Now…these pencils are cool…but how the heck do you sharpen them?
twig pencils, $12, Baba Souk
My friend Adrienne is not only a wiz at cross-stitching (it’s more advanced that just crosses, though, let me say) but she is an excellent paper crafter. She makes such thoughtful cards for me that feed my obsession with white. Today’s Friday Five are some of the cards that have inspired her to try new techniques and create lovely cards for friends and family. My favourite is the second one with polka dots!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Many thanks to Adrienne S. (paper crafter extraordinaire) for sending this my way.
We just finished a long weekend here in Canada and I used a lot of my free time to catch up on some reading.
I am just about finished Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In and I highly recommend it. Sheryl Sandberg, COO at Facebook, shares her experiences as a woman in the business world and gives advice to readers about going for what you want, valuing your skills, and taking initiative to explore new opportunities. She urges women to recognize their potential and to speak up. Instead of holding back, as many women do (and studies suggest as much), Sheryl Sandberg encourages us to “lean in”.
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, $15.92, Indigo
I’m curious to know if any of you have read it. What did you think?
Oh – Alfred. What a helpful little guy.
The Alfred hook, $15, Baba Souk
Alfred was designed by Paul Coconut of Six Point Un and is made in Quebec.
I love supporting Canadian designers around here and today I am happy to share Penny Paper Co.‘s personalized note pads. The Classic is one of my favourite styles.
Penny Paper Co. classic note pad, $14.95
I also think the confetti collection is quite cheery and would make a sweet gift.