I got my 2007 calendar from Ilee in the mail yesterday and let me tell you… I knew it was going to be gorgeous but it seriously exceeded my expectations. The papers are amazing as is the printing and color. The handpainted bits are so well done. In all it’s a wonderful piece. It’s still listed at the Etsy store so get yours before they run out.

Judy of Five and a Half sent me a lovely email informing me about her great new photo journals available for sale in her store. The front and back covers of these journals are made from silver gelatin prints and feature the signature Five and a Half pockets on the inside flaps. I use my journal religiously, doodling and sketching… the variety of found papers actually make for some great inspiration. I got some great coloring book pages in my journal! These make great gifts for your writer/artist/dreamer friends. Also at Five and a Half are beautiful collaged greeting cards with all proceeds going to Children For Children. No two cards are alike! Lovely stuff, Judy!

I loved the gorgeous Blue Mist Bowl created by Nancy Bauch of White Forest Pottery for Domino Magazine. (Great December/January issue, btw.) Nancy has created so many great pieces, much of it taking cues from nature. White Forest Pottery showcases lots of clean, organic forms with great glazes. Beautiful stuff.

Floaty lacy clothes at Miguelina for Fall/Winter 2006. Some of their look book is online. I love the use of lace and all the pleating. Perfect holiday dresses. While I couldn’t find info on where to buy the first piece above online, I was able to find the second on (interestingly enough) Amazon along with a few other pieces from Miguelina’s Summer 2006 collection. I found a few more retailers who carry some of their halters and dresses for those of us not on the West Coast.

Adored these new letterpressed notebooks from Dauphine Press‘ new(ish) online shop. The press is now carrying a wide variety of notecards, notebooks, gorgeous letterpressed favor boxes and custom stationery in addition to their wedding invitation business. Absolutely lovely stuff.

I’ve been using these votives, given to me as a gift from one of my best friends, on the dinner table for a quite a few dinner parties lately and totally love them. Just realized I never posted them, thought some of you might like them too. They look amazing on my dark wood furniture, the contrast plus the glow of candle light makes for a stunning effect.