MUST SEE : LITTLE BRIGHT STUDIO.



Check out: the beautiful accessories by one of my best friends in the world, Amy Nieto of Little Bright Studio. Not only are her products bright, cheery, and stylish, but she also donates 10% of all proceeds to teachers in low-income school districts to help provide the tools necessary for their students to succeed in science. Bags for science- yay! (See also: LBS website)

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE WEEK : GIFTS FOR THE BAKER.



For those, like myself, who find solace in the kitchen...

1. Sea to Dining Sea Apron ($37.99), 2. The Vintage Sweets Book ($19.95), 3. Spots + Scribbles Oven Mitt ($22), 4. Wooden Laser Cut Cake-On-A-Plate Brooch ($32.77), 5. Pink and Orange Bakers Twine ($9), 6. Irish Soda Bread - Grocery Bag ($26), 7. Round Cake Tin ($28.98), 8. A party without cake is just a meeting - Poster print 20"x27 ($85), 9. Medium Snowflake Copper Cookie Cutter ($9.95), and 10. Pantone Sugar Bowl in Shrub Green ($22, sale)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : CHILL.



"Chill The Fuck Out" by Erik Marinovich. (See also: Instagram & Friends of Type)

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE WEEK : GIFTS FOR THE MEN.



Hello again! This is Christopher, Summer's fiancé and occasional contributor. To kick off this week of holiday gift guides, Summer has asked me to aid her in selecting items for the fellas. We'll be heading down to California soon, so I tried to combine wonderful winter items with things that carry a slice of that SoCal shine.

1. G. Wiseman Handmade Pocket Knife (Red) ($399), 2. Lusardi London Ring ($24), 3. Navy Baroque Reindeer Sweater ($60), 4. Florence Select ($295), 5. Primary Colorblock Watch ($98), 6. Denim Stripe Eyeglass Case ($38), 7. 2014 Stendig Calendar ($37), 8. Leather Card Holder ($34), 9. Lomography Sprocket Rocket ($79, sale), 10. Josh Holinaty Wallet ($10, sale), 11. Art Skull Confidential Print ($17.99, sale), and 12. Take Your Turntable in Green ($87.99, sale)

BEST OF THE WEEK : DECEMBER THE SEVENTH.



Enjoy your Sunday, friends! It is the coldest night since 1972, so we are spending the rest of the weekend in pajamas with blankets and cups of tea. (above artwork by Tatsuro Kiuchi)