Cake

www.miette.com

After reading Decor8 Blog (http://decor8.blogspot.com/) today and being linked to Miette's website and viewing this beautiful image (and many others in their gallery) I decided (outloud) I want to make cakes for a living. I'll let you know how this progresses.

Shabby Chic

www.shabbychic.com

Just a lovely photo from the Shabby Chic Gallery for a sunny Sunday afternoon. I've been in love with Shabby Chic since Rachel Ashwell had the show on E! and now it's for sale down the street at Target.



Pretty matches, too? Why not!

cobra

hivemodern is the site to visit for savvy home design, and it is here that I came across designer Elio Martinelli. Although these pictures pair the lamp with a clean modern look, I think its simple and beautiful design is perfect for any desk. (especially next to a white eMac)

Kragh Rosenberg

www.kraghrosenberg.com

A post via design*sponge led me to the Kragh Rosenberg site. The prints are fantastic and I would buy every pillow, dress and children's item on the site if I had the moo-la (and children). Two of my favorite items from the Summer 07 collection:




(I had a hunch about yellow...and it just keeps popping up!)

snapshot

pretty cameras = pretty pictures...

lomo colorsplash
lomo super-sampler
lomo fisheye

Just Bottoms

J. Crew January 2007 Catalog

I don't really know what you do with just swimsuit bottoms (layout topless, right?), but the ones on the left I would buy without a matching top if it came to that. Anyone else ready for summer?

A Hint of Yellow

Anthropologie January 2007 Catalog

The hints of yellow are so lovely in this month's Anthropologie catalog. I've recently been pondering doing some yellow paint in my bathroom, but maybe just some subtle yellow accents will do.

Enjoy!

I swiped this cute giftcard wrap-thing from Starbucks last week (look familar Jack?) and even though I don't have a Starbucks gifcard to put it around, I still love it.

Pink Inspiration

"One standout item is all you need—instant elegance."
Photo by Simon Upton www.dominomag.com

I love love love this mirror and usually I don't over-love decadent things, but this mirror is the love of my life! Maybe it's the way the pink wall sets and it and makes it look extra girly. Gorgeous.

letterpress

Briar Press has everything you need to know about the letterpress. Here you can search through the classifieds and purchase your own press, or learn about the history of the press along with photos of antique machines. Even if you don't know much about letterpress, like myself, after you visit this site you are going to want one of your own.
www.briarpress.org

"master craftsman"

Kougei
This web-site shows how traditional Japanese paper is made, what the paper is often used for, papermaker interviews, and it also has many wonderful photos. It is pretty cool that the paper we incorporate into our own design also represents the beautiful design of another. aahhh....if only I lived in Japan. Although I was mainly interested in learning about paper, this site includes information on weaving, dyeing, paper stencils - amazing, wood working, bamboo and even metal casting. Most of the artists interviewed are considered "master craftsman... and has devoted (their) entire life to this craft."
www.kougei.or.jp/english

Mom, Beach and Me.

The weather in the Midwest is heading into the unbearable territory in the near future, so it always brings me a little warmth looking at this picture of a young me with my hot mom at the beach. So I thought I would share. I would also like to share that our friend Noble has bought a house with her adorable family in Galena and is hopefully all moved in by now, but maybe not quite unpacked. We can't wait until she's back online and posting away. Speaking of posting, I am making a little vow to myself to be a bit more dedicated to things here at Doug, Jack and Me. My goal is at least one post a day during the week (I can't promise anything on the weekends). So for anyone out there who does read this besides Doug, Jack and Noble...be prepared for a lot more blogging! Happy Beach Thoughts!

the isongbook

"Designed exclusively for Anthropologie, this portable iPod docking station features an AM/FM tuner, detachable speakers, sleep alarm and remote control."

www.anthropologie.com

I guess I need to upgrade from a Shuffle to a real iPod if I want to buy this and have it work, but I would also need to find an extra $350. So I guess I'll just look for now - or add it to my pretend Christmas list. Any one else have an extravegant gift they would like to receive this season? It's always fun to wish for something you know you would never get, right? Wait, is it even November yet? If Bath and Body Works is playing holiday music, you know it's time for present buying.

Bo Notes

My friend SaraBo has one of the cutest apartments in Des Moines, and she has recently created a series of postcards for guests to send while visiting, or after having been to a dinner party that she and her roommate Jenny have hosted. This was a DIY project that I witnessed while spending a cloudy afternoon last week hanging out with Bo. We had hazelnut hot chocolate, and I did some online updating, emailing, and such... while Bo became completely engrossed in this project.

Each postcard has it's own unique caption on the back, too.

On the couch postcard: Without the modern amenity of television, guests enjoy fine conversation and views from 21 windows in this craftsman style duplex in the heart of Des Moines.

And on the suitcase postcard: A craftsman style duplex in the heart of Des Moines becomes a stopping point for many cross-country journeys and Iowa vacations.

Inspiring.

07 Calendar time

As soon as I get a job, I'll be purchasing a replacement for my rockin' Pentagram Design Typographical Calendar.

Sidebar Update

I just updated the sidebar with almost all of the links to sites we have posted about. Can you say, "Bored at work??"

papa stour

From: www.papastour.com

Kate George
"Kate has created a new product - BoxArt which mixes her strong simple outline illustrations with seventy’s retro textiles and 5o’s chic florals to create fun and quirky box frame canvas prints.

The canvas is stretched on a 14 inch (35mm) deep wooden frame which can be mounted on a wall with ease or can simply stand on a shelf."

Simple and perfect for a little one's room. Love the sweet color palette she uses.

x doug

late night

i didn't feel good, and couldn't sleep the other night... this is what i ended up doing untill i was finally feeling tired. all the circles were starting to get to me...

virgin

this site is great... flodipa's portfolio is amazing...

www.flodipa.com

"creating thoughtful beauty"

www.shopheidi.com

I saw a post about Heidi yesterday on design*sponge and wanted to convey how much I love her wrap collection. They make me want to give a beautifully wrapped gift every day. I believe these papers are also frame worthy since the patterns and colors stand so well on their own.