fab friday.

lotka paper mobile, by haru.
i’m a bit of a paper goods addict. stationery, cards, journals, notepads. anything printed — you name it, i want it. i love good looking paper goods and great typography, and could probably run a small stationery store from my office with all i’ve got stocked up. and yet — i can not stop! this week’s fab friday finds is all about ink on paper (and a few other good things!).

ink and wit’s stylish note cards; clothespins of love from quotes & notes (technically, not paper, but i’m allowed to break the rules); rad rubber stamps from paperwink; and great graphic design from belle & elle pharmacy.

adorable hand drawn kraft paper envelopes from instant joy.

i finally was brave enough to apply my shanna murray decal to my chalkboard wall!

a pop-up lovi bird postcard, from merchant no. 4.

kraft paper wellie tags from mommy holly; blanca gomez’s i heart you cards; oh joy! sweet scalloped edge journal; and vintage flashcard notebooks from saratops.

love these images on mod paper cubes, via designer’s library.

clever jane austen quote on kitchen tea towel from brookish.
look mama! a reader discount.

i’m very happy to pass along a LOVELY LITTLE reader discount from one of my generous sponsors, look mama! sfgirlbybay readers are being offered a 20% product discount at the look mama! online store on any size order, simply by entering the codeĀ SFGIRLBYBAY! at the checkout stage, now through August 31st. look mama! has a really fun, and funny, line of greeting cards, adorable paper goods. have a look, and enjoy the discount!


late for a very important date!
sorry guys — i’m late this morning! i was hired to be a photo stylist for a magazine ad for the lovely minted yesterday, so i’m a little off schedule this week. but, i’ll have a fresh post up in an hour or so!

the good news is, when the minted ad breaks, i’ll be able to share a fun ‘behind the scenes’ look at our photo shoot! it was blast, and so very inspiring to work in such great company, so i’m excited to share the experience of working as a photo stylist.
in the meantime, check out minted — a really wonderful online resource from some creative and very community-minded women for affordable online invitations and stationery. designers submit their work, and you as an online community vote for the best designs — all available to order and customize for your individual invitation needs. see you here in just a little bit!

good reads: uppercase, number six.

yippee! another new issue of uppercase is all ready for our reading pleasure, and visual delight! i’m excited to share with you my interview with orangette’s molly wizenberg & brandon pettit, partners in delancey, their cozy seattle restaurant, which is included in this issue of uppercase.

also in uppercase magazine this month, features on artist leah giberson (who has a show this week at rare device here in san ); ninainvorm, as well as many other artist interviews, and some great visual eye candy on typography, photography and crafts. drop in at uppercase for a sneak peak PDF.



good reads: camilla engman giveaway!

i’m so excited for this sfgirlbybay giveaway! camilla engman’s suitcase series, published by uppercase is one of my favorite book purchases in a long time. and today, i’m happy to be giving a copy of camilla’s the suitcase series away on the blog.

The Suitcase Series shares the lives of artists and designers from around the world. Small and intimate, each book contains secret treasures, like this booklet (above) of the adventures of Morran, Camilla’s sweet little Swedish dog with a big imagination. Each book in The Suitcase Series is a precious souvenir of a creative journey shared between the artist and you, the reader.

To enter to win this book giveaway, please comment below (and be sure to include a way to reach you) and share with us what you always take along in your suitcase, when headed out on your travels. Comment by next Wednesday, March 31st, and I’ll announce a winner on Thursday, April 1. Happy trails!














































