Here are a few fresh finds that caught my eye and tickled my fancy. No reason. And really, isn’t that the best reason of all?!

First up, I’ve got sandwiches on the brain. Ever since I gathered up enough courage to try Tofurky (the smoke flavoring was a bit frightening at first), I’ve been loving my new found sandwich freedom. So what better way to celebrate that than this super-awesome lunchbox. We’ll just pretend that’s more Tofurky on the sammie there. . .

And I can’t ignore my old standby. The goodhearted pb & j. I toast you, dear friend, with this doppelgänger coin purse.

Next up, this should have been included in my CRAP stamp post earlier this month. So many frustrations, so few stamps. Thankfully we can add this WTF?! stamp to our collection. Sometimes there are just no words. . .

Okay, well there is one word. . . YUMBOTS! It’s two of my favorite things! Cupcakes and robots. Need I say more?

Okay, well yes. I need to say that if you love cupcakes too, check out the Cupcake Project. It’ll blow. Your. Mind. Peach cobbler, tiramisu, even calzone cupcakes! Crazy cakes. Literally.

And finally, before I leave you dreaming of cupcakes and WTF stamps, I give you these silhouette posties (I prefer posties to the other, more corporate term). . . they’re playful and cute, and could add that extra 50’s spark to your desk. I imagine the boy is called Billy or Johnny, and the girl, probably Gidget. She’ll surely help you to not forget the milk! And ain’t that swell.

Perfect for times when either a) you feel your work is crap and you might as well save the editor the trouble of stamping it themselves, or b) whatever you’re reading is total crap and you don’t have the time or energy to go into more detail. I mean, the little boxes explaining what sort of crap it is are very useful. There’s the crap on a stick variety, or crap on the loose is a good option too.

While we’re at it, how about we just file the crap on our desk according to what it really is at its core, and put post-it notes on future crap. Good plan. Good plan. And for all that other stuff, there’s the “BLAH BLAH BLAH” stamp. There! Now your desk is stocked and ready with all the supplies you’ll ever need.

But geek or not, these framed vintage violin forms from Jayson Home & Garden would make anyone stop and stare. The design is not too over the top or in your face. . . instead it’s a simple, quiet nod to the beauty these instruments exude, and what’s not to like about that? They’re full of history and well, they’re just plain pretty, let’s face it. I’d love to see more forms framed too. . . could you imagine a big ole’ bass form hanging on your wall? Now that would be totally cool. Bum bum bum. . . buuuuuummmm.

Goodness is it curious looking, but that’s what makes it worth having. I mean, those long alien fingers sprouting down from the ceiling really could be quite fetching, in a way. Also known more generally as tillandsia, these special air plants can grow up or down, left or right I suppose. And the sleek pods with the twine like cord give them extra punch of clever design.

Somebody’ an official terrible TWO!

And of course, just because it’s their birfday, it doesn’t mean the creative t-shirt train has to stop. Check out today’s tee. . . a spry, bagpipe playing Scotopus designed by the talented Dave Perillo. Cool!

Available in pod or pad size, have fun getting to know your pen again. Woo hoo for pens and paper!

The colors and intricate design are what make me want to take a pottery class. So yay, beginning on Mondays that’s just what I’ll be doing. But don’t expect something like this! We’ll leave that to Jess Wainer. For more of her collection, visit her site on Supermarket here.

Sweden’s Dasrotesrabbit has a brilliant eye for color and and a wicked sense of design. I really love the way each piece pops and engages the eye. . . like the “OK” illustration below. Is that a lemon, or a bird, or both?? I don’t really know, and actually, I don’t really care, because it’s so cool! And the giant blackbird in heels? I mean come on, how nifty would that look on your wall?!

Check out more of Dasrotesrabbit’s work on Etsy or on their blog here.  There’s definitely a lot to be inspired by, as you can already see!

And instead of using wheels, a shiny gear crank is another awesome way to view time, even if it’s rolling by too fast or as slow as drying paint. It’ll be fun to watch tick by!

From Uncle George to cousin Clara and her hoop skirts, I love them and the stories they inspire. It definitely gets the imagination going! Oh the webs we could weave. . .

“Emma and the hornet god got on well. Perhaps too well.”

“Beatrice neglected to read the full list of exotic ingredients in her favorite perfume. This was to have alarming consequences.”

“Lisette Landry, the famed bird hypnotist.”

“Uncle George and the spider surprise!”

“Cousin Clara had occasion to reflect that storing her hoop skirts in the attic was perhaps not the best idea.”

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Also interesting to note, the frames are re-purposed and gently distressed by Ellen the artist, and have no glass. Each one is mounted on bamboo paper, a very green and renewable resource.

Available only from April 21 – 30th,  the cuffs and pendant are a must-have to not only show your support for our precious Earth and all its splendor (yes I said splendor!), but also to show your support for independent design and music. So you best get on it, I know I am. Only 9 days left to get your hands on this super cool collection!

And thanks to Richard Shed Studio, we can have just that. The eye-catching hues and sleek font of the clock below will not only get time on your side, it’ll make time your new stylish and hip friend that’s never late, and never too early. 

Not to mention the colors chosen are a bright, charming blue and an orange that pops right off the canvas. Makes me believe this simple piece could be a super cool muse for some creative writers out there. The title alone screams for some song lyrics, in my opinion. “Oh blue room with the golden girl. . . you’re breaking my heart just standing there. . . la la la,”. See?! Ha ha, perhaps one of you should give it a try, would be a much better ditty I’m sure.

postage scale

utility scale

diet scale

kitchen scale

egg grade scale

Happy Birthday E!!

Ever wonder what recycling your plastic water bottle can really do? Well, wonder no more. Alexandra Ferguson is a bright spark in the world of recycling, and is a mastermind at creating posh post-consumer recycled applique pillows. Made from the equivalent of 4, count ‘em 4, plastic bottles, these felt pillows are a no brainer when it comes to saving the Earth one stylish step at a time. Go get ‘em Alexandra!

Tiny. Bird. Vase.

Need I say more?! Okay, maybe a lil’ bit more. These original ceramic gems by Pretty Random Objects are handcrafted by Joanna Mendicino, who lovingly calls her designs crafty modern.  It’s simple, clean and especially sweet. Enough said!