Your Wish?!

My friend Liz had the absolutely genius idea of granting permission. To people. For things. The things that you've been wanting to do, but you haven't been able to get yourself to do. Yet. I helped her set up a blog. Go here, make a comment, and presto-magico, you mightst get the green light you've been waiting for.

(to brag about Liz's expertise.. she's a professor of design, mother of 2, and of the the spunkiest and creative people ever-- she knows how to get things done!)

Hizzah!

Molly posted this on her blog. I am in awe. AWE, I tell you.

Helmet Head

Ever since knocking my two front teeth out riding a bike as a kid, I've worn bike helmets religiously (and you should too!). These covers from Yakkay are adorable. Finally stylish head gear for bikers! Working on getting a US source.. I'll keep you posted.
*found via Frolic

WWAW?

What would Audrey (as in Hepburn) wear? I think a lot of things from Beklina's fall line. Especially any of these dresses:

Back to School

Things I'd like to stuff my backpack with.
#1 these pencils from MUJI via the MOMA store

The Organized Life

The Autumn always makes me feel the mini-stir of back to school excitement. Much like New Year's, I tend to take stock of my life and try to get things in better order. I've been working on coralling and organizing all of my art supplies lately (stay tuned for progress). These daily organization tips from Martha are great. I especially like this article about de-cluttering. What about the rest of you-- got any back to school resolutions? p.s. special shout out to all my friends who are teachers-- hope you have a great year!

Working Girl

I LOVE this post on decor8 about making office spaces pretty and functional. I want all of them. Any good ideas for making shared office spaces nice? We're three deep here, and the guys just don't share my design aesthetic (aka, they could care less).

How do you call a girl like Mary?

My sister turns 3^3 today-- one of the coolest ages ever. Which is fitting because she's the coolest. Ever. Mary is a rock star literally-- she'll probably be touring this fall, so if you want her to come play in your town, give her a woot woot. She's been recording all kinds of great tunes in London this last year. Oh, and don't be fooled by the rocker exterior.. she's a closet brainiac finishing her master's thesis right now. So muchos lovings to my sister!
p.s. I love this picture of mary and her musical collaborator john at a new year's eve wedding. Mary has the prettiest eyes, eh?