I love this reusable tote from Mimot Studio – it’s simple and functional. It can hold up to 25 pounds and it can be easily folded for storage. Who doesn’t need another stylish reusable tote?
Tyvek reusable tote, $16, Mimot Studio
Mimot Studio also makes a sweet Tyvek lunch bag that is also under $20.
I say yes to beautifully-shaped cookies that come in an equally design-conscious package.
hazelnut yogurt cookies, $8.50, FrüuteÂ
How fancy are you getting these days?
Some of us are fighting the winter blues by buying spring clothes that  barely hit the retail floor, and some of us are getting into upscale fragrances. Do you know about Lucky Scent? It’s a shop with a scent bar specializing in top and otherwise uncommon fragrances from all over the world. Last week I splurged and ordered the L’Artisan Parfumeur Samples Pack– a great way to try 10 of the top phenomenal creations of all time at a fair price.
This caught my eye, too: fancy incense papers. I never liked the smell of incense before but, I have a feeling that its just like the difference between burning a fancy candle and a not so fancy one. Big difference.
Today I’m featuring these lovely incense papers that come in one of three signature fragrances by Maison Francis Kukdjian, Paris. At $25 for a pack of 20, these incense papers are either in notes of rose or orange blossoms and lily of the valley. I have a feeling that they are divine- a user review on Lucky Scent’s site gave these full marks. They are decadently scented with only the best. This isn’t a fortune-teller’s sandalwood stick: this is expensive in a way that is refined and crafted with nuances and pure extracts. Paris! Come on, you’d love trying one of these, wouldn’t you?
While I think Valentine’s Day is wonderful holiday to celebrate love between friends, couples, family, and children, I’m also one of those people who thinks that it should be celebrated beyond February 14th. Perhaps this is because I used to work at my mom’s flower shop every February 14th and I really just wanted to tell everyone who came through that everyday is a good day to buy someone flowers – why limit one’s generosity to red roses on one cold day in February?
Anyway – you may already know that in addition to flowers I am very keen on stationery. Giving a card is one of the easiest things one can do to show any kind of emotion or good will. Here’s a round up of some great cards for this lovely occasion.
Valentine card, $5, Paper Society & Co.
Valentine card, $4, Julie Ann Art
Valentine card, $5, Red Bird Ink
Valentine letterpress gift card, $4.95 for 10, Paper Source
Valentine card, $3, Quiet Tiger
LA-based photographer Max Wanger has recently opened up an online shop and it’s definitely worth a look. I’m particularly smitten with this photo of Santa Monica palm trees. Its simplicity makes me smile.
Palms, 8×10 print, $25, Max Wanger