creative crush: modern rubbish

I find this series of cards by Modern Rubbish particularly charming. You know how some things just strike your funny bone in exactly the right way? After reading more about Charley and Pete (the geniuses behind Modern Rubbish), I'm even more smitten: "They are prone to fits of creativity such as making extravagant halloween costumes, fixing up thrift store furniture, organizing adult field trips and making cards. Flipping through her teenage journals, Charley got the idea to turn her bad poetry and melodramatic rants into cards." I so wish Charley and Pete were my neighbors.

{images via modern rubbish}

{shop} san francisco: the curiousity shoppe

{porcelain keys, designer unknown}

{amazing talking paintings by j. richel}

{apple jackets by jacqueline dufresne}

{porcelain doorstops by armando ramos}

{wallpaper projects by derek fagerstrom & lauren smith}

The Curiousity Shoppe has gotten much love in the blog world and deservedly so, I simply can't help but add some fuel to the fire. They really have the most unique assortment of art and gifts, I challenge you to browse their shop, online or in person, and not buy just a little something. I was especially taken by all the everyday objects reimagined in porcelain. I gained a few additions to my bulging printer's boxes. The owners, and all around craft-tastic couple, Lauren and Derek recently released Wallpaper Projects a must read for design enthusiasts and wallpaper junkies alike.
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And the winner of the Gilah Press notebooks set goes to:
Mandy June Stinson

As always, thanks to all that entered! I have several more awesome giveaways lined up for July.

{images by crow & canary}

{shop} san francisco: perch

{handmade pillow by bonjour teaspoon}

{hand soap by foliage}

{print by tall cow | journals by elum designs}

Being constantly surrounded by the best offerings in modern retail is an occupational hazard for me. Perch, located in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood, definitely stands out as one of the brightest. A truly excellent selection of cards, jewelry, housewares, baby and vintage. Not to be missed for locals and those planning a future visit!

{images by crow & canary}

exquisite equine

{joe cotton note}

{whale ride 8x10 print}

{whirlaway note}

Today I had the pleasure of meeting with the buyer at The Desk Set in San Francisco. While perusing her lovely shop, I re-discovered my love for Two Trick Pony. I had seen some of their designs at Pulp in Los Angeles, earlier in the year and was really struck by the color combinations and unique designs. Take a peek in their etsy shop for more pony perfection.

{images via two trick pony}