Author Archives: Jane

Sweeteeth Artisan Chocolate

Cannot say enough good things about Sweeteeth’s “Sea is for Caramel” bar. Gorgeous wrapping, and made with delicious dark chocolate, sweet caramel, and sea salt. I need to restock. Right now, the chocolates are available at various Charleston, SC shops and restaurants, but online ordering is coming soon! images courtesy of sweeteeth

Field Trip: Stitch, A Design Co.

One of the highlights of my recent trip to Charleston was visiting Stitch, a charming graphic design studio with a new office space on Cannon Street. Actually, Stitch and Sideshow Press (their letterpress stationery line) share the space. Stitch is comprised of designers Courtney Gunter and Amy Pastre; Sideshow adds Virginia Gregg who runs the press […]

Friday Flickr Five

So glad it’s Friday. Warmer weather is supposed to return today, and just in time, as my buddy has three (count ’em, three) soccer games this weekend. Guess what I’ll be doing? On with the Five: Boat a little bokeh for your friday bird & pear Tami & The Dandelion Greens port bruce I was […]

A Very Modest Cottage

Charming, isn’t it? Tereasa Surratt’s new book, out this week, chronicles her process of relocating + restoring a small cottage on a budget of $300. It turned out pretty great: check out the accompanying website for more info, including video. Update: I’ve now had a chance to read Tereasa’s book. It’s super charming and soooo […]

VDJ Paper Dolls

Not only does 10/11-year-old Jeanne have a wardrobe to die for (you know the saying: more style in her pinkie finger ….) but now you can buy a paper doll set, created by Maria Chavez Larkin, in Jeanne’s likeness, featuring her wardrobe. This kid is seriously cool. I stand in awe. images from blog-vdj.blogspot.com