection island

what a pleasant little utopia with a subtle skull theme. above art print by tiffany liu.

zarina lounge chair

add this sleek zarina lounge chair by william sawaya to your living room. seems nice to touch with all of the smooth edges.

chandelier

the moooi chandelier's are the icing on the cake in this modern, sophisticated bar in london.

agatha in london

if you're in london, go and check this out in person. i wish i could! this amazing light installation was designed by agatha to support and promote the city of madrid. there was a cocktail reception in the victoria and albert museum as well.

happy turkey day!

i wish all of you and your loved ones a very happy turkey day. thank you all for your support! these adorable little turkey cake pops are from bakerella, the cake pop queen.

agatha sunglasses

these agatha sunglasses are like candy - so fun and spunky and vibrant. i'd get all three, but too bad they are for kids . . .

agatha children shoes

the little houses with the hearts add a darling touch to these little girl's shoes. another fun example of agatha ruiz de la prada vibrant, cute style.

i heart agatha sinks

how adorable is this bathroom setup by agatha ruiz de la prada? i'm loving agatha's whimsical vibrant collections. more to come this week . . .

happy birthday yesterday amy and thanks for the agatha rec. =)

blackberry pearl pink

a little touch of pink and a few swirls and suddenly, i would like this blackberry pearl. yummy!

this bird has flown

to be free! the symbolic nature of this photograph by irene suchocki makes you stop and think and dream a little.

menu carafe

serve water infused with cucumbers and lime from this hand blown glass carafe.

marchesa dress

turn heads in this strapless cocktail dress. i love the dazzling embellished empire waistline.

chateau de chambord

ahhh to visit the chateau de chambord in the loire valley of france . . . someday. for now, this hand-pulled serigraph by liudmila kondakova is a nice little escape.

happy birthday daddy.

doorknobs

find the perfect vintage doorknob at the architectural salvage shop in san diego. might as well make a mini weekend getaway out of it ;)

tealights

one can never have too many tealights to set a nice ambience. with a couple of these tealight holders, you might also help the environment by conserving a little energy.

autumn kiss

a kiss in the autumn just before dusk. could it be any more romantic? this amazing work of art by tina tarnoff is hand cut from a single sheet of paper.

le viette towels

i just want to take a bite out of these scrumptious swiss rolls! but wait, they may not taste as delectable as they look. take a second glance and you'll notice they are actually towels made to look just like real desserts. how sweet!

lg lotus

i would consider switching to sprint for this purple, art nouveau lg lotus. the square factor is pretty cool too.

bugatti kettle vulcano

this bugatti kettle vulcano reminds me of olive oyl from popeye or maybe a girl in a pigtail wearing a feather in her hair.

pear blown glass

choose from olive, honey, tea or licorice colored pear blown glass beautifully hand crafted by anthony biancaniello. a set of two or three would make a pretty centerpiece for thanksgiving.

chloe saskia tote

carry this white saskia tote by chloe for a clean, crisp look in the winter.

election day

vote.

neon ties

these neon ties would have been perfect for the super fun yelle concert i just went to! next time!

happy halloween!

'boo!' says mr. owl who is trying to scare you away from his castle. hope you get lots of tricks and treats. above haunted castle card crafted by tracychong. happy halloween!

olive oil decanter

combine extra virgin olive oil with some arribiata spices (extra special if from italy) to make your own chili oil. sprinkle some of this concoction on your slice of pizza and enjoy. above olive oil decanters/carafes by eva solo.

isharya orbit necklace

hand crafted with purple, green and yellow agate druzy, this isharya orbit bib necklace will dazzle any audience.

ferran adria sferificacion minikit

make your own strawberry caviar or bacon foam with this sferificacion minikit by ferran adria.

delilah earrings

dress yourself up with these pretty delilah earrings. two sparkly citrine pear briolettes will dangle delicately from your ears.

emma gordon

carry this cute, black coco spot clutch by emma gordon. solids, stripes and polka dots all in one bag, and yet it works.

2009 desk calendar

so many great choices for calendar's this year! hmm maybe i'll get this happify one for some of my favorite boys.

3 birds decals

three little birds will keep you company as you enjoy your afternoon in your living room.

chaumet necklace

these sweet chaumet pendants would make charming little trinkets for your favorite little girl.

plexiglass handlebag

a purse made of plexiglass? oh my! this special vintage line also sports metal, wood and wicker. click under women and creations to view the collection.

sailing in capri

sailing off the coast of capri - so peaceful and serene. i hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

amber graffiti bangle

this amber graffiti bangle made with clear resin would naturally complement any outfit.