perfect pens

Do you have a favorite tool to write with? When you can't find it and have to use something else, the words just seem less important and uninspired?  I would rather write with Uni-ball roller ball pens and these.....Marvy Uchida Le Pens, easy to use and great colors!

diy labels

Creature Comforts has fun free printable paper downloads for gift giving. I love this one for soap bars. Check out Marshall's and TJ Maxx for quality soaps, keep an eye out for my favorites and then print a pretty personalized label to make it special.

Directions for this project here and lots of other cute ideas here. Need to locate the source for the pretty wrapping paper....

this week on etsy...calligraphy stationary

from Sparrows Nest Script...

this week on etsy...2012 calendar

 Count the days in style with a beautiful watercolor wall calendar by Camille Bellet, purchase here.

Hanukkah letterpress

Shop etsy seller Letterpress Light here.

snail mail style email

There is a fun site that you can choose handwriting fonts similar to your own, choose from several paper and ink colors to create handwritten looking letters to email. You can even create a unique font from your own handwriting to use on your PC or Mac. Go here to check it out.

Advent calendars

 are special and nostalgic for many of us. Here are a  few charming ones for this year, make a fun gift for little ones....

a beautiful Marimekko advent calendar from Crate & Barrel, shop here

from Ikea, purchase here

Caspari offers several designs, shop here.

filled with chocolate from Ecuador, Hachez calendars can be found on Amazon here

several choices from Kate's Paperie, purchase here

gifts for gardeners

colorful sets of cards handmade by Rigel Stuhmiller/ Dren Culture

shop her etsy store here

hand printed greeting cards...on etsy

hand printed paper goods by pink bathtub designs on etsy

purchase here