designer of the month | amy butler
Designer of the month: … is Amy Butler I first heard of Amy Butler’s work on sfgirlbybay’s blog when she was in search of a pin cushion. Something that was good-looking yet still looked handmade, she found the Amy Butler pin cushion design and further down in her blog she highlights Amy’s new book, Midwest Modern, a fresh design spirit for the modern lifestyle . I purchased my copy today and can’t wait to see what lovely things are in the book. Such as the Amy Butler Pajama Pants design. Oh, they look so comfortable! Courtesy of sfgirlbybay blog.
Recommended Book | Frenzied Fauna
I absolutely love this book … and obviously a lot of other people do too, they are completely sold out! Frenzied Fauna is award-winning artist’s Michel Gagne’s sixth book providing an alphabetical tour of the animal kingdom. So wild. So wonderful. So winsome … and weird. It’s a hardcover, 8×10 full-color 32 page visual feast of his artistic abilities and is just $14.95. Visit Michel Gagne’s website for more information about Frenzied Fauna or view his other books which are still available to purchase.
Forget sock monkeys …
Forget sock monkeys, sock dogs are awesome! Strumpfkunst seller on Etsy has a variety of Sock Dogs in her etsy shop from Argyle to stripes you can find a sock dog that suits your style. They are so darn cute and look cuddly enough to give to anyone! Not only does Strumpfkunst sell sock dogs but she also sells the all-time favorite sock monkeys. Sock dogs range in price from $28 for the Tiny Sock Dog and $48 for a regular size Sock Dog. If interested, the sock monkey shown above is $65. Get yours while you can!
Jewelry Box Review
I’ve been looking for a jewelry box since getting married and until recently have been able to find few good candidates. Above from left to right are as follows: Top Row: Heal’s Small Round Jewelry Box Leather in Cream*- $37, Heal’s Small Round Jewelry Box Leather in Pink – $37, Crate and Barrel Jewelry Case – $69.95 Bottom Row: Pottery Barn’s McKenna Large Jewelry Box* – $199, Superior Luggage’s Leather Jewelry Box with Travel Attache – $225, Red Envelope’s Grand Leather Jewelry Box – $295. *My favorites. I think for the price and just for the sheer style of them, my picks would be either the Cream Small Round Leather Jewelry Box from Heal’s or…
Product of the Day | File Folders – Dream House
Always looking for a way to keep and compile your ideas and findings for your dream home? What if you had individual folders for each room where you could store swatches, clippings and more? The Spoon Sisters File Folders – Dream House have provided a chic way to keep all of your ideas organized with six letter pressed file folders that includes: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office and Yard. A beautiful way to keep your home dreams alive and safe. Six folders for just $15.00 available at spoonsisters.com.
Hello from Corporate Pig!
I used to get emails each week with three highlighted links of either designers, artists or related professions and Meredith Dittmar of Corporate Pig was one of them who I actually continue to visit. The most known of her items is her “guys” who I now personally own three of them. They stand on my desk usually in a group and at times look as although they might be talking, whispering or conspiring together. They really add personality to my space and even though they are just 3-inches tall, they have big impact on my visitors. Now, Meredith had a gallery show of her other work which is just as if not more fascinating. Meredith’s…
Biz Ladies event in Philadelphia
Last night I attended the Biz Ladies event at DWR in Philadelphia which was hosted by Grace from Design*Sponge and co-hosted by Joy of Oh Joy! It was a great turn out with plenty of biz ladies and a variety of careers came together for a night of talking, learning and connecting. It was filled with talented women from the area and beyond and information that can assist any design-oriented business in furthering their success. If you are in another part of the country visit Design*Sponge to see other events happening in San Francisco, New York and beyond! Thanks to Grace and Joy for bringing us all together! p.s. That’s me on the right side…
Book Watch | 100 Days of Monsters by Stefan Bucher
Creativity it’s a wonderful thing. I know the day I actually sit down and do what truly makes me happy is when I (hopefully) will hit it big. I’m not sure what I mean by “hit it big” but you get the idea. Stefan Bucher began doing one monster on his blog every day, and out of this fun little exercise came a book! The Monsters were created by placing a drop of ink on paper and then using a straw to blow out the ink into different directions. He then used his black pens to add on to the ink and create fun little characters, or Monsters. The book is expected to be out…
Product of the day | Note Book & Pencil
I love, love, love this Note Book & Pencil product found on the Suck UK site. I get so incredibly frustrated when I have my notebook but have either A) Forgotten my chosen writing utensil or B) Have lost my writing utensil … ugh. This is great for those who love to sketch or write on the go and would be a great holiday gift for that artist or writer in your life for under $20 !!! The large notebook is ranged at $15.25 and the smaller is a little over $10. Perfecto! Visit Suck UK for this fun product or to browse their variety of other fun stuff! Check out Suck.uk.com.
Back from the Honeymoon
Hello! I just got back from my honeymoon and gave myself an extra week to get caught up on work and family. I am now (unofficially) Mrs. Diane Zerr. Once I get my Name Change packet, it will be official. Our resort in the Dominican Republic was absolutely gorgeous, first-class service and best of all we had a wonderful time with just the two of us. Unfortunately after returning I realized I should have gone outside of the resort and taken pictures of the real Dominican Republic. Inside the resort was Paradise but outside of those parameters was a totally different world. I regret not taking photos of the signs, the people and the scenery….
