A is for adorable

With a bun in the oven its pretty much been all things baby around here, from coming up with ideas for our big gender reveal party to figuring out what I want to do decor wise for our 'baby space' I'm simply amazed by how many adorable things there are out there. Like this ABC poster from Paola Zakimi of Holli. I love how these animals have a bit of personality, I think my favorite is the beanie wearing llama, and the use of the more uncommon animals is pretty smart. Though I did have to look up what i and v were...and I still don't think I know what an indri or vole are. Might just have to pick up this fun print for our little one to practice their abc's. You can find more fun prints from Paola in her store along with a few hug-able animals as well.

image via holli

Bandito design co

As a true child of the 80s I have a love for all things Pee Wee and this tequila print from Bandito Design Co is ironically awesome. I've got many memories of me as a child doing this exact move, so why not capture it in a print right? Carefully screen printed, each design from Bandito design co is slightly unique, slightly quirky and full of color, which is your favorite?

photos via bandito design co

Happy Weekend

Anyone have any great plans for the weekend? We've been having fantastic weather lately and though the ground may shake from time to time, October is pretty awesome in SF. I'm hoping to get in a picnic at the park with the husband and pooch, its one of our favorite things to do and when living right across the street from Golden Gate park, how could you not go on a sunny afternoon?
A few days ago I got an email from Coni of ConiLab all the way over in Spain to introduce me to her lovely handmade screenprinting shop and I just love this life is colorful print don't you? It reminds me to stop and take a deep breath and just look around me. There are so many things to get done in a day, sometimes a reminder to just take it all in and have a moment of relaxation is needed. So thanks Coni for helping me discover all the color around me.

photo via coniLab

Natural beauty

Ever have one of those weekend where you feel super busy but hardly did much?  That was me this weekend.  I spent most of my time either getting to or from locations, public transportation can really slow you down around here on the weekends, perhaps that's why I feel like I do- too much waiting around!  Saturday was spent an hour away at the husbands company picnic.  You never really know what to expect at these kinds of things, but we were treated to paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and lots of fresh fruits and veggies.  I've always wanted to try out kayaking and although my forearms are still sore and my husband got soaked, it was totally worth it.
I was however most excited to take a trip out to Renegade SF on Sunday even after the hour long bus ride.  I always look forward to these shows {missing Unique LA tremendously} and getting to meet and see so many great artists and blogger friends.  One shop in particular that caught both my husband and I's eye were the intaglio prints from Julia Lucey.  Inspired by Julia's young memories of summer camp in the backcountry, her prints evoke such a serene feeling, we wanted to get one so bad but walked away empty handed.  Figured it was better to know exactly where it could go in our place before we spent the money, frames can be so expensive! Her shop is on a mini vacation at the moment, but will be back very soon so do stop by Julia's site and get inspired.

photos via julia lucey

Kiddie friendly

It seems all my friends are having babies these days, seriously, I can count 7 off the top of my head.  After getting a 3D sonogram texted to me with an old friends little girl, I had babies on the brain.  So off I was scouring over little goodies to fill rooms, and these prints and pillows from Kate Durkin would fit in perfectly with any children decor.  Although after seeing the custom giant whale and owl she did on her blog, I might just have to get one for me.

photos via kate durkin