To the Letter

When we were kids, our grandfather would let my sister and me and our two cousins join him in his woodshed to make projects. My favorite piece is a simple letter K I made from scrap wood. I still have it. I think some of these other monogrammed items would be fun to have, too.

Photos from here, here, here, here and here. 

Twelve Days

Is Christmas really twelve days away? While I can't quite believe that, here are some Etsy finds -- paintings, prints, jewelry and more -- inspired by the twelve days of Christmas!

First day: A partridge in a pear tree.

Second day: Turtle doves.

Third day: French hens.

Fourth day: Calling birds.

Fifth day: Golden rings.

Sixth day: Geese a laying.

Seventh day: Swans a swimming.

Eighth day: Maids a milking. 

Ninth day: Ladies dancing.

Tenth day: Lords a leaping. 

Eleventh day: Pipers piping. 

Twelfth day: Drummers drumming. 

Pillow Talk

Sometimes you stumble across something pretty awesome, and these pillows by Alexandra Ferguson are my dose of that for the day. The advice stitched across some pillows are quite practical (No Whining and Clean Your Room), but my favorites are the ones that are just plain fun. I mean, who wouldn't benefit from a pillow offering the suggestion Let's Make Out?

Photos from here.

Prints Charming

I love the graphic quality of these pillow cases and towels by Branch Handmade. The images are quirky and beautiful and definitely add personality to everyday items. Enjoy!

Photos from here.