This Star Dust Patch Product Description speaks to me: “When life seems difficult, I always remind myself of the bigger picture. And you can’t get much bigger than remembering that everything is made of star dust and star dust is everything.”
Hidden Storage Drawer
A tiny peel and stick Hidden Storage Drawer. Smart.
My Kids Love Blinks
Two weeks ago my kids discovered Blinks. The initial excitement was big. And continues. I am in the stage of parenting where I never know what will be a hit with my kids – Blinks is a definite winner.
It too *me* a moment to wrap my head around the idea of Blinks as it is like nothing I have ever seen. My kids of course picked it all up way faster than me. I would describe Blinks as a table-top game from the future.
Each ‘Blink Node’ represents one game and if you decide to play it, it tells the other pieces to get on board and programs them to do so. It all feels quite magical. So, basically, you have multiple board games at your fingertips, and as you add more blinks over time (they continuously come out with new ones) your game library expands.
We have the Combo Set and have had so much fun discovering the various games you can play. My kids definitely love Wham and speed racer. My favorite is Puzzle 101.
We haven’t mastered all of them yet, as some of them seem more complex than others. I am thankful for the instructional videos. Show me and I understand. Whenever I have to read game instructions I am lost. Visual learner anyone else?
Anyhow, if you’re going stir crazy at home and want your kids to be entertained and challenged, I can’t recommend Blinks enough.
I got to video-chat-meet the founder Jon Bobrow. He was so kind to give my kids a little intro to Blinks. They loved it and him. What a joy to learn that the people behind the products you love are kind, generous humans. Jon is one of them.
Jon does live-streams on how to play with Blinks at home on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here’s one.
And here’s the video we watched once we first got our Blinks:
Consider me and my kids a fan.
Maple Cream
I was invited for brunch at a friend’s house this past weekend and got introduced to Maple Cream. My life will never be the same. It’s as if a creamy honey and maple sirup had a baby. It’s a sweet, creamy, delicious spread. HEAVEN!
Spreadsheets
I am so grateful I have people in my life who love spreadsheets, so I don’t have to. I buy them all this hat.
Wear Your Kale
Gah! I have been waiting for *weeks* to share this new Tattly: Kale Tattly by Lara Gastinger. I am pretty sure the entire state of California is freaking out right now.
Glassine Treat Bags / Envelopes
I love these Glassine Treat Bags.
Pilea Plant Tattly
The plant lover in me is so very happy about the launch of this Pilea Plant Tattly by Brooklyn based Illustrator Claudia Pearson. If Calathea is more your jam, we launched that too.
Pins
Lydia Daum designs beautiful pins.
(I asked the internet which small shops/makers I should support. This was one of the suggestions.)
Wave Memo
Paper memo’s that stand out by standing up and wave, by Duncan Shotton! Write, fold, wave! SO FUN!
(I asked the internet which small shops/makers I should support. This was one of the suggestions. I agree.)
DIY Growing Kit
How lovely is this handmade ceramic avocado growing starter?
(I asked the internet which small shops/makers I should support. This was one of the suggestions. I agree.)
Start Where You Are Keychain
Start Where You Are Keychain. Lovely.
(I asked the internet which small shops/makers I should support. This was one of the suggestions. I agree.)
Creator Tote
This Creator Tote by Rayo And Honey makes for an excellent gift. Also available as a keychain.
(I asked the internet which small shops/makers I should support. This was one of the suggestions. I agree.)
You Are Home
What a great gift. Keychain by Adam J Kurtz.
Moody To-Go Cup
How fun is this moody to go cup by A Ways Away? Hand-made in Los Angeles.
(I asked on Instagram what small shops I should support. This was one of the suggestions.)
Only Love Banner
Yes to this message. Only love. Banner by Rayo and Honey.
(I asked what small shops/makers I should support. This was one of the suggestions.)
Tassel
Traditionally seen decorating colourful trucks in Northern India and Rajasthan, these black, tassel, pom-poms, hang from truck mirrors and are believed to protect the drivers from the evil-eye and ward of bad luck while on the road. I want them for my home, on doorknobs, mirrors, over the door.
(I asked on Instagram what small shops I should support. This was one of the suggestions, by Anna Dorfman)
BOSS
This BOSS Necklace by Automic Gold made me chuckle. I bought a super delicate chain ring from them this weekend and LOVE it. I also am really intrigued by their tagline “radically inclusive jewelry”, founded by a genderqueer NYC couple.
Moon Puzzle
Completely in love with this Moon Puzzle.
Take Good Care Oracle Deck
I found this Take good Care Deck at my local coffee shop. It’s sits on my desk and every morning I pull a card to set the tone for the day. Today’s card was “the path is not linear”. Love this so much. Definitely a new favorite to gift to friends. Get yours here.
Baggu Leather Crossbody Bag
A few weeks before my trip to Switzerland I purchased this simple leather crossbody bag by BAGGU. It’s been the perfect travel companion for wallet, keys, phone, passports… It’s become a daily staple and favorite.
(I just ordered it in another color. Consider me a fan! Also, fun fact, BAGGU is a female owned and run business!)
NEW: Embroidery Tattoos by Tattly
Tattly launched Embroidery Tattoos by Tessa Perlow yesterday. These are the coolest! I don’t know what to do with my excitement over these! Gah!
In case you’re not familiar with Tattly: It’s a high-end temporary tattoo company I started 8 years ago. The designs last 2-5 days and are printed with vegetable based ink, here in the USA. We license art from professional artists and they get a generous cut of every single sale.