Monthly Archives: February 2011

One sees clearly only with the heart

Where were you when you first read this book? I was in my senior year of high school. My French teacher gave my classmates and I character assignments and we had to act out every single line (en francais bien sur!). I later bought my own copy of the book, a used edition just like… Read more »

Silhouette postcards

These days, there isn’t much that can compete with the beauty and thoughtfulness of a hand-written note. That’s exactly why I love the postcards above, created by Anna Fewster and inspired by the Bloomsbury Group in London. Virginia Woolf, Vanessa Bell, Lytton Strachey, Duncan Grant and Roger Fry ā€” each one is represented here. So,… Read more »

A cut above

Next time you entertain, why not use a state-specific cutting board to serve cheese and crackers to your guests? I love the detail and accuracy of these hand-carved designs from A. Heirloom. Especially Massachusetts ā€” that’s a tough state to replicate!  (Via Say Yes to Hoboken)

The weekend is here!

Talk about a whirlwind! This past week flew by. Now, I’m off to Boston for three blissful days spent catching up with family and friends, not to mention a surprise guest: my sister! She’s playing the role of jetsetter this weekend, leaving the California sunshine behind to soak up the much-warmer-than-usual New England temps. What… Read more »

The path of a doer

I’d like to think of myself as a doer, which is why this little book by David Hieatt and Andy Smith might just be one of the most creative (and encouraging!) things I’ve ever seen. I’m going to hang this up at my desk as a reminder to dream big and remember that anything’s possible!… Read more »