my good friend and ‘all things cool scout’ joni sent me a link to this shop i’d yet to hear of, felt & wire. it’s full of some really fantastic journals, artwork, wrapping paper, stationary — paper goods of the most beautiful kind. check out felt & wire for loads more great looking design products. [ two-sided gift wrap from joey's corner... 
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well known and talented  illustrator and artist leigh wells has a brand new endeavor going on, and if you’ve got a special event coming up, you’re going to want to know about ink•wells! leigh has started a custom calligraphy and lettering business called ink•wells, for weddings, showers, parties — pretty much anything special you need penned, she’s... 
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Rare Device is one of my favorite stores and galleries in San Francisco, that features functional experiments and original ideas in art, design, craft and fabrication. Owners Rena Tom and Lisa Congdon constantly seek out objects that are beautiful, evocative, well constructed and thoughtful. And this week Rare Device is excited to share with you a new show: Binding Constant:... 
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San Francisco’s Curiosity Shoppe made it on Daily Candy Deals today. woohoo! So even if you’re not in the bay area, you can still get great deals on everything online from art books, crafty accessories, eclectic home goods, and more — all 25% off. Head over to Daily Candy to sign up if you’re not already a subscriber (subscribe to your town — it’s... 
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i’ve recently discovered this online home furnishings and accessories shop, JAYSON HOME & GARDEN, based out of chicago, that has some really, really great pieces and most are quite affordable. some of jayson’s pieces are more collectibles, so some have higher price tags, but they’ve got a wonderful line of modern sofas at quite reasonable prices (and... 
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