I need a clutch for lipstick & extra jewelry

We are coming in to spring and for me that means lots of events.  The kind with heels, a nice dress, jewelry, and a pocketbook.  But seriously, the huge bag that I carry around is not so practical at events.  I need a clutch to carry cell phone, lipstick, credit card and extra jewelry (because - hey you never know).  So I've been on the lookout for something small, light and fun.  I found all three of these on Etsy.  Going to sleep on this one.  Check out their shops to view their lovely pieces.

Picture #1  http://www.etsy.com/shop/yorktownroad
Picture #2   http://www.etsy.com/shop/redrubyrose
Picture #3  http://www.etsy.com/shop/oktak

Feeling Paris Today

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(1) Glimpse of the Marais  (2)  Flower Trolley  

(3)  Cafe DE Paris I  (4)  Rue Aubriot  

(5)  Vintage Bicycle  (6)  Cafe de Paris

Not sure why, but I'm feeling Paris today.  Perhaps it's the rain today.  It's drizzling, slightly moody, but the birds are still chirping away.  Looking forward to seeing Paris again, someday.

A place for Napping

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We are finally getting a taste of spring - whew, thank goodness!  I'm longing to sit outside again, sip my coffee and read the paper.  I would love to have an outdoor space that looked like this.  Just add a day bed with lots of pillows for napping, and you've got yourself a knockout outdoor retreat. 

Shop Update on Etsy

A few items from our Etsy shop update.  Enjoy.

Conduit Booties

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Woah, I saw these shoes on the Anthropologie website and I just adore them.  They really are perfect for spring - part boot part sandal. 

Studio Inspiration

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I really could use a larger studio space but that's not happening any time soon, so instead I've been collecting images of what I would like a new and improved space to be.  I love the look of the high ceiling and brick wall in the first photo and the clean open workspace in the second photo.  (you can insert a lot of sighing here)

British Bus Route Signs

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I found this article in the New York Times today on vintage British bus route cloth and new I had to post about it.  For all you typography lovers out there, this deserves a serious crush.  Check out their site  -- British Route Sign Designs.