Daniele likes to draw things.

I like that Daniele likes to draw things.

I like the things that Daniele likes to draw.

I like that Daniele likes to draw the things that I like.

Like, yeah Daniele.

Pushed Under is the official website of phenomenal Amy Earlies from Etsy shoppe Wool & Water. And to be totally honest, I could write like ten different posts on how fascinating this work in, but I won’t, b/c I’d get carpal tunnel syndrome or something like that.

Anyway, these images pretty much speak for themselves, so I refuse to add fluff to the functional.

Ok wait— one fluff comment. Do you REALIZE how much talent lies in this piece? Gracious. My knees are a bit wobbly, and I’m not even standing up.

Click here for more info on Pushed Under, or order a print from their Etsy shop right here. Decisions, decisions!!!

“because beauty lies in the eye of the birdholder”

contact veronica for pricing and info.

My dear friend Alyson was kind enough to send me a preview of her fashion illustrations, and holy crap. I’m always a fan of Alyson’s work, but these? These are simply the cherries on top of the MASSIVE ice cream sundae that is Alyson Fox. Seriously, this gal is fascinating.

A new fashion line entitled ‘a small collection‘ (which is FABULOUS, by the way!), a killer photography series on top of her regular illustrious art— yes, Alyson does it all.

If you don’t believe me, check out what her day looks like; it’s chock full of TOTAL awesomeness.

If you’re in the L.A. area and have a few free hours this weekend, be sure to stop by Tinlark in Hollywood for Alyson’s opening! She’ll be featuring all of her framed originals as well as some special book covers to check out— SO excited!!!!

Thanks for the preview, Alyson— obviously, we LOVE what we see! Keep up the fantastic work… ;)

“nothing says glamour like a bump on a log.”

$23 from Rose + Radish.

Fina has won the Great Embroidery Competition (a.k.a. Monday’s To Do) with these adorable cotton napkins. I love that rather than completing a pillow or a cross-stitch, she made the perfect accessory to a yummy dinner.

Congrats, Fina [Miss Fruitfly!]— and you’ll receive your prize soon enough!
[p.s. I know y'all are super jealous that she beat you to the punch, so feel free to send her hate mail RIGHT here. Kidding. Design for Mankind does not condone violence.]

I received the sweetest email from the lovely K behind Aiek Paper Goods & Design and just wnated to feature a few of her SO fun products.

I’m sure y’all know by now that I’m a massive sucker for some cute stationery, and Aiek’s stuff is just so… ‘out of the box’, with the risk of sounding like a 53-year-old advertising exec.

I love it all and seriously can’t decide which is my fave (what else is new?), but I’ve got a soft spot for these travel tags. I’m a firm believer that it’s all in the packaging, and how cute would these tags be wrapped around a homemade box of cookies?

Ok, truth be told— ANYWAY looks good wrapped around a homemade box of cookies. I mean, really… let’s be honest. They’re COOKIES!

Anyway, visit Aiek over at Etsy to purchase any and all of her products— SOOOOO fun! Thank you, dear K!

p.s. Check out Aiek in blog form— I LOVE it! :)

“because hey, if Hollywood’s dating ‘em, you should be hanging ‘em. on your wall, that is.”

$20 from Kelly Loves Whales.

WOO HOO; it’s daily time! If you’re new to the site (first, hello, and second…), The Dailies is one of Design for Mankind’s signature features, and it’s just as it sounds. The Dailies is a glance into the life of everyone’s favorite artists/designers/bloggers— from dawn until dusk! All the details, all the goods.

And today? Today is a HUGE treat, because the lovely Anh Minh from Apartment Therapy, SF Chronicle and AnhMinh.com (NOT to mention her many crafting talents!!!) is walking us through a day in her [FABULOUS!] life. I’ll let her do the talking (or, writing, in this case), but I just wanted to thank her OH so much. Anh Minh was my first blog crush, and she was one of the key bloggers that inspired me to enter this crazy online community known as the Blogosphere. Thank you SO much, Anh Minh— I owe you big. ;)

Alright… let’s play!
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7:20am
This is a bit of an early wake-up for a weekend morning, but my husband, Jon, has to go into the office today. So I get up, too, and make the bed while he’s in the shower. Then I head out to the kitchen and read “Page Six” – a guilty pleasure/daily read for me.

7:45am
Jon makes lattes while I’m in the shower.

8:00am
Since Jon is now leaving for work, I’m left with my latte – and last Sunday’s “Style” section of the NY Times. I admit: I like reading the wedding announcements.

8:30am
I’m in the car, on my way to Target. I’ve got a mirror to return and I also want to see if the new (non-nursery) DwellStudio collection has arrived at my local store. Success! I walk out with a new tablecloth and placemats, as well as the latest issues of Decorating and Domino.

9:10am
The weather forecast calls for rain today, which means I won’t be painting the nightstands in the guest bedroom. Instead, I’m planning to work on some sewing projects. I pop over to the fabric store to pick up some white cotton for a living room curtain makeover.

9:30am
I’m home again and ready to write! Yesterday, I interviewed Margaret Russell, the editor-in-chief of Elle Décor. I try to type up my interview notes right after an interview, while the conversation is still fresh in my mind. So today, I’m working on the first draft of my SF Chronicle article about Margaret and her new book. (I’m a regular contributor to the paper’s Home & Garden section, as well as to Apartment Therapy.)

10:45am
Time for a tea break. I opt for a little pot of genmai green tea and some Trader Joe’s rice crackers.

11:00am
Back to work.

11:30am
The first draft is finished! I always read my drafts out loud – that’s how I figure out which sentences are working and which are not. I make edits as I read it, and then put the story aside. I need some distance between drafts.

11:40am
I’ve got my fabrics, sewing pattern and scissors out. I’m making some (long overdue) new coin purses for blissen.

12:15pm
Perfect timing: I’m just cutting out my last pieces of fabric when my sister calls. So I throw on a raincoat and head out the door to meet up with her for lunch. Mmmm … hot dogs.

1:50pm
I’m back from lunch, with just a bit of time to spare. Jon should be home soon and then we’re heading out together – he needs a haircut and I’ve got some errands to run. I flip through Decorating while I wait.

2:00pm
And we’re out.

2:30pm
I’m at the bead store, looking for gems for my next batch of jewelry for Adorna Bella.

3:10pm
American Apparel lures me in. I end up with a new black turtleneck.

3:25pm
I spot a dress in a store window that might be perfect for an upcoming auction/dinner at my nephew’s school. After trying it on, I’m undecided about it. Which means I shouldn’t get it [Editor's note: DISAGREE--- doesn't she look FABULOUS?!].

3:35pm
I’m late meeting Jon. He’s standing outside the café where we agreed to rendezvous. He’s already got my spicy hot cocoa in his hand. (Did I mention that he’s the best?)

4:00pm
I’m back at the sewing machine, assembling the coin purses.

4:50pm
Time to get ready for dinner. My family is getting together tonight to celebrate my brother’s birthday.

5:00pm
Jon and I are back on the road, on our way to the restaurant. It is really wet out, and we notice a number of accidents on the other side of the freeway. Yikes.

5:40pm
We’re late! Or at least we think we are. But just as we’re parking the car, we see the rest of my family walking towards the elevator. Phew.

5:50pm
Everyone’s seated – adults with champagne in hand, children with apple ciders in their flutes.

8:45pm
By now, a song was sung, candles were blown out, and several courses consumed.

9:20pm
We’re in for the night. We settle into our usual seats in the living room to watch some TV, including a recording of that day’s Tour of California stage. “Saturday Night Live” is finally back on, so we gotta stay up for that!

Since I’ve got a few jewelry ideas floating around in my head, I bead and wire together a pair of earrings. I store my finished designs on a little Manzanita branch and am always a little sad when I have to strip it of its shiny baubles to send them off to the store.

11:45(ish)pm
Thank goodness we recorded “SNL” … Because sometime around the first commercial break, we both fell asleep …

Wowza, guys and gals— you are just too much. Thanks again for your encouragement; I’m so glad you’re enjoying the e-zines. If you’re interested in participating in the third issue, do shoot me an email right here and I’ll give you the deets.

With that said, an overwhelming number of you asked if I’d consider creating a print or poster of the inspiration graphic on the second page. Of course, your wish is my command, so I’m accepting pre-orders now. I still need to figure out pricing and specs (hey, I’m new at this!), but I should have the info by the end of the week. Send me an email with your choice of colors: honeydew, grape, carnation, salmon, cantaloupe, strawberry and sky— I’ll see what I can do!

Again, thank you all. You are an inspiration.