my new shop!

Good morning, readers! I have some exciting news- my darlin' and I just opened a new Etsy shop called Our Little Words. We made a number of prints featuring our favorite song lyrics using ink, watercolors, and vintage stamps. Each one is only $10 and might just make a sweet holiday gift for someone special (hint hint.)

xo, Summer

thought of the day : favorite.

"You're My Very Favorite," a romantic greeting card on brown kraft paper with handwritten calligraphy by sparrow nest script. ($6)

gift collection : for the girly girl.

I am sure we all know one, or are one. I myself have a deep love of femininity, especially when it has to do with vintage florals, soft pinks, and satin lingerie. I won't deny it.

1. Be Happy ($66), 2. darlene ruffle knitted dress ($74.99), 3. Lips in Mischief ($15), 4. World's Smallest Lookbook Necklace ($34.99), 5. Girl with braid - Pocket mirror ($7), 6. Adult Guy de Jean Can Can Ivory Umbrella ($200 CAD), 7. Little Dictionary Of Fashion ($19.95), 8. Tokyo Milk Let Them eat Cake No.11 Parfum ($28.50), 9. Lily suspender briefs (£55), 10. "Love" Tattoo Porcelain Box ($89), and 11. Red Floral Laptop Case (£18)

ten images of inspiration : vintage style from pinterest.

Because vintage beauties are my favorite things to look at on Pinterest. I absolutely adore classic style, more than I can say.

Pinboards (from top to bottom): Adorevintage, rachelchew (elephantine), Leah Dent, Essi, Arielle Gordon, Elsie Larson, Rebecca Emily Darling, deargolden, myvintagevogue, and Arielle Gordon.

december giveaway : little bright studio!

Good morning! Since last week's giveaway ended yesterday, I have a new one for you today! This time it's from my dear friend Amy of little bright studio. She is offering Design is Mine readers one of her lovely handmade friendship necklaces!

All you have to do is leave a comment with your name and email no later than Friday (December 9th) at noon. That's it- I wish you luck!

flickr photo of the day : redhead.

"She listens like spring" by *Cinnamon. (See also: portfolio & tumblr)

gift collection : for the modern design lover.

Time to make the move from vintage to modern...

1. Hybrid-Home Limited Edition Giro di Paris Print ($40), 2. chip, magnetic paper clip holder ($57), 3. skyscraper sculptures - empire state building ($38), 4. Slim calculator ($45), 5. ampersand brooch (AU$20), 6. 365 calendar ($19.95), 7. Hanging Nests ($29), 8. twist bowl ($34), 9. Axis Alarm Clock ($26.40), 10. Miniature Eames Rar Chair ($170), and 11. Unikko Black Mousepad ($19)

if you live in portland...

...this is definitely where you should be tonight. My fabulous friend Ann McGarry is easily one of the most talented women I know- she truly knows how to romance old Polaroid cameras. If you can't make it out for the opening, make sure you stop by Albina Press (Hawthorne) and check out her work. You will be inspired, I promise.

thought of the day : my 2012 goal.

"thou shall not take shit," by New York-based designer Samantha Willis. (See also: jewelry line)

dreamy looks...

...from the AW Maison Scotch line from Scotch + Soda. Such pretty photographs and styles for the season.

december giveaway : hide n seek!

Happy December! I have decided that since part of the fun of the holidays is gift-giving, this month Design is Mine will be hosting a number of fabulous giveaways! Today marks the first one from sponsor Hide n Seek, who is offering my readers the chance to win both of the items above: a sweet Girl & Bear notebook and a very cool & unusual Bison ring (great for both men and women.)

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by Monday, December 5th at noon. Make sure you leave your name and email address. That's it!

Thanks Eloise for teaming up!