collections : back to school.

It's time to go back-to-school, whether you're a college student or have children of your own, which sadly means one thing... summer is almost over. But oh well, at least there are some fabulous school supplies to covet.

1. Caught On Camera Tape Dispenser ($21.99), 2. Pencil Dispenser ($18), 3. Vintage Children's Spelling Book ($10), 4. Diamond Notebook (£4), 5. chip, magnetic paper clip holder by alessi ($57), 6. Vintage Metal Workers Lunch Box ($30), 7. Glad to Adhere It Tape Set in Red and White ($8.99), 8. slate chalkboard easel ($124), 9. 1970s Crayons (£7.50), and 10. Düller Croquis Notebook ($18)

things i love thursday (even though it's technically friday already).

1. Flower Measuring Spoons ($46), 2.
Batterie de Cuisine ($40), 3. Basil Green Vintage Wool Coat ($100), 4. Lil' Red Coat and The Rainbow ($55), 5. spring island n/s lella ($195), 6. Striped Nesting Bowls ($25), and 7. 1930s Typewriters (from £249.00)

2009 calendar preview : part one.

I know it is only early October, but new and lovely calendars keep popping up in shops all over the place and I just had to share some of them.

• 01. 2009 Letterpress Calendar by green chair press ($20)
  
• <02. Calendar 2009 by Camilla Engman ($28)
  
• 03. the gathered together 2009 calendar by Blissen ($15)
  
• 04. 2009 Calendar by Driscoll Design (price unknown)
  
• 05. 2009 wooden desk calendar by Night Owl Paper Goods ($32)
  
• 06. happy days calendar by pikku (not for order yet)
  
• 07. Japanese animal desk calendars from Fred Flare ($14)
  
• 08. 2009 Calendar by Snow & Graham (available here for $15)
  
• 09. Shout*Calendar by Magnolia Moonlight ($30)
  
• 10. 12 months of Seltzer by Seltzer Goods (price unknown)
  
• 11. Paper Source 2009 Wall Art Calendar by Paper Source ($26.95)
  
• 12. Letterpress Printed 2009 Calendar by Egg Press ($24)

poppies and paris : two things i love.

1. Poppy Mouse Pad from Fabulous Stationery ($8) and 2. "Paris" City Print from Binth ($22)

back to school : it's that time.

1. Bell ($6), 2. Cavallini Erasers ($3), 3. Field Notes Set of 3 ($8), 4. chocolate and peanut butter bookplates (8 for $8, 24 for $21), 5. Gigantic Calculator ($16), 6. Sukie Agenda (£14.95), and 7. yesterday's news colored pencils ($10)

chalk board wall decals.

I love this idea- Chalk Board Wall Decals. They seem like they would be great for people living in apartments, since they just stick and peel off without leaving any damage. So great for to-do lists or calenders. ($58 from See Jane Work)

things i love thursdays.

1. Tetrad Flat Shelving ($750), 2. Calligraphic Hand Lettering by Betsy Dunlap, 3. Mini Chandelier ($69.50), 4. Daydream ($125), 5. Rite in the Rain All-Weather Notebook ($6), 6. Zakka Frames (Price unknown), 7. Rectangular Village Pillow ($40), and 8. Circle Stitch Photo Album ($40)

all you need is love.

Happy Valentine's Day!

• 1. Love You Forever Card from Sprout Home ($6.25)
  
• 2. Love is in the Air Mug with Gift Box from Graham & Green (£14.50)
  
• 3. Love Jar from Jonathan Adler ($55)
  
• 4. Blue Love Print from Identity 5 ($360-$720)
  
• 5. Mini Love Pennant Mailers from Fred Flare ($6)
  
• 6. Love Scribble from Night Owl Paper Goods ($6)
  
• 7. Tea & Ginger from This Charming Girl (£9.00)
  
• 8. Singing Bird Love Tree Print from Indie Fixx ($18)
  
• 9. I Love You Card from Rock Paper Scissors ($4.50)
  
• 10. Love Decoupage Paper Weight from Show ($66)
  
• 11. Valentine Monkey from Hello Lucky ($3.95)
  
• 12. Love Paperweight from Spoon Sisters ($69)
  
• 13. Love, Baby, Love from Imogene ($3)
  
• 14. Cream & Red Love Cushion from Rockett St. George (£39.50)
  
• 15. Girard "Love" Notecards from the Curiosity Shoppe ($14.95)
  
• 16. Love Pillowcase Set from Urban Outfitters ($24)

things i love thursdays.

1. American Bungalow Collection ($55), 2. Moleskin Pocket Plain Book ($10.45), 3. Retro Valentines ($8), 4. Alpino Colored Pencils ($16), 5. Rose Bedspread (£135.00), and 6. I Love You (Price unknown)