thought of the day : windy.

"If you can read this, it is probably windy," an ink & watercolor drawing by Marc Johns, who makes me smile on a daily basis. (See also: shop)

gift guides : for the classics.

Lovely items for those who ignore popular trends and go for things old-fashioned that never really go out of style.

1. Valobra Shaving Soaps ($12.50), 2. Zinc Letters ($18), 3. Small Wooden Radio ($210), 4. http://store.kaufmann-mercantile.com/collections/tools-outdoors/products/market-fruit-picking-pack" target="blank">Market & Fruit Picking Pack ($119), 5. dedrick full length coat ($115.99), 6. Double Clock Necklace (£15), 7. Library Pocket Journal ($22), 8. Julie Bag ($210), 9. Apolis + Matteo Linen Pocket Square ($42), 10. James Dean Habana Vintage Eyeglasses ($69), and 11. Luddite 15" Laptop Case ($60)

interior inspiration : where men live.

The stylish homes of men and men alone. Sometimes all that masculinity works well.

Sources (from top to bottom): Design*Sponge: Jimmie Martin & Rick Schultz, Dwell, The Selby: Vincent Darre, The Locals, NY Times: Ford Wheeler, The Selby: Sean MacPherson, Design*Sponge: Roland Bello, Dwell, Chicago Home + Garden.

flickr photo of the day : little dresses.

"home" by girlhula. (See also: blog & shop.)

last day for holiday shipping in my shop...

...is Saturday, December 17th. Please check out our prints and buy a gift for a loved one! I'll even throw in a little something extra for the holidays. Shopping handmade is where it's at.

december giveaway : stella saves the day!

In case you didn't know, it is giveaway month on Design is Mine, featuring lovely prizes from friends and sponsors all December long! Today's giveaway comes from stella saves the day, a lovely Etsy jewelry shop owned by Brooklyn-based artist Jennifer Shingelo. She is offering readers these sweet vintage brass best friend coin key chains!

All you have to do is comment with your name and email address no later than noon this Friday, December 16th. Good luck!

this morning...

...I am feeling oh-so inspired by the work of 16-year-old (yes, sixteen) photographer Ann He. Romance, dreaminess, and pretty girls galore.

gift guides : for the wee ones.

For this one, I admittedly had a little help from my four-year-old. He knows his stuff.

1. Lego Architecture Empire State Building ($24), 2. Upper & Lowercase abc blocks ($20), 3. Cat Shirt ($20), 4. Balthazar the Magician ($48), 5. Schnurpfel Lacing Pony ($47), 6. mr. roboto ($32), 7. Wool Frog Hand Puppet ($32), 8. Britto Triangle Crayons ($6.99), 9. Gourmet Chef Kitchen ($138), 10. eye spy camera ($11), 11. Aristo Katt Pillow ($46), and 12. Robot Matryoshkas ($15.50)

flickr photo of the day : flapper.

"Beauty" from Gatochy.

Good evening, lovelies! I hope you all had a really great weekend. Mine, I must say, was fabulous. My 1920s Jazz Age holiday party was a huge success and so much fun. There were so many dapper ladies and gents, drinking and smiling away. I wish I could do it all over again. I am still on a bit of a high from it.

And right now, I'm raising my hot toddy to a great mid-December week!

thought of the day : not lost.

"Wander," an art piece by Wesley Bird. (Framed print available here, $35)

totally loving...

...Fine Little Day for Urban Outfitters. Everything Elisabeth Dunker touches turns to gold, I swear. (See also: her blog & shop)