sunday swoon.

it's been a while since i got completely sucked into the world of polyvore. and, given what a slow day it's been, i thought i could kill a couple hours building fabulous outfits i can't afford.

above, yellow&gray getaway. who wouldn't want to take off for the weekend looking like that?

above, creatively titled 'ohsoglam.'

and, now, i bring you... the way i really dress. on the weekend anyway. exciting, no? yeah.

the fabulous prada sandals are an exaggeration but don't they look much better than ballet flats?

hanes white t-shirts and cheap gray jeans (not the $200 variety)... that's what you'll find me in.

the marc bag i've been carrying for about a year and still haven't tired of it. in fact, it's just now becoming worn in and even more wonderful.

so, yellow vespas, cavalli bangles and prada pumps are not exactly what i've got right now. but someday!

summertime! + free crewcuts shipping.

so far off, of course (hello, surprise snow a second ago) ... but does this photo not make you want to be there right now? specifically, it's the skirts. i want one for myself right now. in every color.

tulle ballet skirt
j.crew crewcuts, $65

enter BIKINI at checkout on orders over $100 for free shipping.

(rant: does anyone remember when every j.crew catalog came with a code for free shipping and $20 off an $80 purchase? and it wasn't even that long ago. god, those were good days.)

'allusion' print by yellena james.

loving the work of yellena james. reminds me of my budget meeting doodles. except for, you know, the fact they never look like that.

poppytalk handmade, $20

'on the rocks' glass tray.

i forget how i stumbled upon these the other day, but i thought they were lovely and dreamlike. definitely had me wishing i was at the beach.

etsy, $70

salad plant.

"These leafy salad servers stand upright in their own pot and will give life to any table setting. The pot can also be used for mixing (and serving) your salad dressing. They are also the ultimate salad decoration when stuck into the salad upright!"

via elmanco.

black + blum, (available in march)

pantone mug.

i've written about other pantone products here before but i thought these mugs were too cute to pass up.

i seem to have a gazillion mugs, and i'm much more likely to eat cereal from them than drink coffee, but i always love a cute and quirky mug.

my favorites? process yellow c and green 5757c.

pedlars, £8.50

a texas designer's map of the world.

i was born in dc and have been in oklahoma city for 10 years (this month!), but for most of everything between that, i was in texas. despite being there only a handful of years (but formative ones!), i strongly identify with and have a strong attachment to the state in terms of growing up.

so when i came across this design by talented texan dj stout, i was delighted.

it's so ... BIG. and i love the retro aesthetic. i'd love to have my very own print to frame (hint, hint, mr. stout).

"To illustrate his theory that a Texan’s favorite pastime is bragging, Austin resident DJ Stout has created a 'Texas Designer’s Map of the World' as a part of a promotion for Sappi Fine Paper. Based on the concept of a Texas Brag Map, the poster elucidates the worldview that everything is bigger and better in the Lone Star State. 'It’s part of our Texas heritage and our collective sense of humor,' explains Stout. 'My apologies to the other smaller, less interesting states on the map.'"

see and read more at pentagram.

coudal partners' fresh signals.

6x6" 'sometimes' print.

erin tyner's 'sometimes' print is from her 'half awake' series featuring tiny people figurines. take a look at yellow and under these waves.

also check out the pieces in her glass tree series. gorgeous.

via modish.

etsy, $16

let's drink to march.

tomorrow is march 1, and, to me, that officially means spring. though i think march might be one of the coldest months for many states? (in oklahoma, it means a mix of 30-degree days and 80-degree days.)

it also means it's time to put away the hot chocolate and move onto the lemonade (which, i'll admit, i got a jump start on a couple weeks ago).

so, in the spirit of the premature and unofficial season, treat yourself to some summer sangria (my favorite warm-weather drink) or grapefruit margaritas (the pictures will make you want it in your mouth NOW).

glass urn
pottery barn, $79

bridal headpiece.

beautiful headpieces – bridal veils and otherwise – made by head dress couture.

loving this lovely lacy head band. i'm actually thinking i need my own in emerald. speaking of which, they do custom designs.

via something old, something new.

head dress, $175

42 below vodka + best household uses for it.

vodka apparently can tidy things up quite a bit. who knew? this should add a whole new element of fun to weekend cleaning (and perhaps get me in the scrubbing spirit a lot more).

via swissmiss via apartment therapy.

42 below wins my award for best vodka bottle design (which, let's be honest, is how we always choose our wine or liquor).

for getting the job done with dirty tile or grout, though... i'd recommend mccormicks (and look! you can even buy a big plastic jug! perfect for under the sink).

cheers!

marketview liquor, $24.99

photo from thiago bagua.

bird headband.

in my ongoing efforts toward becoming a lavender-haired crazy old woman, i am constantly looking for the right zany accessories.

this lovely headband comes via susie's style bubble.

buddug

retro swim cap.

i haven't worn a swim cap since the days of ear infections and green hair (glamorous, right?), but i've been wanting something frilly and bright like this one worn by the beautiful karen elson.

maybe not something i'd really wear, but wow... the effect! so hollywood. and, i'd really love one in yellow. (saw one on a crewcuts kid in a catalog last summer and went on a pretty serious and frenzied search. i'm fairly certain this was it.)

(sidenote... that skin! those nails! that bitch!)

headcovers, $15.99

photo by mario testino (grace coddington, stylist).

daedalus lamp by tord boontje.

this reminds me of 'where the wild things are'.

but imagine the difficulty in keeping it dust-free!

generate, $149

merde il pleut umbrella.

found via the fantastic lady gala, who tells us – much to my delight – merde il pleut translates so beautifully to shit, it's raining.

merde, merde, merde! french is so beautiful!

p.s. i'm learning french! well, hardly, but i'm studying these SUPER handy guides from bbc languages program. wish me luck!

raindrops, $45 (in canadian dollars?)

here i am.

hi, hello. still alive.

had my wisdom teeth (or half of them, for the time being) taken out the other day and haven't felt bloggy.

i'll be back soon though.

wish me love and lots of loritab.

all felt up.

felt pencil roll
ecocentric, £12


laptop wallet for macbook air
workingclassheroes, $105


a6 felt envelope
modamuse, $43.84

kirsten bow top

unfortunately for me and this really adorable top, the last thing i need across my mega-rack is a huge bow. but it's still so cute. wish the bow was at the shoulder, though!

modcloth, $49.99

i'm boo carafe by norway for muuto.

loving the simple, clean lines of this pretty blue carafe. i'd love to have it at my bedside, but i know my erratic sleep behavior and/or early-bird dog would do it in in no time.

via apartment therapy.

scandinavian design center, $58

simple 'toetally' boots.

found these through outblush and fell in love instantly.

i really, REALLY like the gray felt pair, but with spring coming up, i'm awfully keen on the tan with the fun green surprise.

oh, and they're eco-friendly! how's that for reducing your ecological footprint?

what do you think? practical, but not stylish? practical and stylish? tell me!

p.s. i'm still looking for a pair of valenkis. the valenkis rus site seems to no longer work, but you can see some fun and inspiring photos here and even do some shopping.

so many boots, so little time left!

simple shoes, $120

give a valentine (the official way).

head to the bureau of communication for all your correspondence needs. forms that could come in handy include the unsolicited feedback and airing of grievance official notices (these are the two i would find most handy, anyway).

via how about orange.

on a purely consumer level, check out their geek-tastic tees.

peanut bunnies by make it awesome.

tiniest, cutest things ever? you decide.

about the peanut bunnies and friends:

This is a tiny bunny the size of a peanut.

They may be worn as a brooch on your lapel close to your heart or kept as a lucky charm.

Some have been framed in a shadow box
or displayed in a silver tea service

or used gently in a game of hide and seek.

Made with nimble fingers much like a watchmaker's.

I have a few in stock of this colour combination, but please bear in mind each is one of a kind so there is slight variation.

Each one is their own character.

poppytalk handmade, $35-$150

cashmere hand warmers by jessica rose

if the color combo is not your thing (it's mine), choose your own.

This is a cozy little pair of cashmere handwarmers. They are hand crocheted in cashmere with a scalloped edge around the fingers and a ruffled trim along the cuff. Three functional buttons seal the deal. Hand dyed pure Mongolian cashmere.

and the buttons do, indeed, seal the deal.

poppytalk handmade, $58

heart tags.

from the same talented lady that brought me this print.

she's launched a new etsy store, which features some super-cute gift tags and labels.

amelia mae paper goods, $3