'tis the season

{ holiday window display at Roslyn }

I just finished installing the window at Roslyn with winter whites, presents-a-plenty, and a recycled paper tree.

Hope you can join us next Saturday, December 15th for our annual holiday shopping party!

pink and gold

{ one: Jennifer Behr brand book via Ro and Co | two: Kristin Reiter via her blog Bleach Black | three: Little Lucia necklace via Pinterest }

a small collection: all things blue

{ one: via Wren Handmade | two: via Oh Joy! | three: Kelly Wearstler vibe tray | four: via Scout & Catalogue | five and six:

a collection of some of my own little blue things }

Clockwise from top center: books of blue, a teal-toned misprint of some of my Suitor packaging, a postcard from an open house at Dock 6 Collective, my mom's turquoise beads, a tape measure, an antique tin, security envelopes, a cyanotype test from a college photo class, some sewing notions and a fabric swatch, and a photograph by Donna Moore.

Elise Bergman + Suitor

Suitor has long been our go-to brand for note cards, packaging design, custom invitations, creative inspiration, and more. Jessica Murnane, the brains behind the Chicago-based design company, has just amazed us again with the launch of her newest concept, Dillingham Fair. For the project, Murnane collaborates with other artists and designers to create a limited-edition object available exclusively through her website. We are excited to announce that the Elise Bergman + Suitor Envelope Clutch is now for sale! It is made from reclaimed leather and lined in a cotton twill print, custom designed by Suitor. Take a look at the video for a little information about the inspiration behind our collaboration.

gift guide | graham kostic

           GRAHAM KOSTIC

             BOSTON, MA // CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF GLOSSED & FOUND

             BUYING // SOMETHING FUN FOR EVERYBODY ON MY LIST

{ one } West Elm Ceramic Pig Speaker ($49) for my nephew Jackson. He'd love this. 
{ two } Jonathan Adler Charade Square Stud Box ($175) for me, maybe.
{ three } Jack Spade Rope Dog Lead ($45-$48) for my fiancé Francis, who really wants a puppy. Baby steps, Francis.

{ four } Juniper Ridge Sachet from Canoe ($10) for my dad's sock drawer.

{ five } David Weeks Julien Cubebot from Areaware ($30) for my nephew Oliver, who'd get a kick out of this.

{ six } Mechanical Music Box Set ($19.70) for my mom. I'd probably do The Weight by The Band or something by James Taylor.

{ seven } Pendleton National Park Series Blanket from Canoe ($184) for my two-year-old nephew Satchel. He won't appreciate it now, but someday I know he will.

{ eight } DeLonghi kMix Espresso Maker ($299.95) for my friend Silvia. I'd keep this at my house so I could make her espresso when she spends the night.

{ nine } Cloth Extension Cord from Best Made ($38) also for Francis, who doesn't understand why a visible iPhone charger drives me insane. This will subtly help clean up his act.

{ ten } Suitor My Real Blog Notebook ($14) for my friend Kate, who has the best hand-writing.

{ eleven } Shoe Shine Brush from The Museum of Useful Things ($26) for Blake, who is a sharp-dressed kinda man.

{ twelve } Lomography LomoKino 35mm Movie Camera ($79) for Fran and me. I want our kids to think we're really cool when they see the 35mm films we make of our travels.

{ thirteen } Wander Classic Leather Camera Strap ($46) for the camera, please.

{ fourteen } Hi. I'm Mat. Mat from Black Ink ($18) for my friend Mat.

{ fifteen } Giant Rubber Bands from The Museum of Useful Things ($15) for Scott, who is a larger-than-life kinda guy.

gift guide | molly each

          MOLLY EACH

               CHICAGO, IL // WRITER, EDITOR, STORYTELLER, AND LOVER OF ALL THINGS LITERARY

               BUYING // GIFTS FOR BOOK NERDS

{ one } A First Edition

Scoring a first edition or rare copy of a beloved book is the quickest way to a bibliophile's

heart. Sure, some are priced far, far out of any normal person's budget, but you can often score

more reasonable copies on ebay or at a brick-and-mortar book dealer who is willing to negotiate.

My husband has been a Roald Dahl fanatic since he was a kid. A first edition "Charlie and the Chocolate

Factory" is something that will tug at the ol' heartstrings and hold a sacred place on our bookshelf.  

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 { two } Quote Tote ($15)

I love a chic handbag, but when it comes to strolling the farmers' market, heading to the grocery store,

or even meeting friends for brunch, I'm usually spotted with a simple canvas tote bag. I'm partial to

this one, which bears a hilarious Louisa May Alcott quote. 

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{three } A book, of course.

"The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides was one of my favorites of 2011. A beautifully written novel

from one of my most admired authors, it's the tale of three college students embarking on their first

year out of school. I couldn't get enough.

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{ four } Novel Tea ($12.50)

My very favorite way to end the day is curled up with a good book and a cup of tea. Novel Tea gets

me in a literary state of mind, thanks to quotes from and about books. It's the perfect companion

to a beloved reading-centric mug.

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 { five } Kate Spade Book Clutch ($325)

Proudly wear your literary love on your arm, and guarantee bookish conversation wherever you go. I

love how fellow nerds always spot the book cover from across the room, and before long we're geeking

out together over Emma Woodhouse's meddling ways. And options aren't limited to just Austen-- fans of

Dickens, Shakespeare, Wilde and more will find their favorites among Kate Spade's adorable collection.

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{ six } Knock Knock Personal Library Kit ($20)

Okay, perhaps this makes me a mega-nerd, but secretly wish I was a librarian. Now, thanks to this delightful

kit from Fred Flare, I can turn my entire floor-to-ceiling bookshelf into my own personal library-- and never

lose a loaned out book again. Now I just need cute glasses.

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{ seven } E-Reader Vintage Book Cover

So you've given in to the modern ways of the e-reader. (And why not? Trying to read a 562-page Jonathan

Franzen novel while standing on the train is impossible to do gracefully.) But that doesn't mean you're not

a traditional bookworm at heart. Tuck your Kindle, Nook, or iPad into this repurposed Nancy Drew

book cover and keep fellow bibliophiles guessing as to what really lies inside.

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{ eight } Trivial Pursuit Book Lover's Edition

When I play Trivial Pursuit, I spend the entire game crossing my fingers that I land on brown, the Arts

and Literature category. But thanks to their Book Lover's Edition, I can skip right over Science and

Nature or History and get right to my favorite questions-- and hopefully win. 

gift guide | jessica murnane

          JESSICA MURNANE

               CHICAGO, IL // DESIGNER, OWNER OF SUITOR, AND ON THE LOW LOVER OF HIP HOP

               BUYING // GIFTS THAT GET PERSONAL

{ one } Sarah Drake Belgian Linen Cocktail Napkin Set ($96) for your momma, who rivals Martha when it comes to entertaining

{ two } Ralph Lauren Classic Cotton Pajama Set ($95) for your hard-workin' pops, who has never had fancy jammies and should

{ three } Jack and Lulu Wall Art ($50) for your recently married sister, who cannot seem to get enough of her new monogram

{ four } West Elm End Grain Cutting Board ($34) for your beau, who is really the best chef you know

{ five } Gardening Gloves from Red Envelope ($29.95) for your brother, whose green thumb makes you green with envy

{ six } Moyna Beaded Fold-Over Clutch from All She Wrote ($124) for your best girlfriend, who loves a good sparkle

lavender salt scrub

A closer look at the lavender salt scrub favors we gave away at Rosie's bridal shower. We're currently working on preparing a big batch for the holiday season.

watercolor

{ one: Cheri Messerli and Thomsen collaboration | two and three: hand-dyed silk scarves by Shabd | four: Anthropologie scarf | five and six: Wren Spring 2011 collection via Refinery29 | seven: Reem Acra dress detail via Lucky | eight: watercolor business cards by Oh Happy Day | nine: Travis Sterns watercolor via Oh Joy! | ten: photo by Jordan Sullivan }

new packaging by suitor

{ letterpressed hang tags and notecards designed by our dear and talented friend Jessica Murnane over at Suitor }

We have been devout fans of Suitor's custom wedding invitations and clever stationery since they launched their brand last year. So, we were extremely excited when they agreed to develop some new paper goods and packaging for our collection. Jessica found the perfect balance between fun and elegance and created a product that adds such a special touch to each of our pieces. We could not be more thrilled with the results.