Pizza for the locals... Pizzeria 712

Hello UT locals or welcomed visitors... if you are looking for a great place to eat tonight or this weekend and haven't tried Pizzeria 712, you've got to give it a whirl. A friend and I ate here for lunch today (even with the kids who liked their ham + cheese panini) and it was as yummy as always, and we even sat outside. It is one of my favorite UT county spots.

(ps. If you are a local UT reader, let me know!)

Have a most lovely weekend!

Any exciting plans? We have a weekend full of stuff but I am ready to catch up on a little zzzz.... Happy Friday all!

DIY Cardboard Stampede by Anna Wood
Yellow Shoes by Suzy Lee
Vintage Tourist Cabin from Chicago Home Magazine via simplesong
Mallard Tearooms design by Sarah Walsh seen at Design Work Life
Sailboat photo by Peonies and Polaroids > Follow Studio
Braided Photo (via Funambula)

Clever Picnic Suitcase

Did you see this clever Green Space Travel Case by guest blogger Paige Russell over at Design Sponge? They even share how to DIY, How cool.

Stationery

Yesterday I wrote a quick note to my sister (she is serving a mission in Texas) and it was fun to see how all of the elements of different things pulled together.

1: Hello note from Orange Beautiful
2: Cath Kidston Labels
3: Lotta Jansdotter Sticky Notes

Do you have a favorite stationery line?

Bonnie Tsang Logo by Anna Bond

I love so many things about this feminine and beautiful logo and identity for Bonnie Tsang Photography by Anna Bond. There are multiple background options, see more here.

Cute Birthday Party

I am often impressed by the creativity of Sally from Shim + Sons. Check out the party she did for her son's 6th birthday, she went all out .... Shim style.

(via Black. White. Yellow.)

Beautiful Maps

From Radical Cartography seen on Share Some Candy. (Two new favorite sites)

Alphabet on newspaper

Really love these acrylic alphabet paintings by Phil Yamada, well done. See the rest of the alphabet on his website. I think the letter 'V' is my favorite.

(via Hello Bauldoff)

Garden Inspired >>

1: Louis Vuitton display by Jeremy Deller
2: Burberry Ad from clipping
3: Shoes from crewcuts
4: Garden Gloves from Hable Construction
5: Fruits of California Print by Claire Nereim
6: DIY Seedling Kit Favors by A Field Journal

Under the Same Moon

How many of you enjoy foreign films? It is tricky to find someone who will sit down and watch one with me, (not everyone loves to read subtitles) but this last weekend a friend and I watched Under the Same Moon. This inspirational flick tells a story about the challenges of immigration with great heart through a young boy's long journey seeking to unite with his mother again. It has a universal appeal, is gripping at times, but of course ends well. The little boy's character was both uplifting and endearing. Watch the trailer here.

What about you ... have you seen any interesting films lately?

Regina Spektor

Regina's new album Far comes out June 23rd, (pre-order here) but did you see her new video that came out a few days ago? Perhaps some inspiration for the video came from this surrealist painting by Dali, and this by Escher? Thoughts?

Evelin Kasikov

Gasp... this typographic + stitching work by Evelin Kasikov is breathtaking. You may want to have a closer look.

(via modest)

London in a bag

A more colorful take on a city in a bag. This wooden toy London set is very adorable. Find it here.

(via Mighty Goods)

All in a Day

All in a Day by award winning author Cythia Rylant not only has a sweet message, but has breathtakingly beautiful art by Nikki McClure. I still can't get over the fact that talented Washingtonian (Go Olympia!) Nikki does all of the above paper-cuts by hand. If you look close at the above photos, all of the hand-cut black space is connected, wow she is incredible. A great overall children's book.

Virtual Garage Sale

I am in a big spring clean mood, realizing that there are many things in my closets that I haven't ever used, or used in a while, so I am having a virtual garage sell... gotta love ebay. I will keep adding to it this week. Here is my store.

Mando Diao

Happy Music Monday, I mean Tuesday. I hope you all had an upbeat weekend! I am really digging this disco vibe song by Sweedish rockers Mando Diao, and the video is super cool. Thoughts? Video Directed by Matt Wignall (great website) & Vern Moen.

(via Spinner)

RED, WHITE + BLUE...

I am inspired by red, white + blue today because of the upcoming holiday and thinking of what it stands for. Thank you to all the courageous and brave. I hope you have a most wonderful + happy Memorial Day weekend! Any fun plans? I want to make strawberry jam and go on long bike rides with my husband and daughter. Have a good one.


Lisa Stickley Mug
Live what you Love
Kate Spade planner
Little Marc Silk Crepe Dress
Marc by Marc Jacobs Shoes
Enormous Champion - Eagles and Seagulls

This week...

Girl + Glasses
Dinning Alfresco by NIBS
Toddler smocked dresses (directions here) by Heather Ross on the Martha show really made me want to learn to sew. Find a free grown-up pattern here. Pattern fabric shown above by Heather Ross.
Secret message envelopes (via Poppytalk)

Puppet Theater

How cute is this DIY Doorway Puppet Theater idea from Country Living?

(via Brown Turtleneck Sweater)

Kup Kup

Looking for handmade creativity oozing out from the seams? Check out Kup Kup.

Outdoor Living

Inspired by items for outdoor living....
Radio / Table Cloth/ Antipodes water / Grill / Lunch Box Set / Wooden Utensils

Felix Lobelius

Love this clever handwritten identity by Felix Lobelius for Kaffe.

Cade Martin

Adore this photo by Cade Martin seen at the English Muse. He has a lovely portfolio.

Alphabet Bags

Alphabet Bag just launched some new bags, I especially like the yellow one, "Fun in the Sun" and they have more varieties here.

Mysterio Predicts

I saw these the other day at the Sundance store. It is like a fortune cookie as a t-shirt for a baby! Could it get any better? What a great gift. It is all a surprise until they are opened. Below are the list of prediction shirt possibilities. Sizes : 0-6 months / $12.95. Find them here by Wry Baby.

Thank You Notes by Linda & Harriett

Do you need some more Thank You Notes? These letterpress gems by Linda & Harriett with calligraphy by Jenna Hein are deliciously beautiful. Pick up a set of 3 for $12.15.

Sundance

My sweet husband surprised me last night and took me up to Sundance and out to dinner. It reminded me of how much I love the beauty of nature. If you are ever in Utah, or live here... it is a wonderful place to visit.

A quote on the wall read,

"This place in the mountains,
amid nature's casualness toward death and birth,
is the perfect host for the inspiration of ideas:
harsh at times, life-threatening in its winters of destruction
but tender in attention to the details
of every petal of every wildflower resurrected in the spring.
Nature and creativity obey the same laws,
to the same end: life.
-Robert Redford.

Flip & Tumble Winners....

Cheerio! Here are the 5 winners that won bags from Flip & Tumble. (The numbers fell on the names below) Please email me your address (blackeiffel@gmail.com) and I will pass the info. along. Thanks you everyone for your insightful "Make A Difference" moments and Thanks again Flip & Tumble!


Amber said...

love these. this is one of the next steps i would like to take for our family and earth.

we recently planted 2 trees in our yard, our growing our own vegetable garden, my husband rides his bicycle to work, we recycle, and just try to be conscious of our water and electricity useage.

Stephanie said...

I too love when I actually remember to bring in my reusable shopping bags. You are so right...it is a great feeling!

captain kk said...

how super-stylin :)
my make a difference mo was last xmas when i decided not to wrap everything in paper that would just be ripped and thrown out.. i invested in a few different sized white boxes that simply need a pretty ribbon tied around each of them. they looked beautiful under the tree and we will re-use them every birthday and xmas.

Erin said...

These are fabulous! They make great gifts too.

Pipsqueak said...

these are my current favorite reusable foldable bags because of how nicely they work across the body.

Happy 8...

Today is our anniversary, I can't believe it... 8 years. Love you Mac.

UP

This pixar movie Up looks like a creative one for the kiddos, and I love those balloons.

Seen any good movies in the theater lately?

(via d.sharp)

Phoenix

I'm liking this song by Phoenix, they release an album next week. Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, do anything fun?

Twitter

Among the growing list of the social media Twitter is smoking hot, well it has been for a while, tweeting since '06, but lately I've seen a lot of people sidestepping off the facebook bandwagon and onto the Twitter mobile. For those unaware, it is kind of like text messaging to the masses (read about it here) How many of you use Twitter? I've been tweeting for a little bit but am still trying to get the hang of it. Follow me here.

Some people were born to tweet, others including myself may still be a little confused about it all, but for the first time this week, I found it enjoyable to update, read other people's tweets, and quickly converse tidbits about various topics.

What are your thoughts about twitter? What do you tweet about? Who is one of your favorite people to follow?

Dwell Studio for kids

Can you guess where these clothes are from? You can find them here! Surprise.. surprise. I am delighted to know that such well-designed options are available at extremely accessible prices. (all of these options are under $12.99) Mmm... maybe they are a good option for future baby presents coupled with something sweet and handmade? All items seem to be 12 months and under. Thanks Jeanie for the heads up.

Andrew Bannecker

A new illustrator added to my favorite list. Love Andrew Bannecker's work.

Peter Callesen

The work and paper cutouts by Peter Callesen are stunning...