lulu dee letterpress

Super cute new letterpress shop called LuLu Dee, inspired by mid century modern design.

quick picks...

love this prototype for cloud 9's 2011 tea towel calendar





liberty coin purses blogged over at purl bee



the "me plus you" quilt by kelly mccaleb.

weaving love

love these new weave patterns for lu summers newest book creations. it's refreshing to see a "non-white" pattern, so bright and cheery.

new works from Judy Kaufman

Love these new prints from judy kaufmann (via papernstitch blog).

a few good TYPES...

I'm in the mood for some Type candy today (the image is the link today, taken from my flickr faves).....

random love......

It's been a long week and I'm sad to say I didn't share to much so here is my hodge podge of inspiration for the week, think of it as a mini gallery of what has inspired me through the week...

Freehand Embroidery by Three Red Apples.


Gocco print by Lizzy Stewart.


Tea Pot from Neest.

say hello to PEEKABOO COLLECTIVE!

I'm super excited to post today, it's a special one for me, it's the launch of my latest and greatest project called Peekaboo Collective, a collection of organic & handmade products for children and grown-ups alike! 

Sprouted from an idea planted in the Spring of 2010, myself and my two partners, Shelly Kuzniarek—a designer and letterpress wizard and Jodi Wroblewski—a designer and silk screen master, have decided to combine efforts to make all of our skill sets of illustration, design and printing more powerful through teamwork.

Although we are each accomplished on our own as designers and makers, together we are hoping to develop ideas further and push past the formulaic and almost expected designs that are so often seen for babies and toddlers. We draw inspiration from a variety of sources, but mostly from nature and the little ones that surround us.

We hope you enjoy our eco efforts and can't wait to show you what else we have in store!

until I can get all my banners and links up on the blog, check out our etsy shop and there are more photos here.

The Feedback Loop Notebook Project

check out this really cool pro bono project created to benefit youth all over the country.


Twenty-five leading letterpress printers were asked to create fifty unique notebooks. They could do whatever they wanted. Their limited edition books will be sold on Felt & Wire Shop, in a special storefront, with 100% of the proceeds going to Design Ignites Change, to support their School: by Design youth mentorship program.

Also a catalyst for change, Mohawk Fine Papers donated the paper; and the printers could pick any stock they wanted from the Mohawk Loop paper line. Our youth will be in control someday so lets guide them in the right direction.

back to school goodies

This morning on the news all the talk was about back to school season...I wish I could say "Hurrah" but I have a few more years before I can put Little Miss Zoe on the bus! so, In proper back to school spirit I've got a few quick picks from one of my favorite shops, Present & Correct.

Sponsor Spotlight :: Two Pooch Paperie

Two Pooch Paperie is a custom stationery and invitation shop that came to life in 2008.  Owner/designer/illustrator Kellie Micka is a graphic designer in the marketing world by day and spends her nights and weekends creating the type of design she loves most, paper goods.  The shop also offers custom party items to match the invitations such as gift tags, thank you notes, cupcake toppers, stickers and pennant banners. We welcome you with open arms!!

uncommon coasters

I really adore these laser engraved birch doily coasters from the uncommon shop. although i think they are too cute to actually put a glass on top of them!