redstar ink

i've always really like the rustic simplicity of kraft paper or card, so it's not surprising that i'm drawn to these simple + smart notebooks by redstar ink. i think the twenty twelve planner might have to come home with me, it's clever layout and clean design appeal to the organizer in me.

images via redstar ink on etsy

make sure to check out all the great chevrons and other graphic patterns on cards, notebooks and gift tags. i love the modern + bold design.

seesaw.

i've got a little bit of a letterpress crush on seesaw designs right now. just saw these fresh new cards on their blog today, and i'm totally smitten. i especially love the 'hooray for you', those yellow circles are perfection.

i am also coveting one of the 2011 calendars. love the amazing textural patterns paired with metallic ink. brilliant. if i don't win one in their giveaway, i do think i'll be treating myself to an early christmas gift. head on over here to enter. or maybe not, it'll lessen my chances!

images via seesaw designs.

a calendar beauty

i'm quite sure that title doesn't really make sense. but that's what came to mind when i saw this post over on a GreatFull day. i absolutely love the illustrative downtown wall calendar by jen oaks. feminine + colourful + simply gorgeous. with ample space to write stuff on each day, which i love. while i like the simplicity of seeing just the numbered days, it doesn't always help me with my organization, as i can't jot down a birthday or an important date. this fits the bill, and looks so beautiful at the same time!

images via jen oaks

i always have the hardest time choosing a calendar. in lindsey's post, she mentions that some of her friends are doing a whole calendar wall! i may have to consider that option, there are so many lovelies out there.

one of the leisurely things i want to do during the holidays is catch up on reading my favourite blogs. and when i say catch up, i really mean it. there are a couple months' worth of archives i'm going to wade through on each and every one. i can't wait!

do you have any indulgent holiday plans? i'd love to hear...

cataloguing 09 :: cabin + cub desk calendar

absolutely smitten with this woodsy desk calendar from cabin + cub [one of my very favourite local makers!].

image via cabin + cub

and a big congrats to cabin + cub for three successful years on etsy! i'm a huge fan, and am so happy for valerie, her success is so well-deserved. yay!

cataloguing 04 :: micro calendars

loving the tiny format calendars popping up for 2010. here are some of my faves.

images via shops as listed below, top to bottom

2010 teeny tiny calendar w/ easel :: kitty rogers

2010 flower stem mini calendar :: the stationery boutique

2010 calendar - mini english series [printable] :: ali design

mini - 2010 calendar - chairs :: story by mia