{ Finds Category }

Leaf Ties

These are probably the cutest “how-do-I-organize-all-my-computer-wires-and-cables” ties I’ve seen! Very clever and more aesthetically appealing than say a normal rip-stop cord {or those weird according tubes}. Lufdesign, the Korea-based company that makes these leaf ties, just got more in stock so grab them up quick! {They come in six colors: emerald green, olive, espresso brown, scarlet, white reindeer, and kingfisher blue.}

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{Photos via Lufdesign and Min.Song}

Dirty Laundry Bag

Not that my piles of dirty clothes mulling in my super-plain laundry hamper (great visual image) aren’t enough to make me do the laundry, but wow, this gray ruffle laundry bag would at least make it slightly more enjoyable.

It can be bought here, for a very dirty-laundry price of $36. {But lets be real: I don’t think I could muster the energy to actually shop for cotton voile, let alone sit down and realize how crappy I am at basting ruffles for 2-3 hours, only to churn out a mediocre replica…}

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Manu Necklaces

Endless hours at a soul-crushing office job, wasted! I could have been making these amazing paper-clip + color-tape {MANU by Lauren Manoogian} necklaces  instead. Now that I have some free time {so long Spring semester!}, I need to get my craft on-on…just need me some paper clips…

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Sew Awesome

This handheld sewing machine seems crazy! Does it work? I think I’ll have to buy this guy and find out! It might come in handy for quick hemming or craft projects….

smartek_handheld_sewing_machine{Pocket change price tag: $15}

Oh, but I would love to have this industrial-looking machine! Straight out of 1930…

singer_vintage_sewing_machine{Yikes! $300}

Wow, I’m loving the sewing goods that Urban is now promoting. My mom said that sewing was really popular in the ’70s and it looks like there’s a resurgence, especially if sewing supplies are being sold at mainstream stores.

vintage_sewing_helper{This looks like a tool from Edward Scissorhands’ home; $12}

{Image via Urban Outfitters}

Take Shelter

Yay! A new ashleyg print! Great coincidence, since it’s been pouring rain all day here!

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Animal Head Vintage

Delectable purple flutter dress from etsy store, Animal Head Vintage…

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{More about the seller via permanently disco.}

Vintage China

I have a soft spot (vulnerable obsession?) with vintage China wares. Plates, saucers, teacups, platters… My collection is small and eclectic (nothing matches and no full sets), but I would love to expand with some of these I found on etsy:

$7 for two {vintage goodies}

$8 for five! {vintage goodies}

$7.50 for two Homer Laughlin dessert plates {Kitchens of 1956}

$48 for six Paris salad plates {Eddie Ross!}

Gift List Rundown

Love the really cool + quirky gift lists on blog, A Cup of Jo. Such clever ideas!

Santa Mugs

These little Holt Howard winking-Santa mugs would be a cute holiday gift for a little one…with some hot chocolate of course! {And tons of whipped cream. And maybe some chocolate shavings…and a cookie, or two…} I’ve already spontaneously bought collected two of these mugs, you know, for my unborn children. {Yes, I’m that kind of person.}

{$12 for a set of 4; vintagegoodies}

{More found, here.}

Cozy Cowl

Love this handmade chunky + cozy cowl neck sweater/scarf from etsy store, Splatters and Jayne. {Great gift idea, too!}