My sense of style is what you would call eclectic–boho, classic, funky, it all depends on my mood. I’m all over the place and it’s even worse with my decorating style—my home is kind of a hodge-podge of things that I like, most of which don’t match. But, my bedroom is definitely girly. First of all, it is pink, and secondly my walls are covered with faerie and elf art prints. Some of my favorites are by artist, Kate Dolamore, of Pencil Shavings. Kate creates illustrations of fairy tales, faeries, and modern life, all done in traditional mediums such as watercolor paints, colored pencils, and markers. She sells prints, cards, stationary, and even some original work and her illustrations are just completely lovely in person. I’ve got my eye on a couple more, but I especially like Amaryllis. Now is the time to check her out, since everything is on sale through September 7th.

Pink and brown is one of my favorite color combinations, so it is no wonder that I love absolutely everything at Pink Loves Brown. Nicole Balch, the designer behind Pink Loves Brown, creates the cutest paper products. Her designs are simple, yet very chic and feminine, and I just love the themes she uses in her designs. There are glasses for the librarian in your life, scissors and a needle and thread for those crafty grrls you know, a kitty for all the crazy cat ladies, and the signature skirted lady silhouettes, among others. I really like the Glasses Suitcase Gift Set, which includes the most adorable pink paper suitcase, a glasses card, and glasses stationary with optional personalization. Everyone should buy one for his or her favorite librarian.

Since summer is the season of travel, I thought I would share these novel travel journals by Destination Unknown. Each wire-bound handmade journal includes: plenty of paper for recording travel memories, grid paper for record keeping, blank paper for sketching, handy pockets for saving mementos and for keeping your tickets and receipts safe, and an elastic band to keep everything all tucked inside. You can choose your cover from a selection of tempting papers, but I like London Calling the best. Time to hit the open road! Bon Voyage…

Metalsmith Amy Tavern endeavors to make lovely pieces and I declare that her work is indeed lovely. I just love the form of her designs and I love the way I feel looking at them. I feel all light and airy, yet substantial and strong at the same time. I think it must be wonderful to wear Amy’s designs and I bet it is pretty wonderful making them too. I like all the collections, however, the ratio collection is my favorite—especially the Version earrings. They are just beautiful in all their simple elegance.

Alicia Freile, the artist behind, Gauchita creates the most charming hand-embroidered fabric bags. I’ve had the honor of seeing her bags in person and her stitching is absolutely perfect–I only wish I could get my embroidery stitches to look so neat and orderly. I really like her simple designs, especially the Costa del Sol bags available at Art Star. The Costa del Sol’s are reminiscent of the Molas created by the Cuna Indians of the San Blas Islands.

Little by Jenny creates hand printed clothing and pillowcases. Her Farm Life collection is inspired by the impact of corporate farming on family and organic farming and use as motifs imagery of traditional farming. Her designs are unique and thought provoking. I especially like the Birds with Royalty and Plants with Windmill pillowcases.