October 2007

Etsy’s items that sold within a day!

I have a secret fantasy to start an Etsy shop. I even have a plan for what I’m going to make and sell (one that I’m not even close to setting in motion…I will though!).

My husband sent me this great link to Jared (who is apparently quite good at using a program written in Flash AS3…whatever that is).

He graphed (in this image) all the items that were featured on the front page of Etsy that then sold within the day. It was generated from data spanning the last two weeks of September 2007.

Wallpapers galore: craving the theoretical idea that I may someday have an apt. in Brooklyn

My husband and I are a bundle of anxiety looking for a new home in Brooklyn. Every place we got to see has a catch. If we had our druthers we’d live in Park Slope Central in an 800 sq. ft. two bedroom with extra room. There’d be sun streaming in, high ceilings, the park across the street, the B train a block away and it would only cost a little. We’re not exactly having perfect luck on the hunt.

Anyway, I’m loving the idea that I can start thinking about decorating our very own (non rented) home someday in the foreseeable future. The idea of wallpaper in the entry way and hallway and painted walls everywhere else is quite appealing. I’m loving these patterns.

Ferm Living (via Poppytalk)

Farrow & Ball

Rapture & Wright

I covet UPPERCASE’s books

(I love) UPPERCASE highlights the world of graphic design through its gallery, books & papergoods. The gallery presents work by illustrators, photographers and graphic designers. The eclectic book selection features titles hand-picked for their uniqueness and quality of design and content. Here are some of the books I really want to read/see/have in my collection from their online shop.

Handjob

100 Years of Fashion Illustration

Wallpaper