Anthology's Gift Guide 2011

Still trying to figure out what to get for your pickiest family and friends? Anthology's got you covered! Check out their 2011 Gift Guide here.

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This Makes the iPhone Worth It

Hello Little Printer, available 2012 from BERG on Vimeo.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Día de Muertos

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Eyes on Traveling

As I prepare myself for my trip to France, I can't help but wish I would've found these adorable Suitcase Eyes by Muji to add to my luggage.

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Minneapolis, The City of Bikes

Minneapolis was recently voted the #1 biking city—woohoo!! Unfortunately, I'm still one of those people who drives everywhere (don't judge me, I feel awful enough as it is) but I would totally buy one of these beautiful bicycles! I can see it already... MARIE. Very nice.

Fused Glass

Exquisite bottles by Tapio Wirkkala who uses a technique called "Incalmo" (a process that includes two types of glass, worked separately and fused together to create a single object where individual areas are separated by color).



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Living Life in Pantone Colors

Why wouldn't we live amongst our favorite swatches? We all have a few memorized, don't deny it, embrace it, and then sit on it or store stuff in it. Pantone chairs available here, and Pantone tin boxes available here.




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Lintar Olive Oil

Although I love this olive oil packaging by TRIDVAJEDAN, I find it more inspiration for something I would want to do to my house. I think it's the contrasting color palette, simple form, and connecting use of the typography that reminds me of trim and window treatments.



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Spring is in the Air

Nothing like a little piece of spring to carry around with you all day long... Created by Woodland Belle.




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Felted Stone Mat

Felted Stone Mat available at Viva Terra.


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Milky Waterfall & Lake Shelves

Milky Waterfall & Lake shelves by Marisko Studio are the perfect interior decor to reflect the artic temperatures of the Minnesota outdoors.



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2010, The Year of Better Decisions

New Year resolutions can be so difficult to keep, so I've decided to make it easier on myself this year and rely on the undeniable fact that I'm getting older and hopefully wiser. I will make better decisions this year. I may fail once in a while, but will have plenty of opportunities to redeem myself and I have a secret weapon: adorable Unazukin diminutive decision-makers. What could go wrong? Have a great year everyone, happy 2010!


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Curious Gifts

I love all the products from The Curiosity Shoppe, they're quirky and funny, yet tasteful. Below are my favorites.



Cubic Switchplate


One-Inch Necklace


Jabber-Jaw Talking Painting


Knitted Coffee Sleeve


Screen-Printed Horse Plaque

My Wish List

Although I want a lot of things for Christmas – mostly spending time with my family, reconnecting with my friends, and knitting all winter – I only wish for one tangible gift: a meringue ring.

The Kingdom Animalia

Perfect as wall decor or bookshelf eye candy, The Kingdom Animalia by Enormous Champion is laser cut, hand finished, sustainable harvest wood stained and painted with non toxic, no-VOC water-based stain & paint, and finished and sealed with beeswax. The perfect gift for an animal lover with limited space or allergies.

12 Days of Christmas – Gift Idea #4

Lump of Coal Glycerin Soap

12 Days of Christmas – Gift Idea #2

Oversized everyday objects to decorate your home, aka Wally by da da da.




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12 Days of Christmas – Gift Idea #1

For the typography lover in your life, the Serif Tote Bag by Little Factory.


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Solar LED House Numbers

The perfect complementary accessory to go with my solar LED lawn lights (as soon as people quit stealing them). House numbers vailable to purchase at feel more human, a wonderful online store full of environmentally friendly merchandise and gift ideas.