BYOC (Build Your Own Cricket)

I think it'd be dreamy to build one of these bad boys and get lost driving it around the good ol' USA. The inventor is a "space" architect and has worked on NASA's International Space Station's habitation module (aka where the astronauts live). His most recent venture is the Cricket, where mobile camper meets tent. They're customizable, lightweight, compact, can be pulled by any car and fit inside a garage. Sounds like a dream-wander-mobile, I'm ready to go!

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Book of the Month Clutch

Kate Spade's gone and done it again. Paying homage to three beloved classics, these Book of the Month Clutches pack in the intellectual with the chic.

And for your desktop, free Book Club Wallpapers.

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Postcarden

I'd be so tickled to receive one of these Postcardens in the mail! It's the age old 'thinking-of-you' with a surprise packed inside: a garden to grow! J'adore. Postcardens are available in Botanical, City, Football and Allotment.

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Rebecca Thuss

Rebecca Thuss's site makes me get this rushing feeling that I need to hurry up and come up with a reason to throw a party stat! Big time ideas to spring off of going on in here.

Too bad the plethora of summer birthdays are almost over. Hoping to have a new pad soon, perhaps a house-warming party will happen. If it does, I'll credit it all to Rebecca Thuss.

Plug It In The Tulip

I always like a functional appliance way more when its also cute: Fred Flare's Tulip USB Hub.

Speechless

Yet another miserable sign of the times. R.I.P. Domino. This is an irreplaceable loss for the design world. What sort of world is a world without Domino?!?


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The Mad Ones, Matted

A few weeks ago I got around to framing the print I bought from Jamie awhile back. I covered the matte with some old shelf paper I had found at a garage sale some years ago. I've been holding onto it waiting for the right project to come along to put it to use. The colors ended up matching perfectly - I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out!

Miss Dior Cherie

I just love the styling in this Miss Dior Cherie ad! Directed by Sofia Coppola, it's a whimsical little ditty. Perfume commercials don't usually hook me in, but I want to check this scent out now.

FLOCKS

Wouldn't it be so nice to sprawl out on this huge hand knit rug? It's made by FLOCKS from the wool of 18 merino sheep.

I'm imagining all sorts of cozy activities taking place on a rug like this: sipping hot chocolate while watching a movie or reading a good book, wrapping presents, or playing a board game with a group of friends.

Victory for Change

Go get your FREE Shepard Fairey sticker at MoveOn.org!

Simrin

I'm diggin' the home-goods over at Simrin. The products are inspired by vintage fabrics, natural organic forms & algorithmic patterns. Above are the multiple styles of laminated fabric trays from the Surya collection. Below are the trays from the Nature collection.

Each pattern collection also features a variety of tablecloths, place mats & napkins {below, right}. The site recently debuted glassware which is also available in both of the above patterns, as well as the fun, new, kitschy Icon {below, left}.

Bookcase Bedroom

This is so fun! Of course it could probably only be pulled off in a kid's room, but man, it's such a creative & whimsical idea. Here are some shots of how it came to be:

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Nuts + Florida

WAY. TOO. CUTE.

And if I had $65.00 growing in the backyard, I'd order Florida:

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Black + White + Yellow

Spend a few hours in here, and I bet you would feel all kinds of inspired. I'm envious of whoever gets to start their day here!

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Zara Home

I think I could live inside of a Zara Home catalog...

for the rest of my life & be perfectly happy.

Digitile

Rachel just beat me to posting this. It is, without a doubt, one of the best things ever. How great would it be to have a giant tile map to study while brushing your teeth in the morning?

The Mad Ones

Last week Jamie posted three of her new print designs, all of which are based on book quotes. The Jack Kerouac one from On The Road excited me so much, I purchased it within seconds upon seeing it.

I'm not sure where I plan to hang it yet, but I'm really looking forward to it's arrival. You can check out all three of her fantastic prints at i suwannee.

Nervous System

There's something so intriguing about the jewelry at Nervous System's Etsy Shop. The combination of geometric and organic designs lures me in.