lauren and derek of san francisco’s curiosity shoppe are already living dolls…but now, they are paper dolls! they’ve been cloned in paper by the wondrously talented Chloe Fleury (that’s her up on the fire escape!). Chloe is an amazing artist whose work will be celebrated this Friday evening at the curiosity’s shoppe’s opening party for... 
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You know what are really useful? Wall calendars. so handy, you just take a gander and in an instant you know what’s up, or if you’re like me, what day it is.  you and me, the royal we made a wall calendar that is useful in the time mapping sense, and aesthetically friendly. There are two versions: a handsome red and blue one, and an orange and light gray one.... 
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this etsy shop is just rad. it’s called umbu, and i love her re-purposed pendant lamps, made from recycled paper scraps – like maps, newspaper and magazine pages and even sewing patterns. so creative, and so very pretty. i love the light these umbu lamps give off, and the shapes and patterns the printed paper creates. take a look at umbu. i think you’ll like.  
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sometimes, there’s no better read than your very own words and ideas. i like keeping my own design journals, but these notebooks are pretty inventive, too. scout books are new, allowing you to create your very own book including cover art of your personal designs, and artwork (and interior artwork too on the text pages, if you are so inclined). *Note the new discount... 
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it’s countdown to christmas time. with all the dashing and prancing about, i hope you all find a moment to squeeze in some ‘me’ time. see you on monday! [ *photo via sfgirlbybay. ]  
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