Awesome bag

How awesome is this bag by Artecnica? Described on the site...."Made from 100% colorful advertising campaign billboards, a clever die cut, no glue, no stitch shoulder bag is Inspired by the strength and symmetry found in nature. The minimal 2-D design stretches into 3-D to form the biggest bag with the smallest amount of waste. Stretch Bag can support up to 33lbs. It's available in different colors of recycled billboard or in natural brown leather."

It sounds wonderfully clever. Also check out this video showing various colors and how it works. It looks like you cannot buy it straight from them yet, anyone know where I can get one?

Getting in the mood for cooking

This book, seen on Design*Sponge is definatley making me want to cook. How adorable is "I know how to cook" by Ginette Mathiot.

Phaidon recreated this french classic with illustrator blexbolex. And not only are the illustrations great but there are 1400 recipes! Sounds like I need to order this one for my collection.

In Love...with a piggy bank

Oh my land! I have to have this piggy bank. You can find it here at Orange and Pear (such a cute name) and for only $22! As a graphic designer, it comes with the territory that I would love anything having to do with typography and how cute are piggy banks. There are so many cool ones out there. Maybe I should collect them? Do you know of any good ones?

Baby Vivian

Vivian is getting so big! But check her out in her custom Perfect Dressipe Onesies. Her mom wanted a couple for Vivian's necknames: Berry Bear and Little Miss Serious, can you get any more adorable?

Next Event

Our next event is THIS Saturday, October 17th from 5-10pm. We will be at Urban Yoga's One Year Anniversary event. There studio is located on Central just south of Osborn. Come check us out along with some other member from PHX DIY: a handmade collective.

First Friday

First Friday on October 2nd was great! It was one of our first events with PHX DIY: a handmade collective.

The weather was great, the zombies scary and entertaining, Gina got to have her picture taken with Ghostbusters and a load of our friends came down to support us. We want to thank all those that came out. And to all of those that just learned of us that evening we hope you stay in touch and keep coming to see us.


Remember to put on your calendars our next event at Urban Yoga on Saturday, October 17th.

First Friday!

First Friday is today!!!! This is our first event as a member of PHX DIY. Perfect Dressipe will be with the PHX DIY crew at a booth on Garfield St. between 5th and 6th St. from 6-11pm.

First Friday is organized by Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix. The celebration of local businesses and artists happens every month and we are very excited to participate today. It is a great time to check out some of the cities best restaurants, music, and artists.

And this evening will be the event's first Zombie Lurch! I am so excited and cannot wait to see this. It will start on 5th Street and Garfield right next to our booth at 6:30 pm. They are collecting non-perishable food items and cash donation for St. Mary's Food Bank for the holiday season. What a great cause! This evening should be a blast so come and check it out!

Announcing...PHX DIY!

Today we have a very special announcement. I introduce you to PHX DIY: a handmade collective.

What are we? PHX DIY is a small group of independent business owners and artisans looking to share resources and gain exposure in the Valley. Each member comes to the group with unique handcrafted items to form this collective. We have banded together to help fuel the diy movement and share our creations with you and the local community.

Our members include:
* Against the Grain
* Ghosticorn Apparel
* Kenzie Noelle
* Perfect Dressipe
* Space Cadet Jewelry
* Spoonful of Chocolate
* Yardley December

Stay continued for information on our first event. For more information check us out at www.phxdiy.com.

See Jane Work

I love to organize. It makes me feel like things are in order and I like knowing where everything is. Have you ever visited See Jane Work? This site will make anyone want to organize. They have great stylish office, school and organizational supplies.

How cute are these "I'll be back soon" sticky notes. It kind of makes me want to leave my desk but that probably would not be a good thing.

And these business card holders? Or the stylish thesaurus below? If I had that book with me I'd look up words all the time.

Seesaw Design

There is a great Phoenix-based design studio called Seesaw. I first saw there business card awhile ago in a smoothie shop and they were delightful...clean stock and light blue zig-zag stitched with a machine on one end. Letterpress and sewing! You can't go wrong. Every now and then I see them pop back up somewhere and felt the need to share their story and work.

I am in love with their new wall calendar and these adorable tangelo letterpressed cards. I think I need to get the calendar for my house!

I wonder what it would be like to work there. Being able to do graphic design and make cards all day, I think that would be perfect.