{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone!  The siren call of the weekend is absolutely calling my name today.  I find myself getting more and more excited for each weekend to arrive, since I know that Fall is only a few more weekends away.  I can’t wait for cooler weather and everything else that Fall brings – the ability to turn off the AC, fall clothing, and changing leaves.  I’m heading off for a weekend with no specific plans, which is actually kind of a nice change – but in the meantime…


{love this William Morris quote from the Wild & Wolf booth at NYIGF}

…a few links for your weekend!

And in case you missed it, a quick round up of posts from this week:

That’s it for me this week!  I have stunning wedding invitations from one of my favorite bloggers to share with you next week, so I’ll see you all back here on Monday!

{photo by my dad}

    NYIGF, Part 4 — My Favorites!

    My official favorite find at NYIGF was an awesome Australian stationery studio called Lox + Savvy.  Designer Lisa Loxley creates super fun stationery, note pads, wrapping paper sheets, paper chains, and paper pockets (perfect for scrapbooking) – all in bright colors and bold, graphic patterns:

    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

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    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

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    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods

    Lox + Savvy Modern Paper Goods
    {lox + savvy}

    Another favorite find from this year’s show came from the handmade section – Gauge NYC, a metal crafting shop located in Brooklyn, New York and founded by Paul Smotrys.  Gauge NYC creates beautiful jewelry and decorative metal letters:

    modern silver jewelry

    modern silver jewelry

    I love these modern alphabet necklaces – you can even layer two on the same chain!

    modern silver jewelry

    silver quilled letters

    Paul recently began experimenting with these beautiful quotes made from memory wire that can stick directly into a wall or surface like push pins.  Wouldn’t these be amazing in an office or child’s bedroom?

    memory wire quotes
    {gauge nyc}

    I’m a huge fan of the ceramic and stationery collections from Bailey Doesn’t Bark, and it was wonderful to see it all in person at NYIGF!  The letterpress four seasons and heart notecards are still among my all-time favorites:

    bailey doesn't bark modern ceramics and stationery

    bailey doesn't bark modern ceramics and stationery

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    bailey doesn't bark modern ceramics and stationery

    bailey doesn't bark modern ceramics and stationery

    bailey doesn't bark modern ceramics and stationery

    bailey doesn't bark modern ceramics and stationery
    {bailey doesn’t bark}

    I loved the entire kid-focused collection from Florida-based Wee Gallery – from animal flash cards to letterpress art prints to wall decals.  I also love that they think beyond traditional farm animals, incorporating insects and marine animals into their stamp sets, wall decals, and art cards:

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    wee gallery modern kids accessories

    LOVE the stamp sets – there’s even a safari edition!

    wee gallery modern kids accessories

    Gorgeous limited edition letterpress prints!

    wee gallery modern kids accessories

    wee gallery modern kids accessories
    {wee gallery}

    That’s it for me from NYIGF, at least until the January show!  Which ones were your favorites from this summer’s show?

    {all photos by me}

    NYIGF, Part 3

    By the third day up at NYIGF I was beginning to run out of steam, but luckily I met up with Jen from The Haystack Needle and I had a blast walking the show with her on my last day in New York.  I could have spent hours in the Karma Living booth looking at all the vibrant textiles and home accents:

    Karma Living Embroidered Pillows

    Karma Living Textiles

    Karma Living Pillows Karma Living Burlap Pillows

    Karma Living Enamelware

    Karma Living Curtains
    {karma living}

    One of my favorite parts of NYIGF is the global handmade section.  I didn’t take too many photos since most of the global exhibitors only sell wholesale – but I couldn’t resist these gorgeous ikat boxes and notebooks from Seet Kamal:

    Ikat Cloth Boxes

    Seet-Kamal-Notebooks
    {seet kamal}

    Jen and I went up to the Aesthetic Movement booth to say hi to our friends at Austin Press and Yellow Owl Workshop and were pleasantly surprised to see a couple new collections making their debut at the show.  We’re both thrilled to see Virginia Johnson expanding her gorgeous textile collection to include a line of home designs, from quilts and pillows to crib bedding.  So exciting!  I totally forgot to take photos somehow, but luckily Jen came to the rescue (check out more right here):

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    {virginia johnson – both photos via the haystack needle}

    Meanwhile, Teroforma is collaborating with artist Leah Duncan on a new collection of patterned linens and accessories:

    Teroforma-Leah-Duncan-NYIGF
    {teroforma}

    Jen and I also came across the booth of International Robot – they have an awesome collection of t-shirts, hoodies, messenger bags, and baby onesies with robots, aliens, zombies, and even Big Foot!  This would have been my husband’s kind of booth if he’d been with me at the show:

    International Robot

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    International Robot

    International Robot
    {international robot}

    I’ve got one last NYIGF post coming up this afternoon with my favorite picks from this year’s show!

    {seet kamal and teroforma photos by stephen michael garey, all other photos by me except where otherwise noted}

    NYIGF, Part 2

    On Day 2 of the NYIGF I was lucky enough to have my Dad (a professional photographer) join me at the show.  My Dad and I had a great time walking the floor, and I had a blast introducing him to some of my favorite companies exhibiting at the show!  First up for this afternoon, the Jonathan Adler booth – which was, as always, full of color and gorgeous textiles:

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    Jonathan-Adler-NYIGF-Pillows

    Jonathan-Adler-NYIGF-Lighting-Display Jonathan-Adler-NYIGF-Kids

    I’m loving the new Jonathan Adler kids collection – the giraffe growth chart and rug are both just too cute!

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    Jonathan-Adler-NYIGF-Display Jonathan-Adler-NYIGF-Pillows
    {jonathan adler}

    We also loved these embroidered pillows, wall hangings, tote bags, and other textiles from Cat Studio – each hand embroidered with emblems from a particular state or region.  Don’t they remind you of vintage post cards?

    Cat-Studio-Pillows

    Cat Studio Vintage State Pillows

    Cat Studio Vintage State Tote Bag Cat Studio Vintage DC Pillow

    Cat Studio Vintage California Pillow

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    Cat-Studio-Adirondacks-Handkerchief
    {cat studio}

    Two’s Company had one of the most impressive overall booth designs at the show.  The entire exhibition stretched over several interconnected booths, each with its own custom exterior and decorated with its own theme.  My favorite was the Curiosity Shop with its book page wallpaper and the most beautiful antique cabinet I think I’ve ever seen!

    Twos-Company-Outside

    Twos-Company-Outside Twos-Company-Book-Wall

    Twos-Company-Book-Wall

    Twos-Company-Curiosity-Shoppe Twos-Company-Antique-Wood-Cabinet

    Twos-Company-Book-Room

    Seriously, is this not the most beautiful cabinet ever?  I want one!

    Twos Company Curiosity Shop Twos-Company-Birch-Birds

    Twos-Company-India-Room

    Twos-Company-Pattern-Room Twos-Company-India-Room

    Twos-Company-Green-Room Twos-Company-Green-Room
    {two’s company}

    My Dad also really loved these wood cases from Monacca – a Japan-based company that makes briefcases and purses from several layers of cedar wood veneer.  I’m hoping they’ll start making iPhone and iPad cases soon!

    Monacca-Wood-Purses

    Monacca-Wood-Cases
    {monacca}

    Any favorites so far?  I’ve got lots more to share, so I’ll be back with more from NYIGF soon!

    {all photos by stephen michael garey and nole garey for oh so beautiful paper}