Handmade Advent Calendars
When I was little, I got an “Adventskalender” from my super-German, super-old grandparents (ahem - Oma & Opa) every December. I always loved the surprise of opening the little doors to find out what kind of candy was hidden inside. I still buy advent calendars for myself every year and it is still pretty fun counting down the days until Christmas. Here are some grown-up, handmade advent banners and calendars found on Etsy.
Advent Calendar Pennants from PeppermintPinwheels
Filled Advent Calendar Banner from graysparrow
Advent Calendar from YouAreMyCupOfTea
Advent Calendar Pouches from nuvonova
Advent Calendar Pockets Banner from CaraMagic
The Best Gifts in Life Are Free
With the economy being as bogus as it has been lately, we need to be resourceful this holiday season. I say - go with the gifts that cost zero dollars! These come as singles or sets (with a convo) in my Etsy shop.
Gocco printed Christmas card for those deserving of a snarky greeting.
2010 Holiday Stationery Favorites
I have been working hard on some new designs for the 2010 Holiday season, so I thought I would check out what other paper people have been up to! Here are some of my witty favorites from Etsy.
Jingle Bells Batman Smells by PortHopePress
Feliz Navidad Holiday Cards from papercitydesign
Merry Christmustache Card from mylittlebuffalo
Love To Print Winter Box Set of Prints from memohelen
Oh Tannenbaum Card from JillKinLA
Letterpress Holiday Cards from SweetLetterPress
NeoCon 2010 - Chicago
Good morning guys! I’ve been up for a while now, packing my things and getting ready to head to Chicago for NeoCon 2010! I will try to get some great photos of the exhibitions and some top secret design 411 for you all!
**UPDATE: Here are a few photos from my visit! Lots to see…I would recommend a visit!**
Seabear - I’ll Build You A Fire
Seabear is one of my favorite bands, definitely my favorite band out of Iceland. I’ll Build You A Fire is their first official video from their latest release, We Built A Fire (2010, Morr Music.)
Directed by Mani Sigfusson
Weekend Vintage: Concert Ready
Going to “rock shows” is my personal vice. I spend way too much money on them, but it is money well spent because they make me endlessly happy. Tonight I will be attending the elusive, solo Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) show at the Vic in Chicago. YAY!!!
One bonus of going to concerts is that it is a bit like a costume party. You can pull out your most outrageous ensemble and be completely appropriate. In my day to day life, my wardrobe is pretty much nerd-chic (I love cardigans. LOVE them.) My concert persona is much cooler. She rocks scandalous boots, skinny jeans that cut off circulation and a smug attitude that will not be rivaled (which is key if you want to blend in with the unhappy, but uber-cool, hipsters.) In actuality, I’m not very cool at all, but I do like to play dress up. 
Here are some vintage lovelies with a little boho flair - totally appropriate for tonight’s show.
Vintage Beige Mini Dress from PrettyRaccoon
Vintage Turquoise Bohemian Earrings from misovintage
Vintage Brown Leather Clutch from smellyshoesvintage
Opera Length Locket from HeavenAwaits
Vintage Oxfords from MereTrifles
Spring Inspiration
Anthropologie, 2010 Spring Collection
via Strawberry Koi
ModCloth, Spring 2010
Swooning…
Springtime is almost here (nevermind the mega snowstorm thats on its way.) Be inspired, people. Gosh, a bump in my allowance would be most helpful.
Chris Benz Spring/Summer 2010 Collection (photo via Oh Joy!)
Adhesif Clothing Spring Collection (photo via The Shiny Squirrel)
Les Queues De Sardines (photo via all the mountains)
Eleanor Rot Spring Collection, Mint Mini
