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!)
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.
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)
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.
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 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.
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.
I am so totally getting this old school bike horn.
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!)
How incredibly fabulous is this astronaut bedding by SNURK? Made me smile, ear to ear.
(Via coolmompicks)
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.
This Nerd Valentine Tumblr is full of, you guessed it, nerdy gift ideas.
(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?
I wouldn’t mind giving this Bamboo Mixing Bowl Set a home.
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!
Everything’s better with a rainbow on it: Chief Financial Officer coin purse, designed by Ana Benaroya.
Woodum Tote Shou is a bag made in Japan from thin slices of wood strengthened by a special resin technique.
Jewelry that celebrates simple geometric shapes always gets my vote. Love this Diamond Ring and Double Loop Brass Ring by BEPARTstudio on Etsy.
No need to explain – it’s another f***ing tote. Made me chuckle.
Amplifiear is brilliant in its simplicity, a simple solution to the iPad’s rear facing (and weak) speakers.
Team Tattly launched Gift Cards last week! Nothing better than the recipient choosing the perfect Tattly for themselves. Right? And, to make it more personal, we offer the option of a beautifully handwritten note, by no other than Jen Mussari. Boom!
Tattly Gift Cards are redeemable for any product at Tattly.com and will never expire.
Know anyone that deserves a Hero Medal?
I fully agree with this sentiment: I wish Cheese was a Vegetable. A lovely notebook by Kerry Carambula, the force behind Remedy Quarterly.
Considering how often I drop my phone, I fully qualify to own one of these iPhone Wrist Straps.