Yep, I am totally ordering one of these customizable Hashtag Banners. Perfect for our #Tattly birthday bash in July!
Banner Cards
I absolutely love these banner cards, available as Heart, OK! and Yeah! . They are designed and printed by Izabella Dennis for Fifi du Vie.
GameKlip
Two days ago I had the pleasure to meet all of this year’s Shopify Competition winners. One of the winners, Ryan French, left a huge impression. He is a student at the University of Washington, majoring in Applied Computational Math Science and the inventor of the GameKlip.
The GameKlip attaches your Android phone to a PlayStation3 controller and allows you to use a real controller to play your games on your smartphone. I’ve tried it, it’s all kinds of fantastic.
Ryan has single handedly built this business and created everything himself; the clip, the packaging, the site and he even currently still ships the items himself.
If you are a buyer for a big retailer, please reach out to Ryan. He is currently looking for large retailers to carry his product. He deserves to be picked up by a big chain.
Leather Card Case
These leather card cases are beautiful. I would definitely use these to give my business cards a home.
Painted iPad Sleeves
These Painted iPad Sleeves, by Mrs. Jermyn made me look. Fun idea.
Hello Sunshine
Hello Sunshine card by Rifle Paper.
(thanks Rusty)
Helveticat
A typeface made out of cats? I am not even a cat person but this is making my head explode: Helveticat. Congrats to Bethany Lesko, the designer.
Goodlife Key Tags
An adaptation of classic hotel key tags, these “GoodLife” tags are available in five different mottos – simple reminders for a good life. Lovely.
The Blade
I gave a small presentation at Yale Art School yesterday and after the event I had the pleasure to meet Njoki Gitahi. She introduced herself and handed me a gift, the above necklace. I was a bit speechless. She made it!
I told her to put it up on her site and take orders asap! So, if you agree with me, and think that she needs to put The Blade in production, let her know!
(And no worries, it doesn’t have sharp edges!)
Bottle Opener
This is definitely not your usual looking bottle opener. It’s the hipster of all bottle openers. Congrats to the designer Brendan Ravenhill. My favorite feature is the magnet that lets you keep the opener attached to your fridge door, ready to tackle the next bottle. All kinds of smart.
This / That
In a sea of possibility it can be hard to choose. Just remember, there’s no wrong answer: You Can Get with This, Or You Can Get with That.
Paper Jam Press posters are hand-pulled through a Vandercook letterpress, set with turn-of-the-century gothic wood type. Each poster comes out just a little bit different, and Arianna Orland likes it that way. We do too.
(You can also get some of her posters as Tattly)
Brvtvs
I just discovered the beautifully minimal jewelry line called Brvtvs by Caroline Ventura. Each piece is handmade in Ventura’s NYC studio, using reclaimed materials whenever available.
Cato Bracelet and Cato Necklace get my vote.
Internets Banner
I am a big fan of Banter Banners and this new INTERNETS one made me chuckle. Now, if only it came in just white. Which reminds me, you can make your own. Hmm…
My son Tilo has the Magic Surround one in his room.
Cord Taco
Cord tacos will help you clean up all of those wires in your bag. The premium leather taco greatly changes the look from messy to cool and organized.
Dopper
For the past 6 months I have been using a Dopper Water Bottle. It has two different openings which really come in handy: I use the big one for filing the bottle and the small one to drinking from it. It’s super leight weight and thin enough to easily fit in my bag.
The Dopper is produced with a zero net footprint and is BPA-free. Your bottle is dishwasher-safe (up to 65 °C / 149 °F) and can easily be cleaned with a dishwashing brush.
The best part: Part of Dopper’s proceeds is put toward water projects in the developing country of Nepal, through the Dopper Foundation. Wells are being sunk and sewer systems and clean sanitary facilities are being installed by local contractors, thanks to your Dopper. To realize this, the Dopper Foundation has teamed up with Simavi and its local partners. Simavi devotes extra attention to mothers, because they play a key role in the health of their families.
Bike Horn
I am so totally getting this old school bike horn.
hide x stitch
Hide × Stitch is a New York-based workshop producing leather accessories. Each item is constructed entirely by hand from start to finish without any mechanical aid. Congrats to Cheryl Yau, the force behind hide x Stitch!
(Interesting fact: The site runs on the brand new Squarespace commerce platform!)
Astronaut Bedding
How incredibly fabulous is this astronaut bedding by SNURK? Made me smile, ear to ear.
(Via coolmompicks)
Solar System Hard Candy Lollipops
These Solar System Lollipops made me rejoice. They’re a Laughing Squid find from last year. They’re available at the Vintage Confections Etsy shop.
Nerd Valentine
This Nerd Valentine Tumblr is full of, you guessed it, nerdy gift ideas.
Tools
(photos by Julia Robbs>)
The anticipation for today’s Tattly launch has been killing me for weeks! We just uploaded Ax and Hammer, Pliers and Ax and Log by the wonderful Fiona Richards. It doesn’t get any better, or does it?
Bamboo Mixing Bowl Set
I wouldn’t mind giving this Bamboo Mixing Bowl Set a home.
Pigeon Post
I just guffawed when our mailman Peter walked in the door with a plastic pigeon on his shoulder. My awesome friend Bridget sent me a Pigeon Post. My day has been made. It can’t get any better. Carrier Pigeon Post. Hilarious!
