Nonpareil

I haven’t posted a “tuesday tunes” in a while…but I heard this single by Regina Spektor on Stereogum, and loved it! It’s a Radiohead cover {one of my all-time-favorite bands}…and  the BEST PART is that the net proceeds from the sale of the single goes to the Emergency Relief Fund of the international humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders. To purchase, go to: http://bit.ly/dcv4dA

I adore the jewelry from Maine’s Quench Metalworks. Let’s just say that you were wondering what kind of gift to get me…you know, just in case you didn’t know. Then, you might consider the fabulous butterfly necklace {bottom, right}…or the ring {top, left}. That’s just the nice kind of person I am…helping you make these difficult decisions easier!!

You can learn more about the artist, Jen, here. Follow her blog here. Fan {or, “like”} her on Facebook!

I was searching for a new gym bag the other day {maybe having a cute, new bag would motivate me to workout!!}…and I found the super-cool bags by Ragged Edge Gear. Their bags are made from Kevlar, the same fabric that bullet-proof vests are made from…the fabric is also used as sails in racing sails for sailboats. We’re talking durable!

I’m crazy about the two bags on the right…especially the little toiletry bag. I’d go to the gym daily if they were mine. Really, I would!

What a funky & fun shop P.B & Jam is!  They have all sorts of quirky vintage finds, absolutely hilarious “awards”…such as the trophy “rooster”…ahem}…and my favorite, their super-funny gift tags….especially the one that reads, “I like you and cupcakes and shopping and kittens. Mostly you.”. Is it wrong that I like all the snarky tags better than the sweet ones?

I saw them first on the blog Happy Girl•Lucky Fella.

My mom used to do enamel work…before I was born, and up until I was a toddler {and could potentially get WAY too close to a hot kiln}. I’ve always wanted to learn how, but have to make a point of asking for a lesson next time I visit my parents…my mom still has the kiln!

I think the enamel jewelry from Angela Gerhard is beautiful. I love her color combinations, and the craftsmanship is exquisite. I’m totally in love with the bracelets {center, left}. Just gorgeous.