The bird is the word.

Lindsey Beth and I both lurrrve a good bird motif--but neither of us really like birds in actuality. I mean, I like to eat chicken, and I think cardinals and robins are pretty and all, but I also think pigeons are like rodents with wings.

I know. I'm complex.

Anyway, because I prefer my birds in silhouette or, you know, not real, I happen to like this pretty bird trivet from Terrain. It's hand-carved from reclaimed pine, and it's budget friendly:

Bird Trivet, $12

Lurrrving Land of Nod's Retro Rocker

Everyone who comes over to our house to check out the nursery tells me that I need a rocker. Unfortunately, we simply don't have the space... especially for one of those gliders with the ottomans, which frankly make me seasick anyhow. If it were at all humanly possible to squeeze a rocker into our humble abode, it would be this Retro Rocker from Land of Nod:



It reminds me of the chairs from my pediatrician's waiting room. If I had known then how "retro" they would be now, I would have salvaged one and added the rocking part on myself. Even if I weren't having a baby, I'd want one of these!

I first found Land of Nod when looking for children's music. If you're a music snob like me, you'll appreciate their non-saccharine selections such as lullabye renditions of Bob Marley, U2 and Coldplay. Under the Crate and Barrel umbrella, Nod's furniture and accessories have the same classic-meets-modern clean feel of its parent company. A good SAT analogy would be:

Pottery Barn Kids is to Pottery Barn what Land of Nod is to Crate and Barrel.

Unfortunately their aren't too many brick and mortar Land of Nod stores (Seattle gets all the cool stuff), but thank God for online shopping... and wishful thinking:)

I know what you're thinking.

Rings? Again?

Yes. I can't help it; rings are my favorite jewelry.

When I came across Garnet Girl Designs' new Constellation/Zodiac Rings, I knew I had to share them!

Wouldn't you love to carry around the Big Dipper all day?

Big Dipper Constellation Ring, $98 (all photos courtesy onegarnetgirl)

Libra Constellation Ring, $118 (Perfect for your favorite October baby.)

Lurrrving CB2's Go-Cart Desk

I'm always redecorating in my head, even if it doesn't translate into my actual living space (there's actually duct tape patching our leather couch). Being that I spend a good part of my day in my home office, I want to be a clean, zenful, inspiring place. Right now it's a feng shui nightmare, but that doesn't keep me from coveting the Go-Cart Desk from CB2.

I like its minimal, industrial design and the size is perfect for my small workspace. Plus, less surface area means less potential for clutter, at least in theory. It originally caught my eye this summer when I first bookmarked it because it came in this eye-popping kiwi color. Doesn't look like the green is still available but I'm hoping that by the time I actually get around to buying a new desk that there will be some color options. If not, I can always add a splash of color with their coordinating trig file cabinet:



And I can get both pieces for $300 total... not too shabby. Not too shabby at all.

Typeless Tuesday - Belly Balm

In the same vein as Wordless Wednesday, I bring you Typeless Tuesday as I have carpel tunnel and am trying to keep typing to a minimum. Instead, I'll just be posting pics with links 'til further notice. The lurrrve is implied:)



Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Balm, $14.99.

I ♥ Jonathan Adler

One of my favorite pieces from my growing pottery collection (which I just realized can actually qualify as a "collection"), is a cheery yellow vase by Jonathan Adler.


This one piece has gotten me hooked on Jonathan's designs, but it's not just the pottery I covet. He designs great rugs, pillows, and bedding, and now, there's a great design your own tool that allows you to customize his products -- and it's addictive. I spent quite a while browsing the gallery of designs and creating some of my own. Here are some favorites:

Animal-Friendly Jewelry Designer, Christy Robinson.

I'm not a vegan. I love cheese and milk way too much to give them up. I'm also not a vegetarian although if tofu's on the menu, I'll most likely order it. My personal beliefs and diet aside, there's no denying the adorable designs by Christy Robinson.

Her animal-friendly, vegan-friendly line of jewelry mixes recycled and synthetic materials with quirky yet poignant eco-political and animal rights messages.


Every Day is Earth Day Ring, $60


Flocked Not a Nugget Chick Necklace, $45

We extra, extra lurrrve her for giving a portion of her proceeds to animal and environmental charities (Earth Island Institute, Farm Sanctuary and Vegan Outreach to name a few).

Which of her designs do you lurrrve most? Check them all out on her website at christyrobinsondesigns.com.