Yes, this is a secret book camera. And yes it’s on sale. It’s so Veronica Mars-ish. You’re welcome.

I was browsing the new dresses at Banana the other day (after literally pinky swearing Ryan that I wouldn’t come back with anything) and this smocked loveliness is still on my mind. It’s better in person and it will be even better when it’s on sale in a couple of months.

All of Maditi’s photographs are pretty but I’m especially fond of this perfect polaroid pair. The good news is it’s for sale, the bad news is the involuntary spending hiatus is still in effect.

Have you heard about this book? It’s filled with advice for President Obama from kids. Kids are hilarious

“If I were president, I would help all nations, even Hawaii.”
– Chad Timsing, age 9, Los Angeles

“I really hope you put America back together. No pressure though.”
– Sheenie Shannon Yip, age 13, Seattle

“I have a great idea for you: you should set up a special phone, a special place just for kids to call the president if they find things that are dangerous and can affect people, like someone smoking. This would be a special place for kids to talk to Barack Obama and let him know what’s going on.”
–Dhamaril Nunez, age 9, Boston

Erin’s major design resolution this year is to keep things light, open and airy. Are you allowed to steal resolutions? I will now be opening up the blinds and letting the Denver sunshine in everyday, even if this means the stains on the carpet will be even more noticeable. Sigh.

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The title of this post could also be “Things I would buy if I wasn’t on an involuntary shopping hiatus do to unemployment.” Etsy faves was the condensed version.

– being single sucks because all you want to do is get married and have a baby
- being married sucks because your husband is cheating on you
- everyone has at least one gay friend and one black friend
- everyone lives in Manhattan, California, Chicago or Las Vegas – if you don’t then you are inevitably a hick who has a mullet and wears overalls
- all women are thin, the only overweight women are on Biggest Loser so they’ll be thin soon too
- money isn’t really an issue, you have enough so you never have to wear the same outfit twice and live in a kickin loft
- all doctors are sleeping with each other and have complicated behind the scenes relationships
- all forensic scientists look like super models
- raising a child isn’t that difficult, your nanny will do it for you
- everyone hates their family

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I was going to send in this I love you more than … but somebody beat me. This is a pretty powerful statement seeing as I’ve already been to Target three times this week.

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Every member of my fam is a Lost fan. That’s 6 sisters and most of their husbands and both of my parents. I think my family alone ups the ratings for ABC every Wednesday night. To prepare us for the much anticipated premiere next week my awesome sis sent us all Lost fan packages equipped with Dharma chocolate and mac and cheese, Jack links, Penny candy and Sun Crystal Light. Seriously, THE BEST.

She used fonts from here, here and here to print out the character’s faces and Dharma symbols on clear labels.

And here are some fun Lost party ideas.