A very sweet reader, Borah, sent me a tip earlier this week about a new photographer she discovered at a Brooklyn flea market. Meet Matt Schwartz, the talent behind She Hit Pause. Studios. From what I understand Matt creates these images by separating the film of a polaroid then rubbing the negative onto watercolor paper. Above are just a few of my favorites. I adore the ethereal quality the process creates. Wouldn’t a pair of these be perfect above a bed?

These are all available for purchase on Matt’s site and can be shipped with or without a frames. Have a look-see for yourself and have a fantastic weekend!

I just can’t get enough of this identity system for Flink by Me & Mister Jones. That invoice is to die for, it makes me want to redo mine! I love that they use a ton of different patterns and shapes yet it all still works together. Very well done!

Via The Strange Attractor, Via ffffound

These have got to be the cutest and most creative tea bags I’ve ever seen! Evidently these have been around since 2007. Does anyone know if they were actually produced, my mug would like a sip!

I spotted this charming little notebook set by Burak Kaynak over the weekend and had to share. I adore a collection that’s meant to stay together and this stack fits the bill. The numbers on the spine are a nice touch; one for each month and a great way to stay organized. I’ll take mine with jam please!

via:  Design You Trust

My love for Sanna Annukka is well documented and who doesn’t love anything Marimeko?! You can imagine my glee when I found out the two were collaborating! The Sanna Annukka’s Marimekko Kaneleen kutsu pattern is a bold print of forest animals depicting stories from the Finnish folklore tale, the Kalevala. Below are some of my favorites from this new collection.

Click here to visit NotCot to learn more about this amazing collection and see more products and patterns. Have a lovely Friday and long holiday weekend everyone! xoxo

(Thanks Javas!)

I spotted and fell in love with this charming DIY Shoe bag tutorial by Betz White seen on Creature Comforts earlier this week. Such a simple and useful idea that happens to be completely charming as well. These lovelies are made with thrifted sheets and would make  a fantastic gift, especially if you’re on a budget.

I came across this adorable Korean Etsy shop yesterday called Nothing Elegant, and just had to share these images from the Yearly Planner for sale. I’m not sure if these are original but this is the only source I could find. I love the way each of these shots are laid out. They do a great job of showing the product and make me wish I kept a planner, I’d buy one in each color!

We were out enjoying the unusualy warm Seattle weather this weekend when I spotted a Starbucks undergoing a remodel. Normally this wouldn’t seem all that special but this is the second Starbucks to get the rustic makeover treatment. As such, they’re pulling out all the stops right down to the detail going into the plywood covering up the construction. It’s actually two layers of wood with the top layer painted then routed out. The result is type and illustration with a wonderful dimensionality. The store won’t be open till July, luckily there are literally three other Starbucks within 150 yards of this one to serve you until then. (You don’t know Starbucks density until you live in Seattle, trust me.)

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I’m fortunate to work with so many talented people but the true surprises are the receptionists in my office. They each are not only fantastic at what they do on a regular basis but they happen to be some of the most creative people I’ve ever met.

This project was inspired by the ever-so talented Elatia. I saw her “sewing a letter” to a friend and was completly blown away. I was so intriqued by the idea that I wanted to try something similar. I decided to send a little love letter to my husband and base it off of white college ruled notebook paper. Since I’ve never sewn type, I kept it simple for this first attempt. Many thanks to Elatia for the constant source of funny and inspiration!

The lovely Rachel of Benign Objects sent me a sweet email yesterday and a tip about a fantastic site called Inmod which allows you to custom design pillows and duvets. They have a variety of fabrics and endless color combos to choose from. So if you’re not one for making a pillow from scratch but still want to design your own; this is the site for you! Rachel was kind enough to share the set she created for herself and the combination is fantastic! I couldn’t let Rachel have all the fun so I gave it a try myself. See my set after the break:

Be sure to pop on over to Rachel’s blog to read about her pillow plight and her growing collection of inspiration. Happy designing everyone and have a splendid weekend! xoxo
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