Critter Crazed Web Wares

I'm critter crazy today. It started with this:("Wise guy, eh?")

and then this:

("I go out walkin' after midnight, out in the moonlight...")

Before you know it I was in a rabid frenzy digging up critters. Fortunately for me, I found Sharon Montrose and her candid pics on Etsy. Most of her subjects are residents at a small zoo in Cali and she has me ooh-ing and aww-ing...

Visit Sharon online at:
www.sharonmontrose.blogspot.com
www.sharonmontrose.com
www.dogphotobooth.com

Web Wares for Wittle Wones

Miss Robyn is about 6 weeks from her due date and as her belly continues to grow and the arrival of Cash/Mason/Parker/Esteban Hyams nears, I can't seem to divert my attention from baby goods.

I first spotted Studio Mela aka dazeychic on We Heart It. Her So Very Happy print graced my computer background, my Gtalk avatar, good ol' Yes, Please! and anywhere else I could put it.

In visiting her site over the past few weeks, I could help but think about fantastic her prints would be hanging in a nursery or child's bedroom.

Visit Studio Mela via these routes:
Etsy
Blog

So excited to see one more little face join this lovely bunch:

Peter Pennoyer's Places

I gaze about architect Peter Pennoyer's works in awe. His crafting and blending of classicism and tradition are stunning to the eye and inspire me to hold tight to my dreams as they may pay off in this way.

Church & State

While I'd prefer these two words to be separate (Proposition 8!), I love them combined to form this clothing line. The usage of red and gray hits a definite sweet spot for me too.

OMG! OTF on WWW

Those that know me well know that I am a sucker for a good cheesy joke, a perfect play on words, or "that's just wrong" tongue-in-cheek comments. That is why I was in heaven when I tripped into the world of Old Tom Foolery. Created by ad-industry vets, Joel Gryniewski & Lauren Weinblatt, OTF has witty cards that say what's really in your heart. Their letterpress items encompass pretty much every occasion and are sure to leave the recipient giggling (or gasping). I can't wait for Father's Day...

Visit Old Tom Foolery
Snag 'em up in stores
Become a fan on Facebook

Friday leads into festive weekend days.

With Halloween creeping and crawling its way nearer and nearer I am dedicating this weekend to preparing for it's arrival. Costume brainstorming, scouring the stands for the perfect pumpkin to carve, picking a couple hearty mums for the entryway and of course, fall cooking.

In honor of the upcoming All Hallow's Eve, I am dedicating this Friday farewell to "Halloween in Harlem" by NY-based photographer & teacher, Amy Stein.

Hope your weekend finds you feeling festively ghoulish!

Admire Amy Stein
Read Amy Stein

Sartoria Vico's Wrapped Up Web Wares

It's obvious that I am in the beginning stages of hibernation mode...the cooking, the cleaning, the projects, the snuggling of many things. I've been scouring the web for soft cozies in which to encase myself for the upcoming months and wandered into the world of Sartoria Vico. Not only are these Italian knits luxuriously soft, stylish and available in all the colors you could want but they are also multi-purpose pieces. A simple relocation on your body or of a seam and a new purpose is discovered.

Sciarpone

I love scarfs, i love sweaters so how could I not love a scarf that doubles as a sweater!?

Ciambella

Today it's a scarf, tomorrow it's a shrug, but always it's simply lovely

Cappuccio
Perfect for blistery days

Cuffia
Ideal for those ponytail hair day when you must head into the snow

Gomita
While it's only function is a sweater, Gomita can work for going out or staying in.

Sartoria Vico brings together the worlds of fashion and product design and are handmade in a small knitting factory, which ensures quality right down to the smallest detail.

And if the designs weren't fun enough, be sure to spend some time with their interactive dress-up dolls: http://www.sartoriavico.it/bimbe/index.html