Puzzle board

How amazing are these Puzzle Boards? What fun for fall parties.

(Via Swiss, via Apartment Therapy)

United States cheese boards

How cool are these United States cheese boards? (As a Michigan girl, I'm psyched that they made a separate piece for the Upper Peninsula!)

(Via I Heart You)

Thomas Paul plates

Loving these Thomas Paul plates (along with everything else in the great Maine-based shop Daytrip Society).

Whale tea towel

Fun tea towels can really perk up a kitchen (and they make great presents wrapped around a bottle of wine). I like these friendly whales.

P.S. More dish towels.

(Via Lena)

Food jars

Aren't these jars pretty?

(Via Eat Drink Chic)

Tea submarine

Now that I'm not drinking wine, I've returned to my British roots and am drinking tea. Every evening, Alex and I make a steaming pot of cinnamon-y Bengal Spice. So I laughed when I saw this funny submarine tea infuser. Genius!

What kind of tea do you like?

(Via Swissmiss)

Heart tea towels

What sweet tea towels. It's the little things, right? (And cute for Valentine's Day.)

(Via Chelsea)

Gift Guide Part #6: Your British Dad Who Makes Peppery Soups and Isn't Scared of Anything (Even Really Scary Things).

Cycling's Golden Agewith nostalgia-inspiring biking photos from the forties, fifties and sixties, $32.97.

Danish spice mill for family dinners, $79.

A French map cheese board, which cleverly pinpoints where each stinky cheese comes from, $60.

Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection, since he taught you to love these films (and to watch out for Hitchcock's secret cameos!), $54.99.

A rad Icelandic tie, made from wool from the country's finest sheep, $54.

A propeller bottle stopper, $28, wrapped up with his favorite red wine.

Camping gloves, with a handy slit in the thumb so he can type on his blackberry, $78.

A biplane ride in upstate New York, where he'll get to wear those awesome aviator goggles, $65.

Restful

I just felt like some nice restful images today. I found these in Country Home Ideas. They just make me feel calm. It's been kinda busy lately!

Come join me ....

I really want to walk to the end of this pier, sit down and swing my legs ... don't you?

xxx

Dish towels

When I was little, I felt so bad for my mom when she got things like soap and tea towels for Christmas. How sad! I thought. But now that I'm a grown-up, I understand the appeal. Don't you love these dish towels from Tas-ka?

Wine tip

Last night, I biked over to the lovely Jennifer's house for thai food. I brought a bottle of white wine, but it was warm by the time I arrived. Jen's clever solution? Wrap a wet paper towel around it and stick it in the freezer. Ten minutes later, it was perfectly chilled. Genius!

P.S. Plus, my little brother's awesome design tip...

Home Inspiration: Blonde Redhead

Blonde Redhead's apartment appeared in Domino ages ago, but I keep coming back to the photos. Isn't the blue toile wallpaper gorgeous? I love how they make it feel modern and casual by randomly tacking up favorite photos.

(Photos from Domino, via Field Guided and Jeana Sohn)

Wednesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Herriott Grace, a father/daughter shop that sells wooden spoons. They're offering this black-walnut spoon, which was hand-carved from beginning to end. It has a beautiful wide grain and shallow oblong scoop. Isn't it lovely?

For a chance to win, please visit Herriott Grace and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Sarah is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.

Swimmers glasses

Aren't these swimmers glasses sweet? When you fill them with water, they look like they're really splashing around. (P.S. More funny glasses.)

(Via Double Takes)

Sailor Stripes

On etsy today, I'm loving this striped top -- with a sailor collar!

And this fab striped thermos for fall picnics.

Wednesday Giveaway!

I have a new giveaway for you today! This lovely spoon and bowl set from Farmhouse Wares would be perfect for cereal and ice cream sundaes. When you're done, just tuck the spoon in the bowl. Cute!

For a chance to win this spoon/bowl set, visit the Farmhouse Wares website and tell us your favorite item in the comments below. I'll select a winner at random on Thursday.

Thank you and good luck! xo

Update: Sarah was the winner! Congrats! Please come back for another giveaway next Wednesday, my dears...

Frog Dish.

Oh, my goodness, cute!

Adding to my Ebay Shop

Psst, I added more to my eBay shop, like those cute six heart tupperware tumblers and a brand new 1950's retro bathing suit. Go here, if you'd like. Thank you! xo