Author Archives: Jane

Week Thirty-five: Beautiful Bird Cards by Atsuko Yukawa

Artist Atsuko Yukawa’s line of “Tobidustry” pop-up bird cards is simply amazing. Like mini works of art, each “Tobidustry” card front features an illustrated bird. Once the card is opened, an enchanting pop-up scene of the bird is revealed. Slip into the accompanying white translucent envelope for mailing or safe-keeping. Discovered while perusing the marvelous online […]

Week Thirty-four: Austin Press Stamps

As I adore the look and charm of wax seals, I would love to figure out a to incorporate one into my simplepretty branding. These sweet French school-inspired rubber stamps from Austin Press fit my aesthetic, and of course, I love the packaging. Wondering: do you think the sizing will work with wax? (Also: will I […]

Week Thirty-three: Sofie d’Hoore

September Vogue is out this week, and the arrival of the phone-book sized issue is always my cue that fall fashion is here! While downsizing is still a priority, at the same time, my fall wardrobe needs a bit of an upgrade. Enter Sofie d’Hoore. I’ve been a fan of her clothing designs for a […]

Week Thirty-two: Verso Skincare

When you need to simplify, finding a beautiful way to do so is immensely rewarding. I wanted to find a new skincare routine after my long-time favorite changed the formula, but bathroom space is now at a premium. Enter Verso skincare. I love that the line has only five products (I find the less products […]

Flickr Faves: July 2013

August is here, and I feel like July flew by. (Starting it on one continent and ending it on another may have had something to do with it.) Next week brings the first orientation meeting at my buddy’s school, as well as my first UK visitor! Soon after that, we’ll be settling into a routine […]