i want: chicago a-z card

oh yes, i want this card very very much, to frame and proudly display on my wall.

 my only wish? "k" would stand for "kait" not "kanye" ... is that too self-absorbed?!

see tons & tons more awesome chi stuff by the card's makers, third coast collection

first discovered here

link love: 12.4.10

note: i've decided to include pictures of [the majority of] the links i post.
just thought it would be nice :)

decor/design

this slipcover = the epitome of winter-cozy. [from the etsy shop BiscuitScout; first found here]

ridiculously cool sparkly holiday decor inside urban outfitters stores

 even though it's a bit overwhelming to have [my idol] audrey's face this large in your home,
i kinda love it.

the home of michele and patrick of Elephant Props [via]

 i think i need this mirror [from here, via]

fashion

even though i'm more in the dianna agron camp, 
i actually really really like this look on lea michele [esp. the nude pumps]

an ode to mila kunis as of late 

loved the classy-sexy louis vuitton fall 2010 on the runway [& especially in the ad campaign],
love rebecca hall [via]

 WOW do i want these shoes by kate spade.  of course.... [via] 


photography

my obsession with marilyn continues. [from weheartit, found here]

random

love this beer diagram.  although it can be a bit overwhelming.

i totally could have written this same thank you note!

one of my fave scenes from one of my fave movies with one of my fave actresses.  l

ove this pic! 

kristyna at the owl diary explores the meaning of starbucks.
head over for some drool-worthy images.

so true. so, sooo true. [via]

okay i'm off.

i want: renegade art fair - laura berger

chicago artist laura berger's prints are beautifully simple illustrations, full of affirmation & pure happiness - perfect decor for any room.

^ my sentiments exactly.  + books, that is.

 ^ (complete text reads: 1:You are stressed. You go do some yoga, ok? 2: Sit down. Breathe. Think about nice things. Like donuts and hippos. 3: Go to a place and have them put needles in your head. 4: Now take a bath. You were pretty dirty anyway. 5: Now drink a very large and soothing beverage. 6: Now go dance for several hours. Repeat step 5 as needed. You are cured!)

 i want this print framed in my room:

it's kinda impossible to look at her work & not smile :)

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i want: renegade art fair - vahalla studios

so maybe i'm months behind, but it's better late than never, right?!  back in september, when i spent two full days in complete ecstasy at the renegade craft fair in chicago [which actually took place a 10 min walk away from my apt -- score!], i wanted to highlight some of my fave vendors.  but then life took over & i didn't have the time.  & then i forgot.  anyways, i was cleaning up my room today and came across my map from the event & decided it's not too late to share some of my faves.

the first i'd like to highlight is vahalla studios - a design company that makes killer concert posters, all of which would look beautiful framed in a fun & funky home.  here's my selection of wants, based on both fave designs & fave bands ~

and my #1 fave, the one i desperately wanted to buy when at the fair:

not only do i love feist, but the colors in this poster would fit perfectly in my room.  sooo cool.

you can buy all of these posters & more here.  they also have a pretty cool blog.

reblog: guide to wicker park

this article is amazing!  going to chicago?  then go to wicker park & check out some of these fab places that are described!  [how do i know?  well... i happen to live in WP & can personally attest to its awesomeness]

i'd like to add my fave sports bar/restaurant, boundary :)

i want: chicago map tote

yessssssssssssss!!  gotta show my chi pride!

[p.s.  i also want the l.a. and s.f. totes, to commemorate my time spent there]

chicago products by maptote

via poppytalk