I don’t plan on designing any iPhone apps any time soon so I can’t think of a great reason to get this iPhone Stencil Kit by Design Commission other than it’s totally awesome and I really want one! This stainless steel stencil is designed to help you brainstorm application ideas and sketch out iPhone UI icons. You can purchase your very own for only $16.95 and if you live in Seattle you have the option of picking it up. Each stencil comes with a mechanical pencil AND you can download a matching letter sized template that you can print out! Check out Design Commision for more details.

Seems fitting with the announcement of the iPhone3GS on Wednesday to add another iPhone accessory into my life. Anyone getting the new phone or upgrading? I’ve got an original so I suppose it’s time for a refresh. I have the worst sense of direction so I’m really looking forward to the Compass and the Tom Tom application.

*Side Note: Just wanted to remind all of you that today is the last day to enter the Camera Strap Giveaway. Please submitt all entry’s by 5pm PST. I forgot to mention the closing time in my original post but it has been updated. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning. Good luck!

With so many teachers in my immediate family (5 to be exact), I’m acutely aware that the school year is coming to a close. It’s always nice to give a small thank you to the people who have such a huge impact on the lives of your children. I thought I’d put together a collection of Etsy finds that would make sweet thank you gifts.  It seemed more than approriate to recognize all their hard work. Thanks to all those great teachers out there and happy summer!

1. One can never have too many cute journals on hand and this one will brighten up any drab desk. $12

2. This charming and well crafted mini pencil case is the perfect solution to all those extra pens! $16

3. I don’t know anyone that wouldn’t appreciate their very own coffee cup cozy! This laser cut felt cozy also doubles as a bracelet putting you at the top of class for coolest gift ever $38

4. The gift of jewelry is a little more personal but there isn’t anything more iconic than an apple for a teacher. This silver and concrete necklace is a simple reminder of just how special they are. $49

5. The perfect last minute gift, this downloadable PDF lets you print and trim from home. Either use the card yourself or bundle them up as a sweet gift.

6. Make their lunch a little more delightful with this reusable sandwich bag. $5.75

7. These adorable little apple earrings are wonderfully understated and too cute for words. $14

I love me a good matching game and the Switzerland by Momento happens to be my current favorite, however, I think this new one by the Brazilian design studio ps.2 could be a new contender. This typographic memory game was created as a self-promotion and features 20 different type families. It comes complete with a typographical glossary and history of each font, making this a designers dream game and a typographer’s porn

Via: We Love Typography Via: iDiY

I don’t often mention fashion here at T&T but I found myself just drooling over this collection and coming back again and again just to get a glimpse. Maybe it’s the designer in me, but I’m a sucker for details and structure. This collection by Mona & Holly is based on vintage women’s service uniforms and who doesn’t love a girl in uniform! I adore the simple, classic shapes and the nostalgic quality to each of the pieces. You can see the full collection here and read more about it on Cool Hunting.

It’s time for another contest! To celebrate their one year anniversary on Etsy, Cotton Candy by Natalie is generously giving away one of her cute reversible camera straps! These charming straps are each handmade and come in a variety of fabric patterns. It was hard to pick just one to feature but this orange one above is so delightfully summery!

To enter, just leave a little note in the comments with your name and last initial by Thursday, June 11th no later than 5pm PST and we will randomly choose a winner and annouce it next Friday the 12th. Good luck everyone!

NOTE: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED