Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
The pitter patter of little zids
These shoes are one of those things...I don't actually approve of spending this much on shoes that don't even have hard soles. I mean, a kid is going to run these into the ground. And I think Zid Zid has great stuff, but it's too expensive (you know, maybe appropriately so, but some people have less money than other people...).
That being said, I did buy them -- in silver.
That being said, I did buy them -- in silver.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Phone. Yep, yep, yep, yep...
I lived in a place where I used an old-fashioned phone every day -- a real one. So I can say that push buttons are actually a fantastic invention and I don't really miss cranking that dial around again and again.
That said, I miss the shape of the old phones. So I like these.

There's a cordless version, too, but it looks sort of weird. I mean, good idea, I like to roam and tidy up while I'm on the phone, but the execution is funny.
That said, I miss the shape of the old phones. So I like these.

There's a cordless version, too, but it looks sort of weird. I mean, good idea, I like to roam and tidy up while I'm on the phone, but the execution is funny.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
It's all about the plating
OK, look at these plates. Cute -- I like the shape and the color is good, too.

They're not mine, but I want to find some bowls and mugs that go with them. Not match, of course, I'm all for the Anthropologie fake "oh, I only shop vintage but I'm so terribly artistic" eclectic (but expensive!) thing.
Like these, if the little rim would match, which I'm sure it wouldn't.


They're not mine, but I want to find some bowls and mugs that go with them. Not match, of course, I'm all for the Anthropologie fake "oh, I only shop vintage but I'm so terribly artistic" eclectic (but expensive!) thing.
Like these, if the little rim would match, which I'm sure it wouldn't.

Labels: chain stores, home
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Best Kowledge
Ray Fenwick is absolutely brilliant. Remember the Hi bag? Anyway, his first book, Hall of Best Knowledge, is available for pre-order.


Labels: art, design, typography
One irregular roman

Look at these wonderful letters by LettError! It's so pretty. I wish I had a reason to but it.
Labels: art, design, typography
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Wallflower
There's a big, awkward space above my couch. I can't put something framed up there, because it might fall on somebody's head (earthquakes+sofa bed+frequent visitor). I was thinking cloth, but then I thought how fun it would be to just wallpaper that entire wall.
Actually I'm sure I won't do this, since it's not my wall, so to speak, but it's fun to look at wallpaper.
Orla Kiely! Would look nice with plum couch.

Random 1970s paper, but like the blue a lot.

Maybe too busy? But nice green.
Actually I'm sure I won't do this, since it's not my wall, so to speak, but it's fun to look at wallpaper.
Orla Kiely! Would look nice with plum couch.

Random 1970s paper, but like the blue a lot.

Maybe too busy? But nice green.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Eddie Bauer Junior
I just got an Eddie Bauer catalogue that puzzles me. It's like EB suddenly morphed into Title Nine with a dash of J.Crew-ten-years-ago. Which isn't bad, actually.
I mean, this raincoat is fab.

And I like the turquoise and coral on this cardigan.

And these are sweatpants! That's my ideal, loungewear that you can wear out, or maybe it's real clothes made out of extra-comfy fabrics.

There's still a bunch of weirdly bulky, unflattering stuff, though. And the men's section is exactly the same. (Does this mean the male audience just got younger trophy wives or something?)
I mean, this raincoat is fab.

And I like the turquoise and coral on this cardigan.

And these are sweatpants! That's my ideal, loungewear that you can wear out, or maybe it's real clothes made out of extra-comfy fabrics.

There's still a bunch of weirdly bulky, unflattering stuff, though. And the men's section is exactly the same. (Does this mean the male audience just got younger trophy wives or something?)
Dancing pleat to pleat
Wristlets, wristlets, rolly-polly wristlets...
My pink one is holding out, but I find this gray one pretty attractive. It looks like a nice size.
Actually, it looks better in the J. Jill catalogue, where it's photographed on a white background and not this mushy taupey beigey stuff. It also looks more gray and less silver in the catalogue.

My pink one is holding out, but I find this gray one pretty attractive. It looks like a nice size.
Actually, it looks better in the J. Jill catalogue, where it's photographed on a white background and not this mushy taupey beigey stuff. It also looks more gray and less silver in the catalogue.

Labels: bags
Monday, February 04, 2008
Logos I like

The real point of this paint is that it's not awful and carcinogenic, but I'm really blogging it for the label. Please don't ask for depth at this blog!
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Seven things for Caroline
It's, you know, a blogger thing. Everyone does something at once. I got passed the buck by i am a greedy girl (love the new header, by the way).
Seven weird things about mcpm (but are they weird? I don't even know):
Egy: I love dragons. At my age!
Kettő: I can never remember which way to turn on my windshield wipers and which way is off.
Három: I like to dance around on slidey supermarket floors. (My mom says I've been doing this for a long time.) I usually restrain myself but sometimes I catch myself shuffling down the aisle.
Négy: I am scared of mold.
Öt: I hate, hate, hate air freshener.
Hat: I prefer clutter.
Hét: I learned (learned!) Hungarian. That must be weird.
Seven weird things about mcpm (but are they weird? I don't even know):
Egy: I love dragons. At my age!
Kettő: I can never remember which way to turn on my windshield wipers and which way is off.
Három: I like to dance around on slidey supermarket floors. (My mom says I've been doing this for a long time.) I usually restrain myself but sometimes I catch myself shuffling down the aisle.
Négy: I am scared of mold.
Öt: I hate, hate, hate air freshener.
Hat: I prefer clutter.
Hét: I learned (learned!) Hungarian. That must be weird.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
My way
I just discovered Highway Bags, and boy, am I impressed. It's all about the sweet embroidery details, of course.




Labels: bags
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Gemdrop

I found a new favorite Etsy covet, South Street Designs. I love faceted gemstones, they're so candy-like.


Step step
See Kai Run style, only maybe they don't scuff as quickly? Anyway, cute shoes from Livie and Luca. Thanks, reader Kathi!
Happy New Year
There's nothing like a little praise to make me remember to post...someone said they liked my blog and I was like, oh, right, gotta get back to that. Luckily I never run out of nice things to want.
The only thing I have to say about Christmas is that I covet everything in Anthropologie but I get mad because it's so overpriced.

The only thing I have to say about Christmas is that I covet everything in Anthropologie but I get mad because it's so overpriced.

Labels: chain stores, fashion
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Over medium, please
I feel like I don't need to keep this blog up, I just need to point people (parent-types, at least) in the direction of Mahar Drygoods all the time.

I mean, this is my favorite breakfast, right here.

I mean, this is my favorite breakfast, right here.
Crabby
Halsea's got a new look for the site but the bags are just as covetable. Great crabbies! I really have a soft spot for this designer. I'm just waiting for a sample sale...
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Woof
An artist named Ken Bailey seems to paint a lot of dogs. And some cats. But the point is, I wish ads really did look like this. I covet one for my wall...


Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Viva Vespa
Wow, I haven't seen something this covetable in a long while. And it wasn't even discovered by me! I got a present from someone who seems to know me well...
I didn't know that there's a whole series of objects based on Vespa parts. I'm totally in love.
I didn't know that there's a whole series of objects based on Vespa parts. I'm totally in love.
Friday, December 07, 2007
There's a picture of me in the puddle


It's been raining recently around here, and I realize that someone in my household needs rain boots.
(Not me. No, wait, actually I do. That's another post, though.)
The above are Target.
Below are PluiePluie.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Holiday catalogs, part 3
J. Jill...is that supposed to be someone's name? Janie Julia Juniper Jessica Jill? The catalog is sort of intermittently interesting. I like that they experiment, but sometimes it gets really weird. I know I'm not really in their demographic, but still...


This velvet bag is pretty nice. Not very Jill-y, and it's on sale.
However. However! They have great shoes.


This velvet bag is pretty nice. Not very Jill-y, and it's on sale.
Holiday catalogs, part 2
Land of Nod is another (another!) upscale kids' stuff catalog. It's sort of Pottery Barn meets Melissa and Doug. Fun to look at but I doubt I'll buy anything there.
You could make something almost as good with some oilcloth from the fabric store and a pair of scissors, but these mats are nice. You put them under the easel or kid's table or anywhere that could get messy. So, the entire house, really...
Holiday catalogs, part 1
These are some things I like at Title Nine -- it's a sporty catalog and looking at it makes me feel like a couch potato, even though it is all models pretending to be active. But still, there are things I like a lot.

Nice comfort shoes.

The bag is by a company called Haiku. I've seen them around in real shops, too.


















