the new anthropologie catalog is live online, and it’s got some lovely pops of color. i’m quite smitten with the homegrown monogrammed mugs, and only wish the ‘v’ was a better color for my kitchen. alas, there are worse problems in the world, and i am leaning towards the ‘p’, so maybe i’ll go with ‘p is for picky!’ check... 
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i’ve had this old shadow box like-thingy from the flea market for a while now, and i’ve never been quite too sure what to display in it. but then, i remembered i had these vintage porcelain letters that spell out r-e-l-a-x collecting dust for a while now, so i plopped them in there upright and they just seemed to fit. a nice, and oft-needed reminder around here.... 
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decorating with vintage letters is always ‘big fun’ (found via etsy): b via vintage embellishments; i via tandem studios; g via uncommon vintage; f via i.o.u. vintage; u via gracie’s cottage; and n via bella lula. locally, here in san francisco, timeless treasures is great resource for vintage letters, and anthropologie has a good collection vintage-inspired... 
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i love typography, and i recently discovered a great blog from designer jessica hische.  jessica is a is a typographer and illustrator working in Brooklyn, New York, and she’s got this great post called the Daily Drop Cap, in which jessica illustrates a decorative letter every day (or at least every work day). The project will continue for approximately twelve alphabets... 
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three potato four! i love this online shop, and they’ve got some great vintage finds in their shop right now – just in time for some summer decorating fun. it’s always a great idea to mix things up and add a new ‘old’ item to the decor to throw a bit of eclectic style into the mix. if you haven’t got a good flea market in your neighborhood,... 
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