hello design*sponge readers

I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to help spread the word about Yellow Goat, the work of Petula, a hard-working talented artist. Her designs are fresh and whimsical while retaining a modern, sophisticated feel.

**Remember there are plenty more pictures after the jump!

Next on my purchase list:

Her “I’m Priceless” barcode necklace ($33 USD & $4.50 s&h). The barcode is hand-drawn and the letters are hand-stamped into sterling silver on an 18″ sterling chain.

"I'm Priceless" on 18" chain

"I'm Priceless" Sterling Silver Tag; handstamped & handdrawn

Edible School Yard, ya ‘eard?

After a brief hiatus, I am back.

I had a the great need for a “mental health” vacation. Let’s leave it at that.

New Orleans is really being good to us these days. Beautiful sunny weather, perfectly warm not-quite 80 degree weather. Nothing to complain about!

I’ve been starting to volunteer at Samuel J. Green Charter School on Valence St. near where I live. They have an Edible School Yard, modeled after Alice Waters’ project in Berkeley, California. Their organic garden is an oasis. I feel incredibly fortunate to be given the opportunity to share this special place with so many gifted children.

They sell starter plants, herbs, and fruits/vegetables from their garden every first Saturday of the month at the Freret Street Market. Everything is organic and profits a community built on love for children. 99% of them below the poverty line. That’s what I call big love.

80sStyle.com: lusting

Han Cholo – BIG SPIKE STUDE EARRINGS $80.00

dr. dog @ One-Eyed Jack’s

I went to One-Eyed Jack’s last night to see Dr. Dog. BEST DECISION EVER. Everyone at the concert was wonderful, curteous, and fun. There was dancing, jamming and overall euphoria. They played for the perfect amount of time, and I spent my time with three friends that  I don’t spend nearly enough time with. I give last night 5 stars.

GET DOWN FUNKY BROTHA’

everything moving on really nicely

So life as an independent person seemed very daunting. Unattainable, even. I have come to find that it isn’t! Responsibility is a choice that must be made. I started this morning by hanging my knits, intimates, and other fragile fabrics to dry in the middle of a warm aerated room.

After work is done today I will be filing my taxes.

I got an e-vite to adulthood and it feels great to respond confidently that I’ll be attending and maybe even bringing a bottle of wine.

sad truth… question mark?

Last night I took this and I found the sad truth and cynicism to be oddly humourous. Am I crazy? Do you see it?

kikkerland picks

Kikkerland is one of my favorite design shops. GREAT for gifts they have innumerable whimsical and usually practical finds. Below are a few of my favorites on their site at the moment. Most everything is moderately priced and with their modern look and quirky shapes and designs their products appeal to men and women.

BLACK CROW $10.00

SKULL CUFFLINKS $19.00

ROCKEFELLER MEN BOOKENDS $44.00

USB HUBMAN (terribly cute!) $23.00

DASCHOUND KNIFE REST$19.00

the real “kikker”:

WIDE WOODEN LED CLOCK $220.00