and so… last weekend i got the milk frother i was so obsessed over- and it has changed my world. i ended up opting for the electric version, because a: it was the first one i found, and b: i figure less cleanup- for those of you who don’t know what a milk frother is, (and i probably am the only one) it’s like a mini electric wisk, and all you do is put it in some warm milk (you only need a little, b

Does anyone remember Ed Emberley? I strongly believe that I would not be who and where i am (professionally) today without Mr. Emberley. His books influenced me so much as a child growing up in good ol’ Garden Grove, CA. I still have my first Ed Emberley book my mom bought for me way back in 1976. (seen above) Well, that obviously was a long time ago, so it’s soo good to know that Ed Emberley is still aro

As mentioned on It’s(K)notwood, while in Chicago, i purchased this cute little pot from Sprout Home. I was torn between the white or the aqua colorway, but obviously you can see which one won. They had many sizes, and since i had to bring it home on the plane, i went for the smallest one. Not sure what i’m going to plant in it. At Sprout, they had put succulents in it, which i think i’ll end up doin

All the stores are slowly creeping in new product for Summer- scary but true. however, I do love these drink accessories from Crate&Barrel. first is the “olive buoy” that look like little alien ships (and of coures, its Blue Monday, and they’re my favorite translucent aqua) …the packaging is great too- and i also love these “crazy eyes seafood picks”- (anything with googly eye

i shot this while my friend Em and I were on our mission to see Sprout Home in Chicago. I just saw the yellow baloon floating around the grey street. I didn’t notice the blue spray paint writing until after I downloaded the pic. Don’t you love it when you find hidden surprises in the photos you take?