The multi-talented and incredibly thoughtful LeahPeah brought this Amy Sedaris pillbox (plus some other Amy goodies) all the way back from Chicago for me. I'm floored. Thanks, Leah!! Damn!

Ees soooo reedeeculous!

Hey, cheer up, it's Tuesday! (adjust volume first).

Whoo! Katherine Shaughnessey of Wool & Hoop did some groovy little crewel kits with Bucilla/Plaid and they're just darlin'!! I really like her designs, you can tell they come from the hand of an artist. And I was surprised at how easy crewel is - you can pick it up pretty fast, especially with a smaller design. If you find it compelling, you must have her book -- it's full of patterns and ideas for display that'll make your house look like you're Martha Stewart's younger, hipper sister. She even stitches some of them white-on-white, which really wowed me.

There are several designs available -- here are some thumbnails with direct links:

Congratulations! We love it when good things happen to good people, and Katherine's definitely a good egg.

The Fenwick coin purses are out at blueQ!! There's also a very cool messenger bag. Damn, that boy is GOOD!