just when you thought they couldn’t get any more clever or creative, lauren smith and derek fagerstrom of san francisco’s curiosity shoppe wow us once again. On September 9th you’re going to need to head directly to your local target store or visit online where you will find an exclusive, limited edition line of housewares, stationery, toys, and gift items... 
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i love souvenirs, but perhaps not in the traditional sense. sometimes i like the kitschy stuff, like the eiffel tower key chains (above). but, my keepsake purchases are usually more useful – something i can use in the kitchen, like the egg cup from merci – i’ll be eating my soft boiled eggs in it one morning and think “ahhh, i got this in paris“.... 
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i didn’t get the chance to say ‘happy friday’ to y’all since i was on a flight back from paris all day, so happy monday! and for those of you stateside, happy fourth of july holiday! these are just a few of my souvenirs de paris… a vintage egg cup from an amazing store called merci (more on that later!) and some delicious kusmi tea – i couldn’t... 
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i’m such a fan of the blog suitcase confessions, and since i’m soon headed out of town, i am inspired by his pairings once again. tim works as a Principal lecturer in Design and a freelance stylist based in the UK, and has exquisite taste. these images are of treasures and trinkets brought back from tim’s travels over the years, prompted by his rather wonderful... 
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