snail mail

How adorable is this envelope? It combines two of my favourite things: snails and snail mail! It's part of a stationary set from Dark Horse designed by Kristen Ulve. I'm in love!

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wish you were here

Continuing the theme of maps and globes, check out these fantastic postcards featuring US State Maps. For fans of all sorts of postcards, collector DeeDeeQ5724 has all sorts to look at.I was highly amused by the presence of this Rock City postcard in the bunch. I visited Rock City when I was very young and carry with me memories of fear and wonder to this day.

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stuff and stuff

I kind of love how Thomas Dozol and Michael Stipe don't have just one of anything in their home. And it's all stacks and piles and mess and it shouldn't be attractive but it is.
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smiles

I've blogged about Douglas Wilson's work before, I've even blogged about his blog. I don't, however, think I've accurately expressed how much I love love love it! He calls it Here Are Things I Like, and I heartily agree. He manages to find some beautiful things which almost always make me smile. Check out these gorgeous typewriter ribbon tins from Uppercase:
Keep 'em coming, Mr. Wilson!