::one for one + MKA::

I'm a big fan of the TOMS mission (and their slip-ons), so it's cool to see Mary Kate + Ashley Olsen partnering their brand, The Row, with the cause. I don't know if it's because I grew up watching Full House, but I think these girls are awesome.

(via here)

::the gift of food::

My friend, Cathy, pinned this amazing recipe the other day, which made the perfect birthday gift for J's mom. It was so easy + delicious (you can never go wrong with cheese).

::artist spotlight // katrine kalleklev::

I just thought these collages + illustrations by Katrine were too cool not to share.

::coffee break // cafe stella::

Isn't this coffee shop incredible? I met up with a new friend at Cafe Stella last week. Kelsie's super talented by the way...check her out. The cafe opened about five weeks ago in Ghent (an old + perfectly quaint area in Norfolk). Not only does the coffee smell like heaven, the owner, Stella, has decorated with amazing vintage touches AND has a vintage collection for sale in the back. How cool is that painted floor?!

::new(-ish)::

We've got some cool, handmade pieces hitting the shop this week. First, are these rad little photo holders made out of vintage toy blocks! There are a few styles to choose from. That one on the left is a graphic print, on the right is a large letter + animal block (a blue 'C' is on the back), and there's a smaller letter + animal one, too (can see example in the shop). Use it to hold photos, business cards, postcards and little love notes.

::wet weekend::

After spending a day + a half indoors, it felt so nice to go to the beach today. Here's a little look at our time (J's sister + roommate had to evacuate their apartment and stayed with us) cooped up inside while Hurricane Irene soaked Virginia.

I organized my office, hung wall art and other decorations, we painted and got crafty, found neat decor tips from old books and when we finally lost power...lit every candle we had (and it looked so pretty).

p.s. I got my camera back...yay!

::shop update // for the type lovers::

A shop update of things with type. Cool, colorful labels on glass bottles, pretty stenciled pottery and of course a couple wonderfully graphic tins. I love these as storage containers for all sorts of random collections. Anything with type + vintage advertisement is perfect in my book.

1. Set of three vintage glass bottles - start your collection
2. Vintage Calumet baking powder round tin - store your pencils or buttons
3. Mayo's tobacco vintage tin box - they used these as a lunch box after all the tobacco was gone
4. Pair of small pottery crocks - add some small flowers!