bea szenfeld

Beautiful pieces from Bea Szenfeld's SS/09 collections.  The swimwear pieces instantly made me think of Degas' Little Dancer bronze.

[Left: by Peter Håkansson / Right: Edgar Degas' Little Dancer]

mmm...mmm...cheese!

Oh my goodness!  Who knew such an awesome thing existed?  When will this deliciousness come to Philadelphia?  Unfortunately, I have to resort to making them at home "gluten-free".

geeky designer duds & toys

Are you a member of the Very Secret Order???  If I say, "There's a brainstorm coming, Pa!"  Would you respond, "Get the horses in the barn!"?  The folks over at Veer have the silliest sense of humor.  If you're a designer, you will likely get the humor.  If you're not, you'll just scratch your head.

FPO T-Shirt

Full Bleed Toy

go on now, bust a move

This adorable card by Evah Fan made me smile the second I saw it.  It totally reminds me of dancing and sliding around my grandparents' kitchen floor in my socks listening to "Another One Bites the Dust".  Yes, I was a weird kid.  Things haven't changed much.

[Chop Chop Jumbo Postcard by Evah Fan via Little Paper Airplanes]

papercuts of the not so ouchy kind

Delicate and intricate papercuts from artist Elsa Mora.

[via The Heart of Papercuts]

momma's got a new pair of shoes

Another post-holiday purchase, thanks to a generous couple of gift certificates (Thanks, Mike!!!).   I picked up this super sassy and ridiculously comfortable Faryl Robin Quality pumps from my favorite Philly shoe boutique, Bus Stop.   They call the color Blood Orange.  They are fab. Don't ya think?

[Available at Bus Stop Boutique, 750 S. 4th Street (215-627-2357) ]

keeping warm...and stylish

With my Christmas booty, I picked up this stylish Eclipse winter jacket from my favorite Philly boutique, Lost & Found.  It's made by Gentle Fawn.  I love the navy color, big collar, big buttons and pleated back.  So simple, yet with so much detail.  I feel so french when wearing it with my riding boots.

[Gentle Fawn Eclipse found at Lost + Found, 133 N. 3rd Street (215-928-1311) ]

itsy bitsy bags

I love small bags, probably a little too much.  This summer at Philly's Art Star Craft Bazaar, I discovered the lovely SML Bags creations by Brooklyn-based handbag designer Shana Luther.  I picked up one of her wrist strap clutches.  The unique fabric, buttery leather and touch of tough rivets were too much to resist.

[from Fall '08 Collection, Rosie in Red Geometric]

[my little beauty :-)]

No excuses, no apologies, no regrets ...

Happy New Year!  It's a time for new beginnings.

high peformance...meets high fashion

Working at a A/I design firm can be a lot of fun. I love it when they put out samples of new finish materials. This new line Xorel Embroider from Carnegie Fabrics really caught my eye. I love the detail and the delicacy of the fabric.

"Modern luxury is captured by the merging of the unexpected. The art of couture embroidery decoratively embellishes and transforms this high performance textile. The richness of detail and the sens of craft is apparent in the decorative stitches and laid threads."
-from Manufacturer's product packaging

it's in the stars

Charming little letterpress prints from Lab Partners.  Available online through their Etsy store.

lucite delight

I love the crisp, bold and modern feel of this lucite lamp from Aaron R. Thomas.  The open space in the base is just perfect for tucking away that bedtime read.