Nonpareil

Simpli Jessi has some of the sweetest handmade dolls I’ve seen. Each adorable little creation has a story to go with it. Take, for example, Clair {the little freckled girl, above}…here’s part of her description:

Clair makes films. Last year she traveled to New Zealand to film a documentary. Clair eats a lot of pickles and sometimes chews with her mouth open – but only when she’s alone. Clair has a dog named Yoshi who rides a skateboard!

How cute is that?! She uses eco stuffing and found fabric for her creations…I’m just smitten. Check out her blog, too….turns out we have similar taste in music!

I could totally live in sweats. It’s a dangerous thing, really. I was so happy to learn about Recession Proof‘s totally comfy and cute clothes. It’s like the best of both worlds {the sweats vs. wearing something cute worlds, that is}. I love the pencil skirt, and that vest and tank top are great together. LOVE!

ps. thanks to Tara from Handmade in PA blog for discovering Recession Proof!

I love the internet. Here’s how I found this song {it’s a couple of years old, but I had never heard it}:

Last week I had a gal named Amanda Donaho follow me on Twitter…so I went to her site to check it out {she’s a photographer based in Ohio}. As I was perusing her great portfolio, the song, Trouble by an Ohio band, Over the Rhine came on. Usually music on a website is a bit of a peeve of mine, because it usually interferes with what I’m already playing…but I just couldn’t seem to get enough of this little tune. I haven’t listened to any more of their music…but if you like it and want to know more, here’s Over the Rhine’s website {click the little record player option on the right, and you can listen}.

I first saw these cute crocheted letter pillows on the blog Swiss Miss. I think they are cute…and they work perfectly with my love of letters {“g” being my very fave…yes, I have a favorite letter}. Visit Laura’s Left Hook on etsy to check them out, as well as her other crocheted goods {I also like her Tawashi Scrubbers}.

I’ve *known* Shari Bonnin of Bonnin Designs online for a couple of years now…and she’s so so sweet! I love that this mild-mannered-mama loves to get her flamenco on…and I especially love her flamenco roses and jewelry! She also just posted some new flower rings in her shop, and I think they are super cute. Her jewelry has been featured on plenty of TV shows, including “Becker” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. She’s been a featured guest designer on the DIY channel as well. Multi-talented, this girl!

Oh, and she does offer more than just the color red in her shop…I’m just feelin’ a little extra sassy today, and am posting something other than my usual muted green and blue!