Am I the last to know of this amazing blog by the oh-so talented illustrator & pattern designer Julia Rothman? It is called Book By Its Cover & features wonderfully designed & illustrated books alongside marvelous, detailed reviews. I am most definitely a book lover, so this blog is just my thing. For those of you who have been living under a rock, like myself, I highly recommend that you visit this blog. I’ve already subscribed to the feed!

{Clockwise from Left:}
1. The Lazy Lion by Helen Wang & Jan B. Balet
2. Anorak Magazine- The Happy Mag For Kids by Cathy Olmedillas & Rob Lowe
3. Hubert the Pudge: A Vegetarian Tale by Henrik Drescher
4. Blue Deer and Red Fox by Clare E. Rojas

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Similarly to the bedding post I made a little while ago, floral-patterned dresses seem to be everywhere this season. I must admit, I do not wear dresses as often as I should; however, I can absolutely see myself twirling around in one of these sweet little numbers this spring!

{Links to the above dresses:}
1. Floral Garden Dress from Forever 21: $29.80
2. Marianna Dress from Delia’s: $44.50
3. Chuparosa Dress from Anthropologie: $288.00
4. Floral Lace Dress from Forever 21: $34.80
5. Butterfly Halter Dress from Forever 21: $22.80

Spring has finally arrived! And, what comes along with spring? Love birds, of course! So, to honor the arrival of one of my favorite seasons, here is a little collection of some of my favorite love birds that I found on Etsy.

1. 2 Little Love Birds: $23.00
2. Love Birds Earrings: $16.00
3. Love tree – Limited edition print: $18.00
4. Love Birds Screenprinted flat notes (set of 5): $8.00
5. Loveydovies on a Branch Wall Decal: $15.00
6. At a distance print: $15.00
7. Love Nest: $32.00
8. Love birds in orange hats print: $35.00
9. Dotty Love Birds Ring: $70.00

It’s really just a random assortment of flickr photographs that have caught my eye lately. I hope you can enjoy them, as well!

{1. hoop.de.doo, 2. Untitled, 3. 133: SOTTS will make you jump!, 4. keke, 5. Typography Friday, 6. Bouncy Friends With You, 7. Ôkeanós, 8. Superstition, 9. urban typography, 10. Fire Poi Typography – Letters, 11. my baby treeson arrived today, 12. 2119937790_74fa1be129, 13. Now for Sale in my Etsy Shop, 14. film.171, 15. Wood type, 16. 3 Houses}

Would you just look at this adorable hand-set typeface by Blake Marquis. I like the chunky loops & fun two-toned letters. You can purchase it in vector format here.

These beautiful wooden silkscreened bracelets by Tivi are amazing. Tivi, a partnership between Paul Lewin & Ryan Wither, state that their work greatly emphasizes individuality. This idea is clearly apparent with these bracelets; since they are all handworked, none of them are exactly alike. Made from ebony, zebrawood or birch and lacquered for protection, these cuffed bracelets are sure to gather complement after complement. So classy, yet still so fun & playful!

{Clockwise from top left: Black Flax Wood + Silkscreen Bracelet: $70.00, White Coneflower Wood + Silkscreen Bracelet: $70.00, Orange Junegrass Wood + Silkscreen Bracelet: $70.00, Buffalograss Wood + Silkscreen Bracelet: $70.00}

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I’m Smitten is an aptly named website, as I immediately fell head-over-heels for some of the prints they have for sale. The colors are delicious & the subjects are simply too dear to pass up. How wonderful would they look framed together & hung on a wall in your apartment? Or, better yet, mine! (I am this close to purchasing the swan one)

{All the prints pictured above can be purchased here.}

I really like the graphic nature of this print by Cole Gerst. It’s just so very pretty!

{Wooden Deer Screenprint: $50}

{“Headache”: $24.99}

I know these prints are not exactly typical to the sort of thing I post here, but I am strangely drawn to the bizarre art of UK artist Drew Millward (I couldn’t find a portfolio website, so this is his myspace). Maybe it is the bright colors or the fact that they are somehow absurdly charming. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but the truth is I just can’t stop looking at these prints. I especially like the one entitled “Headache.” He seems to have captured it just right.

{“Sundae Bloody Sundae”: $39.99}

In honor of Earth Day, I have found a few lovely little earth-friendly items from some environmentally conscience Etsy sellers. Also, here is a list of some wonderful ways in which you can celebrate Earthy Day where you live (I especially like the tutorial on how to make a skirt out of old umbrellas)!

{Links to the above products:}
1. Earth Day I Collage (on recycled paper): $15.00
2. Eco Earrings: $12.00
3. Rosemary, Orange, and Ylang-Ylang Moisturizing Soap with Apricot Kernel Oil and Shea Butter, Large Bar: $5.00
4. Lot of 3 Mushroom Pins: $15.50