2.14.2010

Calligraphy Love

I have just started my first calligraphy class and am already in love. There is something about hand-lettering that is so personal and beautiful that a font just does not capture. Here are a calligraphers that motivate me to keep practicing.


Betsy Dunlap


Danae Hernandez


Bluebird Studios


Jenna Hein


Tara Jones

2.04.2010

If Anthropologie was affordable: Part III


Atelier Chesterfield, $5,998.00, anthropologie.com

This couch is amazing. I love it. But who has $6,000 laying around? The answer: no one. If you do, please do something better with your money than blow it all on a yellow couch. If you are tempted to do so, here are 3 faux-anthropologie couches found on St. louis craigslist.


Gold Vintage Sofa on St. Louis Craigslist, $160. Buy it here.


Vintage Blue Leather Sofa on St. Louis Craigslist, $125. Buy it here.


Tufted Retro Couch on St. Louis Craigslist. Make offer here.